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RIICWD511E Prepare Detailed Design of Subdivisions
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In order to be deemed “Competent” in this unit you must attain a “S” in this assessment you need to answer all the questions
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Task 1.
A soil investigation was conducted for a proposed construction site to prepare a comprehensive geotechnical report.
Initially, soil samples were collected and sent to the laboratory for analysis. The geotechnical engineering team subjected the samples to different tests to get technical information and specify the co
ect site classification according to Australian Standard AS 2870/2011 and NCC.
The results reveal the composition of the soil as below:
· Clay: 38%
· Silt: 35%
· Sand: 27%
As a technician, you are required to prepare a report that includes the following information:
a. Refer to the USDA soil texture triangle and find out the soil type. The entire process of soil classification should be discussed and show the exact type of soil on the USDA soil texture triangle.
. By knowing the soil type, refer to NCC, volume two, part 3.2.4, and find the site class.
Assumption:
· Slightly reactive clay sites: up to 40% clay
· Moderately reactive clay or silt sites: up to 54% clay
· Highly reactive clay sites: up to 60% clay
· Extremely reactive sites: above 60% clay
c. Select the appropriate type of footing for the obtained site class. Justify the selected type of footing and explain the advantages of this footing as compared to other types of footing.
Task 2. Geotechnical report is one of the very first documents that should be handed over to structural design team. What information must be included in such a report? Please fill out the table in the answer sheet. (Name minimum of 10 items)
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Brief explanation on the info included.
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Task 3. Retaining walls are often found in places where extra support is needed to prevent the earth from moving downhill. In this case, excavation before putting the retaining wall can cause cracks in the su
ounding properties due to soil settlement or land sliding that can even cause structural collapse. Your company has been awarded a Design& Build contract for a mid-rise building project. As a civil technician, you are expected to understand the design and construction details handed over by the design engineer. A geotechnical report was given to the design engineer for his/her analysis. The design engineer designed two retaining wall systems along the boundaries. The highlighted area of the site was determined for a 3-meter excavation. The site location shows the northern, eastern, and western boundaries which are 18, 25, and 25 meters, respectively. Consider the followings for the cost:
· The prefa
icated concrete: $75.00 per cubic mete
· The reinforcement: $35.00 per kg
· The total formwork activities: $2500.00
As the civil technician, you are appointed to propose the cost-effective design.
System 1. Screw piles
The system includes 6-meter piles, capping beam, and grout injection in between the piles. The section area of the capping beam is 450mm X 550mm and its required reinforcement cage weighs 3 kg per meter of the cage. The interval of piles on the eastern is 2.5 meters (cl to cl) and on the northern and western boundaries is 2 meters (cl to cl). Each pile cost $1800.00, and the grout injection requires 20kg fine cement per square meter for the wall. The grout work contractor quoted $5 per kg including materials to complete the job per square meter of the boundaries’ faces. The photos of system 1 shows the end-product and the site location.
(Provide your answer in the table shown in the answer sheet)
Bill of Quantity- Screw piles
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Quantity
Total Quantity
Rate
Amount
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System 2. secant pile system
This system includes 6-meter piles with a diameter of 550mm, a capping beam (450mm height and 550mm width), and its required reinforcement cage weighing 4kg per meter. The concrete piles are to be constructed next to each other with 300mm intervals, maximum.
(Provide your answer in the table shown in the answer sheet)
Bill of Quantity- Secant piles
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Items
Unit
Quantity
Total Quantity
Rate
Amount
Total
Task 4. Explain the main stages to implement this project and determine the activities to be taken at each stage.
Task 5. Due to some reasons, the design engineer has to include the secant piles. However, the piles diameters remain concerning. The engineer has to constrain the piles’ diameters to save space for the basement and car bays. Put yourself as the team member in the
ainstorming session and share your idea that how the concrete piles’ diameters could be minimized. A hy
id system could be the potential solution.
(a) Explain how the system would work against the soil’s lateral pressure and
(b) prepare a sketch that schematically shows the elements in the retaining wall system.
Task 6. Identify a total of 10 potential risks at the design and construction stages and assess them using the risk matrix below.
Include your answer in the allocated table in the answer sheet.
Task 7. Explain the followings:
(a) The trend of stress distribution due to the lateral soil pressure onto the piles
(b) The location of maximum stress after 3 meters of excavation.
(c) The role of capping beam