Vocational Training Council | Engineering Discipline
IBSP Project Log 5
Student Name and Number: Chan Kam Chiu (220246810)
Program and Campus: CON4196 Morrison Hill
Project Supervisor: Mr. CHAN KIM Company Name: W&Y Construction and
Engineering Company
Limited
Project Title: Quality Control of Bored Piles Construction in Kai Tak
Development
Reporting Period: 21/10/24 to 28/10/24
Site Name: Kai Tak Development – Open Spaces near Kai Tak River and Kai
Tak Station Square
Project Number: 7886CL
Contract Title: Kai Tak Development – Construction of Open Spaces near
Kai Tak River
Contract Number: ED/2023/01
Contract Sum: HK$256 million
Contractor: W & Y Construction and Engineering Company Limited
Consultant: Design 2 (Hong Kong) Limited
Commencement Date: 28 February 2024
Introduction
The Kai Tak Development project represents a landmark urban renewal
initiative aimed at transforming the site of the former Kai Tak Airport into a
thriving district with recreational areas, thematic landscapes, pedestrian
walkways, and observation decks. This ambitious undertaking, however,
presents considerable geotechnical challenges, as the site is situated on
reclaimed land with a high water table and varying soil conditions. To support
the stable foundation of these open spaces, bored pile construction has been
selected as a key technique, requiring a robust quality control framework to
ensure both structural integrity and long-term stability.
Bored piles are essential for ensuring the foundations can withstand the
dynamic conditions associated with reclaimed land, which includes potential
soil instability, variations in bearing capacity, and groundwater intrusion.
Given these conditions, the quality control measures at Kai Tak involve
precise monitoring of parameters like pile depth and diameter, alignment, and
soil-bearing capacity. Attention to these factors allows the project to meet
Hong Kong’s stringent safety and building regulations while addressing the
unique demands posed by the site’s proximity to water bodies.
In this project log, the emphasis is placed on ensuring that each phase of the
bored pile installation process adheres to regulatory standards and best
practices. This includes the inspection and prefabrication of steel cages,
casing tube installations, and implementing inspection forms to document site
compliance systematically. Method statements tailored to the site’s specific
needs are also outlined, including dewatering to manage the water table and
corrosion prevention measures.
By documenting these quality control strategies and assessing their efficacy,
this project aims to offer a comprehensive case study that can inform future
construction on similar geotechnical sites. Such insights will be valuable in
proposing improvements and reinforcing best practices for projects where
structural reliability and safety are paramount in challenging construction
environments.
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Signed by the Student: Chan Kam Chiu Date of Submission: 29/10/24
ENGINEERING DISCIPLINE
