The ultimate capacity of a novel type of piled foundation called an 'impression'pile has been
investigated using centrifuge modelling techniques. The name derives from the small …

A novel experimental technology for small-scale centrifuge tests on piled foundations has
been investigated. The technology is suitable for bored piles where the pile shaft has been …

Long-term heave of basement slabs is a significant problem in cities with overconsolidated
clay, such as London. There is a dearth of data to calibrate the methods commonly used by …

Deep excavations in over-consolidated clays lead to swelling of the clay, which can exert
large swell pressures on the basement slabs. In this paper, four prototype scenarios of …

Centrifuge modelling has been extensively used in the past to observe the ground response
and mechanisms of movement around excavations. Owing to difficulties in performing in …

The availability of space above ground decreases as cities expand, causing a demand for
very deep underground structures so developments must mitigate the risk of damaging …

The rapid expansion of cities is driving the need to develop piled foundations which are able
to support increasingly larger loads for the construction of high-rise buildings. Current …

For developing the physical modelling for rock mechanics, tentative experiment investigation
of 3DP technology in producing models had been carried out in this paper. These tests of …

There is an increasing demand for basement construction in congested areas and the
successful execution of this relies heavily on mitigating ground movements. The three …