Q.
a) State five (5) objectives of site investigation. (10 marks)
b) Prepare a report regarding the information needed for the site investigation. (15 marks)
(25 marks, 2014 Q1)
A.
(a)
- To assess the suitability of the site for the proposed works.
- To help come out with a design which is economical and adequate in fulfilling the ultimate objective.
- To help overcome any possible delay in the construction period due to ground/local conditions or other contingencies.
- To predict any contingencies or changes to the site condition.
- To maximise the potential usefulness or usability of the site.
Ref:
Site investigation. Slideshare, available at
http://www.slideshare.net/elmadewiyanaismail/lecture2-site-investigation
(b) Report on site investigation
Sample report is downloadable at the link below.
Ref:
http://www.coned.com/publicissues/PDF/kent-avenue-site-investigation-summary-report.pdf