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PDB 98

Construction Project
Construction of a soldier pile wall with concrete lagging
Location
  • Dubai (UAE)
Client
  • DSC LLC
Planning
  • ACES-Arab Center for Engineering Studies
Investment volume
  • approx. EUR 1.2 million
Construction period
  • 2011
Contracted services for BMG
  • Construction supervision
  • Request for proposal, award and invoicing
Structures constructed
  • Building excavation with a depth of D = 14.00 m
Construction method
  • Temporary construction pit support system in lower area:
    • Encastre soldier pile wall embedded at either end
    • HEB 360 beam, using an unsupported length of L = 5.00 m
    • Concrete lagging with d = 20 cm
  • Temporary construction pit support system in upper area:
    • Construction pit slope without intermediate berm
    • Partially secured with shotcrete sealing
Special features
  • Using a backhoe and ripper to loosen soil
  • Loading with excavator and wheel-type loader
  • Trench shoring work
  • Excavation area (A= 1,200 m2)
  • Excavation dimensions (L/W/D = 40.00/30.00/12.00 m)
  • Soil removal for a temporary ramp
Utilization
  • Construction of a multi-storey building