Write a 2 page Executive Introduction to Pile Design & Retaining Walls. The introduction must be divided into 2 parts.
Part 1:
1. Start by talking about Civil Engineering and building structures in general. Talk about the history of Civil Engineering and the building methods of the past.
2. Start talking about the importance of the geotechnical aspect of civil engineering, and briefly talk about piles (more specifically the geotechnical aspect of piles)
3. Write briefly about retaining walls.
Part 2:
1. Write about the problems of piles and retaining walls can solve. For example: With the increase in high rise buildings, soil cannot support the load of buildings, so we need piles to support structures to prevent failure. Please research some more
2. Write about some of the disadvantages and issues with piles.
3. Write about the disadvantages and issues with retaining walls.
4. Write about some of the current approaches to these issues.
