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Journal : Indonesian Geotechnical Journal

The site characterization of central jakarta soft soil using CPTu and laboratory test Andrianto Muliawan Permana; Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
Indonesian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Vol.1 , No.1, April 2022
Publisher : Himpunan Ahli Teknik Tanah Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1424.223 KB) | DOI: 10.56144/igj.v1i1.6

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Construction activities has been named as one of the contributing factors to Jakarta’s alarming rate of land subsidence, which ranges between 1 to 15 cm annually, and up to 28 cm in some locations. This problem is commonly known as settlement, and the affected soft soil is usually attributed to under-consolidating soil (UC). In regards to that matter, this study aims to characterize the soft soil layer in Central Jakarta using the Cone Penetration Test with pore pressure measurement (CPTu) and laboratory assessment. In addition, Undrained Shear Strength () and Pore Pressure Ratio (and ) methods were used to estimate the over-consolidation Ratio (OCR) values. The data collected from 94 boreholes and 30 CPTu showed the soft soil layers in Central Jakarta, which was dominated by high-plasticity silty clay (CH) and clayey silt (MH). The layers are detected between the depth of 0 – 25 m and are characterized by high natural moisture content, void ratio, liquidity index, and compression index values. Within this layer of under consolidated soils, the indication of relatively low dry unit weight was also present. Furthermore, the laboratory tests showed several correlations related to under-consolidating soil, i.e. void ratio to in-situ effective stress, void ratio to compression index, and compression index to natural moisture content. The CPTu test interpretations returned a number of under-consolidation soil layer samples in Central Jakarta. Moreover, the result also indicates the presence of under-consolidating properties, as well as normally consolidated and lightly over-consolidated.
The analysis of pile-pile cap behavior under static loading test using distributed fiber optic sensor Tanti Muliati; Paulus Pramono Rahardjo; Bondan Widi Anggoro; Ricky Setiawan
Indonesian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 1 No. 1 (2022): Vol.1 , No.1, April 2022
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (1187.673 KB) | DOI: 10.56144/igj.v1i1.7

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Pile-Pile cap behavior was investigated in this study through the utilization of fiber optic sensors to continuously transmit information along the bored pile at a reading interval of 40 mm during each cycle of the static loading test. It is important to note that the fiber optic cables were installed on the two sides of the bored pile connected up to the pile cap to monitor the stress distribution beneath the pile cap while fiber optic sensors were installed under the pile cap. The ultimate axial bearing capacity expected to be achieved using the pile-pile cap configuration was 190 tons x 250% but failure occurred when the load used was increased to 190% of the design load. Therefore, the strain measurement obtained from the Distributed Fiber Optic Sensor Technology was analyzed to obtain information on the load transfer, pile shortening, mobilized unit skin friction, and mobilized end bearing at the pile-pile cap. The load portion carried out by pile cap was approximated at 6% to 23% from the actual top load applied. It was also discovered that the fiber optic sensors initially installed were able to record the strain caused to the soil by the load on the pile cap. The strain measurements on the soil made the zone of influence due to the loading of the foundation to reach two times the length of the pile while the biggest zone of influence lies at the end of the foundation. From recorded strain, show higher strain from one side compared to the other, this may indicate eccentricity of the load.
Laboratory Study of Grouting Method to Improve Loose Sand Against Liquefaction Cindarto; Paulus Pramono Rahardjo; Imam Achmad Sadisun
Indonesian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 2 No. 2 (2023): Vol.2 , No.2, Agustus 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56144/igj.v2i2.68

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Liquefaction is a phenomenon when soil behaves like liquid during earthquake, and only occurs in saturated loose fine sand with grain size ranging from 0.2 to 0.02 mm. Liquefaction can be devastating, causing failure and deformation to buildings, roads, and bridges. Thus, research study on the application of grouting method for improving liquefiable fine sand in the laboratory is carried out. Grouting is a soil improvement method that injects cementing agent into a soil mass. After the grout has solidified, the soil density and consistency of the soil will improve. This research proves, mathematically and experimentally, that grouting can improve the density and consistency of liquefiable sand, thus reducing the liquefaction potential. Grouting liquefiable saturated sand basically compacts the soil, leading to consolidation as soil pore-water is dissipated during the grouting process. It is found that the volume of grout per unit volume of soil mass treated is directly proportional with the reduction of void ratio and increase in soil density.
Replacement of Weathered Clay Shale Using Soil Cement for Bridge Approach Embankment in Purwakarta - Indonesia Albert Johan; Andy Sugianto; Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
Indonesian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): Vol. 2, No. 3, December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56144/igj.v2i3.58

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Clay shale is a sensitive soil material that easily experiences weathering if exposed to open air, sunlight, water. Weathered clay shale is commonly located near the surface and has a soft consistency due to surface water infiltration. Referring to this condition, weathered clay shale is prone to experience soil movement if backfill work is conducted on the top side of weathered clay shale material. Therefore, to minimize the potential of soil movement during backfilling, soil replacement using soil cement is recommended to be conducted to gain higher soil shear strength and to prevent excessive water infiltration to the fresh clay shale. To gain further understanding, a comprehensive study about the replacement of weathered clay shale using soil cement for bridge approach embankment in Purwakarta was carried out. This study comprises site observation, field data collection, laboratory test, explanation about implementation and quality control. The stages in implementation of soil cement is carried out in several stages such as : evaluation of soil condition on the project site, checking the suitability of local soil for the soil cement stabilization, conducting field test trial mockup followed by quality control, conducting crumb test and mechanical properties test for soil cement mixture. Based on assessment results, the soil cement mixture shall be directly compacted after the soil cement mixture is homogeneous to prevent segregation and shall be given a curing time of at least 3-7 days without additional water to gain better soil shear strength. Furthermore, according to the crumb test result, soil cement material was identified as quite impermeable which is verified by evidence that there was no significant change in water content and the soil cement sample could still stand firm after soaked for 7 days.
Sheet Pile Failure Caused by Scouring and Sand Mining at Padang River Bank Hansen Tananda; Andy Sugianto; Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
Indonesian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): Vol. 2, No. 3, December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56144/igj.v2i3.59

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Ground movement occurred on the banks of the river in Padang which has been protected by steel sheetpile which borders the Factory property. Indications of ground movement are detected through visual observations. It was also reported that the day before the incident there had been continuous rain until the next day. Based on the results of the technical drilling, it appears that the soil density becomes lower after 10m depth. There is a layer of sandy silt with a soft to medium consistency at a depth of about 18m to 26m. With soil conditions that are dominated by sandy soil, the risk of scouring due to river flow is one of the things that needs to be considered. Landslides occur gradually because changes in river flow patterns gradually changed due to internal and external factors. Internal factors are caused by the flow and behavior of the river itself, while external factors are the activity of mining of sand material around the riverbanks. Along with the swift river flow, especially during flood water conditions, the layers of soil material move and are washed away by the flow of water so that there is a gap between the sheetpile and the original soil. These conditions cause the passive resistance of the sheet pile to gradually decrease and to experience deformation due to the pushing of the soil material that has experienced a movement. Important findings in the investigation is that the very soft clay layer underneath the sandy layers was not detected prior to the investigation.
Load Test on Combined Pile and Cap / Pad Foundation System on Compressible Calcareous Sand and Comparison with FEM Modelling Abram Kris Wicaksono; Petrus Chanel Suprihadi Santoso; Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
Indonesian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): Vol. 2, No. 3, December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56144/igj.v2i3.60

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An optimum type of foundation is expected to support 2 – 3 stories residential house on reclamation area to avoid deep foundation. The foundation will sit on engineering fill that constructed with calcareous sand which is classified as compressible sand. Below that part, at the original ground medium density sand and very soft marine clay is found stratified. Typical column in the residential building will have about 100 tons load intensity and based on this project, the design load for a single pile is 32 ton. Since no additional compression on soft clay layer is expected after building construction, than combine cap/pad foundation with short pile 6.5 m length is proposed. Load test with stress cell for this combine pile and cap/pad foundation was performed. The load test result show that interpretation using Chin’s and Mazurkiewicz’s Method obtained that the combined pile and cap/pad foundation’s ultimate bearing capacity of 112 – 119 tons. Analysis using stress cell data shows that the cap/pad carry about 31.8 % of the total load. Finite element analysis with axisymmetric condition conducted to study load distribution on combine pile and cap/pad foundation system. Analysis result was show that the cap or pad can carried about 38.1% of design load during testing. The 6.3% deviation between the stress cell and FEM results could be attribute by the assumption when calculating the load acting on cap/pad foundation. The stress cell analysis used the assumption that the load carried by the cap/pad foundation was uniform while the FEM results showed a non-uniform load.
The Use Of Lightweight Material At Road Access Construction On Slope Hansen Tananda; Aris Handoko; Paulus Pramono Rahardjo
Indonesian Geotechnical Journal Vol. 2 No. 3 (2023): Vol. 2, No. 3, December 2023
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.56144/igj.v2i3.61

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To achieve the design elevation from the existing ground level, an embankment work with a thickness of 8-10 meters thick on the slope should be conducted considering both the safety aspect as well as the economic aspect. Based on the conceptual drawing by Contractor, the embankment will sit on the slope without any grading works. The drawing shows that the embankment will be constructed directly on the existing slope. Any fill work on the original slope without any proper reinforcement will cause stability issues.  The discussion about the embankment area construction concept has come up with some options such as the use of a slab-on-pile system and the use of a combination sheet pile - bore piles and the use of mini piles under the embankment. Based on further discussion with Contractor and Owner about the technical aspect and construction cost required, it is recommended to construct an embankment with lightweight material (geofoam). The use of lightweight geofoam is a suitable solution to be considered. Another advantage of using geofoam is that the construction period is faster than conventional methods. Geofoam installation work already started on November 2022. On February 2023, the geofoam slope construction finished.