CPD Field Excursion – Ground Investigation Works for the Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (Sat, Mar 6, 2010)
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining
Hong Kong Branch
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CPD Field Excursion – Ground Investigation Works for the Hong Kong
Boundary Crossing Facilities, Hong Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge,
Saturday 6 March 2010
Details
Meeting point: Tung Chung, MTR, Exit B.
Time: 9:30 a.m., Saturday 6th March 2010
Duration: The trip will take about 3 hours
Cost: Free of charge (Cost of transportation and lunch not included)
Bring: Sunscreen and field-clothing including safety boots/shoes, wet
weather gear as appropriate. Lifejackets and hard hats will be
provided.
Leader: Malcolm J. Lorimer (Technical Director, Jacobs China Ltd.)
Overview
The Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities (HKBCF) is an important part of the Hong
Kong – Zhuhai – Macao Bridge project. A detailed marine ground investigation is
underway to provide information for the HKBCF design. Over 87 boreholes, 160
vibrocores and 20 CPTs are to be completed using a number of marine ground
investigation craft.
The visit aims to give an introduction to marine ground investigation techniques.
The trip will be limited to 20 only.
CPD Certificates will be provided.
Reserve your place by completing the attached forms and returning to Mr. Howard
Chue by e-mail: howard.chue@jacobs.com or fax: 2565 5561.