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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

The Constructor

The problem areas, effects in foundation and defects in structure due to those causes are presented here. Problem Areas Effect on foundation Defects in structure Insufficient depth of foundation (mostly in soft clayey soil) Movement of foundation due to changes in water table seasonally, and movement due to trees and vegetation.

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SOLING UNDER FLOORS & FOUNDATIONS

The Constructor

Rubble Stone Soling: The rubble stone generally used are of best variety of black trap / granite / basalt or other variety of stone available locally. The stone should be hard, durable free from defects and of required size as required at site or as per specification. Tweet Loading GET LATEST TOPICS IN YOUR EMAIL- SUBSCRIBE NOW.

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What Is Estimate | Types of Estimate |Requirement Data for Estimation |Advantage of Estimate | Disadvantage of Estimate | Types of Cost Estimation

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What Is Estimate? The estimated or anticipated cost of the project is an estimate that is commonly calculated well before the project is taken up. The main goal of estimation is to encourage us to always understand the cost of work prior. Appropriate estimation is planned by detailed estimation in specific item wise.

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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

The Constructor

The following points should he observed while setting out trenches: (i) Profiles, nails, strings and lime are used for Setting out the foundation plan. (ii) 2) The axial lines (center lines) of the trenches are marked with the help of profiles, sighting rails, strings and pegs. (3)

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B2W Estimate – An exclusive bid management software

Construction Cost Estimating

B2W Estimate is known as BID2WIN previously. It is a useful construction software toward heavy construction contractors that can be applied for construction cost estimating and bid management efficiently. B2W Estimate is launched for the sake of earthwork, paving, utility and other types of heavy/highway contractors.

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Benefits of Grillage Foundation

Construction Cost Estimating

Grillage Foundation design is mostly suitable for heavy structural loads from columns, piers or beams which are essential to transmit bearing capacity of a soil relatively inferior. The grillage foundation can easily disperse the load over a broad area of the subsoil. The foundation depth is restricted from 1m to 1.5m.

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RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SITE PLANNING

The Constructor

There should be good transport facilities such as railway, bus service, for going to office, college, market, etc. Good foundation soil should be available at responsible depth. The site should be in fully developed area or in the area which has potential of development. Nearness of schools, hospitals, market, etc.