{"id":5559,"date":"2026-08-11T12:15:13","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T12:15:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/uncategorized-en-gb\/calculating-ground-bearing-capacity-these-values-determine-the-foundation\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T14:42:29","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T14:42:29","slug":"calculating-ground-bearing-capacity-these-values-determine-the-foundation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/en\/guide\/calculating-ground-bearing-capacity-these-values-determine-the-foundation\/","title":{"rendered":"Calculating Ground Bearing Capacity: These Values Determine the Foundation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5559\" class=\"elementor elementor-5559 elementor-4422\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50947f0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"50947f0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f8d06a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f8d06a6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a3d2708 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a3d2708\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who wants to calculate the bearing capacity of the soil usually looks for a formula. In practice, however, a simple calculation is not enough. This is because the bearing capacity of the soil always depends on the actual conditions at the specific site, such as soil type, stratigraphic structure, and water conditions. These values must first be determined through a site investigation. Only on this basis can an assessment be made as to which foundation type is suitable for the construction project.    <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If it turns out that the layers near the surface do not provide sufficient bearing capacity, deep or pile foundations may be necessary. In this article, you\u2019ll learn why specific soil properties are required to calculate bearing capacity, how these are determined, and what factors influence them. We\u2019ll also show you how the results are evaluated and how they influence the choice of foundation. This will help you lay the groundwork for a sound foundation decision.   <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-219994a elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"219994a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;numbers&quot;,&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_widescreen&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_laptop&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet_extra&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__219994a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-down\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M207.029 381.476L12.686 187.132c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941l22.667-22.667c9.357-9.357 24.522-9.375 33.901-.04L224 284.505l154.745-154.021c9.379-9.335 24.544-9.317 33.901.04l22.667 22.667c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941L240.971 381.476c-9.373 9.372-24.569 9.372-33.942 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__219994a\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-chevron-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M240.971 130.524l194.343 194.343c9.373 9.373 9.373 24.569 0 33.941l-22.667 22.667c-9.357 9.357-24.522 9.375-33.901.04L224 227.495 69.255 381.516c-9.379 9.335-24.544 9.317-33.901-.04l-22.667-22.667c-9.373-9.373-9.373-24.569 0-33.941L207.03 130.525c9.372-9.373 24.568-9.373 33.941-.001z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__219994a\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90ea75a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"90ea75a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Key Points on Calculating Soil Bearing Capacity:<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not possible to calculate the bearing capacity of the soil without specific soil data. Only a site investigation can provide reliable data on soil bearing capacity and prevent poor decisions regarding foundation design. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Soil type, stratigraphic structure, and moisture conditions have a significant impact on bearing capacity and vary depending on the site; therefore, blanket assumptions can lead to incorrect results.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The determined values directly determine the type of foundation: If the bearing capacity is insufficient, a deep foundation or pile foundation is necessary to safely transfer the loads.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-90f2e5d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"90f2e5d\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fca0ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4fca0ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why don't calculations work without ground values?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-312fbb0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"312fbb0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who wants to calculate the bearing capacity of the soil needs specific input data. These include parameters such as compaction density, grain size distribution, consistency, moisture content, angle of internal friction, and settlement behavior. These values describe how the soil behaves under load. However, without a site investigation, this data is not available.   <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead, assumptions are often used\u2014based, for example, on empirical data or general soil classes. The problem is that these assumptions rarely correspond exactly to the actual conditions on the property. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This results in unreliable calculations that directly affect the construction project:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bearing capacity is misjudged because actual soil parameters are missing<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Incorrect choice of foundation, since the soil&#8217;s load-bearing capacity is not properly assessed<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Inappropriate foundation types are implemented and must be adjusted later<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is precisely these retroactive adjustments that cause delays in the construction process and significantly increase the technical workload. As a rule, this can be avoided by conducting soil investigations early on. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-288ad9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"288ad9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What factors influence bearing capacity and soil load-bearing capacity?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-add8115 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"add8115\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bearing capacity of the soil is not determined by a single value, but rather by the interaction of the following factors.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil Type<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Sand, clay, loam, and peat react differently to stress.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Layer Structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Load-bearing and soft layers may alternate.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><b>Groundwater Conditions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Groundwater affects the strength and settlement behavior of the soil.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><b>Bearing Capacity of the Soil<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Describes how the soil deforms under load.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These factors vary greatly from one property to another. Even within a single building lot, conditions can change significantly with depth. For this reason, it is not possible to make general statements about bearing capacity.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The situation becomes critical when several unfavorable conditions occur simultaneously. For example, soft soil combined with varying soil layers can prevent loads from being distributed evenly. In such cases, the bearing capacity of the upper soil layer is insufficient. The result: Deep foundations are required, in which the loads are transferred via piles to deeper, load-bearing layers.   <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7f7bc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7f7bc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Where do the required soil values come from?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6724581 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6724581\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-18-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5547\" alt=\"Conducting a CPT dynamic cone penetration test for site investigation in a mobile testing laboratory\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-18-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-18-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-18-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-18-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-18-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-18-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-10f700b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"10f700b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The required soil data are not derived from estimates, but rather from targeted on-site investigations and laboratory analysis of soil samples. The following methods are used as part of a site investigation: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Boreholes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide soil samples from various depths and reveal the stratigraphic structure.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pressure Soundings<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> measure soil resistance directly in the ground and provide information about bearing capacity.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Laboratory analyses<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> examine the collected samples for parameters such as density, moisture content, and strength.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of these methods provides some of the key information. Only by combining all the results can a well-founded assessment of soil conditions be made. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-db342ee elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"db342ee\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How are the results evaluated?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-338ec88 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"338ec88\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The soil data collected are compiled and analyzed in the geotechnical report. The goal is to assess the soil\u2019s load-bearing capacity under load and to determine the appropriate foundation system based on this assessment. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The focus is on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil Bearing Capacity<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 what loads can be supported and at what depths load-bearing layers are located<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soil Behavior Under Load<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 whether settlement or deformation is to be expected<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Determining the Type of Incorporation<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Which type of foundation is technically required?<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The evaluation is always conducted in the context of all the data collected. Individual values are not meaningful; what matters is the interaction of the soil parameters. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The geotechnical report then serves as the basis for structural design and construction. Errors in the assessment directly lead to incorrect assumptions about the soil&#8217;s load-bearing capacity and, consequently, to risks during the construction process. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d0217f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5d0217f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What factors influence the choice of business structure?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf5889a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bf5889a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bearing capacity of the soil determines how the loads from a structure are transferred.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basically, there are two possible scenarios:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sufficient bearing capacity in the upper soil layer<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Shallow foundation possible; load transfer through near-surface layers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Insufficient load-bearing capacity<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Deep foundations are required because the soil cannot safely support the loads<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the bearing capacity is insufficient, piles are used:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Load transfer to deeper, load-bearing layers<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bridging soft or non-load-bearing soil zones<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The choice of foundation is based directly on the results of the soil investigation and the determined bearing capacity.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6af3112 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"6af3112\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are some common mistakes made when estimating load-bearing capacity?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7810da5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7810da5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Errors in estimating load-bearing capacity usually arise not from complicated calculations, but from a lack of foundational knowledge. Two causes are particularly common: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Waiver of a Site Investigation<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 There is a lack of specific data on soil type, stratigraphic composition, and groundwater conditions<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Assumptions about the ground without actual measurements<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Decisions are based on empirical data rather than actual conditions<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The problem: Without reliable data, load-bearing capacity is often misjudged. The consequences often don&#8217;t become apparent until later in the construction process: <\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Settlement<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lead to uneven movements in the structure<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cracks in the structure<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are caused by stresses in the structural framework<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>significant renovation costs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to retroactive modifications to the foundation<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A particularly critical issue is that these problems often do not arise immediately, but only become apparent after completion. At that point, making corrections is significantly more time-consuming. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In many cases, an incorrect assessment leads to the originally selected foundation being insufficient. As a result, a deep foundation must be installed later to ensure the structural stability of the building. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d2c6c89 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d2c6c89\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">When is a detailed soil analysis particularly important?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7425f1a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7425f1a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not always possible to clearly assess the bearing capacity of the soil on every property. However, there are typical situations in which a soil investigation is absolutely necessary because the risk of making the wrong decisions increases significantly. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The following conditions are particularly critical:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Soft soils<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> such as peat or loose sand<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 low bearing capacity and increased susceptibility to settlement<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>High groundwater level<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 affects the strength of the soil and makes load transfer more difficult<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Varying soil layers<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 result in uneven loading and varying settlement<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In these cases, it is not possible to reliably estimate the bearing capacity. Without specific measurement data, there is a high risk of misjudging the soil conditions. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is precisely in situations like these that it often becomes apparent that a shallow foundation is insufficient. Instead, deep or pile foundations are necessary to safely transfer the loads to load-bearing layers. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re unsure how stable your building site is, have your soil tested by experts. <\/span><b>Thade Gerdes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will examine your building site, assess its load-bearing capacity, and recommend the most suitable foundation for your project. If necessary, deep foundations and pile foundations will be installed to ensure your construction project is built on a secure foundation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/en\/deep-foundations-contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free, no-obligation initial consultation with Thade Gerdes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and request your load-bearing capacity calculation!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2fe841 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b2fe841\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">An Overview of the Benefits of Working with Thade Gerdes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cfcf75b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"cfcf75b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" src=\"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-7-1-scaled.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5549\" alt=\"Employee performing a cone penetration test (CPT) in a testing container with a probe for soil investigation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-7-1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-7-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-7-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-7-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-7-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carolinensiel-05-08-7-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c91c819 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c91c819\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Over 125 years of experience in deep foundation engineering and soil mechanics<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 This expertise reduces planning risks and ensures sound decisions regarding foundation design.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Use of precision drilling technology to minimize noise and vibrations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Suitable for existing buildings and sensitive environments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 <\/span><b>The investigation, load-bearing capacity assessment, and implementation of the foundation are directly interlinked<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 no coordination issues between the engineer and the contractor.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Quick project kickoff with coordination of planning, permits, and implementation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 avoids delays in the construction process.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Clear quotes with no surprises later on<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Predictability for building owners and planners.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714<\/span><b>Installation in accordance with applicable guidelines for soil and groundwater protection (DVGW W120-1)<\/b><b><br\/><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 Safe installation even in water-bearing strata.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714<\/span><b> Direct point of contact during planning and execution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Quick resolution of technical questions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2714 <\/span><b>Implementation for residential and commercial projects: Site investigation and deep foundation systems for single-family homes, residential and commercial buildings, and commercial construction projects<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br\/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2192 Foundation types are tailored to structural loads and soil conditions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/en\/deep-foundations-contact\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">free, no-obligation initial consultation with Thade Gerdes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c0bbc9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c0bbc9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Conclusion: The Right Soil Assessment Leads to a Secure Foundation<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a20cba8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a20cba8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is not possible to calculate the bearing capacity of the soil without actual soil data. Only a site investigation provides the necessary data to correctly assess soil conditions and select the appropriate foundation. Those who rely on assumptions instead risk making poor decisions that could later lead to settlement, cracks, or costly repairs.  <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is therefore crucial not to consider bearing capacity in isolation, but to always evaluate it in the context of soil type, stratigraphic structure, and moisture conditions. On this basis, a reliable decision can be made as to whether a shallow foundation is sufficient or whether a deep foundation or pile foundation is necessary. <\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to build your construction project on a reliable foundation, you should determine the soil conditions early on. Thade Gerdes can assist you with everything from soil investigation to the installation of the appropriate foundation. Have Thade Gerdes calculate the bearing capacity of your soil and assess your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thade-gerdes.de\/en\/site-investigation\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">site investigated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c5d772e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c5d772e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96fce2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"96fce2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked Questions About Calculating Soil Bearing Capacity<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0c2d0ab elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"0c2d0ab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;all_collapsed&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1270\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1270\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How can you calculate the bearing capacity of the soil? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M19.0945 8.00344L19.0945 -2.742e-06L-8.07685e-08 19.1522L0.251212 19.3858L24.7999 19.3858L24.7999 15.8719L30.6203 21L40 21L40 20.8131L20.5077 1.5052L20.5077 13.8788L12.7611 13.8788L19.0945 8.00344Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M20.9055 12.9966L20.9055 21L40 1.84777L39.7488 1.61421L15.2001 1.61421L15.2001 5.12807L9.37967 -1.33846e-06L0 -1.74846e-06L-8.1706e-09 0.18692L19.4923 19.4948L19.4923 7.12118L27.2389 7.12118L20.9055 12.9966Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1270\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d19418 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"5d19418\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d5f8730 p-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d5f8730\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The bearing capacity of the soil is not simply calculated; rather, it is based on actual soil properties. These are determined through a site investigation and then analyzed in a geotechnical calculation. Without this data, a reliable calculation is not possible.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1271\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1271\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Which soil properties are important for the bearing capacity calculation? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M19.0945 8.00344L19.0945 -2.742e-06L-8.07685e-08 19.1522L0.251212 19.3858L24.7999 19.3858L24.7999 15.8719L30.6203 21L40 21L40 20.8131L20.5077 1.5052L20.5077 13.8788L12.7611 13.8788L19.0945 8.00344Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M20.9055 12.9966L20.9055 21L40 1.84777L39.7488 1.61421L15.2001 1.61421L15.2001 5.12807L9.37967 -1.33846e-06L0 -1.74846e-06L-8.1706e-09 0.18692L19.4923 19.4948L19.4923 7.12118L27.2389 7.12118L20.9055 12.9966Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1271\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ab283c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"ab283c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3b542e8 p-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3b542e8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important factors include soil type, stratigraphic structure, moisture conditions, and parameters such as density, angle of internal friction, and settlement behavior. These factors determine how the soil reacts under load and what type of foundation is feasible. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1272\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1272\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Why isn't a calculation alone sufficient without a soil investigation? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M19.0945 8.00344L19.0945 -2.742e-06L-8.07685e-08 19.1522L0.251212 19.3858L24.7999 19.3858L24.7999 15.8719L30.6203 21L40 21L40 20.8131L20.5077 1.5052L20.5077 13.8788L12.7611 13.8788L19.0945 8.00344Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M20.9055 12.9966L20.9055 21L40 1.84777L39.7488 1.61421L15.2001 1.61421L15.2001 5.12807L9.37967 -1.33846e-06L0 -1.74846e-06L-8.1706e-09 0.18692L19.4923 19.4948L19.4923 7.12118L27.2389 7.12118L20.9055 12.9966Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1272\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4b717e5 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"4b717e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b441a9f p-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b441a9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Without a site investigation, the necessary input data is missing. A calculation is then based on assumptions rather than actual data. This often leads to incorrect estimates of bearing capacity and, consequently, to inappropriate foundation decisions.  <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1273\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1273\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is a soil investigation absolutely necessary? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M19.0945 8.00344L19.0945 -2.742e-06L-8.07685e-08 19.1522L0.251212 19.3858L24.7999 19.3858L24.7999 15.8719L30.6203 21L40 21L40 20.8131L20.5077 1.5052L20.5077 13.8788L12.7611 13.8788L19.0945 8.00344Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M20.9055 12.9966L20.9055 21L40 1.84777L39.7488 1.61421L15.2001 1.61421L15.2001 5.12807L9.37967 -1.33846e-06L0 -1.74846e-06L-8.1706e-09 0.18692L19.4923 19.4948L19.4923 7.12118L27.2389 7.12118L20.9055 12.9966Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1273\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7f9492 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"e7f9492\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-03ec432 p-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"03ec432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A site investigation is particularly important in cases of soft soil, high groundwater levels, or varying soil layers. In these cases, it is difficult to assess the bearing capacity, and the risk of making incorrect decisions is significantly increased. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1274\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1274\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> When is a deep foundation or pile foundation necessary? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M19.0945 8.00344L19.0945 -2.742e-06L-8.07685e-08 19.1522L0.251212 19.3858L24.7999 19.3858L24.7999 15.8719L30.6203 21L40 21L40 20.8131L20.5077 1.5052L20.5077 13.8788L12.7611 13.8788L19.0945 8.00344Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M20.9055 12.9966L20.9055 21L40 1.84777L39.7488 1.61421L15.2001 1.61421L15.2001 5.12807L9.37967 -1.33846e-06L0 -1.74846e-06L-8.1706e-09 0.18692L19.4923 19.4948L19.4923 7.12118L27.2389 7.12118L20.9055 12.9966Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1274\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96f1781 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"96f1781\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-632f07e p-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"632f07e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep foundations are required when the bearing capacity of the soil near the surface is insufficient. In such cases, piles are used to transfer the loads to deeper, stable layers and ensure structural stability. <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1275\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1275\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What are the consequences of an incorrect assessment of load-bearing capacity? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M19.0945 8.00344L19.0945 -2.742e-06L-8.07685e-08 19.1522L0.251212 19.3858L24.7999 19.3858L24.7999 15.8719L30.6203 21L40 21L40 20.8131L20.5077 1.5052L20.5077 13.8788L12.7611 13.8788L19.0945 8.00344Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"40\" height=\"21\" viewBox=\"0 0 40 21\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M20.9055 12.9966L20.9055 21L40 1.84777L39.7488 1.61421L15.2001 1.61421L15.2001 5.12807L9.37967 -1.33846e-06L0 -1.74846e-06L-8.1706e-09 0.18692L19.4923 19.4948L19.4923 7.12118L27.2389 7.12118L20.9055 12.9966Z\" fill=\"#0E1D29\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1275\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8467afe e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"8467afe\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-181641a p-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"181641a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An incorrect assessment can lead to settlement, cracks in the structure, and high repair costs. 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