Settlement of Shallow Circular Foundations with Structural Skirts Resting on Sand

This paper presents the findings of an experimental study concerning a method of reducing the settlement of shallow circular foundations on sand. It involves the use of structural skirts fixed to the edges of foundations. The experiments were performed in a large tank setting and the footing was ins...

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Main Author: M.Y. Al-Aghbari
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sultan Qaboos University 2007-12-01
Series:The Journal of Engineering Research
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Online Access:https://journals.squ.edu.om/index.php/tjer/article/view/23