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Geotech Engineer

Ref Num:865
Position:Geotech Engineer
Permanent or contract:Contract
Location:Mozambique
Position Contact:HR 1
Closing Date:15-Jan-2013
Job Description:A BIG & EXCITING PROJECT FOR 2013 IN NORTHERN MOZAMBIQUE!!!
Responsibilities
  • Review the proposed track and formation cross-section design for the rehabilitated track and comment on it’s appropriateness for the proposed loading conditions. If the proposed cross-section appears to be over-designed, identify the more appropriate cross-section and substantiate.
  • Review the Ground Investigation data completed to date and advise on the current bearing capacity - will the existing track cope with temporary track construction loading conditions or will these be limited – if so, advise the maximum axle load that the track is currently fit for and that construction traffic should be limited to.
  • Comment on the appropriateness of the proposed track and formation cross-section design with respect to the existing ground conditions.
  • Work with the construction manager to identify opportunities for reducing the effort associated with formation upgrade, either through the nomination of proprietary products such as geo-grid or through more innovative techniques.
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