Test Fill at Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 113, Issue 2
Abstract
A test fill was constructed to evaluate the feasibility of a proposed airport reclamation over extremely soft marine clay. The test fill investigated the feasibility of reclaiming in layers to avoid creation of mudwaves and the effectiveness of vertical drains to accelerate consolidation. The fill was heavily instrumented, and good performance data were obtained. The layered construction successfully prevented mudwaves, and vertical band drains were effective in accelerating consolidation. Sand drains were not effective, due to mud penetrating the pores.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 113 • Issue 2 • February 1987
Pages: 106 - 126
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Copyright © 1987 ASCE.
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Published online: Feb 1, 1987
Published in print: Feb 1987
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