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EIA for the proposed Hulhule-Male’ Bridge Project<br />

Bridge pier centerline<br />

Bridge pier centerline<br />

Scouring<br />

Seabed<br />

Scouring<br />

Seabed<br />

Foundation profile<br />

Backfilling sand<br />

Foundation profile<br />

Backfilling sand<br />

Figure 7.5: General Structure of Main Pier Caisson Foundation (Unit:cm)<br />

7.4.2 Results of Foundation Scheme Comparison<br />

Upon comparison and selection, in the aspect of load-carrying properties, the pile group<br />

foundation jointly carries load via the overall steel casing, and has a strong displacement control<br />

capacity. It can adapt to the features of thick covering layer and scouring at depth in a better<br />

way. The caisson foundation has an adverse influence on the safety and comfort of the bridge to<br />

some extent, because it has a thick covering layer, long pier body, and poor displacement control<br />

capacity.<br />

In the aspect of construction, the caisson foundation requires more large-scale mechanical<br />

equipment which shall be dispatched from China. It also requires additional working procedures.<br />

Such as the need for large scale excavation of foundation pit, backfilling and scouring protection<br />

under the deep water condition of open sea, and the accurate positioning and installation of<br />

caisson and so on. The influence of complicated hydrological conditions, particularly the SE<br />

swells, may be very strong on the site introducing uncertainty and poor economic efficiency to<br />

the project. As a result, the scheme of pile group foundation using “the overall steel casing” is<br />

recommended as the scheme of main bridge foundation of the project. See details of specific<br />

comparison and selection in Table 7.4.<br />

Prepared by: CDE Consulting & China Shipping Environment Technology<br />

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