| Title | बेल्ड पियर्स - Belḍa Piyarasa (Belled Piers)बेल्ड पियर्स Belḍa Piyarasa |
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| Description | Belḍa Piyarasa (Belled Piers) are deep foundation elements with an enlarged base to increase bearing capacity. Typically constructed of reinforced concrete. The bell shape distributes load over a wider area, improving stability in expansive soils. |
| Tags | बेल्ड पियर्स Belḍa Piyarasa Belled Piers Foundation Concrete |
| Material ID | INHFMAT-120180206-20-11-25-BA |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/material/belled-piers |
| API Endpoint | https://inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/materials/belled-piers |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 1 |
| Created | November 20, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 20, 2025 |
| Types | Reinforced Concrete |
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| Regions | Pan-Indian |
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| Time Periods | 20th Century CE - Present |
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| Sources | Construction sites |
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| Properties | Bearing capacity varies with soil type Diameter of bell typically 2-3 times shaft diameter Concrete strength: 20-40 MPa |
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| Uses | Deep foundations Supporting heavy loads Expansive soils |
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| Materials | प्रबलित कंक्रीट - Prabaliṭa Kaṅkrīṭa (Reinforced Concrete) लोहा - Lohā (Steel) |
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| Styles | Modern architecture |
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| Categories | Modern Temples Infrastructure |
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| Title | Type | Notes |
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| Geotechnical Engineering Handbooks | Technical Manual | Foundation design |
| Site Name | Status | Usage | Confidence |
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| Sri Meenakshi Temple Pearland | Primary | 100% |