Because of unknown variables and unpredictable challenges associated with building below grade, some level of conservatism is inherent in deep foundation design. This is especially prevalent in ...

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...

Let’s get one thing clear from the start about power lines and substations: they are often located in less than ideal locations when it comes to soils. It isn’t uncommon for a designer to be ...

Kolkata: A flaw in the design of the foundation, possibly due to poor assessment of soil behaviour, appears to have caused a section of the Kavi Subhash station to settle, leading to cracks developing ...

Construction isn’t getting cheaper, and demand for space isn’t getting smaller. Architecture 2030 projects the world will add 2.6 trillion square feet of new floor space between 2020 and 2060. Not ...