G+12 Residential Tower

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Portfolio | Case Study Client Name: S.B. Developers

Project Type: Residential Building

Location: Alandi, Pune, MH

Project Size: 6.50K Sq. Ft. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project involved the structural design and engineering of a G+12 residential building located in the vicinity of a river. The project required careful consideration of the interaction between the building's substantial structural loads and the underlying ground conditions.

The building was supported on a pile foundation system, with the structural scheme developed to provide a reliable load path from the superstructure through the foundation system and into the supporting strata.

The design focused on achieving structural stability, serviceability, durability, and efficient integration between the superstructure and foundation system while considering the site's environmental and geotechnical characteristics. KEY FEATURES OF THE PROJECT: 1. G+12 RCC residential structure designed for long-term residential use.

2. Pile foundation system adopted to safely transfer structural loads to suitable supporting strata.

3. Integrated structural design connecting the superstructure, columns, pile caps, and pile foundation system.

4. Structural planning focused on efficient load distribution and overall building stability.

5. Design considerations included the site's proximity to a river and associated ground conditions.

Detailed structural documentation developed to support safe and practical construction. CHALLENGES: Foundation Design: The height and corresponding structural loads of the G+12 building required careful evaluation of the foundation system. The pile foundation had to provide adequate capacity and an efficient load-transfer mechanism for the building. Site Conditions: The project's location in the vicinity of a river made understanding the ground conditions particularly important. Foundation performance had to be considered in relation to the site's soil characteristics and environmental conditions. Load Transfer: The structural system required a clear and reliable load path from the upper floors through the columns and pile caps into the pile foundation. Proper coordination between the superstructure and substructure was essential. Structural Stability: For a multi-storey residential structure, the design needed to address both gravity and lateral loads, while maintaining adequate strength, stiffness, and serviceability throughout the building. Superstructure–Foundation Coordination: Column reactions, pile locations, pile-cap geometry, reinforcement requirements, and foundation layout needed to work together efficiently to achieve a practical and constructible foundation system. OUTCOME: The project resulted in a structurally coordinated G+12 residential building supported on a pile foundation system, with the structural design addressing the demands of both the multi-storey superstructure and the site's foundation requirements.

The project demonstrates the importance of treating the foundation and superstructure as one continuous structural system, particularly for multi-storey buildings where significant loads must be transferred safely into the ground.

The design approach focused on achieving a balance between structural safety, stability, serviceability, constructability, and long-term performance.