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STRUCTURAL DEFECTS OF FOUNDATIONS AT CONSTRUCTION.

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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

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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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SETTING OUT OF FOUNDATION TRENCHES

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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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FOUR PHASES OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT

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In this phase you assemble your team and assign tasks to individuals, develop a budget for the project, develop a schedule and create a communications plan. Team members monitor and control progress in terms of cost, time, and quality; and manage risk.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

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Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. Here are the key features to consider: Scheduling : Every project requires a schedule to ensure every task is completed on time. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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Maximising ROI with construction project execution software

Lets Build

Getting your project off on the right foot can minimize bottlenecks and breakdowns down the road and ensure successful deliverables. Here are the key features to consider: Scheduling : Every project requires a schedule to ensure every task is completed on time. This can boost productivity and secure your data.

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