Cost and Duration Analysis on the Variation of Soil Improvement Method on Port Development at West Java

Abstract

Several port facilities, including a container terminal, was built in a port reclamation project in Subang Regency, West Java. The soil improvement method employed in most reclamation projects usually involves prefabricated vertical drains, deep cement mixing (DCM), pile method, etc. This study aims to analyze the varying soil improvement methods, specifically deep cement mixing method and the pile method using bamboo piles and compare them for work efficiency based on time and cost. The methodology used in this study included literature studies, and qualitative analysis based on keyword. Based on the analysis results on the aspect of duration, the preparation, installation/design, and installation of barriers with geotextile reinforcement, backfilling, and pavement for the DCM and pile method required 743.15 days and 763 days respectively. The cost review, which referred to the unit price of Minister of Public Works and Housing Regulation No. 1 year 2022, found that the DCM method requires higher costs than piles. The analysis results also shown that the DCM method is more efficient due to the process in the DCM method has a fast installation duration, does not require many human resources on one job, and the materials used are environmentally friendly and more durable in water.