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Geological Engineering · Q71

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 71

Q71

In the Petronas Towers project, deep foundations were used due to:

A.
Glacial deposits
B.
Thick alluvium over karstic limestone
Answer
C.
Expansive shale
D.
Marine clay crust

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The site had thick alluvial deposits over a karstic limestone bedrock, necessitating deep piled foundations to reach stable rock.