Construction Management: Basement Foundation Design Report

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of basement foundation design and construction methods for a proposed commercial retail development in Cameron Park, Newcastle. The report begins with an introduction to the project, outlining the need for a new commercial complex and the site's characteristics. It then delves into the background and scope of the work, including the site plan and borehole locations. The core of the report focuses on the analysis of various construction methods for basement development, including diaphragm walling, sheet steel piling, ground anchor methods, top-down construction, open cut method, and vertical cut method. Furthermore, the report explores different foundation methods like bored piles, strip foundations, and raft foundations. The report concludes by recommending the top-down approach with interlocking bored pile walls as the most suitable method, considering the site's soil and groundwater conditions. The document also includes site analysis, construction sequence, and the advantages and disadvantages of each method. The report is a useful resource for civil engineering students studying construction management and foundation design.