Your company’s own geotechnical report suggests the
presence of uncontrolled fill and a high
concentration of sulfates in the soft clay silts. Upon
examining the proposal in detail, it becomes apparent
to you that the in-house foundation design may not
be adequate and warrants further consideration.
• Upon examining the proposal in detail, it becomes
apparent to you that the in-house foundation design
may not be adequate and warrants further
consideration.
Task 1.
• With reference to the proposed foundation shown in
the brief (Figure 2 & 3), identify the inadequacies that
may be a source of concern to the structural
robustness of the foundations for the 6 storey building.
• Using clearly and well annotated drawings suggest
suitable solutions to enhance the original foundations.
Intro
Upon running a detailed analysis of the proposed In house Foundation design a few Inadequacies have been identified that could potentially compromise the structural integrity of the building. Our reports suggest a high concentration of sulphates in the soft clay slits and the presence of uncontrolled fill. It appears that these potential risks for the buildings structural soundness have not been addressed or picked up in the current building design and nothing has been done to mitigate these risks. Below I will highlight specific areas of concern and identity remedies for these issues.

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First let us list the type of foundations for the building, the building has Ground beams at a depth of  400mm  and are 600mm wide
Your company’s own geotechnical report suggests the
presence of uncontrolled fill and a high
concentration of sulfates in the soft clay silts. Upon
examining the proposal in detail, it becomes apparent
to you that the in-house foundation design may not
be adequate and warrants further consideration.
• Upon examining the proposal in detail, it becomes
apparent to you that the in-house foundation design
may not be adequate and warrants further
consideration.
Task 1.
• With reference to the proposed foundation shown in
the brief (Figure 2 & 3), identify the inadequacies that
may be a source of concern to the structural
robustness of the foundations for the 6 storey building.
• Using clearly and well annotated drawings suggest
suitable solutions to enhance the original foundations.
Intro
Upon running a detailed analysis of the proposed In house Foundation design a few Inadequacies have been identified that could potentially compromise the structural integrity of the building. Our reports suggest a high concentration of sulphates in the soft clay slits and the presence of uncontrolled fill. It appears that these potential risks for the buildings structural soundness have not been addressed or picked up in the current building design and nothing has been done to mitigate these risks. Below I will highlight specific areas of concern and identity remedies for these issues.

.

First let us list the type of foundations for the building, the building has Ground beams at a depth of  400mm  and are 600mm wide