Fugro has completed an extensive geotechnical investigation campaign for the iconic new addition to Dubais skyline, The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour.
The company was contracted by Emaar Properties for the work which is critical in the programme schedule and foundation design because of the height and design of the structure.
We deployed resources and expertise to meet a demanding design programme and to ensure the results of the site investigation were of the highest quality, said Peter Brooke, Fugros Business Delivery Manager.
The scope of works included over 4,800 metres of triple tube coring to depths of up to 200 metres and 225 in situ pressure meter tests.
A full range of standard and specialist geotechnical laboratory testing was undertaken on the recovered core. To complete the campaign, Fugro carried out downhole P and S suspension logging.
This programme represents one of the most comprehensive geotechnical investigations undertaken in the region and the acquired information will be the base for the foundation and piling designs.
At close to 1km high, The Tower at Dubai Creek Harbour will be tallest structure in the world when it is complete around 2020.