Engineering Geological Mapping at Politeknik Mersing

The project involved geological assessment carried out for Jabatan Kerja Raya Malaysia to improve failed slopes at Politeknik Mersing, Johor. The scope cover desk study and field assessment, which revealed that the proposed development area is characterized by phyllite, slate, shale, and sandstone of the Mersing Formation. Signs of distress were observed across the site, possibly due to ineffective drainage systems and the presence of fill materials consisting of mixed grains, predominantly clay.

Slope stability analyses were performed at two sites, which resulted in a factor of safety lower than the recommendations by JKR. The report provides conclusions and recommendations based on the assessment and analyses performed.