Underpinning experience in Singapore and Malaysia
Abstract
The primary objective o f all underpinning of existing structures is to make settlements cease or to prevent their occurrence. The general prerequisites are different from those in “normal” civil engineering and have formed special systems and techniques with emphasis on e.g. adaption to damaged structures and consideration for the normal use of the building.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Stabilization
Geotechnical Engineering and Analysis
Civil and Structural Engineering Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- CRC Press eBooks
- Pages
- 181–186
- Publication date
- 13 February 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter