Abstract:Taking the ultra-large foundation pit of a semi-underground wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Shanghai as an example, the characteristics and difficulties in the design of this kind of foundation pit are discussed. The selection of support structure and the design scheme of foundation pit including the selection of retaining pile (wall) and support system, and the implementation by zones and the other measures are introduced in detail. The key technologies in the design of this engineering foundation pit are analyzed. These references can be provided for the design of the similar deep and large foundation pits in the soft soil areas in the future.