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Introduction
Site Location
The Proposal
Project Overview
Scope Of Project
Design Of Proposed Tank
Data And Analysis
Conclusion
Appendix

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
In March 2013, United Soil Sdn Bhd was appointed by the client, Jakel Properties
through the consultant, Perunding Majucipta Sdn. Bhd to carry out a site investigation works
for proposed Menara BSN at Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan. The fields works
commenced on 14th March 2013 and was completed on 22nd March 2013. This report presents
the soil investigation based on fifteen boreholes, conducted at Menara BSN Shah Alam. A
total of fifteen boreholes were drilled by drilling machines. The work carried out according to
the instructions by the Consulting Engineers of Perunding Majucipta Sdn. Bhd. The main
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purpose of the site investigation was to obtain geological data of the site and geotechnical
parameters needed for the cost estimation and design of the sub structure of the proposed
development.
2.0 SITE LOCATION
The subject site is located at Jalan Persiaran Bandaraya, Shah Alam, Selangor.

3.0 THE PROPOSAL

Company Background

Linking Construction Sdn Bhd

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Our company is specialized which is Linking Construction is a tank sourcing, supply and
consultancy agency, specializing in pre-fabricated tanks for applications in water storage,
sewage treatment plant, de-salination plant. We are an internationally known company with a
reputation for being a high volume contract manufacturer and custom metal fabricator. We are
able to manufacture pressure vessels, tanks, furnaces, filter housings, filter vessels, vacuum
chambers, and many other industrial fabrications. Many of our tanks and other products are
available in materials like stainless steel, high alloy materials, aluminum, nickel, alloys, and
carbon steel and can come with different polish options. Our company serves many different
industries including chemical, energy, oil, military, environmental, plastics, rubber, water and
chemical filtration, processing industries, and more. Specialists at our company provide
complete engineering, design, and project management. We use advanced manufacturing
techniques and low cost material procurement to give customers the best solutions. We also
provides other valued added services including quality inspections, tool certifications,
dimensional analysis, 3D modeling, like AutoCAD and Solid works, vessel and tank design,
and more. This unique feature has helped set us apart from some of our toughest competitors.

4.0 PROJECT OVERVIEW

A geotechnical investigation was conducted on March 2013 to investigate subgrade
conditions for design water tank and to gather geotechnical and environmental samples. The
subsurface investigation was carried out with drilling and standard penetration test (SPT).
The report presents the results of the investigation and establishes soil parameters to support
construction of the water tank. One of the vital considerations for design of tanks is that the
structure has adequate resistance to cracking and has adequate strength. The design of tank
should be located to enable easy access for inspection, maintenance and repair. Besides that,
the water tank should be used based on placing and shape. Circular tanks have minimum
surface area when compared to other shapes for a particular capacity of storage required. The
quantity of material required for circular water tank is less than required for other shapes but
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the form of work is very complex and expensive. Square and rectangular water tanks are
generally used under ground or on the ground. The final results can be shown which one the
suitable water tank should be used in this project.

5.0 SCOPE OF PROJECT

3.0.1 Site Condition
The project site is located at Menara BSN at Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan. A
project site was including the location of the boreholes.
3.0.2 Deep Boring
Boreholes were carried out using multi speed rotary boring machines with capacities
up to 60m depends on size of drill pipes and soil types. The rotary action of the machine
allows the drill pipes to penetrate into the ground and a continuous stream of water under
pressure was pumped. The pressure stream of water flushes the soil that has been
loosened by the tungsten bit than reduce heat caused by friction between the drill pipes

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and the soil. 15 nos of boreholes were performed at Menara BSN area. The relevant
diameters are 85mm and 100mm were used to suit the sampling and core barrel tubes.
3.0.3 Standard Penetration Test
Standard penetration test and disturbed sampling were carried out and collected at 1.5
m intervals. It was performed using a split spoon sampler with a 54 mm outer diameter
which was connected to the lower end of boring rods. The sampler was driven into soil by
means of a 63.5 kg hammer falling freely through a height of 760 mm onto an anvil
attached to the top of the rods. A trip release mechanism and guiding assembly were used
to control the driving energy was thus transmitted through the rods to the SPT sampler.
The resistance, N-value was taken as the number of blows for the last 300 mm of
penetration. At the end of the test, the sampler was withdrawn and some extracted soil
was placed into a plastic container and then labelled for used to describe the type of soil
existing in the boring points. In this project, total 50 numbers of SPT were taken in order
to get the technical data on the insitu strength and type of soil.

3.0.4 Undisturbed Samples

Undisturbed samples were carried out by using thin wall tube sampler with internal
diameter of 54 mm. To do sampling, the boreholes were flushed with water to remove the
fragments left at the bottom of the boreholes. The bottom was measured to confirm the
depth at which soil sample was taken. After that, the sample tube was taken out to the
surface and wax was applied to form a seal on the both sides of the UD tubes and labelled
properly before transfer to the laboratory for testing. In this project, two numbers of
undisturbed samples were collected by taking UD samples at various depths of every
borehole whenever the conditions are favourable.
3.0.5 Coring in Rock
Coring in the rock was carried out when the rock is encountered by using a triple tube
core barrel attached with a diamond bit and reamer at its lower end. The core barrel is
rotated at speeds ranging between 600 and 1200 rpm, a controlled pressure applied and
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water circulated through the bit. The rock samples were labelled, photographed and kept
in core boxes for future inspection.
3.0.6 Ground Water Table Measurement
The water table in each borehole was taken while drilling was in progress at the
following times such as before commencement of works and after work has finished in
the evening. The levels at the bottom of the boreholes and the bottom of the casing were
measured and recorded at the same time as each water table reading. Final water levels
are included in the borelogs.

6.0 Design Of Proposed Tank

Dimension of the tank

4.7

6.9
13.8m

Sample Of Proposed Stainless Steel Tank

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Properties Of Circular Steel Tank

Height, H
Volume of Tank, V
Area Of Tank, A
Radius of Tank, R
Diameter, D
C
w
c
s

4.7
700
148.94
6.9
13.8
43.35
9.81
23.54
78.97

m
m
m
m
m
m
kN/m
kN/m
kN/m

Tank Calculation
H
V
A
r
r
d

=5-0.3
4.7 m
=[700000L x (1x10)]/1L
700 m
= r
= 47.40292807
= 6.9 m
= 6.9 x 2
= 13.8 m

Design of hoop tension

refer Table 9 of IS 3370 (PART IV)
max coefficient of hoop tension, C

= 0.575

= [c(wxHx(b/2)]/circumference of circle
= 4.29587481 kN/m

= 30H+50
= 191 mm

s/w of wall

=(23.54kN/mx148.94mx0.2m)/43.35m

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= 16.17553679

Design Of Slab
s/w of slab

= (23.54kN/mx20mx0.125m)
= 58.85

=4.3+16.18+58.85
= 79.33
kN

7.0 Data and Analyses

Stress Distribution for Water Tank Design

20m
20m

10
m

10
m

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10
m

10
m

Contact pressure, qnet= 79.33KN

Z = 7.5m

Critical at z level as it contain clay layers

= 1.33
= 1.33
Influence Factor, Ir= 0.223 (Obtain from Fadum Chart)
Increment of stress at 7.5m=

Kpa

Settelement
Calculation for settlement :
Total settlement ST

ST

=primary consolidation settlement + secondary consolidation settlement + immediate

settlement
= Sp + SS + Si

Immediate settlement ;
qnet

=q-D
=79.33-(1.49x3.8)
=73.67 kPa

where ;
D
=3.8
B
=20
L
=20
D/B
L/B

=0.19
=1

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Assume that the whole layer is normally consolidated clay ( H=7.5m)

H
B
L

=7.5
=20
=20

H/B
L/B

=0.38
=1

=0.2

=0.09

top layer
H
B
L

=3.8
=20
=20

H/B
L/B

=0.19
=1

Therefore;
Si

=(qnetB/Eu) x (1-v) x o x (B-T)

=3.33 mm

where ;
Eu
=35 Mpa
v
=0.5
Primary settlement ;
where ;
mv

0.489x10 (from interpolation)

0.036 (from table BH9 / UD1 )

4m

ep

0.899 (from table BH9/ UD1)

interpolation for mv ;

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0.609

100-50
0.387= 0.609

0.387

10075
0.387x

0.498 m/MN

To find primary settlement, Sp :

Sp

= mv'H
= (0.484X10)(100-50)(4X10)
= 99.6 mm

To find secondary settlement, Ss :

Ss

= C'Hlog (t2/t1)

where;
C

= e/(log (t2/t1))
= 0.036/(log(6.25/5.29))
= 0.49707

C'

= C/(1+ep)
= 0.49707/(1+0.899)
= 0.261754

Back substitute to Ss equation ;

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Ss

= C'Hlog (t2/t1)
= 0.261754(4x10)log(6.25/5.29)
= 75.82938
= 75.83mm

Therefore the total settlement ;

ST
= primary consolidation settlement + secondary consolidation settlement + immediate
settlement
= Sp + SS + Si
= 99.6 + 75.83 + 3.33
= 178.76 mm

8.0 Conclusion and Recommendations

Therefore, the proposed water tank is suitable to build at the proposed site. The analyses
show the total settlement is acceptable and thus it help to sustain loading from the tank. Thus
we hope that our company proposal will be accepted. Our steel water tank are are quality
water storage tank systems for commercial and residential premises. Steel water tank is
durable unlike concrete tanks that are prone to cracking and leaking, welded steel tanks are
leak-free. This is important, because not only can a crack jeopardize the integrity of a tanks
structure and make for an expensive, lengthy repair but, also, if a crack is left untreated,
moisture will collect, bacteria can form, and the sanitation of your stored goods is
compromised. With welded steel, tanks are stronger, maintenance is lower, and repairs are
easier. Steel water tank is cost effective and with high life span and less maintenance.

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9.0 Appendix

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