The liquid limit test of soil is a laboratory test used to measure the liquid limit of soil and its consistency when it is wet. This test is a part of atterberg limits test with plastic limit test as the other part.
Liquid limit is defined as the water content at which a soil changes from a plastic state to a liquid state.
The test is performed by a device called a Casagrande apparatus…
Franki Pile – Definition – Applications – Advantages & Disadvantages
December 12, 2022
While you’re discussing about different types of pile foundation, it is important to know about Franki Pile.
A pile is a long, slender member which is used to transfer the load of building to a suitable bearing stratum and provide overall support to the structure.
If you have ever stood on the side of a hill and looked at houses built on the same lot, you would notice that one home might be significantly smaller than the other home just because of the way the foundation was built. There are ways to build houses on sloping lots to…
What are fender Piles? - Its Types, application and uses in construction
February 11, 2017
Ever wondered what fender piles are and why they’re used in construction? Fender piles are large vertical members driven into the ground next to the ship and they protect the dock or ship’s wharf from the vessel’s collision. Pre-stressed concrete Fender Piles are the material of choice for preventing collisions between fixed piers and boats.
In this article we’ll…
Pile Cut off Level – Pile Chipping – Reasons & Procedure (WITH PICTURES)
October 29, 2014
As per the definition, the pile cut off level is the elevation up to which the concrete of the pile head is chipped or cut off while exposing rebar. It is an important design parameter in case of pile foundation that allows the rebar of pile to embed in pile cap and…
