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162 articles for “soil types”
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Performance Based Seismic Evaluation of G+12 RCC Structures in Seismic Zone IV with and without Corner Shear Walls Considering Soil Types I, II, and III
Abstract: Seismic behavior of multi-storey buildings is significantly influenced by structural stiffness and supporting soil conditions. This study investigates the seismic response of a G+12 reinforced concrete building by comparing two structural configurations, namely buildings with shear walls and buildings without shear walls, under three soil conditions: Type I, Type II, and Type III soils. The analysis is carried out using the response spectrum method in accordance with IS 1893 (Part …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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The Influence of Soil Types on the Performance of the Building Frames: A Dynamic Analysis
Abstract: The dynamic response of the building structure is to a large extent dependent on the nature of the supporting soil. Soil stiffness and damping metrics fluctuation can cause significant tension in the behaviour of building skeleton when exposed to dynamic loads such as earthquake or wind. This research aims to evaluate how different soil conditions namely hard, medium, and soft soils impact the seismic performance of building frames under dynamic …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 25–27 Read article
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Simplified Solution to Analysis Risk Assessment of Reinforcement type Soil Wall Considering Seismic Waves with Uniform Surcharge
Abstract: Due to failure of reinforced soil wall in various country the various risk factor are associated to these failure. In the present pseudo-static analysis some risk factor analysis have been done by considering the seismic waves with uniform surcharge and also consider surcharge’s inertial behavior at risk factor of horizontal and vertical coefficients of accelerations at kh = 0.24, 0.36 and kv = 0.12, 0.18 taking into account. The earlier …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 452–458 Read article
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An Evaluationof Different Types Soil Stabilization Techniques
Abstract: Soil stabilization is the procedure of improving the shear strength parameters of soil and so increasing the bearing capability of land.It is needed when the territory available for construction is not suited to carry structural load. Soils exhibit generally undesirable engineering properties. Soil Stabilization is the modification of soils to raise their physical attributes.Stabilization can increase the shear intensity of a territory and/or control the shrink-swell properties of a stain, …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Investigation on the Treatment of Different Soil Types using Elephant Grass and Moringa Seed Shell
Abstract: The research on the effect of locally sourced raw materials effectiveness to enhance remediation of crude oil polluted soil environment using moringa seed shell in powdered form, yeast and NPK in swampy and clay Soil (moringa oleifera) and elephant grass in powdered form, yeast and NPK in swampy soil (pennisetum purpureum) was studied. Experimental investigation was conducted to determine the performance of both locally sourced raw materials for crude oil …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 35–43 Read article
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Analyzing the Effects of Soil-Structure Interaction and Geometric Configuration on Structure
Abstract: This study investigates how varying soil types impact the seismic performance of a 30-story building, simulated using ETABS software. The research focuses on key parameters such as soil type, different shapes of structure, base shear, and inter-story drifts under different soil conditions, ranging from soft clay to dense sand. By comparing fixed-base models with those incorporating soil-structure interaction (SSI), the analysis highlights significant differences influenced by soil type. The findings …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Analysis of core and outrigger structural system for different soil condition
Abstract: As achievement of structural system for tall building is not easy task. As the tall building is more affected by lateral loads so design and analysis of high rise building is difficult so to minimized this effects of load now a days new different systems like outrigger system belt truss system. In this present study outrigger system is used with rigid core. In this study G+30 floor building is considered …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Dynamic Analysis of Irregular Building with Box Type Shear Wall at Center under Different Type of Soil
Abstract: Building engineers are being shown to accept High rise construction due to increase shortage and land cost. The development of high-rise buildings presents many challenges with the type of lateral load. In High rise buildings getting better efficiency and the high-strength shear wall is an effective solution. The Optimum location of the shear wall depends upon the structural shape of buildings. For irregular structures, inner shear walls provide more strength …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · pp. 37–49 Read article
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Soil Erosion and Sediment Export in Berta Watershed Using GIS and USLE Model in Central Rift Valley Basin, Ethiopia: Implications for Sustainable Natural Resources Management
Abstract: Soil erosion and sedimentation of lake due to runoff is a major problem in Southern Ethiopia. Berta watershed is one of the watersheds in Rift valley Basin, contributing runoff to small Abaya (Tuffa) lake. However, no studies have been conducted on soil erosion and sediment yield from the entire watershed. Therefore, an updated Universal Soil Loss Model and Geographic Information System have been used to start the current study, which …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–25 Read article
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Seismic Performance Evaluation for Flat Slabs under Different Types of Soil Condition by Response Spectrum Method
Abstract: The study investigates the seismic performance of various types of flat slabs under different soil conditions by response sepctrum method. The studied flat slab buildings are G+7 stroies special moment resisting frame—flat plate slab (Model 1), flat slab with peripheral beam (Model 2) and flat slab with drop panel (Model 3), whicharemodeled by ETABS v. 2016. The response spectrum analyses are performed according to BNBC 2017, considering seismic zone Dhaka …
Published in Recent Trends in Civil Engineering & Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Dynamic Analysis of Irregular Building with Box Type Shear Wall at Center under Different Type of Soil
Abstract: Building engineers are being shown to accept high-rise construction due to increase shortage and land cost. The development of high-rise buildings presents many challenges with the type of lateral load. In high-rise buildings getting better efficiency and the high-strength shear wall is an effective solution. The Optimum location of the shear wall depends upon the structural shape of buildings. For irregular structures, inner shear walls provide more strength and durability …
Published in Journal of Construction Engineering, Technology & Management · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 37–49 Read article
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Experimental Investigation of Different Type of Soils with Addition of Geofibers
Abstract: Strength is important factor for stability of structure tо meet sрeсified engineering requirements оf sоil аnd to mаke it mоre stаble. For this purpose, certain engineering рrорerties are required tо be altered/changed. Based on the literature available, In the present study, аn exрerimentаl investigation is undertаken tо investigаte the effeсt оf addition of geofibers in different proportions (0.0-2.0% by weight) with two fiber lengths of 6 mm and 12 mm …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Investigation of the Effects of Solpawa SBR-X TM Doses on Total Petroleum Hydrocarbon in Loam Soil at Different Depths
Abstract: Laboratory trials of environmental remediation products bring the hope of inventing such products to reality for many of today’s intractable environmental pollution conditions, paving the way for the field trials and subsequent large-scale field application. This laboratory study was conducted as the first phase of a 2-tiered adaptive trials of Solpawa® Bioremediation System (Solpawa-SBX) funded by the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB). The study investigated the effectiveness of …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 64–72 Read article
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Geotechnical Analysis and Performance Evaluation of Subgrade Materials in Road Construction
Abstract: Geotechnical engineering plays a pivotal role in the design, construction, and long-term maintenance of infrastructure, particularly in road construction, where subgrade conditions are directly linked to pavement performance, durability, and overall structural integrity. The performance of a road is heavily influenced by the geotechnical properties of the subgrade, making it essential to thoroughly assess these properties in the planning and construction phases. This study comprehensively investigates the geotechnical characteristics and …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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RURAL ROAD PAVEMENT SUBGRADE AND SUBBASE IMPROVEMENT USING LIME, FLY ASH AND GEOSYNTHETICS IN SOUTH GUJARAT REGION
Abstract: South Gujarat region comprises of Narmada, Surat, Tapi, Navsari, Valsad and Dang districts. The majority of the region has soil type varying from clayey to clay loam type soil. Also, the average annual rainfall is more than 1500 mm in the region. Some parts of Surat, Navsari and Valsad districts are in coastal region and have soft and compressible clayey soil. Under this environmental scenario of soil, climate and increasing …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 62–71 Read article
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Smart Irrigation Monitoring System
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper we develop a fully Smart Irrigation System based on Node MCU ESP8266 and an IoT app, the BLYNK. Basically, information from a plantation will be captured, temperature and humidity, both of air and soil. Based on those data, then we will decide the right amount (and when) the plantation should receive heat and water. Also, the project should allow manual intervention of an operator in order to …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 20–22 Read article
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Assessing the status of soil seed bank in Parthenium hysterophorus invaded land use types and its social aspects in Lower Hare Watershed, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: This study aimed to assess soil seed bank of Parthenium hysterophorus under major land usetypes and assess community perception towards the effects of P. hysterophorus on socialaspects in lower Hare watershed. For this study, 210 soil samples were collected from fifteentransect lines in grassland, cropland, and forestland use types. Statistical analysis using threeways factorial ANOVA was used to analyze the difference in density of P. hysterophorusamong various land uses soil …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 43–57 Read article
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Characteristics of Geology in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) Area, Bangladesh
Abstract: This study represents the general characteristics of foundation soil in Khulna City Corporation (KCC) area. The KCC is situated in southwestern part in Bangladesh. Lithologically the area is composed of coarse to very fine silty sand, silt, silty clay, clayey silt and clay in various proportion. The SPT (Standard Penetration Test) value of the investigated area range between 0 and 7 from surface to 8 m deep. Here, the liquid …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Improvement of Sand Subgrade Soil Strength with Geogride Reinforcement
Abstract: The quality and life of pavement is greatly affected by the type of sub-grade, sub base and base course materials. The most important of these are the type and quality of sub-grade soil. But in Iraq most of the flexible pavements are needed to be constructed over weak and problematic sub-grade. Flexible pavements constructed on weak subgrade with low California bearing ratio (CBR) are required to increase its total thickness. …
Published in Journal of Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Seismic Performance of RCC Elevated Liquid Storage Tank
Abstract: As compared to other Civil Engineering structures elevated liquid storage tank is the 2nd most vulnerable structure under earthquake excitation, reason is more the flexibility and more the mass causes the longer time periods. In most of the cases it is almost equal to or up to 4 seconds. This paper compares the seismic analysis of Intz, Circular and Rectangular shape elevated liquid storage tanks of capacity 250m3 in accordance …
Published in Journal of Structural Engineering and Management · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 22–32 Read article