Ground Investigations and Interpretative Reporting
Planning, supervision and management of ground investigations and interpretative reporting in United Arab Emirates
Project Title
Ground investigations and interpretative reporting
Location
Yas Island, Zone K
Country
United Arab Emirates
Client
JLA International Engineering
Business Sectors
Geotechnical
Services (Technical Disciplines)
Geotechnical issues include:
- Extensive Sabkha deposits (soft silts/clays)
- Previous uncontrolled filling
- Potential for Differential settlements between roads and buildings
- Potential for Cavities in underlying Gypsum
Project Objectives/Outcomes
BLP undertaking planning, supervision and management of ground investigations and interpretative reporting, including:
- Gap analysis to develop tailored, optimised SI program
- Recommendations for foundation design & ground improvement
- Settlement interface between piled building foundations and infrastructure
- Liquefaction analysis
Our Role
Byrne Looby Partners have been commissioned by JLA International Engineering (JLA), to act as the Geotechnical Designer for the Garden Crescent Project Residential Community Development (total site area of approximately 220 hectares and will contain 1020 residential villas, associated community facilities and retail units), Zone K at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi.
Geoscience Ireland Contact
Andy Wilkins – awilkins@blpge.com
