A Structural Engineering Blog
When the foundation of our building is technically lower compared to the groundwater table following a soil laboratory test results, then the ground water might find it way through the bottom or top of our foundation to start…
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Construction projects often involve excavations and the need for retaining walls to support soil and prevent collapse. This is where shoring and earth retaining systems come into play. These systems provide crucial support to ensure the safety…
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The design of crane foundations is not an easy task as it involves safety risks that need to neutralize throughout the course of its service. In doing so, the designer should equip with technical know-how in order to…
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As previously discussed in our article Pile Cap Design Assumptions and Recommendations, Pile Cap is a type of foundation that composed of thick concrete slab built on top of piles used to transmit the load of the structure…
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Raft foundation is one of the types of foundation that is composed of a thick mat or slab that supports the entire structures. This type of foundation is used when there are larger column loads to support and…
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Selecting the suitable type of foundations to use in the design of buildings and other structures is one of the tasks of a structural engineer. Different factors and criteria should be kept in mind and consider to…
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Foundations Foundations in buildings are a major part of a structure. Foundations are used to support the columns and walls from which the overall weight of the structure transmit. Foundations serve as a base and overall support of…
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Hydrostatic uplift or the uplift pressure exerted by water in a structure having basements is a crucial thing to consider during construction. It may cause a project mishap if we don’t treat it well. As we all know,…
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Shoring is used to support a structure to prevent a collapse. The most common shoring techniques that we encountered are during the early stage of construction which is an excavation. Shoring is intended to support a deep excavation…
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