The performance Evaluation of Skirted Foundation: A Review Study

Abstract

Civil engineers are constantly developing innovative methods to improve the bearing capacity and reduce settlement of footing rest on the soil. The skirted foundation is one of the ways that civil engineers have devised to reduce settlement and increase the bearing capacity of footing rest on the soil. A skirted foundation can be more robust than traditional foundation types; its cost effect made it an alternative to a deep foundation in case of the low bearing capacity of the soil. Skirted foundations are usually used with offshore structures. The skirt prevents soil erosion since it prevents water from reaching the underlying soil. It works to confine soil between the skirt wall and make a resistance ageist sliding by skirt side.