Sumit Maskey

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Permissible Slope & Foundation on Sloping Ground?

Dear sir/madam, Could you please help me to have a clear idea on this? Permissible Slope of natural ground for construction = 18 degree (33.33%) or less as per IBC. However, in hilly regions...

12 February 2018 8,893 3 View

Why Pressure Check isn't carried out for other foundation design except Raft?

Dear experts, I wanted to know that during the design of foundation for the buildings, pressure checks are carried out. i.e., Pmax/min = P/A +- Mx/Zx +- My/Zy If Pmax > SBC (fails in...

11 January 2018 2,782 3 View

Drained or Un-drained case for Highway Slope Analysis in SLIDE?

Hello! I am carrying out the Slope Stability Analysis of a Highway Slope using 2D Limit Equilibrium Analysis in SLIDE (rocscience package). I was wondering if it is necessary to check the model...

03 November 2017 2,972 9 View

Could anyone of you experts, help me out in choosing the right foundation?

Attached herewith are the cases for foundation laying option. The first (left) shows the eccentric footings connected by a strap beam whereas, the one on the right shows the 2nd option of choosing...

24 June 2016 971 3 View

Design of continuous footing supporting 3 columns?

Can anyone of the experts help me in designing or guiding me towards design of a continuous footing (rectangular) that supports 3 columns? I have referred some text books but, they restrained for...

09 May 2016 8,130 6 View

Is the any standard we can classify the soil layer (sand, clay etc.) underneath by using the shear wave velocity?

Dear sir/ madam, I was trying to classify the soil underneath up to say 20-30m, based on the value of shear wave velocity (Vs) whether it is sandy, clayey, gravel, silt etc. There are numerous...

24 February 2016 9,594 8 View

How can I relate undrained shear strength with bearing capacity?

Dear sir/madam, This is to kindly request you for your valuable advice. If I have to calculate the ultimate bearing capacity for a square footing design in cohesive soil for a site, I was...

25 January 2016 6,113 14 View

How can I repair failed masonry units?

I have been involving my self in detailed damage assessment of commercial bldgs here in Nepal after the Great Earthquake. They are found to be structurally safe however, I have encountered failed...

14 July 2015 991 11 View

How can I assign the shearing rate in a direct shear test for rock in FLAC?

I have been bit confused on assigning shearing velocity in FLAC for the direct shear test of rock joints. For Example: In my direct shear test experiment, total shearing distance (say, a): 10 mm...

19 December 2014 859 4 View