Intro
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
1 Analysis and Design of Foundation System for the Horizontal Solar Axis Tracker
Introduction
Geotechnical Investigation
Analysis of Pile Foundations
Theoretical Approaches
Finite Element (FE) Analysis
Results and Discussion
Pile Geometry and Serviceability Criteria
Seismic Analysis
Conclusions
References
2 Bidirectional and Conventional Static Load Test on Bored Piles in Soil: A Field Comparison
Introduction
General Geological Setting
Methodology
Results and Discussion
Conclusion

7 A Numerical Study of Performance of Large Piled Raft Foundation on Sand Under Vertical Loading
Introduction
Numerical Modeling
Domain Size and Mesh Convergence
Material Modeling
Model Validation Study
Results and Discussion
Influence of L/d Ratio and s/d Ratio on the Behavior of Piled Flexible Raft Foundation
Influence of Raft Thickness and s/d Ratio on Piled Raft Behavior
Conclusions
References
8 Effect of Compressibility on Bearing Pressure of Soft Ground
Introduction
Problem Description
Finite Element Model
Results
Conclusions
References

9 Raft Foundation Analysis for a 135-m High-Rise Residential Tower in Noida
Introduction
Project Details
Geotechnical Assessment
Geological Setting
Geotechnical Investigation
Boreholes
Pressuremeter Tests
Cross-Hole Seismic Tests
Design Profile
Soil-Structure Interaction
Structure Properties
Results of Analysis
Savings in Cost
Concluding Remarks
References
10 Model Study on Single Pile Subjected to Axial and Inclined Load Embedded in Contaminated Soil
Introduction
Experimental Investigation
Foundation Medium
Industrial Wastewater