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Day 2

The educational tour on Day 5 included a visit to the DPWH-BCDEO in Baguio City, focusing on infrastructure development and maintenance. Insights gained included the challenges of repairing a collapsed road due to seepage failure, and the engineering solutions implemented, such as building a retaining wall and using durable materials like HDPE. The experience highlighted the significance of proper design and materials in geotechnical projects and the complexities involved in slope stabilization.

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Day 2

The educational tour on Day 5 included a visit to the DPWH-BCDEO in Baguio City, focusing on infrastructure development and maintenance. Insights gained included the challenges of repairing a collapsed road due to seepage failure, and the engineering solutions implemented, such as building a retaining wall and using durable materials like HDPE. The experience highlighted the significance of proper design and materials in geotechnical projects and the complexities involved in slope stabilization.

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DAY 5

EDUCATIONAL
TOUR

COMPANY/ INDUSTRY No. 1.


Name of Company/ Industry: DPWH-BCDEO
Address of Company: Baguio City
Date and Time of Visit: 9:00 am -11:00 am
About the Company:

The planning, design, construction and maintenance of infrastructure


facilities, especially national highways, flood control and water resource
development systems, and other public works in accordance with national
development objectives. We commit to provide quality, safe, and
environment-friendly public infrastructure facilities that will improve the life
of every Filipino. We commit to comply with all requirements and to
continually improve effectiveness and efficiency in serving the public.
We endeavor to implement the RIGHT PROJECTS at the RIGHT
COST determined through transparent and competitive bidding; with the
RIGHT QUALITY, according to international standards; delivered RIGHT
ON TIME through close monitoring of project implementation; and carried
out by the RIGHT PEOPLE who are competent and committed to uphold
the values of public service, integrity, professionalism, excellence, and
teamwork

Learning Experiences/ Insights:


Our visit to the DPWH project in Baguio City taught me about
the challenges of repairing a collapsed road in steep terrain. The engineers
explained that the collapse was caused by seepage failure, which
weakened the soil. To address this, they are building a retaining wall to
stabilize the slope and prevent further damage. I learned about the
importance of the interface between the stem and footing, which ensures
the wall’s strength and stability.
They also shared the design considerations, like using 75 mm clay
soil FDT and embedding the footing 4 meters deep for added support. The
use of micro filling improves the soil’s load-bearing capacity, ensuring the
structure remains stable over time. They are also using HDPE materials,
which can last 25-30 years, to handle drainage and seepage effectively.
This project showed me the importance of proper design and materials in
addressing geotechnical issues. It was impressive to see how DPWH uses
engineering solutions to tackle problems caused by natural conditions.
Overall, the experience gave me a better appreciation for the complexity
and importance of slope stabilization projects.

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