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Geological Society, London, Engineering Geology Special Publications; 1995; v. 10; p. 127-134;
DOI: 10.1144/GSL.ENG.1995.010.01.10
© 1995 Geological Society of London

Section 2: Construction of foundations

Potential construction problems for bridge foundations in areas underlain by a complex marble formation in Hong Kong

T. Y. Irfan

Geotechnical Engineering Office, Civil Engineering Building, 101 Princess Margaret Road, Homantin, Hong Kong

Complex and varied geological conditions were encountered during the site investigation for a number of bridge foundations along the proposed route of a trunk road between two new towns in the North West New Territories of Hong Kong. Special care is needed in the construction of the deep foundations for these bridges, particularly in areas underlain by a marble formation which has a varied karstic surface underneath a thick superficial cover and locally contains solution features, includinglarge cavities. Foundation conditions are further complicated by varying lithology, weathering, dyke intrusions and the related alterations and thrust faulting.