A 4123 Soil Investigation Report

P491B+G+M+4COMMERCIAL&RESIDENTIALBUILDINGONPLOTNO.1181264,NAIF,DUBAI,U.A.E.
FORMR.MOHAMEDADHEDRASHEDADHEDALMEHAIRI
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
REPORT
Project
Residential/ Commercial Building (B + G + M + 3 + Terrace)
on
Plot No. 118-1264
at
NAIF
DUBAI
For Owner
Mr. Mohamed Adhed Rashed Adhed Almehairi & Others
Consultant
M/s. Design Center Architects & Engineers Consultants
Report Ref. No.
HASA/290815/4123
Rev. No.
00
DUBAI
OCTOBER 2015
UAE Dubai P.O. Box 510, Dubai

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M/s. Design Center Architects & Engineers Cons.
P.O. Box 80623, Dubai UAE.
Report Ref. No.

Rev. No.
Date
Subject
: Geotechnical Investigation Report.
Project
: Residential/ Commercial Building (B + G + M + 3 + Terrace).
Plot No.
: 118-1264.
Location
: Naif Dubai.
: HASA/290815/4123
:0
: 29th October 2015
Site Owner : Mr. Mohamed Adhed Rashed Adhed Almehairi & Others.
Consultant
: M/s. Design Center Architects & Engineers Consultants.
Contractor
: NP.
Dear Sir,
It is much pleasure for us to submit the final geotechnical investigation report for the project
mentioned above.
We hope that the information included cover all geotechnical issues related to the foundation of the
project. For any further inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact us and we are looking forward to
continued cooperation.
Very truly yours,
Engr. Mary Genifer C. Sambade

Geotechnical Engineer

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
2.
3.
4.
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 5
AIMS AND SCOPE OF WORK ............................................................................................... 5
PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................... 5
EXPLORATION PROGRAM AND BORING TECHNIQUES ................................................. 5
4. 1.
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) ...................................................................................... 6
4. 2.
Rock Sampling ................................................................................................................ 6
4. 3.
Groundwater Table Measuring ........................................................................................ 6
5. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AND GROUNDWATER ........................................................ 6
6. LABORATORY TESTING PROGRAM .................................................................................. 7
6. 1.
Chemical Analysis........................................................................................................... 7
6. 2.
Soil Classification Tests .................................................................................................. 7
6. 3.
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test ........................................................................... 7
7. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................................... 7
7.1 Foundation Type, Depth & Bearing Capacity ...................................................................... 7
7.2 Seismic Parameters ............................................................................................................. 8
7.3 Soil Parameters ................................................................................................................... 9
7.4 Excavation .......................................................................................................................... 9
7.5 Groundwater Control .......................................................................................................... 9
7.6 Backfill Materials & Compaction.......................................................................................10
7.7 Concrete Design For Foundation Purposes .........................................................................10
8.
GENERAL COMMENTS AND LIMITATIONS ....................................................................11
APPENDIX A..................................................................................................................................14
Plate 1.
Location Plan .................................................................................................................15
Plate 2.
Site Plan .........................................................................................................................16
Plate 3.
Boreholes Location Plan .................................................................................................17
APPENDIX B (FIELD RESULTS) ..................................................................................................18
Plate 4.
Borehole Log For Borehole No. 1...................................................................................21
Plate 5.
Borehole Log for Borehole No. 2 ...................................................................................23
Plate 6.
Borehole Log for Borehole No. 3 ...................................................................................25
APPENDIX C (LABORATORY TEST RESULTS) ........................................................................26
Plate 7.
Particle Size Distribution for Borehole No. 1 ..................................................................27
Plate 8.
Plate 9.
Plate 10. Chemical Test Results ....................................................................................................30
APPENDIX D (CORE SAMPLES PHOTOS) ..................................................................................31
Plate 11. Core samples photos from BH-1 (Depth 17.5m ~ 26.0m) ...............................................32
Plate 12. Core samples photos from BH-1 (Depth 26.0m ~ 30.0m) ...............................................33
APPENDIX E (USEFUL INFORMATION) ....................................................................................34
Percussion Boring Method ...............................................................................................................35
Rotary Drilling Method ....................................................................................................................35
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) ......................................................................................................36
Groundwater Table Measuring .........................................................................................................37
Particle Size Distribution .................................................................................................................37
Rock Strength Classification (BS 5930: 1999)..................................................................................38
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test............................................................................................38
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CIRIA Special Publication 31 ..........................................................................................................39
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE REPORT* ................................................................41
LIST OF SYMBOLS USED IN THE REPORT* .............................................................................42
REFERENCES ............................................................................................................................43

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1. INTRODUCTION
Hassan Al Amir Soil Analysis Laboratory was commissioned by M/s. Design Center Architects &
Engineers Consultants to perform a geotechnical investigation report for the proposed construction of
Residential/ Commercial Building (B + G + M + 3 + Terrace) for owner Mr. Mohamed Adhed
Rashed Adhed Almehairi & others, on Plot No. 118-1264, at Naif, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
The investigation has been based on a HASA proposal (HASA/Q/220815/01) dated 22nd August
2015, and subsequent approval by M/s. Design Center Architects & Engineers Consultants on 29th
August 2015. The work has been performed in general accordance with British Standard BS 5930:
1999, Code of practice for site investigations.
2. AIMS AND SCOPE OF WORK
The aim of this study is to evaluate the subsurface conditions at the site and develop the essential
criteria and parameters required to use in foundation design and construction for the proposed
project. The investigation will provide the structure engineer with the main criteria for design of all
structure members below the ground surface.
3. PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is Residential/ Commercial Building (B + G + M + 3 + Terrace) and the

structure is mainly from reinforced concrete and different types of partitions.
Plate 1 in appendix A of this report shows the location plan and Plate 2 shows a copy of the site plan
as introduced from the client.
At the time of site investigation the site was used as a car parking area covered with asphalt
pavement layer.
The site was almost leveled and its level was approximately +0.15m ~ +0.2m from the temporary
bench mark (TBM) established at the adjacent asphalt road level at the time of finishing the
boreholes.
4. EXPLORATION PROGRAM AND BORING TECHNIQUES
The program of fieldwork consisted of drilling one (1) borehole to depth 30m and two (2) boreholes
to depths of 15m by percussion/rotary boring method as shown in appendix E of this report.
Boreholes drilling and sampling at various depths were carried out according to BS 5930 : 1999.
The boreholes locations were set out in accordance with the instructions of the clients representative
and is shown in the boreholes location plan presented as Plate 3 in appendix A of this report.
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The fieldwork was carried out under the close supervision of an experienced geotechnical engineer.
The borehole logs are presented in appendix B of this report.
4. 1.
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs) were conducted regularly at 0.5m intervals up to 2.5m and there
after 1.0m intervals up to the end of boring in accordance with the drilling procedure specified in BS
5930: 1999.
SPTs were conducted in accordance with British Standard BS 1377 part 9 : 1990 Cl. 3.3. See more
details in appendix E of this report.
4. 2.
Rock Sampling
Rotary coring in rock and core-able cemented soil was carried out using 1.5m, double tube, HWF
rotary core barrel, producing a nominal core diameter of 76mm. Core runs were generally continued
to the maximum 1.5m length although, runs were sometimes shortened to attempt to maximize core
recovery where anticipated low.
4. 3.
Groundwater Table Measuring
The groundwater table was measured using Electric Contact Meter (Dip Meter), Type: KLL. Electric
Contact Meters (Dip Meters) are a portable, used for quick, easy, reliable instruments for measuring
the water level and total depth in boreholes. See more details in appendix E of this report.
It has to be noticed that the groundwater table level is affected by seasonal and tidal changes as well
as dewatering in the adjacent areas.
5. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AND GROUNDWATER
The subsurface conditions as revealed from the boreholes indicated that:
The site is underlain by a layer of asphalt pavement covered the plot then fill materials up to
depth 0.5m below the existing ground surface level.
From depth 0.5m to depth 6.0m, there was a layer of medium dense to dense, light brown, shelly,
slightly silty, fine to medium, calcareous SAND with bands of calcarnite between depths (3.25m
& 3.3m) ~ 4.2m.
From depth 6.0m to depth 17.5m in BH-1, there was a layer of medium dense to dense becoming
very dense, light grey to grey, shelly, silty, fine to medium SAND.
From depth 17.5m to depth 30.0m (End of Boring in BH-1), there was a layer of very weak to
weak, light brown, slightly to moderately weathered, thickly laminated to thinly bedded, fine to
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medium grained, SANDSTONE.
The groundwater table was encountered at depth approximately 3.0m ~ 3.1m below the
temporary bench mark (TBM) established at the adjacent asphalt road level at the time of
finishing the boreholes.
6. LABORATORY TESTING PROGRAM
All extracted samples were brought to the laboratory for further examination and studies. Some
selected soil samples subjected to physical and chemical tests all in accordance with applicable
standard methods as following:
6. 1.
Chemical Analysis
Chemical analysis was carried out according to BS 1377 part 3: 1990: AMD 9028: 1996 on selected
two soil samples and one water sample, which extracted from the boreholes and the results, are
shown in appendix C of this report.
6. 2.
Soil Classification Tests
The particle size distribution was carried out according to BS 1377 part 2: 1990 Cl. 9.2, AMD 9027 :
1996. The classification of soil based on the particle size distribution in the table shown in appendix
D of this report. The results for the analysis on some specimens at different depths are shown in the
appendix C of this report.
6. 3.
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test
Some of the samples extracted from the boreholes are core specimens. The unconfined compressive
strength was carried out on some selected core specimens according to ASTM D 7012-10, ASTM D
4543-08 and the results are shown in borehole log in appendix B of this report.
7. DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
7.1
Foundation Type, Depth & Bearing Capacity
Based on the encountered substrata, field, laboratory tests and the empirical equations developed by
Terzaghi and Peck, Meyerhof, modified by Bowles, and taking in to consideration a safety factor 3
against shear failure of the soil. The following must be considered:
A net allowable bearing capacity of 230kN/m2 can be used for raft foundation at the foundation
level not less than -4.0m from the temporary benchmark (TBM) established at the adjacent
asphalt road level.
Bottom of excavation must be compacted to at least 95% of the modified proctor maximum dry
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density of soil using a heavy compactor roller.
A layer of approved granular road base material of thickness 0.25m shall be placed under the
foundations and must be compacted to at least 98% of the modified proctor maximum dry density
using a heavy compactor roller.
The value of coefficient/modulus of subgrade reaction (ks) can be taken as average value of
13,800kN/m3 for the design of raft foundation.

The expected total settlement for raft foundation will be 50mm, this should not cause any
problem.
When excavating to foundation level, care should be taken not to disturb strata underlying
formation level otherwise settlements in excess of those quoted above could occur. If any
disturbance does occur, or if any soft spots or gypsiferous materials are encountered, the material
should be removed and replaced by selected approved granular fill, which should be properly
compacted before the foundations are constructed.
Seismic Parameters
7.2
The current practices in UAE are to follow the provision of Uniform Building Code 1997 for
seismic design parameters.
Based on the seismic activity, and as per Dubai Municipality (Circular 191), Dubai has been grouped
under:
Seismic Zone: 2A
Seismic Zone Factor (Z): 0.15
The soil profile types as per Uniform Building Code 1997 can be considered as tabulated below:
Soil Profile
Soil Description
Type
Shear Wave Velocity,
Standard
Unconfined Compressive
(m/s)
Penetration Test
Strength, Kpa
SA
Hard Rock
>1500
SB
Rock
760 to 1500
SC
Very dense soil & soft rock
360 to 760
>50
>100
SD
Stiff soil profile
180 to 360
15 to 50
50 to 100
SE
Soft soil profile
<180
<15
<50
Soil requiring site-specific evaluation
SF
The seismic coefficients Ca & Cv can be considered with depending on seismic zone factor (Z)
Seismic Zone Factor Z = 0.20
Soil Profile Type

SA
SB
SC

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Seismic Coefficient Ca
0.16
0.20
0.24
0.28
0.34
Seismic Coefficient Cv
0.16
0.20
0.32
0.40
0.64
Seismic Zone Factor Z = 0.15
Soil Profile Type

SA
SB
SC
SD
SE
Seismic Coefficient Ca
0.12
0.15
0.18
0.22
0.30
Seismic Coefficient Cv
0.12
0.15
0.25
0.32
0.50
Hence, the following coefficient can be adopted based on the soil strata:
The soil profile type is: SD
The seismic coefficient Ca is: 0.22
The seismic coefficient Cv is: 0.32
7.3
Soil Parameters
Retaining walls will be required as a part of basement structure and possibly as temporary works. The
following soil parameters are recommended for the design of retaining structures based on the
standard penetration test (SPT) values:
Depth, m
Average Bulk Density, , kN/m3
Average Angle of shearing resistance, o
Average Coefficient of active earth pressure, Ka
Average Coefficient of passive earth pressure, Kp
Average Coefficient of earth pressure at rest, Ko
7.4
GS ~ 6.0
17.5
33
0.29
3.39
0.46
6.0 ~ 17.5
17.5
32
0.31
3.25
0.47
17.5 ~ 30.0
19.0
40
0.22
4.60
0.36
Excavation
Excavation for foundation will take place through the existing soil formation up to the specified
depths of foundation which is as understood from the information provided by the client that there is
one basement is likely to be founded at depth -4.0m from the adjacent asphalt road level. The
following will be considered:
The excavation works should be carried out in accordance with good construction practice, such
as BS 6031: 1981 Code of Practice for Earthworks or a similar recognized standard.
Special excavators may be necessary to be used during excavation up to the foundation level as a
layer of sandstone strata is present within the excavation depth.
7.5
Suitable side protection shall be ensured during excavations and foundation placement works.
Groundwater Control
The groundwater table was encountered at depth approximately 3.0m ~ 3.1m below the temporary
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bench mark (TBM) established at the adjacent asphalt road level at the time of finishing the
boreholes, variations in groundwater table are anticipated due to seasonal and tidal changes as well as
dewatering in the adjacent areas. Therefore, reconfirmation is recommended prior to any works
related to the groundwater regime.
In case of dewatering, specialist dewatering contractors should be sought with regard to the
suitability and economy of their proprietary systems.
The dewatering should remain in operation until the weight of the structure is greater than the uplift
pressure exerted by the groundwater returning to its natural level. The waterproofing system adopted
should be capable of withstanding the hydrostatic head that will be effective once the water table has
returned to the natural conditions. To ensure a dry, firm base to the excavation, it is therefore,
considered that the draw down level should be maintained at around 1.0m below formation level.
7.6
Backfill Materials & Compaction
The following notes must be considered as appropriate when applicable:
The bottom of excavation/excavation surface must be compacted to at least 95% of the modified
proctor maximum dry density of soil using a heavy roller.
Backfill material should not contain any roots, construction debris, deleterious material.
Recommended engineering fill material shall comply with the following specifications:
Type of soil
Particle size
Fines content
Gradation
:
:
:
Inorganic and free draining with no more than trace amounts of organic matter,
gypsum or other salts.
50mm max.
15% max.
Well graded.
Structural backfill should be performed in horizontal layers of thickness 150mm to 250mm

Compaction should be performed in each layer to reach the required degree mentioned in this
report. This is applicable for slabs on grade and asphalt pavements as well.
The excavated materials can not be used for structural fill without testing but can be used as
common fill provided it is not supporting any structure, i.e. around the building or somewhere
else.
7.7
Concrete Design For Foundation Purposes
Based on the chemical tests performed in our laboratory shown in appendix C of this report and
(Figure 6 & Table 13) of CIRIA Special Publication 31 (The CIRIA Guide to Concrete Construction
in the Gulf Region published by the Construction Industry Research and Information Association,
London 1984) shown in appendix D of this report which considers both sulphate and chloride
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contamination of soils and groundwater in various exposure conditions and is not restricted just to
sub-surface concrete, it is considered that this site would be classed as having moderate
contamination of sulphate salts. On this basis it is considered that Exposure Condition d(ii) would
apply, for which it is recommended that a Sulphate Resisting Cement to BS 4027 or ASTM Type II
cement be used in a mix meeting the following criteria:
Minimum cement content for 20mm aggregates
320 to 400 kg/m3
Maximum water : cement ratio
0.50 to 0.42
Minimum cover for reinforcement
40mm to 50mm
In addition it is recommended that the surface of all concrete in contact with the soil should be
covered with a suitable waterproof membrane or coating. However, prior to finalizing and adopting a
mix design, appropriate consultation with the structural engineer is advised.
8.
GENERAL COMMENTS AND LIMITATIONS
The following points must be considered in conjunction with this report:
As mentioned in the report the boreholes made were of 100/150mm in diameter. The information
received from the limited number and the diameter of boreholes may not represent the entire site
and may not reveal all the weak layers or conditions especially when they are localized. Hence,
no responsibility can be borne for conditions not revealed by boreholes made on the site. In case
of any such findings, we shall be contacted immediately to arrange a site visit by a geotechnical
engineer to make an on site study of such conditions after which recommendations if it is deemed
necessary will be revised.
The borehole logs and related information represent subsurface conditions only at the specific
locations and times where sampling was conducted. Any lines designating the changes between
soil and/ or rock layers represent approximate boundaries. The transition between deposits / strata
may be gradual or may occur between recovered samples.
The recommendations given in this report are not in the scope of DAC accreditation and are
based on the subsurface conditions encountered during the site investigation work and on the
results of the field and laboratory testing on samples obtained from the limited number of
boreholes. There may be, however conditions pertaining to the site which has not been in to
account due to the limited number of boreholes.
Precautions should be taken to prevent any ingress of water into more silty horizons both during
and after construction, otherwise settlement in excess of those quoted in this report could occur.
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At the time of construction it shall be made sure that the excavation levels for foundations are at
least 0.3m above the groundwater table so that compaction process at the excavated level can be
properly carried out to the required degree mentioned in our report. In case of any difficulty in
achieving proper compaction, a 250mm layer thick granular fill material shall be placed and
compacted to the required degree of compaction.
While carrying out dewatering, it shall be ensured that no excessive settlement is caused to the
nearby structures and the process shall be carried out in stages. Moreover, suitable precautions
have to be taken especially in areas with weak strata.
Where the construction area levels are less than the proposed foundation level, filling below the
foundation level shall be carried out in layers not exceeding 250mm and each layer shall be
compacted to at least 95% of the modified proctor maximum dry density of the soil in case of fine
material or to 98% in case of granular fill (road base). The compaction percentages attained shall
be confirmed by carrying out insitu density tests for each compacted layer. For backfills up to
1.0m, plate load test shall be carried out to confirm the efficiency of the backfill. In case of the
backfill exceeds 1.0m, cone penetration test (CPT) shall be carried out to confirm the same.
Before pouring the concrete, the ground surface at foundation level should be free of any loose
stone fragments and dirt.
In case of any hard strata like the sandstone, siltstone or other rock types, use of a special
excavators for excavations of such strata shall be considered.
For excavations deeper than 2.0m, suitable side protections have to be ensured so that the
excavation shall not pause a threat to the personnel working on the site or cause any damage to
nearby existing buildings or roads.
In case there is an existing structure, which is waiting for demolition, and the soil investigation
has to be carried out outside the existing structure it is advisable to sink one or two more
boreholes after demolition to confirm the bearing pressure.
Suitable slopes shall be used to drain storm and wastewater away from the proposed building.
The recommendations given in this report need not considered as a final and binding. These
recommendations may be altered (where the soil parameters permit) depending on the design
requirements and by agreement with the geotechnical engineer.
All earth works including bottom of excavation inspection, site filling and the specified tests prior
to and during construction shall be carried out under the supervision of a qualified geotechnical
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engineer.
The tests and experiments for the quality control on soil, construction materials, and concrete
must be considered, followed up and approved by HASA laboratory.
HASA laboratory shall be contacted to carry out compaction or other tests if recommended in our
report at random locations selected by us in which case only a letter of confirmation can be issued
for the safe bearing capacity and foundation levels.
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Engr. Mary Genifer C. Sambade

Geotechnical Engineer

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APPENDIX A
LOCATION PLAN
PLATE 1
SITE PLAN
PLATE 2
BOREHOLES LOCATION PLAN
PLATE 3

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Plate 1.
Location Plan

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Plate 2.
Site Plan

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Plate 3.
Boreholes Location Plan

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APPENDIX B (FIELD RESULTS)
BOREHOLE LOGS
PLATE 4 TO 6

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BOREHOLE LOG BH No. 1
Date of drilling started
Report Ref. No.
Plot No. Location
Client
Coordinates
Drilling method
Remarks
: 30 September 2015
: HASA/290815/4123
: 118-1264 NAIF
: Design Center Architects & Engineers Consultants.
: E:
N:
: Percussion from 0.0m ~ 17.5m & Rotary from 17.5m ~ 30.0m.
: TBM (0.0) established at the adjacent asphalt road level.
: 150 / 100
: 75
: HWF
: Diamond Bit
: Water/Bentonite
: 17.5
: +0.20 from TBM
Asphalt pavement layer & road base

materials (Fill)
1B
0.0
0.50
2S
0.5
0.95
05
07
12
19
3S
1.0
1.45
06
10
15
25
4S
1.5
1.95
05
11
18
29
5S
2.0
2.45
07
13
17
30
6S
2.5
2.95
07
13
18
31
7S
3.0
3.30
11
50
>50
8S
3.5
3.69
>50
10 S
4.5
4.95
08
10
13
23
12 S
5.5
5.95
09
16
17
33
14 S
6.5
6.95
11
09
16
25
0.5
3.2
BH Dia., mm
Core Dia., mm
Core barrel
Bit type
Flush type
Casing depth, m
BH Elevation, m
25/90 50/100
Medium dense to dense locally very

dense, light brown, shelly, slightly silty,
fine to medium, calcareous SAND with
bands of calcarnite between depths
3.3m ~ 4.2m.
6.0
Medium dense to dense becoming

very dense, light grey to grey, shelly,
silty, fine to medium SAND.
16 S
7.5
7.95
15
15
18
33
18 S
8.5
8.95
10
19
21
40
20 S
9.5
9.95
14
19
18
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Continued: BOREHOLE LOG BH No. 1
Report Ref. No.
Plot No. Location
Client
Coordinates
Drilling method
Remarks
: 30 September 2015
: HASA/290815/4123
: 118-1264 NAIF
: E:
N:
22 S
10.5
10.95
12
14
19
33
24 S
11.5
11.95
10
17
22
39
26 S
12.5
12.95
16
17
22
39
28 S
13.5
13.95
14
19
26
45
30 S
14.5
14.95
17
21
25
46
32 S
15.5
15.95
16
19
25
44
34 S
16.5
16.93
18
23
27/130
>50
35 C
17.5
18.5
BH Dia., mm
Core Dia., mm
Core barrel
Bit type
Flush type
Casing depth, m
BH Elevation, m
: 150 / 100
: 75
: HWF
: Diamond Bit
: Water/Bentonite
: 17.5
: +0.20 from TBM
Same as previous.
17.5
36 C
18.5
Very weak to weak, light brown,

slightly to moderately weathered,
thickly laminated to thinly bedded,
fine to medium grained
SANDSTONE.
20.0

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Remarks
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: E:
N:
BH Dia., mm
Core Dia., mm
Core barrel
Bit type
Flush type
Casing depth, m
BH Elevation, m
: 150 / 100
: 75
: HWF
: Diamond Bit
: Water/Bentonite
: 17.5
: +0.20 from TBM
4.27
37 C
20.0
21.5
Same as previous.
93
{90}
(10)
38 C
21.5
23.0
86
{80}
(00)
39 C
23.0
24.5
83
{80}
(07)
03 OCTOBER 2015
3.13
40 C
24.5
26.0
41 C
26.0
27.5
83
{78}
(10)
83
{80}
(00)
4.23
42 C
27.5
29.0
43 C
29.0
30.0
83
{80}
(20)
90
{87}
(15)
1.78
30.0
End of boring @ 30.0m depth.
Plate 4.
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Plot No. Location
Client
Coordinates
Drilling method
Remarks
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: E:
N:
: Percussion
: 150
: NA
: NA
: NA
: Water
: 15.0
: +0.15 from TBM

materials (Fill)
1B
0.0
0.50
2S
0.5
0.95
06
07
13
20
3S
1.0
1.45
05
09
16
25
4S
1.5
1.95
06
13
18
31
5S
2.0
2.45
05
10
17
27
6S
2.5
2.95
07
14
19
33
7S
3.0
3.28
18
50/130
>50
8S
4.0
4.17
25/65 50/105
>50
10 S
5.0
5.45
07
12
17
29
12 S
6.0
6.45
05
10
15
25
14 S
7.0
7.45
04
08
13
21
16 S
8.0
8.45
05
07
14
21
18 S
9.0
9.45
04
07
13
20
0.5
3.20
BH Dia., mm
Core Dia., mm
Core barrel
Bit type
Flush type
Casing depth, m
BH Elevation, m

3.25m ~ 4.2m.
6.0
Medium dense, light grey to grey,

shelly, silty, fine to medium SAND.

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Remarks
20 S
: 30 SEPTEMBER 2015
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: E:
N:
: Percussion
10.0
10.45
03
06
11
BH Dia., mm
Core Dia., mm
Core barrel
Bit type
Flush type
Casing depth, m
BH Elevation, m
: 150
: NA
: NA
: NA
: Water
: 15.0
: +0.15 from TBM
17
Same as previous.
22 S
11.0
11.45
02
06
11
17
24 S
12.0
12.45
03
09
13
22
26 S
13.0
13.45
05
10
15
25
28 S
14.0
14.45
04
08
16
24
15.0
Plate 5.
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Plot No. Location
Client
Coordinates
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Remarks
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: E:
N:
: Percussion
BH Dia., mm
Core Dia., mm
Core barrel
Bit type
Flush type
Casing depth, m
BH Elevation, m
: 150
: NA
: NA
: NA
: Water
: 15.0
: +0.15 from TBM

materials (Fill)
1B
0.0
0.50
2S
0.5
0.95
06
09
13
22
3S
1.0
1.45
05
11
16
27
4S
1.5
1.95
07
13
18
31
5S
2.0
2.45
06
13
19
32
6S
2.5
2.95
07
14
23
37
8S
3.5
3.70
25/120
50/80
>50
10 S
4.5
4.95
06
10
16
26
12 S
5.5
5.95
06
10
16
26
14 S
6.5
6.95
05
09
13
22
16 S
7.5
7.95
04
09
13
22
18 S
8.5
8.95
05
09
12
21
20 S
9.5
9.95
03
07
12
19
0.5

3.25m ~ 4.2m.
3.25
6.0
Medium dense to dense, light grey to

grey, shelly, silty, fine to medium
SAND.

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Drilling method
Remarks
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: HASA/290815/4123
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: E:
N:
: Percussion
BH Dia., mm
Core Dia., mm
Core barrel
Bit type
Flush type
Casing depth, m
BH Elevation, m
: 150
: NA
: NA
: NA
: Water
: 15.0
: +0.15 from TBM
Same as previous.
22 S
10.5
10.95
03
07
12
19
24 S
11.5
11.95
04
07
13
20
26 S
12.5
12.95
03
08
11
19
28 S
13.5
13.95
06
11
15
26
30 S
14.5
14.95
05
12
20
32
15.0
Plate 6.
Borehole Log for Borehole No. 3

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APPENDIX C (LABORATORY TEST RESULTS)
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION
PLATE 7 TO 9
CHEMICAL TEST RESULTS
PLATE 10

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Date of test started
Date of test finished
Report Ref. No.
Plot No. Location
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Test method
Sample prep. method
Tested by
Checked by
: BS 1377 Part 2: 1990: AMD 9027:

1996: Cl. 9.2 (wet sieving)
: BS: 1377 Part 2: 1990: Cl 9.2.3.
: OU
: MG
Percentage og Passing, %
BH 1 - 5.5 : 5.95 m depth

Sample Description: Light brown, shelly, slighty silty, fine to medium SAND .
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
BH 1 - 5.5 : 5.95 m depth
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.01
0.02
0.06
0.1
0.20
0.60
2.0
6.0
Seive Size, mm
2.0
0.002 0.006
0.02
0.06
0.20
0.60
Fine
Medium Coarse
Fine
Medium Coarse
Fine
20.0
10
60.0
6.0
20.0
60.0
Medium Coarse
CLAY
COBLE
SILT
GRAVEL
SAND
BH 1 - 7.5: 7.95 m depth

Sample Description: Light grey, shelly, silty, fine to medium SAND .
100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
BH 2 - 7.5 : 7.95 m depth
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.01
0.02
0.06
0.1
0.20
0.60
2.0
6.0
Seive Size, mm
2.0
0.006
0.02
0.06
0.20
0.60
Fine
Coarse
Medium Coarse
Fine
Medium
Fine
0.002
10
20.0
60.0
6.0
20.0
60.0
Medium Coarse
COBLE
CLAY
SILT
Plate 7.
SAND
GRAVEL
Particle Size Distribution for Borehole No. 1

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Plot No. Location
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Test method
Sample prep. method
Tested by
Checked by
: BS 1377 Part 2: 1990: AMD 9027:

: BS: 1377 Part 2: 1990: Cl 9.2.3.
: OU
: MG
BH 2 - 5.0 : 5.45 m depth

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
BH 2 - 5.0 : 5.45 m depth
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.01
0.02
0.06
0.1
0.20
0.60
2.0
6.0
Seive Size, mm
2.0
0.002 0.006
0.02
0.06
0.20
0.60
Fine
Coarse
Medium Coarse
Fine
Medium
Fine
20.0
10
60.0
6.0
20.0
60.0
Medium Coarse
CLAY
COBLE
SILT
GRAVEL
SAND
BH 2 - 13.0 : 13.45 m depth

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
BH 2 - 13.0 : 13.45 m depth
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.01
0.02
0.06
0.1
0.20
0.60
2.0
6.0
Seive Size, mm
2.0
0.006
0.02
0.06
0.20
0.60
Fine
Coarse
Medium Coarse
Fine
Medium
Fine
0.002
10
20.0
60.0
6.0
20.0
60.0
Medium Coarse
COBLE
CLAY
SILT
Plate 8.
SAND
GRAVEL

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Report Ref. No.
Plot No. Location
Client
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: 08 OCTOBER 2015
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: 118-1264 NAIF
Test method
Sample prep. method
Tested by
Checked by
: BS 1377 Part 2: 1990: AMD 9027:

: BS: 1377 Part 2: 1990: Cl 9.2.3.
: OU
: MG
BH 3 - 4.5 : 4.95 m depth

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
BH 3 - 4.5 : 4.95 m depth
0.002
0.001
0.006
0.01
0.06
0.02
0.1
0.20
0.60
2.0
6.0
Seive Size, mm
2.0
0.002 0.006
0.02
0.06
0.20
0.60
Fine
Medium Coarse
Fine
Medium Coarse
Fine
20.0
10
60.0
6.0
20.0
60.0
Medium Coarse
CLAY
COBLE
SILT
GRAVEL
SAND
BH 3 - 9.5: 9.95 m depth

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
BH 2 - 9.5 : 9.95 m depth
0.001
0.002
0.006
0.01
0.02
0.06
0.1
0.20
0.60
2.0
6.0
Seive Size, mm
2.0
0.006
0.02
0.06
0.20
0.60
Coarse
Fine
Medium Coarse
Fine
Medium
Fine
0.002
10
20.0
60.0
6.0
20.0
60.0
Medium Coarse
COBLE
CLAY
SILT
Plate 9.
SAND
GRAVEL

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CHEMICAL TEST RESULTS
Report Ref. No.
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Borehole
Sample
Depth, m
No.
Test method: BS 1377: Part 3: 1990
1
Soil
3.0 : 3.3
Borehole
Sample
Depth, m
No.
Test method: BS 1377: Part 3: 1990
1
Groundwater
Sampled by
Sampled brought in by
Sampling Method
Tested by
Checked by
: HASA LAB
: HASA LAB
: BS 5930: 1999 Cl. 22
: MK
: GS
pH
Value
Cl: 9
Chloride Content as
Cl in acid soluble, %
Cl: 7.3
Sulphate Content as So4 in

2 : 1 water/soil extract, g/l
Cl: 5.3 & 5.5
9.7
0.01
0.09
pH
Value
Cl: 9
Chloride Content as
Cl, %
Cl: 7.2
9.6
0.01
Sulphate Content as So4, g/l

Cl: 5.4 & 5.5
0.25
Remarks: None
Test method variation: Commercial buffer solution used for pH meter calibration.
Plate 10. Chemical Test Results

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APPENDIX D (CORE SAMPLES PHOTOS)
CORE SAMPLES PHOTOS
PLATE 11 TO 12

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APPENDIX E (USEFUL INFORMATION)

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Percussion Boring Method
The boring drilling machine consists of derrick, a power unit and winch carrying a light steel cable (wire)
which passes through pulley on top of the derrick.
The percussion tool is attached by the cable.
The borehole is advanced by the percussive action of the tool, which is raised and dropped by means of the
winch unit.
The percussion tool is shell (bailer) for cohesion-less soils. It is heavy steel tube fitted with a flap or clack
valve at the lower end.
Rotary Drilling Method

Rotary drilling rig is operated by hydraulic system with (3 to 4-inches) cutting bit as drilling tool or core
barrel with 3-inches diameter which is attached to the lower end of string of hollow drilling rods.
The drilling tool may be either a cutting bit or a coring bit based on the subsurface conditions of the layers
or the formation.
The coring bit had been fixed at the lower end of a core barrel, which in turn is carried by drilling rods.
Drilling mud/circulation fluid, which is a mix of water and bentonite pumped down through the hollow
rods and passes under pressure generated by trash pump through narrow holes in the bit or barrel.
The drilling fluid (mud) cools, lubricates the drilling rods and carries the loose debris (cuttings) to the
surface through the annulus between the rods and the sides of the hole.
The circulation fluid also introduces some supports to the sides of the holes when no casings are used.
There are two forms of rotary drilling, open-hole drilling and core drilling. The details are as following:
Open-hole drilling
The open-hole drilling method is generally used in soils, and very weak to weak rocks, uses cutting bit to
break down all the material within the diameter of the hole. Open-hole drilling can be used, only, as a means
of advancing the hole, the drilling rods can then be removed to allow tube samples to be taken or in-situ tests
to be carried out.
Core drilling
Core drilling is suitable for rocks and hard clays, the bit cuts an annular hole in the material and an intact core
enters the barrel, to be removed as a sample. However, the natural water content of the material is liable to be
increased due to contact with drilling fluid. Typical core diameters used are 2-inches and 3-inches.

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Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Standard Penetration Test was conducted according to BS 1377 part 9 : 1990 Cl. 3.3.
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is performed in soil formation using split-barrel sampler. The sampler
consists of a drive shoe at the bottom, a split barrel in the middle and a coupling at the top. The split barrel in
the middle has inside and outside diameter of 35mm and 51mm respectively. The split-barrel sampler is
attached to drive rod and then lowered to the bottom of the borehole. The sampler is driven into the soil by
means of a hammer weighing 63.5kg and falls freely from a height of 760mm. The number of blows required
for driving the sampler through six 75mm intervals is recorded. The sum of the number of blows required for
driving the last four 75mm intervals is referred to as standard penetration number, N.
This test used mainly in sands and it can also be used in gravels or gravelly sand in which case the drive shoe
may be replaced by a solid 60o cone, but when this accessory is used in any type of ground the result should be
reported separately from standard test using open drive shoe and with preface SPT
The table below presents the relative densities and angle of shearing resistance for granular soils correlated to
the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) N values.
(BS 5930 : 1999) & (The Mechanics of Engineering Soils (Capper & Cassie)).
Relative density classification
Very Loose
Loose
SPT, N
0-4
4 - 10
Angle of shearing resistance,
< 29
29 - 30
Medium
Dense
10 - 30
30 - 50
30 - 35
35 - 40
Very Dense
> 50
o
> 40 o
The table below presents the consistency of cohesive soils correlated to undrained shear strength.
(BS 5930 : 1999).
Consistency of clay
Undrained shear strength,
kN/m2
Very Soft
Soft
Firm
Stiff
Very Stiff
Hard
< 20
20 40
40 75
75 150
150 300
> 300
The table below presents the consistency of clay and approximate correlation to the Standard Penetration Test
(SPT) N values. (Principles of Soil Mechanics (Terzaghi & Peck)).
Consistency of clay
Very Soft
Soft
Firm
Stiff
Very Stiff
Hard
SPT, N
<2
2-4
4-8
8 - 15
15 - 30
> 30
< 25
25 50
50 100
100 200
200 400
> 400
Undrained shear strength,

kN/m2

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Groundwater Table Measuring
The groundwater table was measured using Electric Contact Meter (Dip Meter), Type: KLL. Electric Contact
Meters (Dip Meters) are a portable, used for quick, easy, reliable instruments for measuring the water level and
total depth in boreholes, wells, observation pipes, reservoirs, as well as for the control of pumping tests. As
soon as the electrode of the measuring probe touches the water surface, the signal lamp and on the instrument
lights up and audible signal indicates. The water level can be read from the measuring tape in meters (m) and
centimeters (cm). In most cases, the groundwater table level is confirmed by measuring the level using the
traditional methods.
Particle Size Distribution
The Particle Size Distribution (Sieve Analysis) was conducted according to BS 1377 Part 2 : 1990: Cl. 9.2. and
the classification of soil based on the particle sizes shown in the table below.
Classification
Clay
Silt
Fine Sand
Medium Sand
Coarse Sand
Fine Gravel
Medium Gravel
Coarse Gravel
Cobbles
Boulders
Size, mm
< 0.002
0.002 to 0.06
0.06 to 0.20
0.20 to 0.6
0.60 to 2.0
2.0 to 6.0
6.0 to 20.0
20.0 to 60.0
60.0 to 200.0
> 200.0

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Rock Strength Classification (BS 5930: 1999)
The rock strength classification based in the values of unconfined compressive strength as shown in the
following table:
Term
Very Weak
Weak
Moderately Weak
Moderately Strong
Strong
Very Strong
Extremely Strong
Field Definition
Gravel size lumps crushed between finger and thumb.
Gravel size lumps broken in half by heavy hand pressure.
Thin slabs or edges broken by heavy hand pressure.
Broken by hammer blows while hand held.
Broken by heavy hammer blows.
Rock chipped by heavy hammer blows.
Rock rings on hammer blows.
Compressive Strength (MN/m2)

< 1.25
1.25 to 5.00
5.00 to 12.5
12.5 to 50.0
50.0 to 100.0
100.0 to 200.0
> 200.0
Unconfined Compressive Strength Test

Some of the samples extracted from the boreholes are core specimens. The unconfined compressive strength
had been carried out on some selected core specimens using a calibrated proving ring (50kN. 10kN & 2kN
capacity) with a load frame. The tests are carried out according to ASTM D 7012-10, ASTM D 4543-08.
Two dial gauges were fitted as following: The first dial gauge is fitted in the load ring itself for measuring the
load acting on the specimen and the second is for measuring the accompanied strain in the specimen.

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LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS USED IN THE REPORT*
ASTM
BGL
BH
BS
CPT
Dr
Dia.
EGSL
Gs
HASA
Ka
Ko
Kp
ks
LL
m
NA
PL
PSD
SL
SPT
SPT
TBM
Wc
dry
Sat
: American Society of Testing and Materials

: Below Ground Level
: Borehole
: British Standard
: Cone Penetration Test
: Relative Density
: Diameter
: Existing Ground Surface Level
: Specific Gravity
: Hassan Al Amir Soil Analysis
: Coefficient of Active Earth Pressure
: Coefficient of Earth Pressure at Rest
: Coefficient of Passive Earth Pressure
: Modulus of Subgrade Reaction
: Liquid Limit
: Mass
: Not Applicable
: Plastic Limit
: Particle Size Distribution
: Shrinkage Limit
: Standard Penetration Test
: SPT with Solid Cone
: Temporary Bench Mark
: Water Content
: Bulk Density
: Dry Density
: Saturated Density
: Angle of Shearing Resistance
: Shear Strength of Soil
For borehole log :

D
U
B
S
SC
C
GW
GS
N
UCS
TCR
SCR
RQD
: Disturbed Sample
: Undisturbed Sample
: Bulk Disturbed Sample
: SPT with split spoon sampler
: SPT with solid cone
: Core Run
: Groundwater
: Ground Surface
: Standard Penetration Test Number
: Unconfined Compressive Strength
: Total Core Recovery, %
: Solid Core Recovery, %
: Rock Quality Designation, %
* Some of above abbreviations may not encountered in the report

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Hassan Al Amir
Soil Analysis
LIST OF SYMBOLS USED IN THE REPORT*
SOILS
Fill
Clay
Sand
Gravel
Silt
Boulders and Cobles
ROCKS
Marl
Chalk
Limestone
Shale
Conglomerates
Siltstone
Quartz
Chert
Ash
Metamorphic Rock
Mudstone
Basalt
Sandstone
Igneous Rocks
DDD
Gypsum
SYMBOLS FOR SAMPLER
Core Barrel
Bailer
Percussion
SPT
OTHERS
Borehole Location
Site Location
*Some of above symbols may not encountered in the report

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Soil Analysis
REFERENCES
Karl Terzaghi & Ralph B. Peck.

SOIL MECHANICS IN ENGINEERING PRACTICE, 3rd Edition.
Braja M. Das
PRINCIPLES OF GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING, 5th Edition.
Joseph E. Bowles
FOUNDATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN, 5th Edition.
MJ Tomlinson
FOUNDATION DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION, 6th Edition.
BS 5930: 1999.
CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SITE INVESTIGATION.
CIRIA SPECIAL PUBLICATION-31.
The CIRIA Guide to Concrete Construction in the Gulf Region, published by the Construction Industry
Research and Information Association, London 1984.

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UAE Dubai P.O. Box 510, Dubai

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Report Ref. No.

: Geotechnical Investigation Report.

: Residential/ Commercial Building (B + G + M + 3 + Terrace).

: M/s. Design Center Architects & Engineers Consultants.

Very truly yours,

Engr. Mary Genifer C. Sambade

UAE Dubai P.O. Box 510, Dubai

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The proposed project is Residential/ Commercial Building (B + G + M + 3 + Terrace) and the

4. EXPLORATION PROGRAM AND BORING TECHNIQUES

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Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

Groundwater Table Measuring

The subsurface conditions as revealed from the boreholes indicated that:

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6. LABORATORY TESTING PROGRAM

Soil Classification Tests

Unconfined Compressive Strength Test

Foundation Type, Depth & Bearing Capacity

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13,800kN/m3 for the design of raft foundation.

Seismic Zone Factor (Z): 0.15

Shear Wave Velocity,

Very dense soil & soft rock

Stiff soil profile

Soft soil profile

Soil requiring site-specific evaluation

Soil Profile Type

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Seismic Zone Factor Z = 0.15

Soil Profile Type

The soil profile type is: SD

The seismic coefficient Ca is: 0.22

The seismic coefficient Cv is: 0.32

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Backfill Materials & Compaction

The following notes must be considered as appropriate when applicable:

Structural backfill should be performed in horizontal layers of thickness 150mm to 250mm

Concrete Design For Foundation Purposes

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320 to 400 kg/m3

Maximum water : cement ratio

Minimum cover for reinforcement

GENERAL COMMENTS AND LIMITATIONS

The following points must be considered in conjunction with this report:

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BOREHOLES LOCATION PLAN

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