Floating Foundation
A floating foundation is a type of foundation that is built by excavating the soil in such a way that the weight of the structure built on the soil is equal to the total …
Structure
Mat Foundation or Raft Foundation
A raft foundation, also called a mat foundation, is essentially a continuous slab resting on the soil that extends over the entire footprint of the building, supporting the building and transferring its weight to …
Earthen dam
An earthen dam is a dam built up by compacting the successive layers of earth across the river with a central impermeable layer, catchments are possible to accumulate most of the soil, foothills on …
Cross Drainage Work
A cross drainage work is a structure that is constructed at the crossing of a canal and a natural drain, to prevent the drain water from mixing with the canal water. By mixing two …
Canal
A canal is an artificial channel constructed to carry water from a stream, tank, or artificial reservoir, the construction of any canal has different purposes such as irrigation or hydel power generation. Canals are …
