Site Water Front
Deep Foundation Shoring System
Project Name
Site Water Front
Project Location
Avenue des Nations Unies
Project Status
Ongoing
Project Type
Deep Foundation System
Project Overview
The Water Front project involves the construction of multiple villas along the Congo River, where varying soil conditions and proximity to water necessitated a deep foundation solution. Each villa is supported by 600 mm cast-in-place bored piles reaching depths of around 14 meters, ensuring reliable load transfer into competent strata and minimizing settlement.
The subsurface consists of brownish soft sandy clay over dense yellowish sand — two layers with different compressibility and strength behavior. These conditions were carefully addressed through geotechnical design and controlled pile execution. A shallow groundwater table, influenced by the nearby river, was also considered to maintain stability during construction.
This deep foundation system provides long-term structural durability and serviceability, making it suitable for permanent riverfront development.
Key Project Highlights
600 mm Diameter Bored Piles:
Adopted as the primary deep foundation system.Average Pile Depth of 14 m:
Ensures safe structural load transfer into stable layers.Riverfront Location Near Congo River:
Influenced groundwater control and geotechnical decisions.Soft Clay Over Dense Sand Stratification:
Engineering approach tailored to variable soil behavior.Shallow Groundwater Table:
Managed through installation planning and execution control.Foundation Designed for Durability & Stability:
Ensuring long-term performance of waterfront villas.Ongoing Project:
Construction currently progressing under monitored conditions.
| Project Challenges | Engineering Solutions |
|---|---|
| Variable Subsurface Conditions Along the Riverfront | Deep Bored Foundation Piles Adopted for Structural Performance |
| Brownish Soft Sandy Clay Over Dense Sand Layer | Controlled Design & Installation Tailored to Soil Stratification |
| Need for Reliable Load Transfer for Permanent Villas | 600 mm Cast-In-Place Piles Reaching 14 m Depth into Competent Soil |
| Groundwater Table Located Near Surface Due to Congo River | Execution Included Groundwater Considerations & Control Measures |
| Long-Term Stability & Durability Under Environmental Conditions | Foundation Designed for Durability, Serviceability & Structural Safety |
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