Caisson Foundation design using soils report
Caisson Foundation design using soils report
(OP)
I am fairly new to foundation design and have a question about where to start. I received a soils report from the client and need some help interpreting it. The number of STP blows goes from 16 at 9m depth to 27 at 10.5m, and then to 50 at 12m. If I am reading this correctly, this is where my foundation needs to be in order for there to be stability. Like I said, I am new at this, so any help interpreting this would be appreciated. I have attached the soils report as reference. Thanks in advance.





RE: Caisson Foundation design using soils report
You seemed to have hired a testing lab/driller who gave you a boring only - no geotech report, no engineering, no recommendations, no analyses, etc. Additionally, there is no P.E. seal on the boring report. A seal or stamp with just a company's name is worthless. You need a geotechnical engineer.
www.PeirceEngineering.com
RE: Caisson Foundation design using soils report
RE: Caisson Foundation design using soils report
As a starting point, the type and depth of the foundation will depend on the type of structure being cosntructed, the loads of that structure, and the amount of settlement and/or deflection that the structure can withstand.
Good luck.
Mike Lambert
RE: Caisson Foundation design using soils report