ABSTRACT
Prior to performing detailed foundation design, the engineer must finalize the alignment or route of the transmission line taking into consideration several constraining criteria, including the soil conditions at structure locations. The objective of detailed foundation design is to ensure that every structure is securely embedded or anchored into the ground, and the structure loads are effectively transferred to the ground strata below. To determine foundation requirements, the engineer must evaluate the nature and condition of the soil in the vicinity of the structure. The choice of foundation type also will depend on structure type, material, configuration, structure loads and the installation cost of the foundation.
