COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF DIFFERENTIAL SETTLEMENT AND LOAD-TRANSFER MECHANISMS BETWEEN RAFT AND DEEP PILE FOUNDATIONS OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS IN SOFT SOILS: APPLICATION TO THE BIIC (R+5) BUILDING IN COTONOU
Urban development along the Beninese coastline involves medium-rise projects in areas with sandy formations of low surface compaction and a shallow water table, necessitating a complex foundation system. This study presents a comparative evaluation of geotechnical performance, execution constraints, and economic impact...