Hi The structural engineer assumed SBC 18T/Sq.m by his knowledge and experience. ( As Data is not available to him. To confirm this you have to soil test to arrive how much his assumption are nearer to his design. This is the scientific method to proceed and conclude the assumed design value is corr...

stage 1
1.is it Soil investigation is done.
2.who prepares structural drawings.
3. you have structural drawings can you share it. to understand foundation design.

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tehre will be group pilling under each coloumn . my estimates you will have around 30 to 45 h arcitects structpile . ie around 16 to 18 columns. check witral engineer

the cost will be around Rs.7 to 10 lacs. however your soiltest report shows isolation/ combined footings footings .cussion with geologist the n why piling. you have to dis

Are you planning for basement . Then you can plan for raft foundation which will be costlier than pile foundation . But economical as you are getting space as basement.

The piling around your site you should have space do piling

In this report there will be recommendation of foundation by the geologist. What is recommendation.Also find Safe bearing capacity of soil in that report.

It will be add to the cost. What is the type and dia , , depth of the pile recommended. There are different type of pile. Can you upload soil test report. What is the height and area of the building. Which area your building located.

Have a civil engineer as consultant and labour contract. It will help

Have a civil engineer as consultant and labourcontract