Singapore is not Hong Kong, and it is certainly not London. The GEOSS guidelines acknowledge five unique local challenges:
than the approved plan, the designer must submit an amendment plan and may require additional load tests to verify capacity. Protective Measures for Adjacent Structures Singapore is not Hong Kong, and it is certainly not London
| Mode | Condition | Objective | |------|-----------|------------| | Force control | Soft to medium stiff clay (N < 15) | Maintain constant jacking force, record penetration rate (mm/min). | | Rate control | Dense sand / Old Alluvium (N > 30) | Limit penetration rate to < 5 mm/sec to avoid excessive load spikes. | | Stroke control | Final set-up (refusal) | Advance in 50 mm strokes; record final jacking pressure at each stroke. | | | Rate control | Dense sand /
Once design parameters are verified via ULT, the Qualified Person (QP) must obtain written concurrence and submit interpretation reports to the BCA before commencing working pile installation. Singapore is not Hong Kong
Continuous checks on pile verticality are essential throughout the installation.