Importance of soil-bearing capacity test in infrastructure building

Plate Bearing Test on Soil

Our ground stabilisation division, EnviroTrac in action last week. Soil stabilisation is a process that enhances the physical properties of soil, improving its strength, durability, and load-bearing capacity. This is achieved by mixing soil with stabilising agents like lime, cement, or polymers, making it more suitable for construction and preventing erosion or soil movement.#collinsearthworks #envirotrac #construction #soilstabilization #soilstabilisation #groundstabilisation #groundstabilizati

The best soil for sand filling a construction site is clean, well-graded sand. It should have minimal clay and organic materials to ensure proper drainage and compaction. Coarse sand offers better stability and load-bearing capacity, making it ideal for foundations and backfill. Testing for compaction and moisture content is essential. Follow Ignatius Urban Builder Ltd. #construction | Ignatius Nwonu

✅How to Calculate Size Of the Footing 📌Example Total Structural Load = 10,000kN Bearing Capacity Of Soil = 18,000 kg/m² 📌Total Structural Load In kg Note: 1kN = 101.97 kg = 10000 x 101.97 = 1019716.01 kg 📌Area Required for Footings = (Total Structural Load / Bearing Capacity) = (1019716.01 / 18000) = 56.65 m² 📌Area Of 1 Footing = (Required Area For Footing / No. Of Columns In Building) = (56.65m² / 9) = 56.65m² 📌Area Of 1 Footing = √6.29 = 2.51m x 2.51m @civil_by_yahya_sir 🌟 𝐄𝐧𝐣𝐨𝐲 𝐮�