Abstract
This paper presents the author's own experience in constructing flexible supports under soil-steel structures. A special feature of these foundations are technological simplifications especially in difficult soil conditions near streams and roads. Possibilities of substantial reduction of size of foundations are related to redistribution of internal forces from steelshell onto soil. Examples of a prototype structures shaped as steel shellmounted on steel profiles indicates a chance to reduce foundations currently designed or use new solutions not considered so far. Results showed inthe papers indicate a need of an appropriate soil compaction.