Ground Improvement – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:17:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://i0.wp.com/theconstructor.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/cropped-The-Constructor-favicon-tinified2-1.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Ground Improvement – The Constructor https://theconstructor.org 32 32 181067336 San Marco Bell Tower: Foundation Reconstruction of the Tallest Structure in Venice https://theconstructor.org/case-study/san-marco-bell-tower/361352/ Sat, 10 Apr 2021 17:16:04 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=361352 San Marco Bell Tower, the tallest structure in Venice, was first constructed around 800 years ago. Located in Piazza Public Square, the tower is among the most distinct symbols of the city. Venetians call the tower “il paron di casa” (the landlord, the master of the house) as it was constructed to guard the dock […]

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]]> 361352 Big Ben Clock Tower: Ticking with a Tilt https://theconstructor.org/case-study/big-ben-clock-tower-ticking-tilt/219454/ Sat, 31 Oct 2020 16:52:28 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=219454 The Big Ben Clock Tower is the British cultural icon and was renamed “Elizabeth Tower” in 2012 to celebrate the diamond jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Upon its construction in the year 1858, it was the tallest and the largest clock tower in the world. The Big Ben, situated in London, is famous for its […]

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]]> 219454 How to Use Preloading to Improve Soil Bearing Capacity? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/preloading-soil-bearing-capacity/145326/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 18:05:18 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=145326 Preloading is an economical and effective soil improvement method that can reduce settlement and increase the bearing capacity of soft soil. In other words, preloading accelerates settlement of the soil before the construction of the structure. Commonly, the combination of preloading and vertical drains is used to make the method more effective. The function of […]

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]]> 145326 How to Select Soil Improvement Method Based on Soil Types? https://theconstructor.org/others/select-soil-improvement-method-soil-types/73023/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 10:49:22 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=73023 The selection of soil improvement method is governed by several factors like soil type, equipment availability, cost, construction period, skills, and past experiences. Soil type is one of the critical factors that can influence the selection of one soil improvement method over another. The soil type alters both the effectiveness and cost of the soil […]

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]]> 73023 How to Improve Soil Properties by Vacuum Preloading Method? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/improve-soil-properties-vacuum-preloading/81697/ Sun, 06 Sep 2020 05:20:52 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=81697 The vacuum preloading method uses atmospheric pressure as a temporary surcharge to accelerate soil settlement and improve its characteristics. The process involves the application of vacuum pressure into a separated soil mass to decrease atmospheric pressure and pore water pressure, resulting in soil consolidation. The vacuum preloading technique was proposed by Kjellman in 1952 to […]

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]]> 81697 What to Do if Estimated Settlement of a Building Exceeds Allowable Limits? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/estimated-settlement-building-exceeds-allowable-limits/58547/ Sun, 30 Aug 2020 09:01:39 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=58547 If the estimated settlement of a building exceeds the allowable settlement, then the designer can choose the following methods to cope with the excessive settlement:i.  Alter the structureii. Provide deep foundationiii. Change the foundationiv. Improve the characteristics of the soil During the selection of an alternative, the designer must investigate both construction cost, and long-term […]

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]]> 58547 How to Use Blasting for Deep Compaction of Soil? https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/blasting-deep-compaction-soil/46113/ Mon, 27 Jul 2020 10:53:51 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=46113 Blasting is an economical compaction method that can be applied for various soil types such as granular, silt, clay, loess, etc. Not only is the technique highly effective in loose soil, but also capable of compacting granular soil down to a depth of 40m. The blasting method involves the determination of the right amount of […]

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]]> 46113 How to Determine Number of Passes and Lift Thickness for Soil Compaction? [PDF] https://theconstructor.org/geotechnical/number-passes-lift-thickness-soil-compaction/45782/ Mon, 13 Jul 2020 12:34:43 +0000 https://theconstructor.org/?p=45782 The calculation of the number of passes for compactors and lift (soil layer) thickness for soil is critical to attain the required degree of compaction. Generally, the lift thickness varies between 15-30cm based on soil type, and the majority of compaction is achieved through the first five passes. One can also use field tests and […]

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