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Any Advise would be greatly appreciated.
The project I have in mind is a 3 storey house with a basement. I am considering different options for the foundation types as I am managing the project myself and I am trying to find the most cost effective solution for a foundation to include a basement at the site. There are 2 neighbours either side of the side approximatly 2 metres away.
What are the best foundations types for this project taking into consideration the natural water table is approximatly 1.2 meters from the ground level.
Thanks,
Danny
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HI Daniel
Contiguous - Secant - more or less the same thing - dont forget the structural ring beam.
You could also try temporary steel (using earth anchors) sheet piles with RC retaining wall with integrated slab.
Or permanent driven pre cast piles - fine for a single basement.
You can even get Precast retaining wall members with a precast top slab - probably the quickest option because you can work upwards and downwards at the same time.
And don't forget the old fashioned way - narrow trench with bentonite slurry and concrete poured through a tremmy pipe - messy but effective.
Plenty of options to consider.
Best regards
Mike Testro
could you explain why if you dont mind me asking? I was starting to think a contguous diaphragm wall would be the best all round option.... based on my search so far.
Thanks
Hi Daniel
Secant piling.
Best regards
Mike Testro
Email: PPadmin@planningplanet.com
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