UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MARA

ASSIGNMENT

COURSE : FOUNDATION ENGINEERING

COURSE CODE : ECG 573
DATE : WEEK 13 – 14
GROUP :
LECTURER :

SLT
Time taken
NAME OF STUDENTS UITM NO. to complete
the task
(hour)

1.

2.

3.

4.

TASK CO-PO MARKS MARKS OBTAINED

1 CO1-PO2 10 (5%)

2 CO2-PO3 30 (5%)

TOTAL 40 (10%)
 ECG573
FOUNDATION ENGINEERING
School of Civil Engineering, College of Engineering
Project- Based Design for Deep Foundation
Semester October 2022 – February 2023

1. Introduction

This group project is a part of a continuous assessment which consists of 10% of the overall
marks. This project-based learning involves an open-ended complex problem related to
geotechnical evaluation to design the safe and suitable foundation according to the soil
properties of the proposed site. This project is divided into two (2) tasks as described in the
following paragraphs.

Task 1 involves the analysis of data from the soil investigation report (including the
subsurface profile and laboratory data) to identify the soil properties and strength behaviour.
This task requires the students to apply their fundamental knowledge (WK3) and specialist
knowledge (WK4) of soil mechanics.

Task 2 involves analysing and designing a suitable deep foundation based on the soil
properties. Task 2 involves a complex engineering problem and requires the demonstration
of four (4) knowledge profiles (WK3, WK4, WK5 and WK6) by students to design a stable
foundation structure (WK5) and determine the suitable shape of foundation in engineering
practices (WK6).

This project is designed to address two (2) specific course outcomes (COs) and two (2)
programme outcomes (POs). It is constructively aligned to the complex engineering problems
(WPs) and specified knowledge profiles (WKs), as shown in Table 1.
Table 1: Mapping of Course, Programme Outcomes and Complex Engineering
Characteristics (WP) and Knowledge Profiles (WKs)

Complex
Course Programme Knowledge Profile
Engineering
Outcomes Outcome (WKs)
Problems (WP)
CO1: PO2: Identity, WP1 (Depth of WK3 (Engineering
Determine formulate, research Knowledge) - in-depth fundamentals) - A
ground literature, and engineering knowledge systematic, theory-
parameters for analyse complex at the level of one or based formulation of
a given site civil engineering more of WK3 and WK4 engineering
and evaluate problems reaching which allows a fundamentals requiredin
the possible substantiated fundamental based, first the engineering
design and conclusions using principles analytical discipline.
construction of first principles of approach
the foundation mathematics, WK4 (Engineering
(C4) natural sciences, WP3 (Analysis) - no
Specialist) - Knowledge
and engineering obvious solution and
that provides theoretical
sciences. (WK1- require abstract
frameworks and bodies of
WK4) thinking, originality in
knowledge for the
analysis to formulate
accepted practice areas in
suitable models
the engineering discipline;
much is at the forefront of
the discipline.
 CO2: Evaluate PO3: Design/ WP1 (Depth of WK3 (Engineering
the possible Development of Knowledge) fundamentals)
alternative types Solutions - Design
of foundation and solutions for WK4 (Engineering
design a suitable complex WP3 (Depth of
Specialist)
foundation (C5) engineering Analysis)
problems and WK5 (Engineering
design systems WP5 (Codes) - outside Design): Knowledge that
using the first problems encompassed supports engineering
principles of by standards and codes design in a practice area
mathematics, of practice for
natural sciences, professional engineering WK6 - Knowledge of
and engineering engineering practice
sciences. (WK1- WP7: Interdependence - (technology) in the
WK4), include high-level problems with practice areas in the
components or many parts & sub- engineering
processes that problems discipline.
meet specified
needs with
appropriate
consideration for
public health and
safety, cultural,
societal, and
environmental
considerations
(WK5); Provide
knowledge of
engineering
practice
(technology) in the
practice areas in
foundation
engineering (WK6).

2. Learning Outcomes

At the end of this project, the students should be able to:

1. Analyse the Site Investigation (SI) report and prepare a report regarding to the soil properties of
the proposed site.

2. Design the deep foundation based on the soil parameters.

3. Justify the suitable shape of the pile based on soil properties and methods at the selected
location.

3. Project Statement

3.1 Executive Summary

The client intends to develop one (1) block of a service apartment on Lot 1191 and Lot 1637, Jalan
Ipoh Kecil, Seksyen 46, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur. The proposed site is located on a
sloping terrain. Soil investigation (SI) has been carried out to explore the soil properties of the
proposed site. Fair to moderately weathered LIMESTONE were encountered varying depths from 8.9
m below ground level to 26.3 m. The factual report contains recorded sub-surface information with
 field test (Standard Penetration Test), and laboratory test results of selected soil samples are
attached to determine the soil properties and analyse the suitability and stability of the foundation for
the proposed development. As a Consultant Engineer appointed by the client of the project, the
student is assigned to design a suitable deep foundation for the proposed project.

3.2 Instruction for Task 1 – Analyse the soil properties. (CO1-PO2)

The student is required to analyse the factual report consisting of a borehole log and data from the
laboratory tests to design the suitable deep foundation for a proposed service apartment.

Describe the soil properties based on the borehole log and laboratory data attached in Appendix 1.

- Explain the type of soil based on the particle size distribution data and borehole log. Analyse
the plasticity behaviour based on Atterberg Limit data.
- Evaluate the shear strength characteristic based on the Consolidation Undrained Triaxial
Compression Test data and SPT N value.

3.3 Instruction for Task 2 – Design the Deep Foundation. (CO2-PO3)

The student is required to design the deep foundation for a proposed development based on the soil
investigation report.

- Design the suitable foundation by evaluating the pile capacity of the proposed deep
foundation
- The design application is not limited to an empirical or semi-empirical method (please include
the equation/ code/ guideline reference)
- The soil parameter used in the design must be referred to the soil properties given in the
factual report (Appendix 1)
- The design must pass the factor of safety of 2.0
- Analyse the design for two different shapes of the pile (Square and Circular) with two (2)
different foundation depths. Identify the most preferable and optimised size commonly
adopted in civil engineering practices.
- Carry out the comparative analysis of the difference in depth for the two (2) shapes of pile
design. Justify and suggest the proposed pile design with the stability attained.
- You may also refer to any available code/ guideline for soil factor and coefficient (by stating
the reference made).

3.4 Report Format

Prepare your report in a format consisting of the following:

a) Cover page
b) Introduction
c) Content for Task 1
d) Content for Task 2
e) Conclusion
f) References
g) Attach the performance criteria matrix on the last page of the report
Prepared: Vetted by:

Ir. Ts. Noorfaizah Hamzah Ts. Fauzilah Ismail

Course Coordinatoe Resource Person ECG573
School of Civil Engineering School of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering College of Engineering
Date: 17-11-2022 Date: 17-11-2022

Verified by:

Ts. Dr. Rusdi Rusli

Complex Engineering Committee
School of Civil Engineering
College of Engineering
Date: 6-12-2022
Performance Criteria Matrix for Design of Deep Foundation
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 APPENDIX 1

CADANGAN PEMBANGUNAN SEBUAH SERVICE APARTMENT ON

LOT 1191 & LOT 1637, JALAN IPOH KECIL, SEKSYEN 46, WILAYAH
PERSEKUTUAN KUALA LUMPUR

FACTUAL REPORT

BOREHOLE LOG & LABORATORY TEST RESULTS