Isolated RC Footing on Normal and Improved Soil

Problem Statement

Weak soils increase settlement and reduce bearing capacity, often forcing expensive deep foundations.

Objectives

• - Quantify property improvements after mineral packing optimization
• - Compute bearing and settlement for normal versus improved soils
• - Compare isolated footing design performance on both

Methodology

The project follows a structured implementation approach that includes Soil and compaction/strength testing, Particle packing analysis with sieve data and EMMA, Stabilization and curing process, and IS 6403 plus structural software-based design checks. These steps are executed iteratively to validate assumptions, improve performance, and ensure reliable delivery of the final solution.

Expected Outcome

By the end of this project, the team is expected to deliver Evidence of stabilization benefits, Cost-efficient alternative to deep foundations, and Comparative design report. Together, these outcomes reflect both technical feasibility and practical value for demos, evaluation, and future scaling.

Future Scope

• - Alternative admixture testing
• - Raft/pile extension studies
• - Lifecycle cost assessment at scale