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CHAPTER 2 Part 4

This document discusses preliminary works and temporary works for construction projects. It describes underpinning as transferring the load of a foundation to a new, deeper level to address issues like uneven settlement or an increase in loading. It also discusses jack pile underpinning as a method used when traditional underpinning is not economical due to depth. Temporary works covered include earth drains and culverts, access roads, and different types of shoring used to support existing structures during construction activities.

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CHAPTER 2 Part 4

This document discusses preliminary works and temporary works for construction projects. It describes underpinning as transferring the load of a foundation to a new, deeper level to address issues like uneven settlement or an increase in loading. It also discusses jack pile underpinning as a method used when traditional underpinning is not economical due to depth. Temporary works covered include earth drains and culverts, access roads, and different types of shoring used to support existing structures during construction activities.

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CONSTRUCTION

TECHNOLOGY II

CHAPTER 2
PRELIMINARY WORKS
2.3 Remedies (Cont’d)
Ø Underpinning
 Transferring the load carried by a foundation from
its existing bearing level to a NEW level at a lower
depth
 For replacing an existing weak foundation
 Uneven settlement
 Increase in loading
 Lowering of adjacent ground
 Traditional underpinning
 Jack pile underpinning
2.3 Remedies (Cont’d)

Ø Jack pile underpinning


 This method can be used when the depth of a
suitable bearing capacity subsoil is too deep to make
traditional underpinning uneconomic
 Jack pile underpinning is quiet, vibration free and
flexible since the pile depth can be adjusted to suit
subsoil conditions encountered
 The existing foundation must be in a good condition
since they will have to span over the pile caps which
are cast onto the jack pile heads after the hydraulic
jacks have been removed
2.3 Remedies (Cont’d)
Ø Jack pile underpinning
2.4 Temporary Works
Ø Earth drain & culvert
• Temporary drain excavated alongside the road
or building site
• Reinforced concrete monsoon drain may be
required
• Culvert – constructed under road
Ø Access road
• Normally as a temporary access to the building
site during the construction period
• May be upgraded to permanent road &
handover to the local council
2.4 Temporary Works (Cont’d)
Ø Shoring
• A form of temporary support which can be given
to existing buildings with the primary function of
providing the necessary precautions to avoid
damage to any person from collapse of structure
• Raking shore – used to support a combination of
vertical and horizontal loadings
• Flying shore (Single & Double) – to give a clear
working space at ground level
• Dead shoring - used primarily to carry vertical
loadings
Raking shore
Flying shore
Dead shore
2.4 Temporary Works (Cont’d)
Ø Shoring
 To give support to walls which are dangerous or likely
to become unstable due to subsidence, bulging or
leaning
 To avoid failure of sound walls caused by the removal
of subjacent support when a basement is being
constructed
 During demolition works to give support to an adjacent
building or structure
 To support the upper part of wall during formation of a
large opening in the lower section of the wall
 To give support to a floor or roof to enable a support
wall to be removed and replaced by a beam

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