Performance Assessment and Design Review of Piled Raft Foundations on Silty Sand Beds

Abstract

This review study gives an in-depth look at the analytical and design concerns for PRF designed particularly for silty sand soil beds. Because of its intermediate particle sizes and intrinsic variability, silty sand presents distinct geotechnical issues. The research investigates the mechanical characteristics, settlement behaviour, and load-bearing capacity of silty sand soils, emphasising the complications of differential settlements and probable liquefaction. It brings together previous research on analytical methodologies, numerical modelling techniques, and novel tools for forecasting the performance of piled raft foundation on silty sand. Real-world case studies are scrutinised in order to get insights into successful applications and problems. The study also assesses existing design codes, addresses sustainability issues, and suggests future research possibilities, making it a significant resource for geotechnical engineers and researchers in the subject. It strives to discover research trends, authors, nations, and organisations using Vos viewer. This article shows how development efforts may be continued in the present climate. The Scopus and Web of Science databases are utilised to gather relevant literature on the issue as the study object.