Investigation on Expansive Soil Problems Associated with Damages in Low Rise Buildings along South East Coast of India: A Geotechnical Mapping Approach| Chapter 8 | Techniques and Innovation in Engineering Research Vol. 7

 This issue is used in subsurface location investigations to identify the different soil formations, with a devote effort to something the swelling traits of clays. The information was filed into a geographic news system (GIS) accompanying interactive maps. These maps have been used to recognise the lump potential in various areas throughout Puducherry, in addition to the study of identified damages in the form of cracks. When utilizing computer methods, efficiency is extremely extreme. In situ and compacted samples are used to judge the engineering characteristics of an expansive soil. The Swelling potential of the broad soil mainly depends upon the possessions of soil and environmental factors and Stress Conditions.  The aim of this point is to argue the factors that influence lump behavior and the associated damage in reduced-rise buildings. The permissible and predicted damage in dwellings buildings is illustrated in terms of manufacturing properties and related damage. The closeness of high flexible clay signifies the presence of growth soil problems. Expansive soils everywhere the world cause serious issues on community engineering makeups, resulting in lakhs of services being spent to repair the damage questions associated with the houses. Soil properties mapped in this place study which influence the damage potential of the metallurgy structures are terra cotta mineralogy, liquid limit, plastic limit and primary water content, plasticity index, dry bulk. Environmental parameters, beginning liquid content, climate, ground water seepage conditions, plants, and the soil profile of the study's mud soil are all recorded in the table. So it will be helpful for the general public expected aware of this soil characteristic in consideration of correctly select the right type of endowment and the appropriate time to advance the states of construction.

Author(s) Details:

M. Selvamsagayaradja,
Pondicherry Engineering College Puducherry, India.

V. Murugaiyan,
Department of Civil Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College Puducherry, India.

T. Sundarajan,
Department of Civil Engineering, Pondicherry Engineering College Puducherry, India.

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