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6.4 Handling of obstructions and rock sockets

While GEOSS looks at the planet, local practitioners like those following (Singapore) or the Geotechnical Engineering Office (Hong Kong) look at the borehole. Their guidelines focus on the practical "how-to" of construction: Design and Installation Standards

Piling in Construction: Types of Pile Foundation & Piling Methods - Tensar

| Local condition | Common local practice | GEOSS verification | |----------------|----------------------|---------------------| | Dense sand/gravel | Driven precast concrete or steel H-piles | Check drivability (wave equation analysis) | | Soft clay | Bored cast-in-situ (CFA or rotary) | Verify wet concrete stability & rebar cage placement | | Shallow rock | Rock-socketed bored piles | Confirm socket roughness & cleaning method | | High water table | Continuous flight auger (CFA) or driven piles | Avoid casing withdrawal issues | | Limited headroom | Mini-piles (micropiles) | Check bond length in local grout/rock |