Tuesday, November 28, 2017

Solved using formula - drainage time comparison in case of single drainage to double drainage

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Problem: compare, using equations, how much longer it would take a clay to settle in the case of single drainage, with that in the double...
Saturday, April 29, 2017

solved- Find Saturated Density and effective stress from specific gravity(G), water content(w) and void ratio(w)

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Hi, Given problem is to find the effective stress at a depth of 2 m from the top of clay bed in offshore, where the water depth is 40 m. ...
Thursday, December 22, 2016

Consolidation Settlement of Clay - Time Factor and coefficient of Consolidation- Single and Double Drainage

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Hi, One of the main factor of rate of consolidation and the time of the consolidation is the single or the double drainage. When there is ...
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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Expression for permeability of an Unconfined Aquifer.

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Hi, In pumping out test, the water is pumped out through a tube well, until a steady state is reached. The water table around the well t...
Friday, October 7, 2016

Lateral Thrust on a Wall at rest against a Soil Backfill

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Hi, A lateral thrust is applied by the soil backfilled behind a wall at rest, this thrust is known as the lateral thrust at rest. Walls w...
Friday, September 2, 2016

When and why the mat or raft foundations are used?

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Q. When and why the mat or raft foundations are used? A. Mat or raft foundations are type of the shallow foundations, which covers the e...
Saturday, May 2, 2015

Failure Criteria for Rockmasses

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Hi there! As we know, rock-masses are the complex structures. Failure of the rock-mass occur by the development of the fractures or slip ...