SINGAPORE, Sep. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ --
Dr. Lucien Halleux, CEO of G-Tec and
Visiting Professor of Geophysics at the University of Leuven,
explains that some of the risks associated with dredging and land
reclamation projects cover multiple financial, technical and
operational aspects. And as with any other industrial activities,
the risk control of dredging operations starts with a thorough
understanding of the processes and a comprehensive analysis of the
associated risks, in order to edict and apply adequate
procedures.
"The soil related risk is of a very
different nature. Soil conditions have a major impact on the timely
completion of a project, but they also have a major incidence on
the short and long term stability of the works. The dyke failures
around New Orleans triggered by hurricane Katrina are a powerful
reminder of the importance of soil conditions, both as foundation
material of the dykes or as building material for the levees," he
said.
"The presence of soils with poor
bearing capacity, of cavities, or similar problems can all have an
adverse impact on the stability of constructions at some stage in
their lifetime. Such conditions must be anticipated and detected,
in order to carry out suitable ground improvement and/or design the
construction accordingly," explained Halleux.
Shahariah Tahir, not only talks
about the risks, but she also talks about what her firm -- the Port
Of Tanjung Pelepas is doing to reduce risks related to
dredging.
"In terms of risks of using dredged
material, I have read that dumping toxic dredged material in
densely populated areas will be highly dangerous to the residents.
As a result of this, the toxic material could infiltrate the
ground water, which could subsequently lead to adverse effects on
the drinking water in the area. Normally, these spoils should be
treated prior to dumping at populated areas," said Tahir.
Shahariah Tahir and Dr. Lucien
Halleux will be speaking at Dredging & Land Reclamation Asia
2011 (http://www.dredgingasia.com/Event.aspx?id=560390 ).
Drop an email to [email protected] for the complete list of
topics that will be discussed at Dredging & Land Reclamation
Asia 2011 or visit www.dredgingasia.com .
SOURCE International Quality &
Productivity Centre (IQPC)