Abstract: The hydraulic fill and reclamation is one of the important measures in the development of the coastal urban areas. This paper presents the geotechnical site investigation results of heavy equipment manufacturing facility reclamation through the hydraulic fill in Binhai District of Tianjin. Base on the characteristics of the proposed structures, foundation types and site conditions, the following investigation methods and insitu testing methods are used: undisturbed soil sampling; Standard Penetration Tests; shear wave velocity measurement; vane shear tests; plate loading tests at shallow depth as well as laboratory tests. The properties of dredged soils; liquefaction susceptible soils are evaluated. The seismic settlement potential of loose soils, negative skin friction of piles and pile group performance issues are also analyzed. The extensive evaluation and analysis data provide reliable geotechnical design parameters.

Key words: Dredged Fill, Soil Liquefaction, Seismic Settlement of Loose Soils, Negative Skin Friction of Piles, Geotechnical Evaluation and Analysis