Qatar Integrated Railways Project
The assignment assessed construction methods and supervised the associated geotechnical investigation campaign in Doha. Borehole core logging and geological documentation provided a structured basis for understanding the ground conditions and supporting geotechnical evaluation.
- Scope
- Geotechnical investigation of construction methods; supervision of the investigation campaign; borehole core logging and documentation; assessment of geological formations.
- Client
- DB International GmbH
- Reference period
- 2011–2012
Geological setting
The Doha area is characterised by Quaternary marine and aeolian deposits of sand and clay or silt. These recent deposits are underlain by Tertiary formations, including the Simsima Limestone, Midra Shale and Rus Formation.
Investigation approach
The work combined review of construction methods with supervision and documentation of the investigation campaign. Borehole core logging provided a structured basis for describing subsurface conditions and supporting geotechnical evaluation.
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