CKMBT

Geotechnical engineering

Investigations

  • Specifications for Investigation and Testing
  • Recommendation of design parameters
  • Geotechnical Interpretative Baseline Report (GIBR)
  • Specifications for Instrumentation and Monitoring

Deep Excavations

  • Finite element modelling and analysis (both 2D and 3D)
  • Design of temporary earth retaining systems Prediction of ground deformation
  • Assessment of effect of excavation works on adjacent structures
  • Planning of instrumentation system and monitoring
  • Instrumentation review and back analysis

Tunnels

  • Planning and design of bored tunnel/ mined tunnel geometry and alignment
  • Analysis and design of tunnel segmental lining under normal and seismic conditions
  • Analysis and design of mined tunnel with sequential stages of excavation
  • Design of pre-excavation supports such as piperoofing and fore-poling systems
  • Design of primary support such as sprayed concrete lining, steel arches, steel frame support and rock bolts
  • Prediction of ground and tunnel deformations
  • Assessment of effect of tunnel excavation works on adjacent structures
  • Planning for instrumentation system and monitoring
  • Instrumentation review and back analysis
  • Construction advisory services

Slope Stability Assessments

  • Assessment of slope stability (using both saturated and unsaturated soil mechanics)
  • Slope appraisal and slope protection studies
  • Design of slope stabilisation/ strengthening/ improvement
  • Planning for real time and manual instrumentation systems as well as monitoring program for slopes
  • Risk management for slopes adopting hazard-risk matrix

Ground Improvement

  • Assessment of pre-treatment ground condition and selection of suitable ground improvement methods
  • Design of ground improvement works
  • Prediction of short-term and long-term ground settlements
  • Planning of instrumentation system and monitoring
  • Construction advisory services

Foundations

  • Shallow Foundations
  • Deep Foundations
  • Machine Foundations
  • Peer Reviews and Expert Witness Services