Geotechnical Engineering

Retaining walls are among the most challenging structures in civil engineering. They must simultaneously resist enormous lateral earth pressures, manage groundwater, adapt to variable site conditions, and maintain long-term stability—often for decades. Yet many construction failures occur not from lack of ambition, but from overlooking fundamental principles. This comprehensive guide addresses every critical factor that … Read more

Choosing the correct foundation depth is one of the most critical decisions in residential construction, directly impacting the structural integrity, safety, and longevity of a building. The foundation depth must be carefully determined  based on multiple interconnected factors including soil conditions, building characteristics, environmental considerations, and local building codes. The selection of foundation depth is … Read more

Selecting the type of foundation of your house project is the first major decision to take when you are either planning to construct your own house or when you are going to design a house as an engineer.lt is the most important step as it affects the future construction type and method, and it is … Read more

Concrete piles are often overpoured in construction to ensure a solid and uniform structure below the cutoff level. Pile head cropping is a type of pile-cutting method that is executed to remove the concrete overpour. Traditionally, mechanical methods like pneumatic jackhammers were used to break through the excess concrete, but these tools posed significant health … Read more

Construction sites worldwide have witnessed a transformation in soil compaction methods with the emergence of High Energy Impact Compaction (HEIC). This innovative technique employs specialized Impact Rollers (IR) – equipped with triangular, rectangular, or polygonal wheels – that are towed by tractors to deliver powerful ground vibration force. Unlike traditional compaction methods that laboriously work … Read more