Bolehole record
Bolehole record
(OP)
The remark of the bolehole record stated that there was no water encountered. However I am designing a pile foundation near the river. Should I assume the water level to be just under the ground to predict the worst case of it?





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For a simple bridge job with one span, it may not mean anything. For a multi- span job with piers in the water, it means something different, mainly for construction. For a building construction job it means something quite different yet.
Also, even though it may be near water, with rather tight soil and a water supply well nearby, that may explain it.
In other words, you don't say enough for anyone to properly help you.
RE: Bolehole record
I kind of agree with oldestguy, to what extent is this relavent to a pile foundation? (I'm not suggesting it's not, it's just important to consider.) If there is some relevance, you could include your engineering concerns in a post.
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¡papá gordo ain't no madre flaca!
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f-d
¡papá gordo ain't no madre flaca!
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(in court after a groundwater issue forces a $5million lawsuit:
?: "Did you install a standpipe or other groundwater monitoring device?"
Ans: "No."
?: "Why not?";
Ans: "Too expensive and he client wouldn't pay."
?: "Did you put this is writing that the groundwater level could not be determined due to constraints put on you by the client?" Ans: "No."
?: "Mmmmmm - hope you have really good insurance.")
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