Soil Investigation Report201981 PDF

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
WORKERS RESIDENTIAL CITY

SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH INDUSTRIAL CITY
ABU DHABI, UAE
S06000296
FOR
R.W. ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATE INC.
ABU DHABI
DECEMBER 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Transmittal letter ..................................................................................................................................TL

Table of Contents.............................................................................................................................. TOC
1.0 INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................1
1.1 Purpose of Study .................................................................................................................1
1.2 Scope of Works....................................................................................................................1
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................1
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION .........................................................................................................................2
4.0 PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS...........................................................................................2
5.0 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA..............................................................................................3
6.0 FIELD EXPLORATION ......................................................................................................................4
6.1 Drilling ..................................................................................................................................4
6.1.1 Sampling from Boreholes .......................................................................................5
6.1.2 Field Testing in Boreholes......................................................................................5
7.0 LABORATORY TESTING..................................................................................................................6
7.1 Laboratory Tests: .................................................................................................................6
7.2 Codes...................................................................................................................................6
8.0. SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS................................................................................7
8.1 Ground Materials: ................................................................................................................7
8.2 Materials Physical and Mechanical Properties: ...................................................................7
8.3 Materials Chemical Properties .............................................................................................7
8.3.1 Sulphate Content....................................................................................................7
8.3.2 Chloride Content ....................................................................................................9
8.3.3 Cases of Chemical Attack ....................................................................................10
8.3.4 pH Value...............................................................................................................11
8.4 Ground Water and Cavities................................................................................................11
9.0 GENERAL DISCUSSION FOR THE CHOICE OF SUITABLE FOUNDATIONS .............................13
8.1 Choice of the Type of Foundations ....................................................................................13
10.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ...............................................................................14
10.1 Shallow Foundations on Improved Soil (Alternative 1) ......................................................14
10.2 Pile Foundations on Rock (Alternative 2)...........................................................................15
10.3 Earth Pressure Parameters ...............................................................................................19
10.4 Cut and Fill Side Slopes Protection& Monitoring ...............................................................21
10.5 Drainage ............................................................................................................................21
10.6 Dewatering.........................................................................................................................21
10.7 Excavation Method & Excavatability ..................................................................................21
10.8 Excavation Side Slopes and /or Lateral Support System ..................................................22
10.9 Backfill Material and Compaction Criteria ..........................................................................22
10.9.1 Structural Fill ...........................................................................................................22
10.9.2 General Fill.............................................................................................................23
10.10 Concrete ............................................................................................................................23
IMPORTANT NOTES: .....................................................................................................................23
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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LIST OF TABLES
Table No.1 Coordinates, Existing Ground Levels & Drilled Depths Of The Boreholes.4
Table No.2 Water Depths & Levels12
Table No.2 Estimated Ultimate Skin Friction .................................................................................. 16-18
Table No.3 Estimated Ultimate End Bearing Capacity ................................................................... 16-18
Table No.4 Calculated Allowable Working Loads........................................................................... 16-18
Table No.5 Calculated Ultimate Uplifting Resistance ..................................................................... 16-18
Table No. 6 Earth Pressure Parameters...20
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX A SITE PLAN & PROFILES
APPENDIX B LOGS OF BORING
APPENDIX C LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Sec.C-1 Grading Curves, Atterberg Limits & Soil Classifications

Sec.C-2 Unconfined Compressive Strength Test Results
Sec.C-3 Chemical Test Results
APPENDIX D RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONCRETE
APPENDIX E LITERATURE FOR PILES ON ROCK
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of geotechnical investigation for the project of
Workers Residential City at Sector M36-A, Mussafah Industrial City, Abu Dhabi,
UAE.
1.1 Purpose of Study
The purpose of the study is to determine the surface and subsurface

conditions at the proposed project and the physical, mechanical and chemical
properties of the investigated ground in order to provide the structural
engineer with sufficient information for the design of the most suitable & safe
foundation.
1.2 Scope of Works
The scope of works consists of the following:
1. Collecting information and maps particular to the site such as public

services, site plan and land-use maps.
2. Making inspection visits to the site to collect information about the

present land use, surface topography, geological features and surface
drainage.
3. Drilling of total thirty nine (39 Nos.) boreholes, in-situ testing and
sampling of disturbed and undisturbed samples.
4 Carrying out necessary laboratory tests.
5. Performing engineering analysis of field & laboratory findings.
6. Developing conclusions and recommendations for design and

construction.
7. Reporting.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is construction of buildings which consists of ground

floor and three typical floors. The total plot area to be developed is 205,734m2.
The structural system of the building consists of reinforced concrete elements

the slabs and walls are understood to be precast units structure as informed by M/S.
AL RAYAN.
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3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION
The site lies in Sector M36-A, Mussafah Industrial City, Abu Dhabi, UAE. At
the time of investigation, the site was almost flat and the level at the location of the
drilled boreholes are ranging between 2.3m to 3.1m with respect to Abu Dhabi Datum.
No faults or any other special geological features were observed at the site.
A general site plan showing the borehole locations within project site area is
enclosed in Appendix A.
4.0 PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS
The site is situated in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi, where a hot arid climate prevails.
A hot arid climate is one where evaporation exceeds precipitation - such as rain and
dewfall. This climate regime produces characteristic hot desert terrains. Average
annual rainfall may only be a few centimeters (even only a few millimeters in some
parts) which usually occurs seasonally and sometimes only from a single cloudburst.
Summer shade temperatures are frequently in excess 40oC and humidities may be
around 100% near the cost. The contrast between maximum night and day
temperatures and between night and day humidities is often great. Strong persistent
winds are normal in many areas. This unfavorable climate imposes adverse
conditions on the concrete structures, such as:
High temperature and high seasonal changes.

High humidity and high change in relative humidity.
Strong dry winds.
Condensation at night.
Windborne salt-laden dust.
High solar radiation.
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5.0 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA
Abu Dhabi lies on the coastline of The Arabian Gulf, UAE which is mainly of
extensive carbonate sediments.
Fookes and Knill (1969), developed a geomorphological model divisions of the

mountain and piedoment plain of the Arabian Peninsula and the gulf area in four
sediment deposition zones. The coastline of the U.A.E. forms Zone IV, the base
plain, which is mostly pleistocene or recent in age.
The superficial deposits of this zone consist mainly of sand dunes, loess and
evaporate together with marine sand and silts. The principal transporting agents of
the environment is wind and evaporates, and rare sheet flows in some wadis. At the
coastal areas the marine agencies help sorting the windblown materials and
extensive deposits of bioclastic sand, Salty coastal (Sabkhas) areas are common and
they form large part of this coastline.
Although wind blown materials tend to predominate where great quantities of

dust (silt) and sand are moved during periods of high wind, water plays an important
part in controlling this phenomenon. Flash floods are relatively rare and any
meandering stream actually reaching the coastal plain is usually short-lived after the
downpour, but the standing water table, which may be quite near to the ground
surface, influences the desert processes, as this zone usually represents the base
level down to which wind erosion takes place. Wind erosion more or less stops when
sand and silts are damp; capillary moisture movement from the shallow water table to
ground surface readily occurs enhanced by continual evaporation mechanism. In
these conditions a thick salt crust can build up from continual precipitation of salts
dissolved in the ground water even if they are in very weak dilution. Crystal of these
salts is also blown by the wind and can contaminate dunes and other parts of the
desert surface. Capillary moisture movements depend on many factors but it can be
up to 3m-4m above the water table in fine soils. These deposits are common in desert
coastal regions and particularly extensive around this coast line. Coastal salty
deposits are known as `Sabkha' as indicated above.
The superficial deposits overlie interbedded Sandstones, Gypsiferous

Mudstone, Siltstone, Mudstone, Gypsum, Limestones, Calcisiltites, Siltstones &
Conglomerates.
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6.0 FIELD EXPLORATION
6.1 Drilling
During the period from 2nd to 21st November 2006, thirty nine (39 Nos.)
boreholes were drilled at the project site area. The boreholes numbering,
coordinates and drilled depths are presented in Table No.1.
TABLE No.1
COORDINATES, EXISTING GROUND LEVELS & DRILLED DEPTHS OF
THE BOREHOLES
Coordinates Existing Drilled Depth

Sr. BH No. Ground Level *
Easting Northing (m)
(m)
1 BH1 245654 2693819 3.10
2 BH2 245625 2693776 2.70
3 BH3 245710 2693777 3.00
4 BH4 245779 2693837 3.00
5 BH5 245803 2693784 2.80
6 BH6 245840 2693823 2.90
7 BH7 245887 2693816 2.90
8 BH8 245781 2693731 3.00
9 BH9 245864 2693727 3.30
10 BH10 245987 2693827 2.90
11 BH11 245933 2693782 2.80
12 BH12 246018 2693784 2.80
13 BH13 246019 2693736 2.90
14 BH14 245927 2693684 2.60
15 BH15 246020 2693686 3.00
16 BH16 245929 2693590 2.40
17 BH17 246022 2693592 2.90
18 BH18 246023 2693542 2.70
19 BH19 246024 2693494 2.45
20 BH20 245995 2693450 2.25 20.0
21 BH21 245939 2693492 2.50
22 BH22 245868 2693545 2.66
23 BH23 245895 2693456 2.43
24 BH24 245848 2693447 2.43
25 BH25 245788 2693431 2.55
26 BH26 245810 2693484 2.33
27 BH27 245785 2693537 2.75
28 BH28 245717 2693487 2.55
29 BH29 245662 2693443 2.81
30 BH30 245632 2693486 2.84
31 BH31 245630 2693534 3.00
32 BH32 245714 2693585 2.59
33 BH33 245629 2693584 2.88
34 BH34 245712 2693679 2.99
35 BH35 245627 2693678 2.79
36 BH36 245626 2693728 2.90
37 BH37 245770 2693600 2.51
38 BH38 245880 2693617 2.32
39 BH39 245787 2693676 2.52
* Levels are related to Abu Dhabi Datum.
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The borehole locations were determined by M/S. ACG and marked at
site by ACES Survey team as shown in Figure No.A-1, Appendix A.
The rotary drilling was executed by the ARDCO I, ARDCO III, AGBO II,
CRAWLER and PILCON II type drilling rigs.
The borehole logs, detailing the reference number of borehole, the

lithological description of the materials encountered with depth, structural
details of each layer, method of drilling, the results of the in-situ testing, the
depth and elevation of the borehole and the depth of ground water table are
present in logs of boring, Appendix B.
6.1.1 Sampling from Boreholes
Undisturbed, disturbed and split spoon samples were obtained from

the boreholes. Disturbed samples using a split barrel tube sampler were
obtained where SPT was performed in the soil. Undisturbed samples were
obtained using double tube core barrel 76mm inside diameter with continuous
core recovery in the rock formation.
The samples recovered were immediately examined, described,

classified, identified and coded by ACES geotechnical engineers, wrapped in
water proof plastic sheets, placed in proper sequence in heavy duty wooden
boxes, and taken to ACES laboratories for testing and storage on the same
day as soon as the drilling of the borehole was completed.
All samples were protected against weather conditions, until they had
been transported to the laboratory for testing. Care was taken during
handling, packing, transporting, and storing of the samples to protect them
against all structural and moisture content alterations.
6.1.2 Field Testing in Boreholes
Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) were performed at different depths

in all boreholes to obtain approximate consistencies and relative densities of
the ground materials. The tests were performed in accordance with:
B.S. 1377 : Part 9 : 1990 (Amd. 8264 - 95), Determination of

Penetration Resistance Using Split-Barrel Sampler (SPT).
The test results are shown on the logs of boring at the depths of the
tests. The Standard Penetration Test is defined in the legend to boring logs,
attached at the end of this report. Interpretation of the test results are also
given in the legend.
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7.0 LABORATORY TESTING
In order to determine physical, mechanical and chemical properties of ground

materials, laboratory tests were performed on selected samples from boreholes. The
following tests were performed according to American Society for Testing and
Materials (ASTM) and/or British Standards (BS).
7.1 Laboratory Tests:
1. ASTM D 2216-98 Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)

Content of soil and Rock.
2. ASTM D 422-63(98), Particle Size Analysis of Soil.
3. ASTM D 2938-95, Unconfined Compressive Strength of Intact Rock

Core Specimens.
4. BS 1377 : Parts : 1990 (Amd. 9028-96), Determination of Sulphate

Content of Soil and Ground Water Clauses 5.3, 5.4 & 5.5.
5. BS 1377: Part 3: 1990 (Amd. 9028-96), Determination of the Chloride

Content, Clause 7.2.
6. ASTM D 512-90, Chloride Ion in Water, Method B.
7. B.S. 1377 : Part 3 : 1990 (Amd. 9028 96), Test 9, `Determination of

the pH Value'.
8. ASTM D 2487 - 98, Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes.
9. ASTM D 2488 93, Description & Identification of Soils (Visual

Manual Procedure).
7.2 Codes
BS 5930 : 1999 "Code of Practice for Site Investigation".
In house computer facilities were used for the calculations and

analysis of tests results.
All laboratory tests results are presented in Appendix C.
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8.0. SURFACE AND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
8.1 Ground Materials:
The boreholes show that there are general similarities and continuities
of the subsurface materials encountered. However, some local variations
were observed within the site area.
Generalized Subsurface Profiles AA through HH are presented in

Figures No. A-2 through A-9. The locations of the lines are shown on Figure
No. A-1, Appendix A. The profiles were constructed by direct interpolation
between the materials encountered in the boreholes.
The geologic description of the ground materials encountered at the

site, the depth at which they were encountered and the field test results are
presented in the General Subsurface Profiles shown in Appendix A, and logs
of boring in Appendix B.
8.2 Materials Physical and Mechanical Properties:
The laboratory test results for the various ground materials

encountered at the site are presented in Appendix C. The sieve analysis and
the Atterberg Limits test results are used to classify the soils according to
ASTM D 2487 "Unified Soil Classification" whereas the tables given in the
legend to boring logs in Appendix B are used to describe the relative density
of the coarse grained-soils and the quality and strength of the rocks.
Engineering classifications and descriptions are also presented in the logs of
borings.
8.3 Materials Chemical Properties
8.3.1 Sulphate Content
The Sulphate content expressed as sulphur trioxide (SO3) for the soil
and ground water samples tested from boreholes are shown in Table No.
C-3-1, Appendix C, Sec. C-3.
Sulphate attack to concrete is a well documented phenomenon and is

caused by the presence of the high sulphate content either by the ingress
from the sulphate of the surrounding environment such as foundations soils,
or by the presence of sulphate in the concrete ingredients such as the sand or
aggregate, or both. The attack results in a considerable internal expansion
which may lead to crack and disintegration of the concrete.
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British Code of Practice BS 5328 : Part 1 : 1990 "Guide to Specifying
Concrete" have stated requirements for concrete exposed to sulphate attack,
depending on the concentration of the sulphate in the surrounding soil or in
water. These requirements state the type of cement to be used, the minimum
cement content, and maximum free water to cement ratio.
The British Building Research Establishment (BRE), in UK have

Published Digest 363 sulphate and acid resistance of concrete in the
ground, 1991, in which the sites are also divided into five categories of
increasing severity, based on the sulphate contents of the soil or ground
water.
Due to the sulphate content present in ground water, this site is

classified within Class (4) as categorized in BS 5328 : Part 1. The
requirements of BS 5328 : Part 1 is to use sulphate resisting portland cement
or supersulphated cement with minimum cement content of 370kg/m3 and
maximum free water to cement ratio of 0.45.
It should be noted however, that practical experience have indicated

that mixes having both the minimum cement content and maximum free water
to cement ratio of recommended above may results in concrete of low level of
workability such that full compaction to achieve dense concrete of the
necessary degree of impermeability to resist as much as possible chemical
attack cannot be easily achieved. It may be therefore, practical to increase
the cement content while maintaining the recommended water to cement ratio
in order to obtain the appropriate workability to achieve full compaction of the
concrete.
The CIRIA Guide to Concrete Construction in the Gulf region, 1983,

recommended maximum limit of sulphates as SO3, in the coarse or fine
aggregates used for concrete as 0.4% and recommended maximum limits for
total sulphate content in concrete from all sources expressed as a percentage
by weight of cement as 4% in all cases. It is our opinion that these limits
must be adopted and specified for contamination of the concrete and its
ingredients in order to achieve durable concrete.
Concrete cast in the ground will cure under the conditions normally
favoured for strength development and durability provided that the
temperature rise due to the heat of hydration is kept low. In the particular
case of resistance to sulphate attack, a period of air curing to the structures
has been shown to provide a protective layer associated by allowing the
access of air to a dry concrete surface for several weeks after the normal
curing schedules. Foundations and piles which have rounded edges and
smooth surface are less vulnerable to attack by sulphates. (BRE Digest 363).
It is emphasized however, that since good curing entails keeping the surface
wet, the subsequent treatment of dry surface should be regarded as a
specific secondary process.
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8.3.2 Chloride Content
The chloride content for the same soil and ground water samples are
also shown in Table No. C-3-1, Appendix C, Sec. C-3.
BS 5328, Part 1 grade soils and ground waters in five steps of

sulphate concentration: 0.2% total sulphate SO3 or 1.0g/l in 2:1 soil water
extract is considered significant. However, there is no widely accepted view
on the concentration which chlorides become significant in soil or ground
water, but limited experience in the Gulf region suggests it may be as low as
0.05%. Particularly in situations where alternate wetting and drying or
capillary rise affect the concrete.
Chlorides do not react expansively with Portland cement as do

sulphates. Their effect when present in concrete is to increase the risk of
corrosion of embedded metals of which the greatest volume used is steel
reinforcement. They can be tolerated in plain concrete, although when
present in large amount some surface dampness may result, but widespread
and serious damage has been caused by the use of chloride-contaminated
aggregates in reinforced concrete, The corrosion products occupy more than
twice the volume of steel, and their formation can be accompanied by very
high tensile pressure, resulting in cracking of the concrete, frequently followed
by spalling of the cover. In severe cases of corrosion there may be a
reduction in section of the reinforcing bars, leading to a loss of tensile
strength of the reinforced concrete.
Due to the location of the project, and to the hostile climate that
prevails in UAE, it is of utmost importance to ensure that the maximum limits
for chlorides and sulphates in the aggregate components and in the concrete,
are not exceeded. These limits must be clearly stated in the technical
specifications of the project.
The CIRIA Guide to Concrete Construction in the Gulf Region, 1983,

recommended maximum limits of chlorides, as Cl, in the coarse and fine
aggregates used for concrete as 0.03 and 0.06, respectively, and
recommended maximum limits for total chloride content in concrete from all
sources expressed as a percentage by weight of cement as 0.15% for
reinforced concrete made with Portland cements containing less than about
4% C3A (e.g. sulphate resisting Portland cement) and 0.30% for reinforced
concrete made with Portland cements containing 4% or more C3A (OPC and
ASTM Type I and II usually contain more than 4% C3A). For un-reinforced
concrete the limit is 0.6%.
Additionally, it is advisable that concrete cover for the steel

reinforcement be increased in the members to protect the steel from the
ingress of the chlorides present in the surrounding environment. Surface
protection and sealing of the concrete and steel should also be considered.
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Evidences of concrete cracking and steel corrosion were observed on
some of the old concrete elements existing in UAE. While corrosion can be
initiated at lower chloride level in sulphate resisting Portland cement concrete
than in ordinary Portland cement, the use of sulphate resisting Portland
cement blended with pozzolanic materials can reduce the risk of damage
caused by the sulphate-contaminated aggregates. If chlorides are also
present, the use of sulphate-resisting cement may increase the risk of
corrosion of reinforcing steel.
Sulphates may be present in the environment to which the concrete is

exposed, often in combination with chlorides. Their main effect is on the
concrete itself, where their attack leads to internal expansion and disruption.
Their effect can be reduced by the use of sulphate-resisting cements,
cements containing blast-furnace slag or pozzolanic, or in severe exposure
conditions, by protecting the concrete by tanking.
Where sulphates and chlorides occur together, (as they often do in the
coastal area of UAE), problems are accentuated because sulphate-resisting
cements provide less protection to steel against attack in the presence of
chlorides. Current research is giving grounds of increasing concern that
where sulphates and chlorides occur together, the use of sulphate-resisting
cement may be inadvisable (CIRIA Guide to Concrete Consturciton in the Gulf
Region, 1984). Sulphate-resisting cements do not make concrete immune
from sulphate attack but only make it better able to withstand moderate
concentrations of sulphate since it contains less tricalcium aluminate (C3A)
than OPC, to reduce the effect of the reaction between the C3A and sulphate.
However, C3A can also combine with chloride which might otherwise cause
reinforced to rust.
8.3.3 Cases of Chemical Attack
Generally, where resistance is needed against sulphate attack, but

there are no significant risks of chloride-induces corrosion. Sulphate-resisting
cement to BS 4027 or ASTM Type V (i.e. cement with a maximum C3A
content of 3.5 or 5.0%, respectively gives better protection.
Where improved resistance is needed against chloride corrosion of the

reinforcement, but there is NO significant risks to sulphates, cement with a
medium to high C3A content is preferred. OPC or ASTM Type I usually have
high C3A contents and ASTM Type II usually has a medium C3A content.
Where resistance is needed against both sulphates and chlorides,

concrete may need to be protected from the soil and groundwater with
waterproof membrane or tanking, and a compromise has to be made on the
type of cement used. Generally, cement containing at least 3.5% but not more
than 9% C3A is preferred. Each situation should be considered on its merits.
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However, it is advisable that the designer consult CIRIA Guide to
Concrete Construction in the Gulf region, once the exposure conditions of the
designed structures are finally determined, in order to determine, more
accurately, the cement type (Figure 6) and range of specifications limits
requirements for minimum cement content, maximum water cement ratio and
minimum cover for reinforcement (Table 13). Figure 6 and Table 13 are
attached to this report in Appendix D.
8.3.4 pH Value
The measured pH values for the tested soil and water samples are
above 7.0 (Table No. C-3-1, Appendix C, Sec. C-3) which indicate that the
soil and water samples are slightly alkaline. Therefore, no acid attack on
concrete is coming from the soil or ground water.
The BRE digest 363: 1991 requires no changes in the requirements of

cement content and maximum water/cement ratio for the type of cement as
long as pH values remains above 5.5.
8.4 Ground Water and Cavities
Free ground water was encountered in all the boreholes. The ground
water depth for boreholes were recorded and presented in Table No.2.
However, this depth may be subjected to tidal and seasonal variations or by
induced artificial effects.
No cavities were encountered in any of the boreholes down to the

drilled depths.
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TABLE No.2
WATER DEPTHS & LEVELS
Water Depth Water Level *

Sr. No. BH No.
(m) (m)
1 BH1 1.95 1.15
2 BH2 1.80 0.90
3 BH3 1.90 1.10
4 BH4 1.80 1.20
5 BH5 1.70 1.10
6 BH6 1.65 1.25
7 BH7 1.70 1.20
8 BH8 1.80 1.20
9 BH9 1.80 1.50
10 BH10 1.75 1.15
11 BH11 1.65 1.15
12 BH12 1.65 1.15
13 BH13 1.70 1.20
14 BH14 1.65 0.95
15 BH15 1.90 1.10
16 BH16 1.50 0.90
17 BH17 1.80 1.10
18 BH18 1.60 1.10
19 BH19 1.50 0.95
20 BH20 1.30 0.95
21 BH21 1.40 1.10
22 BH22 1.50 1.16
23 BH23 1.30 1.13
24 BH24 1.30 1.13
25 BH25 1.40 1.15
26 BH26 1.20 1.13
27 BH27 1.60 1.15
28 BH28 1.40 1.15
29 BH29 1.70 1.11
30 BH30 1.70 1.14
31 BH31 1.90 1.10
32 BH32 1.50 1.09
33 BH33 1.80 1.08
34 BH34 1.90 1.09
35 BH35 1.70 1.09
36 BH36 1.80 1.10
37 BH37 1.40 1.11
38 BH38 1.20 1.12
39 BH39 1.40 1.12
* Levels are related to Abu Dhabi Datum.
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9.0 GENERAL DISCUSSION FOR THE CHOICE OF SUITABLE FOUNDATIONS
In designing foundations, the engineer must satisfy two independent

foundation stability requirements, which must be met simultaneously:
1. There should be an adequate safety against shear failure within the soil mass.
(The working loads should not exceed the allowable bearing capacity of the
soil being built upon).
2. The probable maximum and differential settlements of the soil under any part
of the foundations, must be limited to safe and tolerable limits.
8.1 Choice of the Type of Foundations
The choice of particular type of foundation depends upon the

character of the soil, the presence of ground water at the site, the magnitude
of the imposed loads, and the project characteristics. One has to choose the
type of foundation which is not merely safe but also economical.
For the particular case, the following prevailing load and site
conditions exist:
1. The imposed loads from the proposed structures on the foundation are
expected to be light to medium due to the nature of the proposed
structures.
2. The site is characterize by the presence of very loose to loose

CLAYEY layer, which was encountered at a depth ranging between
1.0m to 2.0m and extends down to a depth ranging between 4.0m to
5.0m.
3. Ground water was encountered at a measured depth ranging between

1.2m to 1.95m below the existing ground surface (i.e. at a level
ranging between 0.95m to 1.50m).
4. The materials encountered along with field and laboratory test results
are shown in subsurface profiles presented in Appendix A, and logs of
boring, Appendix B.
According to the above conditions, the following alternatives are

recommended:
i) Shallow foundation on Improved Soil as Alternative 1.
ii) Deep foundations (Piles) as Alternative 2.
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10.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
According to the field and laboratory investigations, subsurface conditions,

engineering analysis and practical experience, it can be concluded that the proposed
structures / facilities can be satisfactorily supported by the ground at the site,
provided that the following recommendations are taken into consideration:
10.1 Shallow Foundations on Improved Soil (Alternative 1)
A. Shallow Foundations on Improved Ground by Vibro-replacement

(Stone Columns) Technique
Shallow foundations (isolated footings connected with tie
beams and/or strip footings or raft foundations) can be used to support
the structural loads on the improved area with vibro-replacement
Stone columns technique is recommended to be used in this
site in the area of relatively light structures / facilities. Vibro-
replacement method is used to produce a stone column, below the
ground level by sinking the vibratory device, backfilling the induced
hole by adding granular materials commonly ranges in gradation from
6mm to 40mm (1/4 to 1 inches).
The distribution of these stone columns below the foundation
ground (i.e. spacing, diameter and depth) shall be decided by
specialist and experience contractors (normally 1.2m to 3.0m spacing,
0.5m to 0.75m diameter) to achieve the required ground bearing
pressures, which could be up to 2.5kg/cm2.
B. Shallow Foundation on Improvement Ground By Dynamic

Compaction Technique
Shallow foundations (isolated footings with tie beams and/or
strip footings or raft foundation) can be used to support the structural
loads on the improved area by Dynamic Compaction Technique.
The Dynamic Compaction Technique is considered extension
of the standard compaction test method to the field which can be used
to improve both cohesive and cohesionless soils. In this procedure of
site compaction a crane (usually) lifts a heavy tamper to some height
and drop it unto the soil. The compaction can be achieved to a
substantial depth depending on weight (or mass) of the tamper, height
of fall and the type of soil.
Trial grids to be used to determine the optimum drop spacing,
equipment, and number of drops. Grid spacings are commonly in the
order of 1.5 to 4.0meters. The craters formed by tamping are either
filled with imported borrow or the site is graded level and rolled with
regular compaction equipment.
Specialist contractor shall be consulted during design and
construction stage.
Using Dynamic Compaction Technique ground can be
improved to reach a net allowable pressure up to 2.5kg/cm2.
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It is recommended to evaluate the effectiveness of the
dynamic compaction by CPT and/or pressure meter testing before and
after compaction.
10.2 Pile Foundations on Rock (Alternative 2)
According to the general discussion presented above and taking into

consideration the type and particulars of the proposed structure, ground
conditions and ground water level, pile foundations, which will transmit the
applied loads to good bearing stratum, are recommended.
It is considered that bored cast-in-situ piles would be suitable for the

ground conditions encountered at this site.
The ultimate skin friction/adhesion for the various materials as well as

the ultimate end bearing capacities at various toe depth were estimated and
are presented in Tables No. 3 and 4, respectively. Accordingly, the total
allowable working loads for various pile diameters were calculated
considering a factor of safety of three (F.S. = 3.0) and are presented in Table
No.5. Calculated ultimate uplifting resistance are summarized in Table No.6.
For more details on design of piles on rock, refer to Appendix E.
The values in Tables No. 3, 4, 5 and 6 are estimated for preliminary

design only. A detailed final design should be carried out by the structural
engineer taking into consideration all possible loading conditions, which may
be applied on the piles. The carrying capacity of small diameter concrete pile
can be further limited by the safe working load which can be carried out by
the shaft when considered as a structural member.
Pile load tests are considered the most satisfactory method to assess
the carrying capacity of a pile. It is therefore recommended that such tests be
performed according to British Standard Code of Practice 8004 on specially
constructed piles installed before the start of the general construction works
during the foundation construction period. However, if pre-contract testing is
carried out, significant savings may result from a more economical pile design
based upon specific test data.
With any form of the pile, it is recommended that specialist contractors

are consulted as to the cost and performance characteristics of their
particular form of pile with particular reference to the proposed method of
installation in the ground conditions encountered at the site. The piling
construction should be carried out by specialist well-experienced and
equipped piling contractor, who must submit a method statement for the
construction of the piles and should be requested to confirm the actual
working loads for his particular piling system before foundation design is
finalized, since the theoretical design methods provide an approximate
working load. The contractor should also demonstrate by load test the piles
performance and its load settlement characteristics.
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A. Area Represented By BH1, BH2, BH3, BH28 Through BH36
TABLE NO. 3A
ESTIMATED ULTIMATE SKIN FRICTION
Depth Below Ultimate Skin
EGS Geologic Description Friction
(m) (kg/cm2)
0.0 to 1.0 Fill Materials Negligible
1.0 to 5.0 Very soft to soft Clayey / Silty SAND Layer Negligible
5.0 to 9.0 Medium dense to dense Sandy Materials Negligible
9.0 to 11.0 Very weak MUDSTONE 1.8
11.0 to 17.0 Weak MUDSTONE / Crystalline GYPSUM 3.0
17.0 to 20.0 Weak Crystalline GYPSUM / MUDSTONE 8.0
TABLE NO. 4A
ESTIMATED ULTIMATE END BEARING CAPACITY
Depth Below Ultimate End
EGS Geologic Description Bearing
(m) (kg/cm2)
11.0 to 17.0 Weak MUDSTONE / Crystalline GYPSUM 68
17.0 to 20.0 Moderately weak Crystalline GYPSUM / MUDSTONE 120
TABLE NO. 5A
CALCULATED ALLOWABLE WORKING LOADS
(Factor of Safety = 3.0)
Ave. Depth Pile Diameter (m)
Toe Level
Below EGS 0.50 0.60 0.75 0.90
(m)
(m) Allowable Working Loads (tones)
11.0 -8.2 63 87 128 178
11.5 -8.7 71 96 140 192
12.0 -9.2 80 106 152 206
12.5 -9.7 87 115 164 221
13.0 -10.2 95 124 176 235
13.5 -10.7 103 134 187 249
14.0 -11.2 111 143 199 263
TABLE NO. 6A
CALCULATED ULTIMATE UPLIFTING RESISTANCE
Toe Level
Below EGS 0.50 0.60 0.75 0.90
(m)
11.0 -8.2 62 76 97 119
11.5 -8.7 86 104 133 163
12.0 -9.2 110 133 169 206
12.5 -9.7 133 162 205 249
13.0 -10.2 157 190 241 292
13.5 -10.7 181 219 276 335
14.0 -11.2 205 247 312 379
Assumptions considered in the calculation of the pile weight & Skin friction is:
- Reinforced concrete density = 2.5 ton/m3

- Average rock level = -6.2m underlaid by fractured rock and Average Ground Level = 2.8m
- The above allowable pile working loads are calculated based on geotechnical considerations only and should
therefore, be limited on the basis of structure capacity of pile.
- Both negative and positive skin frictions in soil formation were ignored, as they are minors.
Note: These values are estimated for preliminary design only. A detailed final decision should be carried out by
structural engineer taking into consideration all possible loading conditions which may be applied on the
piles.
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B. Area Represented By BH4 Through BH9, BH11, BH14, BH16, BH21 Through BH25,
BH27, BH37 & BH38
TABLE NO. 3B
(m) (kg/cm2)
1.0 to 5.0 Very soft to soft Clayey / Silty SAND Negligible
5.0 to 9.5 Medium dense to dense Silty SAND Materials Negligible
17.0 to 20.0 Moderately weak Crystalline GYPSUM / MUDSTONE 8.0
TABLE NO. 4B
(m) (kg/cm2)
TABLE NO. 5B
Toe Level
Below EGS 0.50 0.60 0.75 0.90
(m)
11.0 -8.3 61 85 127 178
11.5 -8.8 70 95 140 193
12.0 -9.3 78 105 152 208
12.5 -9.8 87 115 165 223
13.0 -10.3 95 125 178 238
13.5 -10.8 103 135 190 254
14.0 -11.3 112 145 203 269
TABLE NO. 6B
Toe Level
Below EGS 0.50 0.60 0.75 0.90
(m)
11.0 -8.3 48 59 76 94
11.5 -8.8 73 89 114 140
12.0 -9.3 99 120 152 186
12.5 -9.8 124 150 191 232
13.0 -10.3 149 181 229 278
13.5 -10.8 175 211 267 324
14.0 -11.3 200 242 305 370

- Average rock level = -6.8m underlaid by fractured rock and Average Ground Level = 2.7m
piles.
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C. Area Represented By BH10, BH12, BH13, BH15, BH17, BH18, BH19 & BH20
TABLE NO. 3C
(m) (kg/cm2)
1.0 to 5.0 Very soft to soft Clayey / Silty SAND Negligible
5.0 to 9.5 Medium dense to dense Sandy Materials Negligible
17.0 to 20.0 Moderately weak Crystalline GYPSUM / MUDSTONE 8.0
TABLE NO. 4C
(m) (kg/cm2)
TABLE NO. 5C
Toe Level
Below EGS 0.50 0.60 0.75 0.90
(m)
12.0 -9.3 65 90 134 187
12.5 -9.8 73 100 147 202
13.0 -10.3 82 110 159 218
13.5 -10.8 90 120 172 233
14.0 -11.3 98 130 184 248
14.5 -11.8 107 140 197 263
TABLE NO. 6C
Toe Level
Below EGS 0.50 0.60 0.75 0.90
(m)
12.0 -9.3 53 65 84 104
12.5 -9.8 78 96 122 150
13.0 -10.3 104 126 160 196
13.5 -10.8 129 157 199 242
14.0 -11.3 155 187 237 288
14.5 -11.8 180 218 275 334

- Average rock level = -6.8 underlaid by fractured rock and Average Ground Level = 2.7m
piles.
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10.3 Earth Pressure Parameters
The lateral pressures vary directly with depth in either cohesionless or

cohesive soil except when the backfill supports a surcharge loading. This
reflects a hydrostatic-pressure distribution, and it may therefore be
considered that the lateral pressure is due to a fluid of unit weight such that
the total pressure for the soil and the so-called EQUIVALENT FLUID are the
same. The unit weight of the equivalent fluid for cohesionless soil may be
calculated as follows by means of the Rankine equations.
For the resultant lateral force, write:
H2 H2
P = K = w
2 2
in which:
P = resultant lateral force

H = vertical height of backfill
K = pressure coefficient
w = unit weight of equivalent fluid
= unit weight of backfill material
For the active pressure case (K = Ka)
1-sin
w =
1+sin
For the passive pressure case (K = Kp)
1+sin
w =
1-sin
For the at-rest pressure case (K = Ko)
w = (1-sin )
* Ko = (1-sin ) (After Jacky 1948)
Lateral pressure due to submerged backfill (i.e., high water table).
w Total = w + w (sub)
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For the design of the thrust blocks in view of the applied thrust force; that
thrust will be resisted by the sliding resistance between the base and the soil
and by lateral passive pressure. Therefore,
H2
Thrust resistance = fv + Kp
2
Where:
f = the sliding coefficient

= tan (2/3 )
v = Summation of the dead vertical loads.
Soil parameters necessary for design of foundations for the different

relative densities for soil materials encountered in this investigation are
summarized in Table No.7.
TABLE No. 7
EARTH PRESSURE PARAMETERS *
(Estimated from N-values: S.P.T.)
Estimated Estimated Coefficient Earth Pressure

Angle Assumed Coefficient
S.P.T. Bulk of Friction
of Internal Cohesion (K)
Soil Type Range Density Between
Friction (C)
(N=Values) * Soil and
** (kg/cm2) Ka Kp Ko
(kg/m3) Footing (f)
(degrees)
Loose
6 - 10 1500 30 0.0 0.36 0.33 3.0 0.50
SAND
Medium
dense 10 - 20 1700 32 0.0 0.39 0.31 3.23 0.47
SAND
Medium
dense 20 - 30 1750 34 0.0 0.42 0.28 3.54 0.44
SAND
Dense
30-40 1800 37 0.0 0.46 0.25 4.0 0.40
SAND
Dense
40-50 1850 39 0.0 0.49 0.23 4.40 0.37
SAND
Very
Dense >50 2000 41 0.0 0.52 0.21 4.81 0.34
SAND
* (Adopted from Bowles, Foundation Analysis And Design and Practical Experience).
** (After Peck, Hanson and Thornburn).
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10.4 Cut and Fill Side Slopes Protection& Monitoring
Cut and fill slopes will be subjected to wind erosion, drying and
occasional sloughing, and in order to additionally protect the personnel and
equipment, it is advisable that continuous monitoring of the slopes be
exercised and any signs of failures such as surface cracks, continued
sloughing or caving, etc. should be promptly attended. Depending on the
actual length of time the slopes are exposed, some maintenance may be
required, or the slopes may have to be further flattened. Geotextile
membranes can be used for long term slope protection.
Permanent cut and fill slopes could be constructed at 1.5 horizontal to

1 vertical (1.5H: 1V). Fill materials should be placed in horizontal lifts and
compacted. The slopes should be overfilled and then trimmed back to expose
a dense compacted surface.
10.5 Drainage
It is recommended that proper and efficient surface drainage be

provided at the location of the structures both during and after construction.
Surface water should be directed away from the edges of the excavations.
10.6 Dewatering
In case dewatering is required in some areas, experience has shown

that small close-boarded excavation can be conveniently dealt with by
conventional sump pumping techniques. However, if larger excavations are
to stands open for considerable period, the installation of dewatering system
may be required. Specialist contractors should be consulted in this regard.
Care should be taken during dewatering to ensure that fines are not
removed during pumping since this could result in unpredictable settlements
of the surrounding and associates structure. Dewatering level shall be
minimum of 0.5m below the excavated level to achieve proper compaction of
subgrade and should be continued during construction period and as per the
engineer instructions.
10.7 Excavation Method & Excavatability
It is expected that most of the excavation will be in the SANDY

materials, therefore, conventional excavation equipment such as excavators,
loaders and bulldozers will be required for the excavation work. Every effort
should be done to avoid soil disturbance at foundation level.
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10.8 Excavation Side Slopes and /or Lateral Support System
Where space permits, the sides of the excavations shall be battered to

a slope recommended in the table below:
Recommended Cut Slope

Material Type SPT Range
(Horizontal : Vertical)
Very Loose to Loose SAND 0 - 10 2:1
Medium Dense SAND 10 - 30 1.5 : 1
Dense SAND 30 - 50 1.3 : 1
Rock Materials - Vertical *
* Rock materials can be cut vertically for temporary purposes.
If these recommended side slopes can not be achieved for insufficient

lateral space or for any other reason, lateral support system for the sides of
the excavation (i.e. secant walls) will be required, to maintain safe working
conditions, and should be considered.
10.9 Backfill Material and Compaction Criteria

Most of the materials which expected to be excavated from the site
consist of SANDY materials. The materials tested are found to be satisfactory
for general backfilling purposes. These materials can be used as structural fill
after proper blending with imported granular materials. The proportions of the
existing materials and imported materials can be decided by trial methods.
However, the final decision shall be taken during construction.
10.9.1 Structural Fill
In the areas where structural fill under foundations is required (i.e.

engineered fill), then the materials to be used shall be:
- Free of organic matter or other deleterious substances.
- Well graded granular mixture with no particles larger than 75mm and
at least 80% of materials are smaller than 19mm in size.
- Materials passing sieve No.200 shall be less than or equal 20%.
- Plasticity Index less than or equal 5.
- Materials under foundations shall be compacted to 95% of maximum

dry density as obtained by modified proctor (ASTMD 1557).
- Plate bearing test shall be carried out every 1.0m thick of fill as quality
control measure to verify the required allowable bearing pressure and
total settlement criteria under foundations.
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10.9.2 General Fill
The materials to be used for general backfilling purposes shall be of
selected fill composed of sand and/or granular mixture free from organic
matter or other deleterious substances. The plasticity index of the backfill
material shall not exceed 15 percent. It shall be spread in lifts not exceeding
25cm in incompact thickness, moisture conditioned to its optimum moisture
content, and compacted to a dry density not less than 90% of the maximum
dry density as obtained by Modified Proctor Test (ASTM D-1557).
10.10 Concrete
In this case where both sulphate (Class 4) and chloride (120.68g/L)

are significant, the use of sulphate resisting cement may not be appropriate,
instead the use of the moderated sulphate resistance ASTM Type II cement is
advisable, (generally, cements containing at least 3.5% but not more than 9%
C3A is preferred), and minimum cement content of 370kg/m3 with maximum
free water/cement ratio of 0.45 with adequate protective coating / Tanking
membrane.
The recommendations of the BS 5328 and BRE Digest 363 for the
protection of the structures adjacent to the soil containing sulphate should be
followed. 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) considered both
sulphate and chloride contamination of soils, ground water and aggregates in
various exposure conditions, to all forms of concrete construction. The
recommendations of these publications should also be followed.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
1. The ground water levels indicated on the logs of borings represents the
measured levels at the time of investigations. It should be noted, however,
that ground water levels are subject to variation caused by tidal and weather
seasonal variations and by changes of local drainage and or pumping
conditions, and may at times be significantly different to those measured
during the investigation.
2. The recommendations and discussions presented in this report are based on

the subsurface conditions encountered during the site work at the time of
investigation and on the result of the field and laboratory testing on samples
obtained from limited number of boreholes. There may be, however,
conditions pertaining to the site which have not been into account due to the
limited number of boreholes.
3. The design of piles presented in this report are considered preliminary and
presented for guidance purposes only. It is imperative that detailed design of
the piles be carried out by competent and experienced structural foundation
engineer who may interpret the findings differently and adopt an alternate
engineering judgment.
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APPENDIX A
SITE PLAN & SUBSURFACE PROFILES
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Legend: Title: Project: GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR THE

Borehole FIGURE No.A-1 PROPOSED WORKERS RESIDENTIAL CITY
SITE PLAN SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE
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BH2 BH36 BH35 BH33 BH31 BH30
4 SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD
SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
4
SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD (kg/cm )
(N) (kg/cm ) 2
(kg/cm ) (N) (kg/cm ) (N) (N)
2
(kg/cm )
(N) (kg/cm ) (N)
2 2 26 16 20
2
3 10
3 1/45cm 17 2
2 1
0 3 1/30cm 2 1
0
3 2
17 11 22 2
15
-2 19 -2
Levels are relative to Abu Dhabi Datum.
28 19 15 20
26 26
-4 -4
33 28 39 20
30 36
-6 -6
90 / 80 / 45 90 / 80 / 60 12 / 08 / 0
95 / 57 / 38 93 / 42 / 12 47.3 30.2
20.7 90 / 85 / 55
31.7
15.4
-8 90 / 80 / 45 93 / 42 / 12 35.7 90 / 80 / 60 85 / 75 / 40 -8
95 / 57 / 38
14.5 90 / 85 / 55
16.5 16.7
-10 85 / 65 / 55 15.7
95 / 85 / 57
16.6
-10
22.6 15.0
90 / 70 / 50 92 / 80 / 50 90 / 35 / 15
80 / 60 / 40 17.3 15.5
-12 17.3
-12
16.1 14.7 92 / 77 / 42
80 / 73 / 40 18.6
15.3 87 / 80 / 70
18.5 83 / 71 / 41 87 / 65 / 22
83 / 74 / 32
-14 -14
33.2 95 / 90 / 80
53.4 90 / 77 / 48 38.8
-16 59.1
92 / 88 / 53 85 / 70 / 40 77.8 80 / 75 / 60 -16
88 / 81 / 41
56.5
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Fill Material Mudstone

PROPOSED WORKER'S RESIDENTIAL CITY
UCS Unconfined Compressive Strength BSI Silty Sand Sandstone SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE
TCR Total Core Recovery Sandy Lean Clay/Lean Clay with Sand Clayey Sand
SCR Solid Core Recovery Silty Sand/Poorly Graded Sand with Silt
FIG. No.A-2: SUBSURFACE PROFILE AA'
RQD Rock Quality Designation Crystalline Gypsum

BH3 BH34
BH32 BH28
4 SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
2
4
(N) (kg/cm ) (N) (kg/cm ) SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
2
SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
2
(N) (kg/cm ) (N) (kg/cm )
2 11 14 2
28 29
15 2
6 4
0 3 3 0
2 2
1 17
-2 15 15 -2
17 22
27 24
-4 -4
31 39
31 32
-6 -6
90 / 77 / 25 84 / 70 / 20 40
92 / 62 / 24
88 / 63 / 27
84 / 70 / 20 11.1
8.6
-8 14.0 90 / 77 / 25 -8
92 / 62 / 24
88 / 63 / 27
7.6
72 / 63 / 40
-10 95 / 80 / 40
17.4
-10
26.6 18.7
95 / 90 / 75 16.1 85 / 75 / 55
90 / 75 / 55
-12 16.6 -12
16.2 90 / 82 / 35
0/0/0 16.5
50/20cm 88 / 75 / 50
-14 84 / 73 / 41 15.7 -14
70 / 43 / 35
88 / 75 / 38 58.1
-16 155.2
91 / 69 / 44
-16
90 / 81 / 55 53.0 88 / 66 / 24 63.1
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Fill Material Sandstone

UCS Unconfined Compressive Strength Silty Sand/Poorly Graded Sand with Silt Poorly Graded Sand SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE
TCR Total Core Recovery Sandy Lean Clay/Lean Clay with Sand Clayey Sand
SCR Solid Core Recovery Mudstone
FIG. No.A-3: SUBSURFACE PROFILE BB'

BH4 BH5 BH8 BH27
BH39 BH37 BH26
4 SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD 4
(kg/cm ) SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD (kg/cm ) SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD
(N) 2
(kg/cm )
(N) SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD (N)
(N) 2
(kg/cm ) SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD
(N) (kg/cm ) (N) (kg/cm )
(N) (kg/cm )
2 5 7 2
10 12
9 3 16
2 2
2 2
4 2 1/45cm
0 1/30cm 1/45cm 0
3 1
19 6 1
12 23
16 2
-2 26 8 23
-2
17 21
28 20
28 17 17
-4 -4
20 28
34 22
27 35 40
-6 24 -6
10.3 95 / 88 / 48 26.6
85 / 60 / 27 8.2 75 / 62 / 27
22.1 65 / 32 / 23 70 / 47 / 30
25.2 62 / 50 / 23
-8 90 / 52 / 17
85 / 60 / 27
95 / 88 / 48 17.1
75 / 62 / 27
-8
65 / 32 / 23 70 / 47 / 30 16.5
38.9 62 / 50 / 23
16.5
16.5
-10 -10
90 / 70 / 60 93 / 75 / 63 31.9 93 / 87 / 70
90 / 53 / 35 73 / 65 / 50 26.7 14.0
18.6 16.0 63 / 38 / 30 90 / 63 / 52
17.3 17.3
-12 -12
17.3
85 / 75 / 58 22.1 70 / 40 / 20 90 / 62 / 47
18.4 90 / 55 / 15 90 / 80 / 40 90 / 55 / 15
23.0
-14 78.5 85 / 75 / 43 -14
16.5 21.7
15.1
93 / 84 / 45
-16 91 / 66 / 32 95 / 90 / 80 85 / 72 / 31 93 / 75 / 28 93 / 74 / 54 -16
59.1 63.3
53.0 61.0 80 / 75 / 60
56.3
123.2
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Silty Sand/Poorly Graded Sand with Silt Clayey Sand
UCS Unconfined Compressive Strength Sandy Lean Clay/Lean Clay with Sand SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE
TCR Total Core Recovery Crystalline Gypsum
FIG. No.A-4: SUBSURFACE PROFILE CC'
RQD Rock Quality Designation Fill Material

BH9
BH6 BH22
SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD BH38 BH23
4 SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD (N)
2
(kg/cm ) 4
(N)
2
SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD (N) (kg/cm ) SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
2
2
(kg/cm ) (N) (kg/cm )
(N)
32
2 15 2
10
8 30 11
2
1/45cm
2 5 1
0 4 0
1
1 2
3
25
-2 29
17
14 -2
24
31
23
34 24
-4 -4
33
36
32
38 32
41
-6 -6
90 / 65 / 32 88 / 58 / 37
7.9 10.7 50/24cm 73 / 60 / 24
7.7 87 / 82 / 53
-8 90 / 65 / 32 88 / 58 / 37 73 / 60 / 24 -8
16.2 95 / 75 / 35 62.1 87 / 82 / 53
15.7
13.6
43.7 95 / 70 / 60
-10 16.0 -10
96 / 82 / 63 90 / 77 / 52 87 / 75 / 60
16.9 16.0 90 / 75 / 70 16.4
19.1
-12 72 / 45 / 28 -12
411 91 / 77 / 58
92 / 60 / 30 16.4 115.0
84 / 60 / 30
-14 92 / 90 / 48 -14
80 / 70 / 30
46.9 22.5
41.2
51.6
-16 95 / 95 / 90 80 / 70 / 40 93 / 82 / 49 -16
91 / 82 / 43
85 / 85 / 83 98.0
54.2 61.1
67.3
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Fill Material Sandy Silt/Silt with Sand
UCS Unconfined Compressive Strength Silty Sand/Poorly Graded Sand with Silt Sandy Lean Clay/Lean Clay with Sand SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE
TCR Total Core Recovery Sandstone
FIG. No.A-5: SUBSURFACE PROFILE DD'

BH11 BH14 BH21
BH16
4 4
SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
2
(kg/cm ) SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
(N) 2
(N) (kg/cm ) (N)
2
(kg/cm )
(N)
2 2
10
16 8
10
2
1 1
1
0 0
1
2 4
3
4
-2 21
14 20 -2
13
32 8
15
-4 -4
16
39 28
46
-6 -6
92 / 68 / 42
7.6 70 / 57 / 24 90 / 75 / 50
16.2 90 / 60 / 38 14.2
-8 92 / 68 / 42 70 / 57 / 24 -8
40.0
24.6 90 / 75 / 50
90 / 60 / 38
15.4 15.2
19.1
-10 90 / 80 / 37 -10
90 / 76 / 73
16.3 93 / 80 / 60 18.6 90 / 80 / 70
-12 16.9 -12

93 / 70 / 20
22.2 92 / 68 / 33
87 / 55 / 43
-14 92 / 60 / 30 -14
17.8 67.8
65.4
85 / 80 / 40 58.3
-16 65.3
88 / 65 / 30 -16
85 / 40 / 18 62.0 93 / 73 / 70
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Fill Material Sandy Silt/Silt with Sand
UCS Unconfined Compressive Strength Poorly Graded Sand Clayey Sand SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE
TCR Total Core Recovery Silty Sand/Poorly Graded Sand with Silt
FIG. No.A-6: SUBSURFACE PROFILE EE'

BH12 BH13 BH15 BH17 BH18 BH19
4 SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
4
SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD (kg/cm ) SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD
2
(N)
2
(kg/cm ) (N) (N)
2
(kg/cm )
(N) (kg/cm )
(N) (kg/cm ) SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
2
(N) (kg/cm )
2 10 25 15 2
7 18
19
1 2 2
1 15
19
0 2 3 1 0
5 2
2
2 24 2
11
-2 3
8 -2
12 31 17
24 17
15
-4 -4
19 37 20
38 44
41
-6 6.0 -6
6.1
0/0/0 94 / 75 / 60 90 / 68 / 37
62 / 42 / 27 7.2
92 / 82 / 25 95 / 86 / 60
0/0/0 21.9 19.0
51.5
-8 62 / 42 / 27
94 / 75 / 60 90 / 68 / 37 -8
86 / 75 / 35 30.6 95 / 86 / 60
92 / 82 / 25
16.7 56.7
14.0 41.2
-10 90 / 72 / 33 -10
94 / 78 / 67 97 / 92 / 85
87 / 32 / 20 24.4 95 / 73 / 38 15.0
14.7 88 / 70 / 14 21.2
16.8
-12 30.0 -12
32.1 93 / 48 / 23
15.7
94 / 78 / 43
16.4 97 / 87 / 60
90 / 70 / 50
84 / 70 / 58
-14 90 / 81 / 28 -14
57.3
18.7 66.9
189.3 95 / 70 / 45
58.3
-16 75 / 40 / 0
61.0 88 / 64 / 43 90 / 82 / 75 90 / 90 / 80 -16
87 / 78 / 20 98.5
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Fill Material Poorly Graded Sand

UCS Unconfined Compressive Strength Silty Sand/Poorly Graded Sand with Silt Clayey Sand SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE
TCR Total Core Recovery Mudstone Sandy Silt/Silt with Sand
SCR Solid Core Recovery Sandstone Sandy Lean Clay/Lean Clay with Sand
FIG. No.A-7: SUBSURFACE PROFILE FF'

BH1 BH6 BH7 BH10
4 SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
2 SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
4
(N) (kg/cm ) 2 2 2
(N) (kg/cm ) (N) (kg/cm ) (N) (kg/cm )
2 17
15 3 17 2
19
2 2 5
0 2
4 3 3 0
3
25 26 5
-2 -2
18
31 31 17
-4 -4
29
36 35 30
-6 95 / 63 / 15 -6
92 / 65 / 30
90 / 65 / 32 92 / 35 / 14
7.9
6.9 13.6
14.7
-8 92 / 65 / 30
90 / 65 / 32 92 / 35 / 14 -8
16.2 95 / 80 / 68
18.6
31.1
-10 14.7 -10
90 / 60 / 50
96 / 82 / 63 88 / 80 / 68
98 / 88 / 65
33.5
19.1
-12 19.0 44.6 -12
90 / 63 / 30
92 / 60 / 30 83 / 45 / 27 98 / 75 / 60
-14 17.6 -14
88.7
41.2
53.0
-16 97 / 95 / 80
95 / 95 / 90 70 / 50 / 25 80 / 70 / 33 -16
55.1
54.2 139.5
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Fill Material Crystalline Gypsum

TCR Total Core Recovery Sandy Lean Clay/Lean Clay with Sand
SCR Solid Core Recovery Sandstone
FIG. No.A-8: SUBSURFACE PROFILE GG'
RQD Rock Quality Designation Mudstone

BH29 BH25 BH24 BH20
4 4
SPT UCS2 TCR/SCR/RQD
(N) (kg/cm ) SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD SPT UCS TCR/SCR/RQD
(N)
2
(kg/cm ) 2
(N) (kg/cm )
(N)
2 27
2
3 5 2
2
1/45cm 2
0 1 0
3
22 4 6
24
-2 25 16 -2
19
42
29 27
-4 9 -4
50
31 33 27
-6 -6
90 / 57 / 43 67.7 60 / 50 / 40 95 / 69 / 35 90 / 63 / 50
20.9 36.5
-8 90 / 57 / 43 31.3 -8
60 / 50 / 40
90 / 63 / 50
95 / 64 / 35
47.3
21.7
-10 -10
88 / 73 / 42
15.0 93 / 77 / 50 94 / 80 / 65
19.3 87 / 75 / 55
-12 15.0 -12

15.6
70 / 35 / 20 90 / 81 / 43
90 / 70 / 30 24.1
-14 144.1
90 / 60 / 43
-14
58.5
58.1
-16 93 / 85 / 42
78 / 61 / 33 -16
96 / 90 / 65
65.6 90 / 75 / 50
95.3
-18 -18
(m)
SPT Standard Penetration Test Fill Material Sandstone

TCR Total Core Recovery Crystalline Gypsum Sandy Lean Clay/Lean Clay with Sand
FIG. No.A-9: SUBSURFACE PROFILE HH'
RQD Rock Quality Designation Clayey Sand

APPENDIX B
LOGS OF BORING
S06000296
LEGEND TO BORING LOGS
SYMBOLS FOR COMMON SOIL AND ROCK TYPES
CLAY SILT SAND GRAVEL COBBLES & PEAT FILL CRYSTALLINE

BOULDERS GYPSUM
CHALK MARL CALCARENITE CHERT MUDSTONE SILTSTONE SANDSTONE SHALE BASALT

PHOSPHATE
SAMPLER TYPE
TRICONE CORE BARREL AUGER SHELLBY DRIVE DRIVE DRIVE

TUBE CYLINDER BARREL SPLIT SPOON
Sample Disturbed Relatively Disturbed Undisturbed (Manual) Relatively (S.P.T.)

Disturbance: Undisturbed Relatively Undisturbed Disturbed
Undisturbed
S.P.T. (Blows/30cm) : The number of blows in the Standard Penetration test, required to drive a five centimeter diameter split tube sampler
a distance of thirty centimeter using sixty three and half kilograms weight falling seventy six centimeters.
Fine Grained Soils Coarse Grained Soils

S.P.T. Consis- Unconfined S.P.T. Relative
(blows/ tency Field Identification compressive (blows/ Description Field Identification Density
strength
30cm 30 cm) (%)
(kg/cm2)
0-2 Very soft Easily penetrated several <0.25 0-4 Very loose Easily indented with 0-20
cms with fist. finger, thumb, or fist.
2-4 Soft Easily penetrated several 0.25-0.5 4-10 Loose Less easily indented with 20-40
cms with thumb fist but easily shoveled.
4-8 Firm Penetrated several cms 0.5-1.0 10-30 Medium Shoveled with difficulty 40-60
by thumb with moderate Dense
effort.
8-15 Stiff Readily indented by 1.0-2.0 30-50 Dense Requires pick to loosen 60-80
thumb but penetrated for shoveling by hand
only with great effort.
15-30 Very Stiff Readily indented by 2.0-4.0 >50 Very dense Requires blasting or 80-100
thumb nail. heavy equipment to
loosen.
30 Hard Indented with difficulty by >4.0
thumb nail
Recovery: The percentage of length of core recovered in each run to the total length of the core run.
R.Q.D. : The Rock Quality Designation is the percentage of the sum of lengths of intact core pieces ten centimeters or longer to the total
length of the core run.
Point Load Strength and Unconfined Compressive Strength

In the point load test, a rock core is loaded between two steel cones and failure occurs by tensile splitting.
A point load strength index, Is, is calculated as the ratio of the applied load. P, at rupture to the square of the distance.
H, between the loading points Is = P/H2
A correlation that is commonly used between the point load index and the unconfined compressive strength.
qu of a cylinder with a length to diameter ratio of 2 to 1 is qu = 24 Is (50)
where Is(50) is the point load strength corrected to a diameter of 50mm (Brock and Franklin, 1972)
Rock Quality Rock Strength
Rock Quality Rock Quality Description Point Load Strength (for 50 Unconfined Compressive
Designation RQD Description mm diameter sample) Is(50) Strength (kg/cm2)
(%) (kg/cm2)
0 - 25 Very Poor Very Weak <0.5 <12.5
25 - 50 Poor Weak 0.5 - 2 12.5 - 50
50 - 70 Fair Moderately Weak 2-5 50 - 125
70 - 90 Good Moderately Strong 5 - 20 125 - 500
90 - 100 Excellent Strong 20 - 40 500 - 1000
Very Strong >40 >1000
ARAB CENTER FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES

S06000296 Appendix B, Page 1/79
LOG OF BORING
PROJECT: PROPOSED WORKER'S RESIDENTIAL CITY
BORING NO.: BH1
CLIENT : AL RAYAN INVESTMENT Report No.:
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
LOCATION: SECTOR M36-A, MUSSAFAH, ABU DHABI, UAE S06000296
GROUND ELEV. (m): 3.10
COORDINATES: N: 2693819, E: 245654 GROUND WATER DEPTH (m): 1.95
DRILLING DATE: 04/11/2006 TO 05/11/2006 TOTAL BORING DEPTH (m):20.0 Orientation:
Vertical
BORING METHOD: ROTARY WITH MUD BORING DIAMETER: 121mm
BORING EQUIPMENT: ARDCO III CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
Depth R.L. S.T. TCR SCR RQD SPT Legend U.C.S D.D.
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
Poorly graded SAND with silt (SP-SM):
Dry to wet, light yellowish brown, fine,
non-plastic, trace fine gravel, medium
1.0 dense (Fill).
17
2.0 1.1
19 Poorly graded SAND with silt (SP-SM):
0.6 Wet, light gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny
shells and shell pieces, medium dense.
3.0 Sandy Lean CLAY (CL): Wet, light gray,
2
medium plastic, trace tiny shells and shell
pieces, very soft to soft.
4.0
3
5.0 -1.9
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light yellowish gray,
fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shells and shell
pieces, medium dense.
6.0
18
7.0
29 **Calcareous SANDSTONE: Very weak to

8.0 weak, light yellowish gray, moderately to
highly fractured, moderately weathered,
with inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
9.0 -5.9
**Note Description Above
-6.4 92 65 30
Ditto as from 10.0m to 14.3m
10.0
1- S.T. : Sampler Type 5- SPT : Std. Penetration Test Standard Penetration Test Rock Coring
2- TCR : Total Core Recovery 6- U.C.S. : Unconfined Compressive Strength
Tricone Bit Water Table
3- SCR : Solid Core Recovery 7- D.D. : Dry Density
4- RQD : Rock Quality Designation 8- R.L. : Reduced Level
Undisturbed Sample Auger
REMARKS: Levels are relative to Abu Dhabi Datum.
Appendix B, Page 2/79

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH1
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Weak, light gray to light
grayish pink, moderately fractured,
moderately weathered, with inclusions of
11.0 92 65 30 Crystalline Gypsum. 14.7 1.882
12.0
18.6 1.817
13.0
90 60 50
14.0
-11.2
Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to light
gray, highly fractured, moderately
15.0 -11.9 weathered, with inclusions of Mudstone.
MUDSTONE: Weak, light yellowish gray, 19.0 1.899
slightly fractured,, moderately weathered,
16.0
-13.6 90 63 30
17.0 Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately weak,
white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately
weathered, with inclusions of Mudstone.
18.0
53.0 2.270
19.0 97 95 80
20.0 -16.9 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH2
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
Silty SAND (SM): Dry to moist, light
yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace fine
gravel (Fill).
1.0 1.7
3 Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, light
yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, very
loose.
2.0 0.7
2 Sandy Lean CLAY (CL): Wet, light gray,
fine, medium plastic, trace tiny shells and
shell pieces, very soft to soft.
3.0
3
4.0
-1.8
19 Silty SAND (SM): Wet, dark gray to light
5.0 gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shell,
medium dense to dense.
6.0
26
7.0
30 **Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to

8.0 gray, moderately to highly fractured,
moderately weathered, intercalated with
very weak Mudstone.
9.0 -6.3
**Note Description Above
95 57 38
10.0 -7.3

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH2
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Weak, light yellowish gray to
yellowish gray, moderately fractured, 15.4 1.883
11.0 95 57 38 Crystalline Gypsum.
12.0
13.0
22.6 1.761
80 60 40
14.0
15.0
16.0
83 74 32 18.5 1.670
17.0 -14.3
Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately weak,
18.0
19.0 88 81 41
56.5 2.203
20.0 -17.3 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH3
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
BORING EQUIPMENT: PILCON II CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
Silty SAND (SM): Dry to moist, yellowish
gray, fine, non-plastic, trace Gypsum
pieces.
1.0 2.0
11 Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, yellowish
gray, fine, non-plastic, medium dense.
2.0
15
3.0 0.0
3 Sandy Lean CLAY (CL): Wet, light gray to
gray, low to medium plastic, very soft to
soft.
4.0
1
5.0
6.0 -3.0
17 Silty SAND (SM): Wet, yellowish gray, fine,
non-plastic, medium dense to dense.
7.0
31
8.0
9.0 -6.0
90 77 25
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH3
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-7.2 Calcareous MUDSTONE: Very weak to
weak, light gray, moderately fractured,
-7.7 moderately weathered, with inclusions of
11.0 90 77 25 Crystalline Gypsum and Calcareous
14.0 1.699
Sandstone.
Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to gray,
moderately fractured, moderately
12.0 weathered, with inclusions of Mudstone.
Calcareous MUDSTONE: Weak, light
gray, moderately fractured, moderately
13.0 weathered, with inclusions of Crystalline
95 80 40 Gypsum and Calcareous Sandstone.
26.6 1.642
14.0
*14.35m - 14.70m: Sandstone

15.0
90 82 35 16.2 1.755
16.0
17.0
18.0
-15.5 88 75 38
Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately strong,
19.0 white to gray, slightly fractured,, 155.2 2.339
Mudstone.
20.0 -17.0 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH4
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
gray, fine, non-plastic, trace Gypsum
pieces, loose.
1.0
5
1.5
Sandy Lean CLAY (CL): Moist to wet, light
2.0 gray, non-plastic, trace Gypsum pieces,
2 very soft.
3.0
1/30cm
4.0
-1.5
5.0 Wet, yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace
tiny shells, medium dense.
6.0
17
7.0
20
8.0
9.0
24
10.0 -7.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH4
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
25.2 2.122
11.0 90 52 17
12.0
-9.5
MUDSTONE: Weak, light greenish yellow
16.5 1.749
13.0 to light grayish pink, slightly to moderately
fractured, moderately weathered, with
90 70 60 inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
14.0
17.3 1.753
15.0
16.0
90 55 15 18.4 1.655
17.0
18.0 -15.0
white to gray, moderately fractured,
19.0 91 66 32 Mudstone.
59.1 2.110
20.0 -17.0 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH5
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
Dry to moist, yellowish gray, fine,
non-plastic, medium dense (Fill).
1.0
10
1.3
2.0 gray, medium plastic, very soft to soft.
2
3.0
3
4.0 -1.2
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light yellowish gray,
fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shells, medium
16 dense to dense.
5.0
6.0
28
7.0
34 ** MUDSTONE: Very weak, light greenish

8.0 yellow, moderately fractured, moderately
weathered, with inclusions of Crystalline
Gypsum.
9.0 -6.2
** Note description above. 10.3 1.803
85 60 27
10.0 -7.2

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH5
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-8.0 weathered, with inclusions of Mudstone.
11.0 85 60 27 MUDSTONE: Weak, light greenish yellow,
weathered, with inclusions of Crystalline 16.5 1.882
Gypsum.
12.0
13.0
90 53 35
14.0
-11.7
15.0 -12.2 moderately fractured, moderately
weathered, with inclusions of Mudstone. 17.3 2.117
MUDSTONE: Weak, light greenish yellow,
16.0 85 75 58 weathered, with inclusions of Crystalline
Gypsum.
-13.8
17.0 78.5 2.197
moderately weathered, trace inclusions of
Mudstone.
18.0
93 84 45
19.0
20.0 -17.2 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH6
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
non-plastic, trace Sandstone pieces,
1.0 medium dense (Fill).
15
1.4
Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, light gray,
2.0 fine, non-plastic, interbedded with thin
2 bands of low plastic Clayey Sand, very
loose to loose.
3.0
4
4.0 -1.1
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light gray to light
yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny
25 shells, medium dense to dense.
5.0
6.0
31
7.0
36
8.0
9.0 -6.1
Calcareous SANDSTONE: Very weak,
90 65 32 light yellowish gray, moderately fractured,
moderately weathered. 7.9 1.921
10.0 -7.1

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH6
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
Calcareous MUDSTONE: Weak, light gray
to light greenish yellow, slightly fractured,
16.2 1.898
12.0
13.0
96 82 63
14.0
19.1 1.588
15.0
16.0
92 60 30 * 16.4m - 16.6m: Calcareous Sandstone.

17.0
-14.6
Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak to moderately
18.0 weak, white to gray, slightly fractured, 41.2 2.186
Mudstone.
19.0 95 95 90
-17.1 END OF BORING (20.0m) 54.2 2.213

20.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH7
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
gray, fine, non-plastic, trace Sandstone
and Gypsum pieces, very loose (Fill).
1.0
3
1.4
2.0 fine, non-plastic, interbedded with thin
2 bands of Clayey Sand, very loose.
3.0
3
4.0 -1.1
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, gray to yellowish
gray, fine, non-plastic, interbedded with
26 cemented Sand, medium dense to dense.
5.0
6.0
31
7.0
35
8.0
9.0 -6.1
Ditto as from 10.0m to 10.6m.
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH7
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Very weak, light gray, 6.9 2.037
-7.7 moderately to highly fractured, moderately
weathered.
11.0 92 35 14 Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to light
-8.4 gray, highly fractured, moderately
MUDSTONE: Weak, light gray, moderately
12.0 fractured, moderately weathered, trace
inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
14.7 1.892
13.0
88 80 68
14.0
33.5 1.883
15.0
16.0
83 45 27
17.0
17.6 1.880
18.0
-15.3
19.0 70 50 25 moderately weathered, with inclusions of
Mudstone.
55.1 2.253
20.0 -17.1 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH8
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
BORING EQUIPMENT: CRAWLER I CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
gray, fine, non-plastic, trace fine gravel,
loose (Fill).
1.0
7
1.5
2.0 gray, medium plastic, very soft to soft.
2
3.0
1/45cm
4.0 -1.0
23
5.0
6.0
21
7.0
28
8.0
9.0 -6.0
95 88 48 * 9.3m - 9.5m & 9.8m - 9.9m: Calcareous
Sandstone. 8.2 1.728
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH8
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
BORING EQUIPMENT: CRAWLER I CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
Calcareous MUDSTONE: Very weak to
weak, light gray, slightly to moderately
11.0 95 88 48 inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
* 11.3m - 11.6m: Crystalline Gypsum. 38.9 2.197

12.0
13.0
93 75 63
* 13.65m - 14.0m: Calcareous Sandstone.
14.0
18.6 1.698
15.0
16.0
90 80 40
17.0 * 16.9m - 17.2m: Calcareous Sandstone.
-14.6
18.0 white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately 15.1 1.832
19.0 95 90 80
-17.0 END OF BORING (20.0m) 53.0 2.337

20.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH9
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
non-plastic, trace fine gravel, medium
1.0 dense (Fill).
32
1.8
Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, yellowish
2.0 gray, fine, non-plastic, trace Gypsum
8 pieces, loose.
0.8
Sandy SILT (ML): Wet, light gray,
3.0 non-plastic, very soft.
2
4.0
3
5.0 -1.7
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light gray, fine,
non-plastic, trace tiny shells, medium
dense to dense.
6.0
24
7.0
33
8.0
9.0
41
-6.2
88 58 37
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH9
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Very weak, light yellowish 10.7 1.447
-7.4 weathered, with inclusions of Crystalline
11.0 Gypsum.
-8.2 88 58 37 weak, white to gray, moderately fractured,
12.0 Mudstone. 15.7 1.744
MUDSTONE: Weak, light yellowish gray,
Gypsum.
14.0 90 77 52
16.9 1.363
15.0
16.0
16.4 2.073
17.0 84 60 30
-14.6
moderately weathered, with inclusions of 51.6 1.928
19.0 Mudstone.
80 70 40
20.0 -16.7 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH10
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
gray, fine, non-plastic, trace fine gravel
(Fill).
1.0 1.9
17 Poorly graded SAND (SP): Moist,
1.4 yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny
shells, medium dense.
2.0 Sandy Lean CLAY (CL): Moist to wet, light
5
gray, high plastic, soft to firm
3.0
3
4.0
-1.6
5.0 non-plastic, trace Gypsum pieces, loose to
medium dense.
6.0
17
**MUDSTONE: Very weak to weak, light

7.0 yellowish gray, moderately to highly
fractured, moderately weathered, trace
30
8.0 -5.1
SANDSTONE: Very weak to weak,
-5.6 yellowish gray, fine-grained, weakly to
fairly cemented, moderately fractured,
9.0 95 63 15 moderately weathered, trace inclusions of
Crystalline Gypsum.
-6.8 **Note Description Above
10.0 Ditto as from 10.0m to 11.0m

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH10
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
Calcareous SANDSTONE: Weak, light
13.6 1.832
yellowish gray to light gray, moderately
fractured, moderately weathered,
11.0 -8.1 interbedded with with weakly cemented
Sand.
95 80 68 MUDSTONE: Weak, light gray to light
greenish gray, slightly fractured,
12.0 moderately weathered, with inclusions of
Crystalline Gypsum.
31.1 1.960
13.0
14.0 98 88 65
15.0 44.6 1.840
16.0
*16.1m - 16.3m: Calcareous Sandstone
98 75 60
17.0 -14.2
Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately weak to 88.7 2.287
moderately strong, white to gray, slightly
18.0
inclusions of Mudstone.
19.0 80 70 33
20.0 -17.1 END OF BORING (20.0m) 139.5 2.359

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH11
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
brown, fine, non-plastic, trace Sandstone
pieces (Fill).
1.0 1.8
10 Poorly graded SAND (SP): Moist to wet,
shells, medium dense.
2.0 0.8
2 Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light gray,
non-plastic, interbedded with thin bands of
low plastic Clayey Sand, very loose.
3.0
1
4.0
4
5.0 -2.2
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light gray to
yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, medium
dense.
6.0
13
7.0
16
8.0
9.0 -6.2
92 68 42
7.6 1.725
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH11
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Very weak, light yellowish
gray, moderately to highly fractured,
-7.9
40.0 1.986
-8.9 moderately fractured, moderately
12.0 MUDSTONE: Weak, light greenish gray to
light brown, moderately fractured,
13.0 Crystalline Gypsum.
90 80 37
14.0 16.3 1.622
15.0
93 70 20
16.0
17.0
17.8 1.745
-14.9
85 80 40 moderately weathered, with inclusions of
Mudstone.
65.3 2.250
19.0
20.0 -17.2 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH12
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
BORING EQUIPMENT: AGBO II CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces (Fill).
1.0 1.8
2.0 0.8
1 Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light gray, fine,
non-plastic, with thin bands of low plastic
Clayey Sand, very loose to loose.
3.0
5
-0.7
4.0 yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny
shells, medium dense to dense.
11
5.0
6.0
24
7.0
38
8.0
9.0 -6.2
Ditto as from 10.0m to 10.6m 6.1 1.783
62 42 27
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH12
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Very weak, light yellowish
-7.8 gray to light greenish yellow, moderately
fractured, moderately weathered, trace
11.0 62 42 27 inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
Calcareous SANDSTONE: Very weak to
weak, light yellowish gray, moderately to
12.0 interbedded with Calcareous Mudstone.
-9.4
MUDSTONE: Weak, light greenish gray,
Gypsum.
87 32 20
14.7 1.818
14.0
15.0
15.7 1.854
16.0
84 70 58
17.0 * 16.85m - 17.0m: Crystalline Gypsum.
18.0 18.7 1.695
19.0 75 40 0
20.0 -17.2 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH13
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
non-plastic, trace Sandstone pieces,
1.0 medium dense (Fill).
10
1.4
Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, yellowish
2.0 gray to light gray, non-plastic, interbedded
1 with thin bands of low plastic Clayey Sand,
very loose.
3.0
2
4.0
2
5.0 -2.1
6.0
12
7.0
19
8.0
9.0 -6.1
0 0 0
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH13
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
SANDSTONE: Weakly cemented, light
-7.6 0 0 0
yellowish gray, moderately weathered.
SANDSTONE: Moderately weak, light 51.5 1.825
11.0 yellowish gray, fine-grained, moderately
fractured, moderately weathered.
-8.6 86 75 35
MUDSTONE: Weak, light greenish gray to
16.7 1.592
12.0 light grayish pink, moderately to highly
13.0
14.0 88 70 14
15.0
32.1 2.100
16.0
17.0 -14.1 90 81 28
white to light gray, moderately fractured,
moderately weatheed, with inclusions of
18.0 Mudstone.
61.0 2.183
19.0
87 78 20
20.0 -17.1 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH14
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
1.8 pieces (Fill).
1.0 Poorly graded SAND (SP): Moist to wet,
16
dense.
2.0 0.6
1 Sandy SILT (ML): Wet, light gray,
non-plastic, trace Gypsum pieces, very
soft.
3.0
2
-1.3
4.0 Poorly graded SAND with silt (SP-SM):
Wet, gray to yellowish gray, fine,
21 non-plastic, trace tiny shells, medium
5.0 dense to dense.
6.0
32
7.0
39
8.0
9.0 -6.4
70 57 24
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH14
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Weak, light yellowish pink to
light gray, moderately fractured,
24.6 1.780
12.0
19.1 1.799
13.0 90 76 73
* 13.2m - 13.3m: Crystalline Gypsum.
14.0
15.0
16.0 92 68 33 22.2 1.645
17.0
-14.9
18.0 white to gray, moderately fractured,
Mudstone.
88 65 30
19.0
20.0 -17.4 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH15
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces (Fill).
1.0 2.0
1.1 dense.
2.0 Clayey SAND (SC): Wet, light gray, fine,
2
medium plastic, trace Gypsum pieces,
very loose.
3.0
3
4.0 -1.0
5.0 dense to dense.
6.0
31
7.0
37
8.0
9.0 -6.0
Ditto as from 10.0m to 11.1m. 6.0 1.598
94 75 60
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH15
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
light yellowish gray, highly fractured,
moderately weathered, interbedded with
11.0 -8.1 94 75 60 Calcareous Mudstone and trace inclusions
of Crystalline Gypsum.
Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to gray, 30.6 2.133
slightly fractured, moderately weathered,
12.0 -9.0
with inclusions of Mudstone.
Gypsum.
94 78 67
24.4 1.811
14.0
15.0
30.0 1.809
16.0
90 70 50
17.0
18.0 -15.0
19.0 88 64 43 Mudstone.
20.0 -17.0 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH16
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.4
light yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace
shells and shell pieces, medium dense.
2.0 0.4
1 Clayey SAND (SC): Wet, light gray, fine,
low to medium plastic, interbedded with
cemented Sand, very loose.
3.0
3
4.0 -1.6
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, yellowish gray, fine,
14
5.0
6.0
15
7.0
46
8.0
9.0
-7.1
90 60 38 16.2 1.942
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH16
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-8.2 gray, moderately fractured, moderately
11.0 MUDSTONE: Weak, light gray, moderately
90 60 38 inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
15.4 1.726
12.0
13.0
93 80 60
14.0
16.9 1.920
15.0
16.0 87 55 43
17.0
18.0
85 40 18
19.0
20.0 -17.6 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH17
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
medium dense (Fill).
1.0
15
1.4
2.0 non-plastic, with thin bands of low plastic
2 Clayey Sand, trace shells and shell
pieces, very loose.
3.0
1
4.0
2
5.0 -2.1
Wet, gray to dark gray, fine, non-plastic,
trace tiny shells and shell pieces, medium
6.0 dense.
17
7.0
20
8.0
9.0 -6.1
90 68 37 7.2 1.958
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH17
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
SANDSTONE: Very weak to weak,
yellowish gray, fine-grained, poorly to fairly
cemented, moderately fractured,
11.0 90 68 37 moderately weathered.
12.0
14.0 1.788
-10.0
13.0 90 72 33 Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to gray,
14.0
21.2 1.817
15.0 -12.1
93 48 23 light grayish pink, moderately to highly
16.0 inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
17.0
18.0 -15.1
Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately strong,
95 70 45 white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately
weathered, with inclusions of Mudstone. 189.3 2.331
19.0
20.0 -17.1 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH18
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
BORING EQUIPMENT: MOBILE II CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.7
18 Sandy SILT (ML): Moist to wet, light gray
to yellowish gray, non-plastic, very stiff.
2.0
15
0.2
Sandy Lean CLAY (CL): Wet, light gray,
3.0 medium plastic, very soft to soft.
2
4.0
3
5.0 -2.3
gray, fine, non-plastic, medium dense to
dense.
6.0
17
7.0
44
8.0
9.0
-6.8
92 82 25
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH18
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
Calcareous MUDSTONE: Weak, light 21.9 1.698
yellowish gray, moderately to highly
-8.2 fractured, moderately weathered, with
92 82 25 white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately 56.7
-9.0 2.215
12.0 Calcareous MUDSTONE: Weak, light
yellowish gray, moderately fractured,

95 73 38
14.0
16.8 1.722
15.0
16.0 97 87 60 16.4 1.849
17.0
-14.8
66.9 2.323
18.0 white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately
90 82 75
19.0
20.0 -17.3 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH19
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
gray, fine, non-plastic (Fill).
1.0 1.5
Moist to wet, yellowish gray, fine,
non-plastic, medium dense.
2.0
19
0.0
Clayey SAND (SC): Wet, light gray, fine,
3.0 medium plastic, trace shells and shell
2 pieces, very loose.
4.0 -1.6
gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shells,
8 loose to medium dense.
5.0
6.0
15
7.0
41 ** Calcareous MUDSTONE: Very weak to

8.0 weak, light yellowish gray, slightly
9.0 -6.6
** Note description above.
-7.2 95 86 60
Ditto as from 10.0m to 10.5m 19.0 1.994
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH19
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-8.1 white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately
11.0 95 86 60 MUDSTONE: Weak to moderately weak,
light yellowish gray, slightly fractured,
moderately weathered, trace inclusions of
Crystalline Gypsum. 41.2 2.033
12.0
13.0 97 92 85
15.0 1.900
14.0
15.0
94 78 43
16.0
57.3 2.270
17.0
-15.1
90 90 80
98.5 2.332
19.0
20.0 -17.6 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH20
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces, very loose (Fill).
1.0
2
0.8
2.0 fine, non-plastic, with thin bands of low
1 plastic Clayey Sand, trace shells and shell
pieces, very loose to loose.
3.0
6
4.0 -1.8
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, dark gray to
19 shells, loose to medium dense.
5.0
6.0
9
7.0
27
8.0
9.0 -6.8
90 63 50 * 9.0m - 9.4m: Mudstone.
36.5 2.240
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH20
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-8.0 Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to gray,
11.0 90 63 50 MUDSTONE: Weak, light yellowish gray,
trace inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum. 47.3 2.192
12.0
87 75 55
14.0
15.0 1.754
15.0
16.0
90 60 43
17.0 -14.8
Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately weak, 58.5 2.143
18.0
19.0 90 75 50
20.0 -17.8 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH21
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.5
1.0 Moist to wet, yellowish gray, fine,
non-plastic, loose.
2.0 Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light gray, fine,
1
non-plastic, with bands of low plastic
Clayey Sand, trace shells and shell
pieces, very loose.
3.0
4
4.0 -1.5
gray, fine, non-plastic, loose to medium
20 dense.
5.0
6.0
8
7.0
** Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to
28 weathered, trace inclusions of Mudstone.
8.0
9.0 -6.5
90 75 50 * 9.0m - 9.65m: Crystalline Gypsum.
-7.2
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH21
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
with inclusions of moderately weak
* 10.1m - 10.3m & 11.0m - 11.2m:

Crystalline Gypsum.
12.0 15.2 1.877
13.0
90 80 70 18.6 1.744
14.0
15.0
16.0
92 60 30
17.0
18.0 -15.5
19.0 93 73 70 62.0 2.262
20.0 -17.5 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH22
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
BORING EQUIPMENT: CRAWLER CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
Poorly graded SAND (SP): Dry to moist,
dense (Fill).
1.0
10
1.2
2.0 gray, medium plastic, trace shells and
1/45cm shell pieces, very soft.
3.0
1
-0.8
4.0 gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shells,
17
5.0
6.0
23
7.0
32
8.0
9.0 -6.3
73 60 24
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH22
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
Calcareous MUDSTONE: Very weak to
-7.9 weak, light yellowish gray, moderately
73 60 24 fractured, moderately weathered, trace
-8.7 Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately weak, 62.1 2.049
12.0 Mudstone.
95 70 60 slightly fractured, moderately weathered,
trace inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum. 16.0 1.881
13.0
14.0
72 45 28
-12.8
16.0 white to gray, slightly to moderately
fractured, moderately weathered, trace 115.0 2.198
17.0 80 70 30
18.0
19.0 91 82 43
98.0 2.286
20.0 -17.3 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH23
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
Silty SAND (SM): Dry to wet, yellowish
and Gypsum pieces, medium dense (Fill).
1.0
11
0.9
2.0 0.4 non-plastic.
non-plastic, interbedded with thin bands of
low plastic Clayey Sad, very loose.
3.0
2
4.0 -1.6
5.0 dense to dense.
6.0
24
7.0
32
8.0
9.0 -6.6
87 82 53 7.7 1.854
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH23
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-8.2 light yellowish gray, slightly fractured,
moderately weathered, interbedded with
11.0 87 82 53 bands of Calcareous Mudstone and
-9.1 Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately weak,
12.0 13.6 1.908
MUDSTONE: Weak, ight yellowish gray,
13.0 with inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
87 75 60
* 12.4m - 12.6m: * 13.0m - 13.1m:
Crystalline Gypsum. 16.4 1.826
14.0
15.0
91 77 58
16.0
17.0
22.5 1.569
-15.5
white to gray, slightly to moderately
93 82 49 fractured, moderately weathered, with
19.0 inclusions of Mudstone.
61.1 2.087
20.0 -17.6 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH24
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.4
5 Clayey SAND (SC): Moist to wet, light
yellowish gray, fine, low plastic, very loose
to loose.
2.0
2
3.0
4
4.0 -1.6
5.0 dense to dense.
6.0
27
7.0
33
8.0
9.0 -6.6
-7.0
95 69 35 weak, light yellowish gray, moderately to
highly fractured, moderately weathered.
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH24
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
slightly to moderately fractured,
95 64 35 * 11.2m - 11.5m: Crystalline Gypsum.
12.0
13.0
94 80 65 19.3 1.796
14.0
15.0
16.0 90 81 43 24.1 1.708
17.0
18.0 -15.6
96 90 65 weathered, with inclusions of Mudstone.
19.0
65.6 2.223
20.0 -17.6 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH25
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.6
3 Clayey SAND (SC): Moist to wet, light
gray, low to medium plastic, trace tiny
shells and shell pieces, very loose.
2.0
1/45cm
3.0 -0.4
Wet, yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace
tiny shells, medium dense to dense.
4.0
25
5.0
6.0
29
7.0
31
8.0
9.0 -6.4
60 50 40 * 9.0m - 9.15m: Calcareous Sandstone. 67.7 2.349
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH25
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-7.9 white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately
11.0 60 50 40 MUDSTONE: Weak, light yellowish gray,
Crystalline Gypsum.
12.0
21.7 1.791
13.0
93 77 50
14.0
15.0
16.0 70 35 20
-13.9
Crystalline GYPSUM: Moderately weak to 144.1 2.305
17.0 moderately strong, white to gray, slightly
18.0
78 61 33
19.0
95.3 2.369
20.0 -17.4 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH26
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
1.8 gray, fine, non-plastic, trace fine gravel
(Fill).
1.0 Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, yellowish
16
gray, fine, non-plastic, trace shells and
0.8 shell pieces, medium dense.
2.0 medium plastic, trace tiny shells and shell
1/45cm
pieces, very soft.
3.0
1
4.0 -1.7
non-plastic, trace tiny shells, medium
23 dense to dense.
5.0
6.0
17
7.0
40
8.0
9.0 -6.7
62 50 23
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH26
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
moderately to highly fractured, moderately
weathered, inercalated with Mudstone. 16.5 1.823
11.0 62 50 23
12.0
-10.1
light grayish pink, slightly fractured,
13.0
Crystalline Gypsum.
90 63 52
14.0
15.0
16.0 -13.8
85 75 43 weak, white to gray, moderately fractured,
17.0
Mudstone.
18.0
19.0 80 75 60
123.2 2.286
20.0 -17.7 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH27
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
gray, fine, non-plastic (Fill).
1.0 1.7
cemented bands, medium dense.
2.0 0.7
non-plastic, interbedded with bands of low
plastic Clayey Sand, trace shells and shell
3.0 pieces, very loose.
1
4.0
2
5.0 -2.3
6.0
20
7.0
22
8.0
9.0 -6.3
75 62 27
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH27
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-7.7
11.0 75 62 27 Mudstone.
trace inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
12.0
13.0
93 87 70 26.7 1.786
14.0
17.3 1.572
15.0
* 15.25m - 15.4m & 15.5m - 15.6m:
Calcareous Sandstone.
16.0 90 62 47
17.0
16.5 .464
-14.8
93 74 54
19.0
56.3 2.087
20.0 -17.3 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH28
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.5
29 Sandy Lean CLAY (CL): Moist to wet, light
gray, medium plastic, trace tiny shells and
shell pieces, very soft to soft, initially hard.
2.0
4
3.0
2
4.0
-2.0
15 Silty SAND (SM): Wet, gray to yellowish
5.0 gray, fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shells,
6.0
24
7.0
32
8.0
9.0
40
-7.1
88 63 27 Ditto as from 10.0m to 10.5m
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH28
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
-8.0 weak, light yellowish gray, moderately to
11.0 trace inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum.
-9.0 88 63 27 yellowish gray, moderately fractured, 7.6 1.704
12.0 Mudstone.
MUDSTONE: Very weak to weak, light
yellowish gray, slightly to moderately
13.0 fractured, moderately weathered, with
85 75 55 16.1 1.910
14.0
15.0
16.5 1.587
16.0 88 75 50
17.0
-15.3
91 69 44 63.1 2.208
19.0
20.0 -17.5 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH29
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces (Fill).
1.0 1.8
dense.
2.0 0.8
medium plastic, very soft to soft.
3.0
3
4.0 -1.2
24
5.0
6.0
42
7.0
50 ** Calcareous SANDSTONE: Very weak to

8.0 weak, light yellowish gray, moderately
9.0 -6.2
90 57 43
10.0 -7.2

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH29
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
slightly fractured, moderately weathered, 20.9 2.079
with inclusions of Mudstone.
11.0 90 57 43
-8.4
Gypsum.
13.0
88 73 42
15.0 1.775
14.0
15.0
16.0 15.6 1.603
90 70 30
17.0
18.0 -15.2
white to gray, moderately fractured, 58.1 2.192
19.0 93 85 42 Mudstone.
20.0 -17.2 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH30
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.8
2.0 0.8
medium plastic, trace tiny shells and shell
pieces, very soft.
3.0
1
4.0
2
5.0 -2.2
6.0
20
7.0
20 ** MUDSTONE: Very weak, light yellowish

8.0 gray, highly fractured, moderately
weathered, interbedded with weakly
cemented bands and inclusions of
Crystalline Gypsum.
9.0 -6.2
12 08 0
10.0 -7.2

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH30
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to gray, 31.7 2.198
11.0 -8.2 85 75 40
12.0 Gypsum.
13.0
16.6 1.746
90 35 15
14.0
15.0
17.3 1.614
16.0
87 65 22
17.0
18.0 -15.2
19.0 80 75 60 77.8 2.240
20.0 -17.2 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH31
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces (Fill).
1.0 2.0
2.0
17
0.5
3.0 medium plastic, very soft to soft.
2
4.0 -1.0
gray, fine, non-plastic, medium dense to
22 dense.
5.0
6.0
15
7.0
39 ** Calcareous SANDSTONE: Very weak to

8.0 weak, light yellowish gray, highly fractured,
moderately weathered.
9.0 -6.0
-6.5 90 80 60
30.2 2.188
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH31
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
interbedded with Mudstone.
11.0 90 80 60 * 10.5m - 10.9m: Mudstone.
35.7 2.056
-8.5
12.0 slightly to moderately fractured,
Crystalline Gypsum.
13.0 95 85 57 * 13.7m - 14.1m: Crystalline Gypsum.

15.7 1.820
14.0
15.0
92 77 42
18.6 2.018
16.0
-13.5
Mudstone.
18.0
95 90 80 33.2 2.097
19.0
20.0 -17.0 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH32
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
BORING EQUIPMENT: ARDCO I CASING DIAMETER: Not Used
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces (Fill).
1.0 1.6
cemented Sand, trace tiny shells, loose to
2.0 medium dense.
6
3.0 -0.4
medium plastic, trace shells and shell
pieces, very soft.
4.0
-1.9
5.0 non-plastic, trace tiny shells, medium
dense to dense.
6.0
27
7.0
31 ** Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak, white to

8.0 light gray, moderately to highly fractured,
Mudstone.
9.0 -6.4
92 62 24
10.0 -7.4

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH32
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Very weak to weak, light 11.1 1.871
yellowish gray, slightly fractured,
12.0
13.0 18.7 1.762
95 90 75
14.0
-12.1
15.0 Calcareous SANDSTONE: Weakly
cemented, light yellowish gray, moderately
0 0 0 weathered.
16.0
50/20cm
-13.9
17.0 slightly fractured, moderately weathered,
-14.9 70 43 35
18.0 white to gray, moderately fractured,
Mudstone.
19.0 88 66 24 53.0 2.231
20.0 -17.4 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH33
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.9
2.0 0.9
1/45cm Silty SAND (SM): Wet, light gray, fine, non
plastic, interbedded with thin bands of low
plastic Clayey Sand, very loose.
3.0
1/30cm
4.0 -1.1
11
5.0
6.0
19
7.0
28 ** MUDSTONE: Weakly cemented, light

8.0 yellowish gray, moderately to highly
weathered.
9.0 -6.1
-6.6
90 85 55
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH33
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
11.0
-8.7 90 85 55
Crystalline Gypsum.
13.0
92 80 50
15.5 1.858
14.0
15.0
14.7 1.617
16.0 87 80 70
-13.6
17.0 moderately fractured, moderately
weathered, intercalated with Mudstone.
18.0
38.8 1.874
85 70 40
19.0
20.0 -17.1 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH34
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces (Fill).
1.0 2.0
dense.
2.0 1.0
low to medium plastic, very loose.
3.0
3
4.0 -1.0
17 shells, medium dense to dense.
5.0
6.0
22
7.0
39
8.0
9.0 -6.0
84 70 20
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH34
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
MUDSTONE: Very weak to weak, light
84 70 20 yellowish gray to light greenish gray,
moderately fractured, moderately 8.6 1.904
11.0 weathered.
12.0
72 63 40
13.0
17.4 1.992
14.0
90 75 55
15.0
16.6 1.778
16.0
17.0 -14.0 84 73 41
white to light gray, moderately fractured,
18.0 Mudstone.
58.1 2.183
19.0
90 81 55
20.0 -17.0 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH35
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
pieces (Fill).
1.0 1.8
10 Silty SAND (SM): Moist, yellowish gray,
1.3 fine, non-plastic, medium dense.
2.0 gray, medium plastic, very soft.
1
3.0
2
-0.7
4.0 Wet, yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic,
15
5.0
6.0
26
7.0
36
8.0
9.0 -6.2
93 42 12
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH35
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
yellowish gray, moderately to highly
11.0 93 42 12 inclusions of Crystalline Gypsum and
Calcareous Sandstone.
14.5 2.048
12.0
13.0 85 65 55
15.0 1.936
14.0
15.0
16.1 1.807
80 73 40
16.0
17.0 -14.2
90 77 48 53.4 2.183
19.0
20.0 -17.2 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH36
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
very loose (Fill).
1.0 1.8 2
gray, medium plastic, very soft.
2.0
3
3.0
3
4.0 -1.1
17 medium dense to dense.
5.0
6.0
28
7.0
33
8.0
9.0 -6.1
90 80 45
20.7 2.011
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH36
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
weathered, intercalated with Mudstone.
11.0 90 80 45
-8.6
MUDSTONE: Weak, light grayish gray,
16.5 1.650
Crystalline Gypsum.
13.0
90 70 50
17.3 1.557
14.0
15.0
16.0
15.3 1.551
83 71 41
17.0
-14.6
18.0 white to gray, slightly to moderately
59.1 2.222
19.0 92 88 53
20.0 -17.1 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH37
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
2.0 gray, fine, non-plastic, trace Sandstone
pieces (Fill).
1.0 Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, light
3
yellowish gray, fine, non-plastic, trace
Gypsum pieces, very loose.
2.0 0.5
low to medium plastic, interbedded with
cemented Sand, trace shells and shell
3.0 pieces, very loose to loose.
6
4.0
-2.0
5.0 non-plastic, trace tiny shells, loose to
dense.
6.0
17
7.0
35
8.0
9.0 -6.5
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH37
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
moderately fractured, moderately 17.1 1.799
11.0 -8.5 70 47 30 Gypsum.
weathered, intercalated with weak
12.0 Mudstone.
-9.8
Gypsum.
63 38 30 16.0 1.820
14.0
15.0
16.0 90 55 15
23.0 1.949
17.0
18.0 -15.5
93 75 28 white to gray, slightly fractured, moderately
19.0
61.0 2.223
20.0 -17.5 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH38
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
(Fill).
1.0 1.3
gray, fine, non-plastic, dense.
2.0 0.3
medium plastic, trace shells and shell
pieces, very soft to firm.
3.0
1
4.0 -1.7
Silty SAND (SM): Wet, dark gray to gray,
fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shells, medium
29 dense to dense.
5.0
6.0
34
7.0
38
8.0
9.0 -6.7
50/24cm Crystalline GYPSUM: Weakly cemented,
white to gray, moderately to highly
weathered.
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH38
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
Crystalline GYPSUM: Very weak to weak,
white to light gray, moderately to highly
11.0 -8.8 95 75 35 inclusions of Mudstone.
MUDSTONE: Weak, light greenish yellow
to light yellowish gray, slightly fractured,
12.0 43.7 2.251
Crystalline Gypsum.

13.0
90 75 70 16.0 1.762
14.0
15.0
411 1.913
-13.6
16.0 Crystalline GYPSUM: Weak to moderately
weak, white to gray, slightly fractured,
17.0 Mudstone.
46.9 2.200
18.0
19.0 85 85 83
67.3 2.234
20.0 -17.7 END OF BORING (20.0m)

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH39
SHEET NO.: 1 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
0.0
non-plastic (Fill).
1.0 1.5
9 Silty SAND (SM): Moist to wet, light gray,
fine, non-plastic, trace tiny shells and shell
pieces, interbedded with cemented bands
2.0 and low plastic Clayey Sand, loose.
4
3.0 -0.5
19 Silty SAND (SM): Wet, gray to yellowish
4.0
26
5.0
6.0
28
7.0
27
8.0
9.0 -6.5
65 32 23 * 9.0m - 9.25m: Mudstone. 22.1 1.936
10.0

LOG OF BORING
BORING NO.: BH39
SHEET NO.: 2 of 2
Vertical
(m) (m) (%) (%) (%) (N) Description 2
(kg/cm ) 3
(gm/cm )
10.0
11.0 65 32 23
-9.0
moderately weathered.
13.0 31.9 1.702

73 65 50
14.0
15.0 * 14.8m - 15.2m: Crystalline Gypsum.
70 40 20 22.1 1.703
16.0
17.0 -14.5
18.0 Mudstone.
85 72 31
19.0 63.3 2.183
20.0 -17.5 END OF BORING (20.0m)

APPENDIX C : LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
CONTENTS
Sec.C-1 Grading Curves, Atterberg Limits & Soil Classifications
Sec.C-2 Unconfined Compressive Strength Test Results
Sec.C-3 Chemical Test Results
S06000296
APPENDIX C
SECTION C-1
GRADING CURVES, ATTERBERG LIMITS & SOIL
CLASSIFICATIONS
S06000296
GRAIN - SIZE DISTRIBUTION

U.S. STANDARD SIEVE OPENING SIZE U.S. STANDARD SIEVE NUMBER HYDROMETER
HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SILT OR CLAY
COARSE FINE COARSE MEDIUM FINE
BOREHOLES DEPTH
SYMBOL LIQUID LIMIT PLASTIC LIMIT PLASTICITY INDEX CLASSIFICATION
No. (m)
BH1 1.0 - - N.P. SP-SM
BH1 3.0 34 22 12 CL
BH1 6.0 - - N.P. SM
S06000296 FIGURE No.C-1 App. C, Sec.C-1, Page 1/40


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH2 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH2 2.0 32 17 15 CL
BH2 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH3 2.0 - - N.P. SM
BH3 4.5 29 21 8 CL
BH3 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH4 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH4 3.0 43 28 15 CL
BH4 6.0 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH5 1.0 - - N.P. SP-SM
BH5 3.0 39 24 15 CL
BH5 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH6 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH6 3.0 - - N.P. SM
BH6 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH7 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH7 2.0 - - N.P. SM
BH7 4.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH8 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH8 2.0 42 28 14 CL
BH8 4.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH9 1.0 - - N.P. SP-SM
BH9 2.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH9 4.5 - - N.P. ML
BH9 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH10 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH10 2.0 39 26 13 CL


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH11 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH11 2.0 - - N.P. SM
BH11 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH12 3.0 - - N.P. SM
BH12 7.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH13 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH13 3.0 - - N.P. SM
BH13 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH14 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH14 3.0 - - N.P. ML


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH15 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH15 2.0 36 19 17 SC
BH15 4.5 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH16 2.0 29 19 10 SC
BH16 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH17 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH17 3.0 - - N.P. SM
BH17 6.0 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH18 1.0 - - N.P. ML
BH18 4.5 35 25 10 CL
BH18 7.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH19 1.0 - - N.P. SP-SM
BH19 3.0 38 26 12 SC
BH19 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH20 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH20 2.0 - - N.P. SM
BH20 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH21 1.0 - - N.P. SP-SM
BH21 3.0 - - N.P. SM
BH21 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH22 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH22 2.0 41 27 14 CL
BH22 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH23 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH23 4.5 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH24 2.0 28 19 9 SC
BH24 4.5 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH25 1.0 26 17 9 SC
BH25 2.0 33 22 11 SC
BH25 6.0 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH26 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH26 3.0 40 26 14 CL
BH26 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH27 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH27 4.5 - - N.P. SM
BH27 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH28 1.0 34 18 16 CL
BH28 2.0 30 25 5 CL-ML
BH28 7.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH29 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH29 3.0 42 25 17 CL


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH30 4.5 36 22 14 CL
BH30 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH31 1.0 - - N.P. SP-SM
BH31 3.0 58 34 24 CL


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH32 2.0 - - N.P. SM
BH32 3.0 39 20 19 CL
BH32 7.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH33 1.0 - - N.P. SP-SM
BH33 3.0 - - N.P. SM
BH33 6.0 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH34 1.0 - - N.P. SP
BH34 3.0 36 26 10 SC
BH34 4.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH35 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH35 4.5 - - N.P. SP-SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH36 2.0 36 22 14 CL
BH36 4.5 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH37 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH37 3.0 31 19 12 SC
BH37 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
152
0.15
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH38 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH38 3.0 33 24 9 CL
BH38 6.0 - - N.P. SM


HYDROMETER
1
6"5" 3" 1 /2" 3/4" 3/8" 4 10 20 40 80 100 200
100
90
80
70
PERCENT PASSING
60
50
40
30
20
10
0.01
0.006
0.003
0.037
0.019
0.001
0.075
75.0
37.5
19.0
4.75
0.85
0.425
0.15
152
0.18
2.0
9.5
GRAVEL SAND
BOREHOLES DEPTH
No. (m)
BH39 1.0 - - N.P. SM
BH39 3.0 - - N.P. SM

APPENDIX C
SECTION C-2
UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH TEST RESULTS
S06000296
TABLE NO. C-2-1
Natural Unconfined
Depth Moisture Bulk Density Dry Density Compressive
BH.No. Type of Material
(m) Content (g/cm3) 3
(g/cm ) Strength
(%) (kg/cm2)
10.8 10.8 2.085 1.882 14.7
12.0 10.4 2.006 1.817 18.6 MUDSTONE
BH1
15.1 7.1 2.034 1.899 19.0
18.3 0.3 2.277 2.270 53.0 Crystalline GYPSUM
10.4 16.3 2.190 1.883 15.4
13.1 17.7 2.073 1.761 22.6 MUDSTONE
BH2
16.3 15.5 1.929 1.670 18.5
11.0 13.7 1.932 1.699 14.0
13.4 14.1 1.874 1.642 26.6 MUDSTONE
BH3
15.3 10.4 1.938 1.755 16.2
12.7 16.6 2.039 1.749 16.5
BH4 14.7 11.3 1.951 1.753 17.3 MUDSTONE
16.3 18.9 1.968 1.655 18.4
9.1 6.9 1.927 1.803 10.3
11.5 12.1 2.110 1.882 16.5 MUDSTONE
BH5
15.0 7.7 2.280 2.117 17.3
9.9 9.2 2.098 1.921 7.9 Calcareous SANDSTONE
11.4 13.6 2.156 1.898 16.2
Calcareous MUDSTONE
BH6 14.4 15.3 1.831 1.588 19.1
10.1 6.9 2.178 2.037 6.9
12.7 9.3 2.068 1.892 14.7
MUDSTONE
BH7 14.1 6.7 2.009 1.883 33.5
17.0 10.2 2.072 1.880 17.6
9.8 22.6 2.118 1.728 8.2
11.5 3.6 2.276 2.197 38.9 Calcareous MUDSTONE
BH8 14.0 17.2 1.990 1.698 18.6
18.0 12.1 2.054 1.832 15.1
Crystalline GYPSUM
19.8 1.2 2.365 2.337 53.0
S06000296 App. C, Sec.C-2, Page 1/5

TABLE NO. C-2-1
Natural Unconfined
(g/cm ) Strength
(%) (kg/cm2)
10.0 14.7 1.660 1.447 10.7
12.0 11.4 1.943 1.744 15.7
MUDSTONE
BH9 14.5 16.8 1.592 1.363 16.9
16.7 7.5 2.228 2.073 16.4
10.2 13.2 2.074 1.832 13.6
12.5 6.7 2.091 1.960 31.1 MUDSTONE
BH10 14.8 12.8 2.076 1.840 44.6
17.2 0.7 2.303 2.287 88.7
Crystalline GYPSUM
19.8 0.5 2.371 2.359 139.5
9.6 22.5 2.113 1.725 7.6 MUDSTONE
BH11 13.8 19.9 1.945 1.622 16.3
MUDSTONE
17.1 12.4 1.961 1.745 17.8
9.0 14.1 2.034 1.783 6.1
13.7 18.5 2.154 1.818 14.7
BH12 MUDSTONE
15.5 16.1 2.153 1.854 15.7
17.8 20.8 2.047 1.695 18.7
10.5 2.2 1.865 1.825 51.5 SANDSTONE
11.7 13.0 1.799 1.592 16.7 MUDSTONE
BH13
15.3 1.6 2.134 2.100 32.1
Crystalline GYPSUM
18.7 1.3 2.211 2.183 61.0
11.0 7.3 1.910 1.780 24.6
12.3 15.9 2.085 1.799 19.1 MUDSTONE
BH14
15.8 16.2 1.911 1.645 22.2
9.0 19.2 1.905 1.598 6.0 MUDSTONE
BH15 13.7 14.0 2.064 1.811 24.4
MUDSTONE
15.0 16.5 2.108 1.809 30.0
11.6 17.8 2.033 1.726 15.4
BH16 MUDSTONE
14.5 12.0 2.150 1.920 16.9
9.5 13.0 2.213 1.958 7.2
SANDSTONE
12.3 11.8 1.999 1.788 14.0
BH17
14.0 11.6 2.028 1.817 21.2
Crystalline GYPSUM
18.5 0.5 2.343 2.331 189.3
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TABLE NO. C-2-1
Natural Unconfined
(g/cm ) Strength
(%) (kg/cm2)
10.0 12.6 1.912 1.698 21.9 Calcareous MUDSTONE
BH18 14.1 19.6 2.060 1.722 16.8
MUDSTONE
16.0 12.2 2.075 1.849 16.4
11.7 11.3 2.263 2.033 41.2
BH19 13.1 13.8 2.162 1.900 15.0 MUDSTONE
16.7 2.2 2.320 2.270 57.3
9.6 1.5 2.274 2.240 36.5
11.5 2.7 2.251 2.192 47.3 MUDSTONE
BH20
14.0 19.0 2.087 1.754 15.0
9.8 14.6 1.936 1.689 14.2
11.8 14.9 2.157 1.877 15.2 MUDSTONE
BH21 13.5 18.6 2.068 1.744 18.6
16.7 1.1 2.297 2.272 67.8
Crystalline GYPSUM
18.8 1.5 2.296 2.262 62.0
12.7 13.3 2.131 1.881 16.0 MUDSTONE
BH22
16.0 1.7 2.235 2.198 115.0
Crystalline GYPSUM
19.1 1.1 2.311 2.286 98.0
9.5 16.9 2.167 1.854 7.7 Calcareous SANDSTONE
11.8 15.0 2.194 1.908 13.6
BH23 13.5 23.6 2.257 1.826 16.4 MUDSTONE
17.0 16.7 1.831 1.569 22.5
10.5 2.1 2.370 2.321 31.3
13.5 16.6 2.094 1.796 19.3 MUDSTONE
BH24
16.0 14.8 1.961 1.708 24.1
12.0 14.3 2.047 1.791 21.7 MUDSTONE
BH25
16.5 0.8 2.323 2.305 144.1
Crystalline GYPSUM
19.6 0.5 2.381 2.369 95.3
13.0 23.7 2.107 1.703 14.0 MUDSTONE
BH26
16.7 10.7 2.284 2.063 21.7
Crystalline GYPSUM
19.5 0.5 2.297 2.286 123.2
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TABLE NO. C-2-1
Natural Unconfined
(g/cm ) Strength
(%) (kg/cm2)
13.3 16.1 2.073 1.786 26.7
BH27 14.5 18.2 1.858 1.572 17.3 MUDSTONE
17.0 18.8 1.739 1.464 16.5
11.5 17.5 2.002 1.704 7.6
13.5 9.1 2.084 1.910 16.1 MUDSTONE
BH28
15.3 22.7 1.947 1.587 16.5
13.7 10.8 1.967 1.775 15.0
BH29 MUDSTONE
15.8 14.2 1.831 1.603 15.6
13.0 12.1 1.957 1.746 16.6
BH30 MUDSTONE
15.0 24.5 2.010 1.614 17.3
9.7 2.7 2.247 2.188 30.2
Crystalline GYPSUM
11.0 3.4 2.126 2.056 35.7
BH31 13.1 7.4 1.955 1.820 15.7
MUDSTONE
15.7 10.3 2.226 2.018 18.6
10.0 10.0 2.058 1.871 11.1
12.8 11.5 1.965 1.762 18.7 MUDSTONE
BH32
16.5 10.8 1.961 1.770 15.7
11.6 31.0 2.008 1.533 16.7 MUDSTONE
BH33 13.7 16.7 2.168 1.858 15.5 Crystalline GYPSUM
15.3 23.6 1.999 1.617 14.7 MUDSTONE
10.6 12.6 2.144 1.904 8.6
13.1 8.5 2.161 1.992 17.4 MUDSTONE
BH34
15.0 12.2 1.995 1.778 16.6
11.4 6.8 2.187 2.048 14.5
13.1 9.0 2.110 1.936 15.0 MUDSTONE
BH35
15.1 10.6 1.999 1.807 16.1
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TABLE NO. C-2-1
Natural Unconfined
(g/cm ) Strength
(%) (kg/cm2)
11.7 15.9 1.912 1.650 16.5
BH36 13.7 17.7 1.833 1.557 17.3 MUDSTONE
16.1 16.8 1.812 1.551 15.3
10.3 11.7 2.009 1.799 17.1
13.5 9.1 1.986 1.820 16.0 MUDSTONE
BH37
16.2 11.1 2.165 1.949 23.0
11.9 2.4 2.305 2.251 43.7
13.4 13.6 2.002 1.762 16.0 MUDSTONE
BH38 15.4 8.2 2.070 1.913 41.1
17.0 1.8 2.240 2.200 46.9
Crystalline GYPSUM
19.5 2.0 2.279 2.234 67.3
12.8 9.6 1.865 1.702 31.9
BH39 MUDSTONE
15.6 12.3 1.912 1.703 22.1
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APPENDIX C
SECTION C-3
CHEMICAL TEST RESULTS
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TABLE NO. C-3-1
SUMMARY OF CHEMICAL TEST RESULTS

SULPHATE CONTENT CHLORIDE CONTENT
Borehole/ Sample In Soil* In Soil*
In Ground In Ground pH
Sample Depth 2:1 water/soil 2:1 water/soil
Water* Water ** VALUE *
No (m) extract extract
as SO3 as SO3 as Cl- as Cl-
(g/L) (g/L) (g/L) (% by wt.)
BH2 1.0 - 2.7 - 2.84 8.1
BH6 2.0 - 0.5 - 4.10 8.0
BH9 3.0 - 1.2 - 4.79 7.9
BH12 1.0 - 0.3 - 0.03 8.5
BH16 1.0 - 0.3 - 0.28 8.3
BH19 1.0 - 2.1 - 2.41 8.2
BH23 1.0 - 2.4 - 2.56 8.1
BH27 1.0 - 1.5 - 0.24 8.6
BH30 1.0 - 0.9 - 0.27 8.1
BH34 1.0 - 0.1 - 0.17 8.6
BH2 Water 3.07 - 118.02 - 6.9
BH7 Water 3.15 - 120.68 - 6.9
* According to BS 1377 : Part 3 : 1990 (Amd. 9028-96)

**According to ASTM D512 - 89 (99)
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APPENDIX D
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONCRETE
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Appendix D, Page 1/3
APPENDIX E
LITERATURE FOR PILES ON ROCK
S06000296
LITERATURE FOR PILES ON ROCK
The in-situ or static pile capacity computations are necessary to estimate the number of piles for a job and
the required pile lengths for the design of the substructure elements. All the static pile formulas may be expressed by
the following basic equation:
Qu = Qp + Qf
Where:
Qu = Ultimate Pile Capacity

Qp = Load Carried by End Bearing (Pile Base) = qb . Ab
Qf = Load Carried by Friction Along Perimeter of Pile = fs . As
Ab = Pile Base area
As = Pile shaft area in contract with rock (socket area)
qb = Ultimate base resistance
fs = Ultimate skin friction / Adhesion
Differences of this equation lie in the methods used to evaluate the friction and end bearing portions of the
equation.
It is impossible to predict with accuracy the ultimate end bearing capacity of straight sided piles bearing on
rock directly from the results of the laboratory uniaxial compressive strength tests, which are usually carried out on
specimens of intact rock core and cannot model the overall effect of discontinuities within the rock mass.
Where the joints are spaced widely, that is at 600mm or more apart, or where the joints are tightly closed
and remain closed after pile installation, the ultimate base resistance may be calculated from the following equation:
qb = 2Nquc

2 0
N = tan 45 +
2
where,
N = bearing capacity factor,

quc = Unconfined compressive strength of intact rock
Wyllie gives the following friction angles for intact rock which should be used only as a guide because of
the wide variations which can occur due to site conditions.
Classification Type Friction angle (degrees)

Schists (high mica content)
Low friction Shale 20 to 27
Marl
Sandstone
Siltstone
Medium friction Chalk 27 to 34
Gneiss
Slate
Basalt
High friction 34 to 40
Granite
The values of N obtained from the friction angle of an intact rock can be reduced substantially if the rock
mass has open or clay-filled joints, or if joints which are tightly closed in situ are subsequently opened by pile
displacement and vibrations. In the case of open joints the ultimate base resistance may be no more than the
unconfined compression strength, quc, of the intact rock.
However, various model tests in intact rock carried out by Pells and others as well as collection of available
data from the field (Thorne, 1977) have shown that the ultimate end bearing capacities of 1.5 to 4.5 times the
measured uniaxial compressive strength for the jointed, fractured rock to intact rock, respectively are not unduly
conservative for preliminary design purposes.
In this report, qb = 4.5quc was considered in calculation of ultimate base resistance.
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When piles are socketed or driven into rock, some load transfer to the embedded portion of the shaft will
occur. Correlations between the unconfined compression strength of the rock and rock socket bond stress have
been established by Horvarth, Rosenberg and Journeaux and Williams and Pells. The ultimate bond stress (skin
friction/adhesion), fs, is related to the average unconfined compression strength, quc, by the equation:
f s = aquc
where is a reduction factor relating to quc as shown in Figure 1
is a correction factor related to the discontinuity spacing in the rock mass as shown in Figure 2.
= 1 for all cases for the Horvarth, Rosenberg and Journeaux
The factor is related to the mass factor, j, which is the ratio of the elastic modulus of the rock mass to that
of the intact rock. If the mass factor is not known from loading tests or seismic velocity measurements, it can be
obtained approximately from the relationships with the rock quality designation (RQD) or the discontinuity spacing
quoted by Hobbs as follows:
RQD (%) Fracture frequency per meter Mass Factor j

0-25 15 0.2
25-50 15-8 0.2
50-75 8-5 0.2-0.5
75-90 5-1 0.5-0.8
90-100 1 0.8-1.0
Figure No.1: Reduction factors for rock socket skin friction
Figure No. 2: Reduction factors for discontinuities in rock mass (after Williams and Pellis)
However, on the basis of the data summarized by Thorne (1977) Poullos and Davis (1980) suggested the use
of an ultimate adhesion value of 0.15 times the measured uniaxial compressive strength for preliminary design
purposes. In this report, fs = 0.2 quc was considered in calculation of ultimate skin friction.
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR

WORKERS RESIDENTIAL CITY

R.W. ARMSTRONG & ASSOCIATE INC.

Transmittal letter ..................................................................................................................................TL

APPENDIX A SITE PLAN & PROFILES

APPENDIX B LOGS OF BORING

APPENDIX C LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

Sec.C-1 Grading Curves, Atterberg Limits & Soil Classifications

APPENDIX D RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CONCRETE

APPENDIX E LITERATURE FOR PILES ON ROCK

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1.1 Purpose of Study

The purpose of the study is to determine the surface and subsurface

1.2 Scope of Works

The scope of works consists of the following:

1. Collecting information and maps particular to the site such as public

2. Making inspection visits to the site to collect information about the

4 Carrying out necessary laboratory tests.

5. Performing engineering analysis of field & laboratory findings.

6. Developing conclusions and recommendations for design and

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is construction of buildings which consists of ground

The structural system of the building consists of reinforced concrete elements

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4.0 PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS

High temperature and high seasonal changes.

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Fookes and Knill (1969), developed a geomorphological model divisions of the

Although wind blown materials tend to predominate where great quantities of

The superficial deposits overlie interbedded Sandstones, Gypsiferous

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Coordinates Existing Drilled Depth

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The borehole logs, detailing the reference number of borehole, the

6.1.1 Sampling from Boreholes

Undisturbed, disturbed and split spoon samples were obtained from

The samples recovered were immediately examined, described,

6.1.2 Field Testing in Boreholes

Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) were performed at different depths

B.S. 1377 : Part 9 : 1990 (Amd. 8264 - 95), Determination of

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In order to determine physical, mechanical and chemical properties of ground

7.1 Laboratory Tests:

1. ASTM D 2216-98 Laboratory Determination of Water (Moisture)

2. ASTM D 422-63(98), Particle Size Analysis of Soil.

3. ASTM D 2938-95, Unconfined Compressive Strength of Intact Rock

4. BS 1377 : Parts : 1990 (Amd. 9028-96), Determination of Sulphate

5. BS 1377: Part 3: 1990 (Amd. 9028-96), Determination of the Chloride

6. ASTM D 512-90, Chloride Ion in Water, Method B.

7. B.S. 1377 : Part 3 : 1990 (Amd. 9028 96), Test 9, `Determination of

8. ASTM D 2487 - 98, Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes.

9. ASTM D 2488 93, Description & Identification of Soils (Visual

BS 5930 : 1999 "Code of Practice for Site Investigation".

In house computer facilities were used for the calculations and

All laboratory tests results are presented in Appendix C.

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8.1 Ground Materials:

Generalized Subsurface Profiles AA through HH are presented in

The geologic description of the ground materials encountered at the

8.2 Materials Physical and Mechanical Properties:

The laboratory test results for the various ground materials

8.3 Materials Chemical Properties

8.3.1 Sulphate Content