Case studies on design and construction of deep foundations in sarawak soft soil

Authors:
Frydolin Siahaan and Junaidi Sahadan

Book:
Proceedings of the 15th International Peat Congress

Venue:
Kuching

Keywords:
deep-foundation, sarawak, soft-clay, standard-penetration-test-spt

Documentfile:
ipc16p596-601a111siahaan.sahadan.pdf

Summary:

SUMMARY

Eight (8) structures using deep foundation are selected and discussed in this paper. The eight (8) structures locatedin difficult ground of Sarawak are namely the Sg. Rimbas Bridge in Pusa, Sg. Sawit Bridge, Sg. Palasan Bridge, andPusa Ferry Ramp in Pusa; all in Betong Division, Batang Samariang Bridge in Kuching Division, BatangSamarahan Bridge and Batang Sadong Bridge; both in Samarahan Division and Batang Baram Bridge in MiriDivision. During the design stage, several important engineering decisions were made in order to meet both the…