Thailand has become one of the most rapidly development country in the South East Asian region, if not, in the world during the past two decades. The Royal Kingdom of Thailand already boasts some of South East Asia’s most impressive skyscrapers. As the urban population in the mega city of Thailand is booming are now being brought to be used for high
- rise buildings.
As society develops, and living standards rise, tall buildings, transportation facilities and industrial complexes are become inevitable. Deep excavation is invariably a vital part of economic development and urban construction. Many high-rise buildings incorporate basements. With the increasing scarcity of usable land and soaring price, deeper and deeper basements are being built.
Heavy design loads and the complicated environments demand the engineering profession to seek innovative, efficient and cost saving methods for foundation design and construction. The more sophisticated modern high-rises are, the more they would need modern and sophisticated foundations which can ensure the safety and comfort of their occupants while being able to withstand any potentially calamitous forces which can be unleashed by nature.