Load Settlement Performance Of Two Towers

Redevelopment of the south bank of the Yarra River in Melbourne comprises eight multi level residential towers and a number of other related structures. Two of the towers experienced problems during installation of their piled foundations that might have led to increased settlements if left unremediated. This paper describes the foundation problems that arose and the methods used to assess the potential settlement of the towers. On the basis of these estimates additional piling works were required for one of the towers. The foundations for the other tower were considered to be satisfactory. Settlement monitoring carried out during construction of the towers showed excellent agreement with settlement estimates and justified the decisions made.