Foundation design
ARC Engineers takes a fully integrated approach to all projects and our understanding of ground conditions, combined with practical site experience and an understanding of current construction methods, enables us to provide cost effective, practical designs giving us an essential edge over other engineering consultants.
Every structure must interact with the ground and it is virtually impossible to separate the above ground structural design from the below ground, substructure engineering. From simple strip footings for low rise buildings to deep basements and everything in between, ARC Engineers have the ability to undertake the design, specification and detailing of all elements required for the permanent works to any scale of project.
Our foundation design services:
Retaining Walls and Slope Stabilisation
Designs in reinforced concrete, insulated concrete formwork, and reinforced masonry
Vibro-Improvement
Determination of ground conditions; specification and supervision of appropriate ground improvement.
Raft
The design and detailing of reinforced concrete raft structures; flexible, rigid and piled rafts.
Basements and Pools
Design, detailing and specification of any type of basement structure or swimming pool.
Machine Bases
Reinforced concrete bases for printing presses, forging machinery and generators.
Piled
Precast concrete or steel driven; Continuous Flight Auger (CFA) reinforced concrete ground beams.
Conventional
Strip footings, mass and trenchfill concrete designs and consideration when building near trees.
