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What is Blockboard? - Properties, Types, Processing

Blockboard is one type of engineered compound plywood board where softwood strips are joined edge to edge and bonded together machining often a sandwich structure placing hardwood between them.…

What is Timber? Definition & Types of Timber & Lumber

Timber is a type of wood which has been processed into beams and planks. It is also known as “lumber” in US and Canada. Basically, timber or Lumber is a wood or firewood of growing trees. Any woo…

8 Most Important Types of Foundation

Foundation is one of the essential parts of the structure. It is defined as that part of the structure that transfers the load from the structure constructed on it as well as its weight over a la…

Raft Foundation - When to Use, Types, Construction

The raft foundation is a very commonly used type of foundation system. Raft foundation is also known as Mat foundation. Definition of raft foundation along with working principle, when to choose…

What is Pad foundation? Types of Pad Footing

Foundations which carry and spread concentrated loads to the soil from superstructures is called pad foundation. They are usually placed to transfer point loads from the column or framed structu…

Grillage Foundation - Types, Design, Installation

A foundation which consists of one, two or more tiers of beams (typically steel) superimposed on a layer of concrete to disperse load over an extensive area is grillage foundation. It is used at…

What is a Pier Foundation? Types, Advantages, Location

A pier foundation is a collection of large diameter cylindrical columns to support the superstructure and transfer large super-imposed loads to the firm strata below. It stood several feet above…

Caisson Foundation - Mechanism, Types, Construction

The word caisson is derived from latin capsa [1] which means box or case.

In Civil Engineering, Caissons denote watertight structures which are constructed in connection with the excavation…

What is Pile Foundation? Types of Pile Foundation

Foundations provide support to the structure, transfers the loads from the structure to the soil. But the layer at which the foundation transfers the load shall have an adequate bearing capacity…

Plate Load Test - Equipment, Procedure, Calculation

For designing shallow foundations, it is necessary to know the bearing capacity of soil at the desired depth. The plate load test is performed on-site to determine the ultimate bearing capacity o…

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