Explain about the Types of retaining walls using piling.

Q: What is the rationale in adding bandwidth provisions for rectangular footings?

A: Introduction- The width of the footing in rectangular footings is referred to as bandwidth. In…

Q: Explain the Net effective foundation pressure ?

A: Foundation  It is very cheap most structural component of the sub structure that transmits the…

Q: What is  counterfort retaining wall ? Explain the features of  counterfort retaining wall ?

A: When there is a desired change in ground elevation that exceeds the angle of repose of the soil, a…

Q: A 5m tall CLT Wall (Grade V1) is subjected to a dead load of 200 kN/m and a live load of 300 kN/m.…

A: Dead load on the wall = 200 KN/m live load on the wall = 300  KN/m Factored  load = 1.2*200+1.6*300=…

Q: What is the purpose of retaining wall, why anchors are used in a retaining wall?

A: Given information in question  Retaining walls Anchors To be discussed  Purpose of Retaining walls…

Q: Define the Gross effective foundation pressure ?

A: The total amount of pressure that can be occurred at the base of the foundation due to the…

Q: Explain the stability conditions to be checked for the retaining wall ?

A: Retaining Wall: The retaining wall are the structures designed to resist the lateral pressure of the…

Q: How  to analyze a simple square footing ?

A: Square footing  It is provided to support the load on a single column It is similar to a block or…

Q: What is Procedures for bracing excavation sheeting?

A: Braced excavation are a kind of excavation done when the soil surrounding is loose and providing…

Q: Explain Trapezoidal Combined Footings  ?

A: Answer:- Combined Footing:- A combined footing is a long footing supporting two or more columns in…

Q: Just give any idea about design of one way continuous slab problem given

A: As the question requires only  idea to solve one way continuous design slabs. So it requires only…

Q: How large pieces of stone added in footing or slab on fill will weaken these parts of the structure.

A: Generally in every RCC structure the maximum aggregate size is limited to 20mm. However this size…

Q: Prepare a figure of Spill-Through Abutment on Combination Strip Footing ?

A: Spill-Through Abutment on Combination Strip Footing is show below:

Q: Define the Types of Isolated footing ?

A: The structure below the ground level or below the plinth is called a substructure of the building.…

Q: State the stability criteria of cantilever retaining wall ?

A: Cantilever retaining wall Cantilever retaining walls are constructed of reinforced concrete. They…

Q: What are the factors that you have consider in ensuring stability of a retaining wall against…

A: Representing shear key

Q: How the retaining wall can be made safe if the failure criterion are not satisfied

A: Retaining walls are designed to resist the lateral pressure of the soil.  They are rigid walls and…

Q: Define the difference between Combined footing and  rectangular combined footing ?

A: Combined footing : When individual footing has to accommodate two or in exceptional case more than…

Q: How  COMBINATION FOOTINGS are different from  isolated spread footings ?

A: Combined Footing :  When individual footing has to accommodate two or in exceptional cases more than…

Q: Explain the Effects of high groundwater on foundation and basement design.

A: Effect of water table on the foundation: We know that terzaghi’s equation for strip footing is…

Q: What is ISOLATED SPREAD FOOTINGS ?

A: Isolated Footings : Isolated footings also known as pad or spread footings are commonly used for…

Q: Describe about the Seismic Bearing Capacity of Spread Footing Foundations.

A: Through using the approach of stress characteristics the effect of horizontal earthquake friction…

Q: Explain about the continuous combined footing or strip footing ?

A: Brief concept- Continuous combined footing or strip footing- Strip footing is a type of spread…

Q: Describe Classical Theories for earth pressure against retaining walls.

A: Lateral earth pressure: Lateral earth pressure is expressed as the earth pressure under the fill of…

Q: What is gravity retaining wall ? Explain the features of gravity retaining wall ?

A: Gravity retaining walls:

Q: Define the Pressures under Foundations ?

A: The foundation of any structure is the most important part of the construction and should be…

Q: Explain why foundation wall cracks due to inward deflection caused by lateral soil pressures tend to…

A: Causes of foundation wall cracks due to inward deflection by lateral soil pressure is : 1- The soil…

Q: What is the need for Rectangular or trapezoidal footings ?

A: Footing is a structural member used to transfer load from column and wall to soil  in such a way…

Q: Identify the classification of deep foundations for side friction assessments.

A: A deep foundation is a type of foundation that transfers building loads to the earth and to the…

Q: How can we ensure that retaining walls are stable?

A: Introduction: Retaining walls are moderately solid structures used to hold soil laterally to keep it…

Q: Explain the Undrained sliding resistance ?

A: Solution: The shallow foundation are subjected to the combined torsional and horizontal loading. The…

Q: What are Rectangular Combined Footings ?

A: A combined footing should be used when two or even more columns inside a single direction are borne…

Q: Explain the procedure for the Design of spread or isolated footings ?

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Q: How can we check the stability of retaining walls?

A: To check the stability of a retaining wall, the following conditions must be met: 1. The wall should…

Q: What is meant by COMBINATION FOOTINGS ?

A: Combination Footings or Combined Footings : 1. Whenever two or more columns in a straight line are…

Q: Define the Contact Pressure under Eccentrically Loaded Spread Footings ?

A: Contact pressure is related to foundation engineering. In eccentrically loaded spread footing the…

Q: Describe conditions to check retaining wall design.

A: Conditions to check retaining wall design:

Q: What is the procedure for the construction of a soil nail retaining wall for a site?

A: Following is the procedure for the construction of a soil nail retaining wall for a site: 1. Geo…

Q: What is Footings on Slopes?

A: Footing on slopes:-Foundation is the substructure of the building. The foundation holds the weight…

Q: What are the requirements of the proper retaining wall design?

A: A retaining wall is a specially designed structure that holds soil on one side and is free standing…

Q: The top of hollow masonry foundation walls must have at LEAST how many inches of solid masonry at…

A: Solution  Hallow masonry foundation walls shall be capped with atleast 4" of solid masonry of…

Q: Explain the Types of retaining walls using piling.

A: Retaining wall is defined as the wall which is built for holding or retaining the soil behind it.…

Q: Sketch the different types of Shallow footings showing the main reinforcement and secondary…

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Q: In general, what three calculations are done to determine the required length of reinforcement at…

A: The three calculations are done to determine the required length of reinforcement at the base of a…

Q: What are the Effects of high groundwater on foundation and basement design?

A: Effects of high groundwater on foundation and basement design are : 1- Reduction of soil bearing…

Q: Explain about strap footing with neat drawing.

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Q: Describe the types of deep foundations.

A: In conditions where soil at shallow depth is not adequate or poor, in-order to transfer the load…

Q: 60. If the loss of prestress is excessive resulting in ten cracks, which method shc used?

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Q: 2- What are the necessary procedures to implement a wall foundation on a sloping ground?

A: Introduction- The foundation's primary duty is to sustain the Structure and convey the superimposed…