Analysis and Research on Pile Foundations for Canadian Northern Housing

There is a growing demand for accessible, affordable and high-quality houses in northern communities of Canada.
The intern will study the foundation solutions used to support residential houses and commercial buildings in
northern Canada. The intern will conduct interviews with many stakeholders on the foundation and house
development and then develop a guide to the design of engineered piles based on recent findings from the
UAlberta lab. The project, co-supported by Landmark Group which is a leading provider of residential homes in
Alberta, is anticipated to provide an extensive review of the market and support the expansion of Landmark into
northern Canada. Ultimately the project may assist in alleviating the house shortage and reducing the cost of
houses in the north.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lijun Deng;Ying-Hei Chui;Yuxiang Chen

Student:

Partner:

Landmark Group of Companies Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Construction and infrastructure

University:

University of Alberta

Program: