The Feasibility of Shallow Foundations for Low-Rise Buildings in Reclaimed Areas of Lagos: A State of the-Art Review

June 3, 2026Iconic Research and Engineering Journals

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The aim is to evaluate the feasibility of shallow foundations for low-rise buildings in reclaimed areas of Lagos.
Critical review of geotechnical investigations and case studies published between 2000 and 2026.
Analysis of geophysical surveys related to foundation design in reclaimed land.
Synthesis of evidence on fill material characteristics and foundation performance.
Conventional shallow foundations are generally infeasible without significant ground improvement.
Reclaimed fill thicknesses range from 2-12 meters with SPT-N values between 4-15.
The presence of underlying soft clay layers exacerbates foundation challenges.

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Review examines shallow foundation feasibility for low-rise buildings in reclaimed terrains, indicating significant challenges.

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