Recent Advances In The Geotechnical Design Of Deep Basements In MelbourneKeynote Address

This paper presents a summary of the authors’ recent experience and involvement in the design and performance monitoring of several deep basements constructed in Melbourne. Advanced methods of design and analysis of basement retention which provide a better understanding and allow refinements to the more traditional methods of basement retaining wall design are outlined. The results of monitoring of some basement support walls are presented. Recommendations for geotechnical investigation and design of deep basements are presented and some problems that have been encountered in recently constructed basements are outlined.