Basement for existing structure
Basement for existing structure
(OP)
We need to install a water proof basement under an existing buildings wall, probably using structural steel frame:
natural clay becoming firmer with depth at 7 ft from ground level
Objective is to avoid having to shore up the walls, if possible.
Has any one experience of the following method
1. placing a pillar outside and at each end of a wall
2. inserting girder connecting pillars
3. internal support pillars where necessary
4. do this for all walls to create supporting structural load baring frame
Are there alternatives?
Jon
Netix4@yahoo.com
natural clay becoming firmer with depth at 7 ft from ground level
Objective is to avoid having to shore up the walls, if possible.
Has any one experience of the following method
1. placing a pillar outside and at each end of a wall
2. inserting girder connecting pillars
3. internal support pillars where necessary
4. do this for all walls to create supporting structural load baring frame
Are there alternatives?
Jon
Netix4@yahoo.com






RE: Basement for existing structure
What is the physical size of the existing building? Is it a single/double storey? What was it is made of?
RE: Basement for existing structure
ground approx 1,800 sq ft and two other stories above
total including ground is approx 3,000 sq ft.