Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering, Regional Conference for Africa (7th): A Comparison of Existing Methods for the Design of Stiffened Raft Foundations on Expansive Soils

摘要

Investigations are currently being undertaken into the development of a rational design procedure for stiffened raft foundations on expansive soils. Existing design methods are analyzed, and their limitations assessed. The recommendations of each method are compared by means of a design example.