Dear Geotechnical Industry Colleagues:

We are pleased to inform you that Foundation Academy will soon launch a new column, 'Geotechnical Industry Talk.' This is another major initiative following 'My Technology, My Presentation,' 'Geotechnical Engineering Records,' and 'Face to Face with Experts.' The column aims to deeply discuss hot topics in geotechnical engineering, provide a platform for industry peers to explore and share experiences, promote internal exchange and cooperation, and jointly advance the development and progress of geotechnical engineering. The first episode focuses on 'Building Anti-Flotation,' and we are now collecting questions. We welcome your active participation.

The importance of building anti-flotation design is often overlooked, but once problems arise, they can pose serious threats to the safety and stability of buildings. In recent years, cases of foundation slab uplift, cracking, and even damage caused by improper anti-flotation design have frequently occurred. These problems may stem from errors in geological survey design, defects in construction processes, and rising groundwater levels due to rainfall, among other factors.

In the upcoming first episode, we will delve into the importance of building anti-flotation design and share key measures to solve this challenge. If you have any questions, experiences, or suggestions regarding building anti-flotation design, please share them in the comment section! What do you think are the main challenges in current building anti-flotation design? What solutions or improvement suggestions do you have? We look forward to your participation. Let us focus on building anti-flotation issues together and contribute wisdom and strength to the safety and stability of buildings.

The 'Geotechnical Industry Talk' column is dedicated to bringing listeners closer to renowned experts and masters in the field, leading the direction of new quality productive forces in the geotechnical industry. We pursue open interaction, not only tracking industry hotspots but also striving to lead industry development and convey a fresh and far-reaching industry perspective. Each episode will invite 2-3 authoritative guests to discuss hot industry issues, disseminate cutting-edge views, and bring new thinking models to high-end industry audiences.

The 'Geotechnical Industry Talk' column features novelty, watchability, knowledge, and service. Our content will cover hot topics in green and low-carbon, digital technology, urban renewal, geotechnical engineering resilience, and other fields, highlighting theoretical innovation in geotechnical engineering, process energy saving, equipment efficiency, carbon reduction and energy saving, etc. Let us look forward to the launch of 'Geotechnical Industry Talk' and present exciting interpretations by industry experts on hot topics such as building anti-flotation design.

We look forward to the active participation and contributions of all colleagues. Let us discuss the important topic of 'Building Anti-Flotation' together and jointly open a brilliant chapter for the 'Geotechnical Industry Talk' column! Thank you for your support and attention!

Foundation Academy

June 3, 2024