KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHTS
External Sharing Session
Title : Pile Foundation Design (EC7) – Geotechnical Consideration
Presented by : Ir. Ts. Syahmizzi Ifwat Bin Azharnim
Date : 14 february 2023
Ir. Ts. Syahmizzi Ifwat Bin Azharnim is the Manager of the Geotechnical Division at Minconsult Sdn Bhd. He has professional qualifications including P.Eng, ACPE, P.Tech, and MIEM, indicating expertise in geotechnical engineering. He prepared the presentation “Pile Foundation Design (EC7) – Geotechnical Consideration”, covering foundation types, design approaches, pile testing, and case studies related to geotechnical engineering.
The presentation “Pile Foundation Design (EC7) – Geotechnical Consideration” by covers key aspects of pile foundation design based on Eurocode 7 (EC7). It discusses:
- Foundation Overview – Types of foundations (shallow vs. deep), installation methods, and pile classifications (displacement vs. non-displacement piles).
- Design Approaches – Axial and lateral capacity calculations using methods like Broms Method and Brinch Hansen Method.
- Pile Testing – Verification methods including static load testing, PDA + CAPWAP analysis, crosshole sonic logging, and integrity tests.
- Special Considerations – Soil investigation, negative skin friction (downdrag), pile group settlement, and construction challenges.
- Case Study – Geotechnical design approach for MRT3 tender, applying EC7 design combinations, pile resistance calculations, and testing schemes.
The presentation highlights Eurocode-based design principles, ensuring safe and efficient pile foundation performance in geotechnical engineering projects.
