Which type of foundation should be used in Coastal Area and Sloping ground?

Foundation in the coastal and sloped area:

General Discussion :

• As far as geotechnical engineering is concerned, the coastal structures are very important and should not be overlooked
• The foundation design is highly site-specific
• Usually, the type of foundation depends upon the material under building construction

As per my knowledge regarding Geotechnical Engineering, following are the best type of foundation used in the coastal and sloped area.

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The foundation on the sloping ground :

I) Stepped Foundation

II) Foundation at one Level

• The foundation on sloped ground is achieved by cutting method.
• In cutting method Foundation trenches are formed in steps.
• Some important points we should keep in our mind while the formation of foundation trenches are as follows;

1. The step of foundation trench should not be more than the depth of the concrete bed.
2. Each step of foundation trench exactly equal to the multiple of the depth of one break, so that it can fit with the bricklayer.

Foundation in a coastal area :

• Usually, deep Foundation is used in the coastal area
• Well Foundation is used in the construction of bridges
• Pile and Pier Foundation is most preferable foundation type for coastal area
• In coastal area Foundation, the failure mode is very critical