ABSTRACT
When a suitable foundation has to be designed for a superstructure, the foundation engineer typically follows a decision-making process in selecting the optimum type of foundation. The flowchart shown in Figure 12.1 illustrates the important steps of this decision process, which is based on the principle that cost-effective alternatives must be sought
CONTENTS
12.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 607 12.2 Compaction .........................................................................................................................609
