Tampines E12 Si Report

Report on Date: 25 September 2019
Site Investigation Works
CLIENT: HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS

AT TAMPINES STREET 62
Boreholes: BH-1, BH-2, BH-3 & BH-4
(Revision.0
25 September 2019
Prepared By Checked By Approved By
Name: Aye Chan Aung Name: Pyae Phyo Aung Name: Elio Tarabay Farid
Designation: Reporting Engineer Designation: Snr. Geologist Designation: Project Manager
Signature: Signature: Signature:
“The results reported herein have been performed in accordance with the terms of accreditation under
the Singapore Accreditation Council. The report shall not be reproduced except in full, unless the
management representative of the accredited organization has given approval in writing”.
No. 50 Ubi Crescent,

#01-09, Ubi Techpark, Singapore 408568
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Document Reference: RPT-P2019-SI-015-HDB- Tampines Street 62-0.

Certification by Professional Engineer for Site Investigation Report
I, x HO HONG CHIN the Professional Engineer, PE Registration

No. 4739 certify that the Site Investigation Report
____________________________________________________________________________
SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS

AT TAMPINES STREET 62
(Revision.0
comprising all field and laboratory data, tests and results therein has been carried out by me or
under my supervision or direction, and I have verified the accuracy of the information given in the
site investigation report, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, all have been prepared in
compliance in all respects with the provisions of the Building Control Act and Regulations, relevant
Codes of Practice and Standards.
I further certify that I have the appropriate qualifications and experience, and I am familiar with the
purpose of the investigation for which this Site Investigation Report is prepared in reference to
Project Ref. No: RPT-P2019-SI-015-HDB-Tampines Street 62 -0.
Total number of pages in the Site Investigation Report is 41 _
(Report cover, Content page(s) and Appendixes covers are excluded in the page count)
____________________________________________________
Professional Engineer for Site Investigation Signature and Stamp Date: 25 September 2019

CONTENTS
1. SCOPE OF WORK 001
2. LOCATION 001
3. FIELD WORK 002
3.1 Preliminaries 002
3.2 Boring Work 002
3.3 Undisturbed Soil Sampling 3
3.4 Standard Penetration Test 4
3.5 Water Standpipe Installation 5
4. LABORATORY TEST 5
5. INVESTIGATION RESULTS 6
5.1 Distribution of Subsurface Soil 6
5.2 Ground Water Level 0 9
6. COMPLETION AND REINSTATEMENT 0 9
LIST OF FIGURES
Fig. 1 Illustration of Boring Works 003

Fig. 2 Illustration of Undisturbed Sampling 3
Fig. 3 Illustration of Standard Penetration Testing 005
LIST OF TABLES
Table.1 Quantity of Field and Laboratory Testing Works 10 17

APPENDIXES
APPENDIX – A Symbol and Guideline Used in Report 11

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APPENDIX – B Borehole Location 22
APPENDIX – C Borehole Log, Geological Cross Section & Water 23
Standpipe and Water Level Reading
APPENDIX – D Laboratory Test Results 37
APPENDIX – E SPT Sample Photographs 40

Site Investigation Works Page: 1
SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS AT TAMPINES

STREET 62
(Revision.0
1. SCOPE OF WORK
The soil investigation work is as part of gathering preliminary information on soil and
rock condition for the construction of future infrastructure. The work was issued as “Soil
Investigation Works at Tampines Street 62”.
The client is Housing & Development Board and Fong Consultants acts as engineering
team for drafting of the scope of work and supervision. Geomotion (S) Pte Ltd is the
contractor for conducting the site investigation work under the instruction from the
owner’s engineering team.
Client: HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Main Contractor: GEOMOTION (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

No.50 Ubi Cresecnt #01-09 Ubi Techpark
Singapore 408568
Field Work: 02 September 2019 to 16 September 2019

Laboratory Work: 17 September 2019 to 23 September 2019
Report Work: 24 September 2019 to 25 September 2019
Total four (4) numbers of boreholes BH-1, BH-2, BH-3 & BH-4 were proposed
including the services of Standard Penetration Test (SPT), collection of undisturbed soil
samples, monitoring of Water Standpipe and subsequent laboratory testing. A total (2)
drilling rigs were mobilized to conduct the site work.
The works were carried out in accordance with BS 5930:2015 “Code of Practice for Site
Investigation” and BS 1377: 1990 for laboratory works & field testing; Eurocode 7 and
relevant ASTM Standard.
2. LOCATION
The project is located at Tampines Street 62, As-built coordinates, ground levels and
locations are in the list and drawings which attached in Appendix-C.
Document Reference: RPT-P2019-SI-015-HDB-Tampines Street 62-0
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3. FIELD WORKS (BS EN ISO 22475-1:2006)
3.1 PRELIMINARIES
Prior to Geotechnical investigation works, the proposed locations will be set out through
a survey. Survey work is carried out by 3-D station survey equipment. Adopting the co-
ordinates and reduced level from a known benchmark produced by relevant party or
authority. Transferring the value to intermediate (turning) point is necessary until the
final location of the investigation points.
After setting out the borehole locations, utilities detection works will be carried out at
each proposed location covering an area of 2m x 2m in order to find out for utilities
appearance like power, telephone and TV cables. This procedure is to be carried out
only in urban area and generally not in the reclamation area unless and otherwise other
reasons request to do so. This would ensure that during the drilling and penetration, the
utilities would not be accidentally damaged.
Precision locator RD 400 PL or similar is used to detect the electromagnetic field that is
produced by a cable. The Licensed Cable Detection Worker carries out the detection
work. Submitting the notification to Powergrid is also required prior to the
commencement of earthworks. Only when free of cables, manual excavation of trial pit
to a depth of about 1.5 meter from ground surface will be performed to confirm no other
underground services at the boring points. Hand auger is applied to further down 1.5-m
if necessary. Once it is confirmed that the area is free of underground services,
investigation work would commence.
3.2 BORING WORK
This investigation was performed using rotary drilling rig. A cutting tool was attached to
the drilling rod to produce 100mm diameter borehole. Circulated mud water was
pumped through the hollow rods into the hole to stabilize the borehole and to wash out
the soil debris to the ground surface by pressure.
Partial casing was used to stabilize the borehole in addition to using mud circulation. A
sketch giving the illustration of boring work is presented in Figure 1. The borehole was
terminated when the specified criteria was met.
The collection of undisturbed samples, SPT tests and insitu tests were carried out as per
specification till end of boreholes.
During the investigation, a field log was recorded, prepared and kept by the Site
Supervisor including the information of soil descriptions, stratum changes, and other
field test results.
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Figure-1: Illustration of Boring Work
3.3 UNDISTURBED SOIL SAMPLING (UD) (BS EN ISO 22475-1:2006)
The purpose of undisturbed soil sampling is to retrieve soil sample at in-situ condition
and test for physical and mechanical properties in the laboratory. Prior to sampling,
preparing sampling tube and the borehole will be flushed with water to remove any
remnants left at the bottom of the borehole, the depth at which the undisturbed soil will
be collected is then recorded with proper label.
The sampler tube will be lowered down to the bottom of the borehole and jacked into
soil. After the sampler tube has been pushed into the soil about the length of the sampler
itself, pushing will be stopped and the sampler shell shall be sheared off by rotating the
rod or by slow raising the sampler, and carefully withdrawn without any vibrations or
shocks, to ground surface. Some soil will be removed at each end of the sampler tube
and placed in a plastic container for visual soil classification and record purposes. Then
molten fine wax is then applied in thin layers to form a seal on both sides of the sampler
tube. This is to minimize the loss of moisture inside the soil sample. The sample tube
will be kept under the shade or rain during working time and send back to store by
proper transport.
Figure-2: Illustration of Undisturbed Sampling
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3.4 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (SPT) (BS EN ISO 22476-3:2005)
The test is to carry out in accordance with BS EN ISO 22476-3:2005, which includes the
determination of the penetration resistance of a steel split-barrel sampler and retrieval of
disturbed soil sample for identification purpose. The SPT Hammer Energy Measurement
must be calibrated annually.
It is performed using split-barrel sampler connected to the lower end of boring rods shall
be lowered to the bottom of the borehole and then hammer assembly added and recorded
the initial penetration. The sampler will be driven into soil by means of a 63,5kg + 0,5
kg steel hammer dropping freely from a height of 760mm onto an anvil attached at the
top of the rods. A trip-release mechanism and guiding assembly will be used to control
the falling hammer and when dropped, the driving energy will be transmitted via the
rods to the split-barrel sampler at the bottom end. The sampler will be driven 450mm
into the soil with the number of blows counted at each successive penetration of 75mm.
The resistance measured as SPT N-value will be taken as the number of blows for the
last 300mm penetration.
The seating drive shall be a penetration of 150mm or 25 blows whichever is reached

first. The test will proceed to the test penetration (300mm), in which the number of
blows for each 75mm penetration is taken. Both the seating drive blow counts and
penetration, and the test penetration blow counts will be recorded. T N-value to be
recorded is taken as the sum of the number of blows for the 300mm test penetration.
For example : Blows/75mm : 5,7,8,9,13,15
N=45
A hard layer is defined as on with an N-value 100 or more.
For example : Blows : 25/50, 45/75, 55/45
Where seating Drive = 25 at 50mm penetration
N=100 blows at 120mm penetration
For very soft soils, if split spoon sampler moves on its own before hammer drop, shall
be recorded as “Self Weight” or “Rod Weight=RW”. If the hammer fixed on hammer
blade and the split spoon sampler moves on, shall be recorded as “Hammer
Weight=HW”.
For hard rock, if no penetration is observed after several blows, the SPT shall be
recorded as “Refusal” of “Rebound”.
The soil in the split spoon shall be collected as disturbed sample in a plastic container
and stored at the first row of storage space within the core box that is used for storage of
rock cores. Alternatively the SPT samples shall be stored in appropriate boxes and
properly labeled.
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Figure-3: Illustration of Standard Penetration Test
3.5 WATER STANDPIPE INSTALLATION
Total eight number of Water Standpipe were installed at 10.00m below ground level in
borehole BH-4 Grout the existing terminated borehole till the specified installation
depth and wait for grout set. Lower down the water standpipe to the required depth.
Water standpipe consists of 50 mm diameter PVC Pipe. 3-mm holes will be allocated at
the spacing of 25 mm along the pipe. This perforated section at the lower end of the
pipe up to 2/3 of total length and covered by geo-fabric cloth (green net). Place sand
covering the perforated section. Withdraw all borehole casings once the water
standpipe has been firmly put into place meter by meter. Place the rest of the remaining
borehole with bentonite and cement grout until the top of the borehole reaching the
ground level. Install protective box to cover the top of the water standpipe.
Installed depth will be check after the installation. Initial reading will be taken 3-day
after the installation. The details of water standpipe installation and water level reading
are attached in Appendix-C.
4.0 LABORATORY TESTS
Various mechanical, physical and chemical tests were performed on the undisturbed
samples. The detailed services conducted are as stated below.
4.1 Chemical Test (BS 1377: Part 3: 1990)
Organic Content, Chlorite Content, Total Soluble Sulphate (gravimetric method) and pH
were also conducted in accordance with BS 1377 part 3 1990.
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5.0 INVESTIGATION RESULTS
5.1 Distribution of Subsurface Soil
The soil classification was made by visual inspection in accordance with “Code of
practice for Site Investigation BS 5930: 1999”. Typically, the properties of consistency
or relative density, color, texture and principal soil type and any minority were described
orderly. Follow-up adjustment was made in soil description, if there were Atterberg
limit test, particle size distribution test and undrained shear strength.
As for finer soils, Atterberg limit A-line is used for the classification between Clay and
Silt. The consistency is also adjusted if there is any undrained shear strength from any of
laboratory test. If there are discrepancies on consistency between undrained shear
strength from laboratory results and N-value of standard penetration test from in-situ test,
the combination is used.
Geological classification was made in accordance with the following guidelines and
criterion. If necessary, further adjustment to geological formation was again carried out
after reviewing with Regional Geology.
• Singapore Engineering soil units –It includes estuarine (E), Marine Clay (M), Fluvial
Sand (F1) and Fluvial Clay (F2) which presumably from Kallang Formation. However
some materials which classified under E, F1 and F2 units could also be part of Tekong
Formation and others. The classification is based on engineering properties and not by
Geological Standard.
• Geology of Singapore (2nd Edition) - DSTA 2009.
• Updating the Engineering Geology of Singapore - Proceedings of Underground

Singapore and Workshop Nov 2003
At this project site, the following Geological formation and soil unit were encountered.
5.1.1 MADE GROUND

Made Ground is man-made layer and observed in all boreholes BH-1, BH-2, BH-3 &
BH-4. It composed of reddish brown, sandy SILT and silty SAND with SPT N-value
ranges from 4 in borehole BH-2 to 28 in borehole BH-3. Thickness is from 5.00m in
boreholes BH-1 & BH-2 to 13.00m in borehole BH-3.
5.1.2 OLD ALLUVIUM (OA)

It is terrestrial to deltaic soil which deposited under alluvial conditions. Due to
weathering effect, the strength is lower when the soil is nearer to the ground level and
getting higher when it is in deeper depth. The soil is categorized into five groups
depending on their weathering impact and strength.
Though SPT N is used as a general guide line for to identify the weathering grade, it is
not applied to all cases. If appearance of weathering signs is clear and visible,
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classification is made based on weathering impact and not following SPT N as guide
line. Their occurrences are as below.
It was noted that at times, layers of hardpan was found in the weathered Old Alluvium,
and very high SPT values may be due to hardpan rather than a change in weathering
grade. Conversely, there may be a sudden drop in SPT N-value if a layer of uniform
sand is encountered in a borehole which is not completely filled of stabilising fluid
(Guidance Note on Weathering Classifications and Description, LTA 2003).
Old Alluvium (OA) was observed in all both boreholes BH-1& BH-2.
5.1.2.1 Residual {OA(E) –SPT N <10}
It is a soil from completely weathered zone. The strength is the lowest among the
members in the formation. SPT N-value is < 10. It composed of reddish brown mottled
yellow, reddish orange loose to medium dense slightly gravelly silty/clayey fine to
coarse SAND. The Residual Soil of Old Alluvium OA(E) was not observed in these
boreholes.
5.1.2.2 Destructured {OA(D) –SPT N 10 to 30}
It is a soil from highly weathered zone. The strength is the relatively low among the
members in the formation. SPT N is ranging from 10 to 30. The Destructured (OA-D)
layer composed of reddish brown spotted greenish white, very stiff, slightly gravelly
sandy SILT. This layer was observed in borehole BH-1 with SPT N-value 25 and
thickness is 3.00m in this borehole.
5.1.2.3 Distinctly Weathered {OA(C) – SPT N 30 to 50}

It is a soil from moderately weathered zone. The strength is the moderate among the
members in the formation. SPT N is ranging from 30 to 50 The Distinctly Weathered
layer composed of reddish brown mottled yellowish, light grey mottled greenish,
brownish grey, reddish brown mottled white, yellow mottled grey and black, brownish
grey spotted white, greyish white, hard, gravelly sandy SILT and dense, silty gravelly
SAND, slightly gravelly silty SAND, silty fine to coarse SAND, silty fine SAND and
silty medium to coarse SAND. This layer was observed in boreholes BH-1, BH-3 & BH-
4 with SPT N-value ranges from 30 in borehole BH-1 to 47 in boreholes BH-1 & BH-3
and thickness is 6.00m in borehole BH-3 to 11.00m in borehole BH-1.
5.1.2.4 Partially Weathered {OA(B) – SPT N50 to N100}

It is a soil from slightly weathered zone. The strength is the relatively high among the
members in the formation. SPT N is ranging 50 to 100. The Partially Weathered layer
composed of greenish grey, light grey mottled greenish, greenish grey mottled brown,
reddish grey spotted white, brownish grey spotted white, brownish grey, light grey
mottled yellow, yellow, very dense, slightly gravelly silty SAND, gravelly silty SAND,
silty SAND, slightly silty SAND, silty fine to coarse SAND, silty fine SAND and silty
medium to coarse SAND. This layer was observed in all boreholes BH-1, BH-2, BH-3 &
BH-4 with SPT N-value ranges from 53 in borehole BH-4 to 89 in borehole BH-2 and
thickness is 21.00m in boreholes BH-3 & 4 to 35.00m in BH-2.
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5.1.2.5 Unweathered {OA(A) – SPT N >100}
It is soil from un-weathered zone. It is apparently cemented also. The strength is the
highest among the members in this formation. SPT N is greater than 100. The
Unweathered OA (A) layer composed of greenish grey, light brown mottled white,
reddish brown mottled purple, brownish grey, reddish brown mottled purple, and yellow
mottled grey, very dense, gravelly silty SAND, slightly silty SAND and hard, sandy
SILT and slightly sandy SILT. This layer was observed in all boreholes with SPT N-
value of >100 blows in these boreholes and thickness from 6.29m in borehole BH-4 to
6.45m in borehole BH-1.
5.1.3 Summary
1. The Project site was mainly underlain by Fill (Back Fill) and Old Alluvium (OA)
Formation.
2. The interface in between Fill and Old Alluvium was observed in all boreholes from
5.00m depth in borehole BH-1 to 13.00m depth in borehole BH-3.
3. Boreholes were terminated after achieving 3 consecutive SPT N-value 100/300mm
at 3.00m interval OR as per client’s instruction.
4. Summary of Geological Formation.
OLD ALLUVIUM FORMATION
MADE GROUND Destructured {OA(D)-(N=10- Distinctly Weathered {OA('C)- Partially Weathered {OA(B)- Unweathered {OA(A)-
30)} (N=30-50)} (N=>50-100)} (N=>100)}
Borehole
Final
BH No. Depth
Depth (m) N - value Depth (m) N - value Depth (m) N - value Depth (m) N - value Depth (m) N - value
Thickness Thickness Thickness Thickness Thickness

From To From To From To From To From To (m)
(m) (m) (m) (m) (m)
14 25 30 - 47 60 - 82 100
BH-1 0.00 5.00 5.00 8.00 8.00 19.00 19.00 43.00 43.00 49.45 49.45
5.00 3.00 11.00 24.00 6.45
4 - - 58 - 89 100
BH-2 0.00 5.00 - - - - 5.00 40.00 40.00 46.43 46.43
5.00 - - 35.00 6.43
21 - 28 - 43 - 47 54 - 66 100
BH-3 0.00 13.00 - - 13.00 19.00 19.00 40.00 40.00 46.42 46.42
13.00 - 6.00 21.00 6.42
23 - 43 - 45 53 - 71 100
BH-4 0.00 7.00 - - 7.00 16.00 16.00 37.00 37.00 43.29 43.29
7.00 - 9.00 21.00 6.29
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
N-value (Range) 4 - 28 25 30 - 47 53 - 89 100
Thickness Range (m) 5 - 13 3 6-9 21 - 35 6.29 - 6.45
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5.2 Ground Water Level
Throughout the site investigation works, water level from boreholes was taken before
drilling in the morning and after drilling at end of the day. 1 no of Water Standpipes was
installed and reading of water level during the course of drilling is reflected in boreholes
logs and water level reading from water standpipe were reflected in Appendix-E.
6.0 COMPLETION AND REINSTATEMENT
Upon completion of site work, all borehole positions were back filled with a certain ratio
of cement:bentonite:water (3:0.75:4) grout in accordance with contract specification.
The ground was leveled. Necessary replanting and reinstatement were carried out in as
in the preconditions and handed back to relevant owners.
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TABLE‐1
QUANTITY OF FIELD AND LABORATORY TESTING WORKS
Table-1 : SUMMARY OF TOTAL QUANTITY OF FIELD INVESTIGATION & LABORATORY TEST WORKS
CLIENT/OWNER: HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
PROJECT: SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK AT TAMPINES STREET 62
FIELD WORKS COORDINATES INSITY TEST / SAMPLES LABORATORY
TERMINATION OF
ROCK CORING
SOIL DRILLING
BOREHOLE (m)
REDUCED LEVEL (m)
COMMENCEMENT Chemical Analysis
Water Standpipe
Remarks
COMPLETION
Water Sample
NORTHING
BOREHOLE
Chloride Content
Organic Content
EASTING
DATE OF
DATE OF
Total Sulphate
NO.
SPT
Ph Value
UD
DS
Content
BH-1 10/09/19 12/09/19 38896.690 40276.04 114.299 49.45 - 49.45 16 16 3 - - - - - - -
BH-2 10/09/19 13/09/19 38825.400 40199.22 114.137 46.43 - 46.43 15 15 2 - - - - - - -
BH-3 13/09/19 16/09/19 38912.540 40092.22 114.633 46.42 - 46.42 15 15 1 - - - - - - -
BH-4 02/09/19 09/09/19 38983.97 40182.77 115.883 43.29 - 43.29 14 14 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 -

Total: 185.59 0.00 185.59 60 60 7 1 1 2 2 1 2 0
EXPLANATION
SPT Standard Penetration Test PSD Particle Size Distribution

DS Disturbed Sample SG Specific Gravity (Psrticle Density)
UD Undisturbed Sample MA Mechanical Analysis (Sieve Analysis)
PS Piston Sample HYDRO Hydrometer Test
WSP Water Standpipe
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX‐A: Symbol and Guideline Used in Report
APPENDIX‐B: Borehole Location
APPENDIX‐C: Borehole Log, Geological Cross Section & Water
Standpipe Installation and Water Level Reading
APPENDIX‐D: Laboratory Test Results
APPENDIX‐E: SPT Sample Photograph
APPENDIX ‐ A
SYMBOL AND GUIDLINE USED IN REPORT
The document was provided by LTA on 07 Apr 2010
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(Singapore) Pte Ltd NOTATION USED IN REPORT
Notation for Field Test and Sample Notation for Laboratory Test
Notation Test Notation Test

SPT Standard Penetration Test MC Moisture Content
VST Field In-situ Vane Test LL Liquid Limit
PBT Field Permeability Test PL Plastic Limit
PKT Packer Test PI Plastic Index
PRM / PMT Pressure Meter Test CUU Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial
TW Thin Wall Undisturbed Sample CCD Consolidated Drained Triaxial
PS Piston Sample CCU Consolidated Undrained Triaxial
MZ Mazier Sample BD/DD/PD Bulk / Dry / Paricle Density
CR Rock Core Sample Pc' Oedometer Precompression Pressure
DS Disturbed Sample Cc Oedometer Compression Index
WS Water Sample SDI Slake Durability Index
PLD Point Load Test (Diametrical)
PLA Point Load Test (Axial)
CAI CERCHAR Abrasivity Index
AVS Norweigian Abrasion Value Test
UCS Unconfined Compression Test
Notation for Geological Formation (Geology of Singapore 2008)
Notation Formation Member / Facies / Grade Engineering Soil Unit *

Kf Kallang Formation Reef Member (F1, F2 and E)
Kt Kallang Formation Transitional Member (E, F1 and F2)
Kl Kallang Formation Littoral Member (F1)
Ka Kallang Formation Alluvial Member (F1, F2 and E)
Km Kallang Formation Marine Member (M)
T Tekong Formation - (F1 and E)
HC Huat Choe Formation N.A
OA Old Alluvium O(A) - SPT N>100
Old Alluvium O(B) - SPT N 50 to 99
Old Alluvium O(C) - SPT N 30 to 50
Old Alluvium O(D) - SPT N 10 to 30
Old Alluvium O(E) - SPT N <10
FC Fort Canning Boulder Bed FCBB
BS 5930:1999 EN ISO 14689-1
MS Jurong Formation Murai Schist S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Jt Jurong Formation Tengah Facies S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Jsj Jurong Formation St John Facies S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Jr Jurong Formation Rimau Facies S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Jp Jurong Formation Pandan Facies S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Jac Jurong Formation Ayer Chawan Facies S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Jj Jurong Formation Jong Facies S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Jq Jurong Formation Queenstown Facies S(VI) to S(I) S (5) to S(0)
Da/Db Dyke Rocks G(VI) to G(I) G (5) to G(0)
BT Bukit Timah Granite G(VI) to G(I) G (5) to G(0)
Bt gdt Bukit Timah Granodiorite G(VI) to G(I) G (5) to G(0)
Rphf Rafted bodies (with Pyroxene) G(VI) to G(I) G (5) to G(0)
Rnp Rafted bodies (with No Pyroxene) G(VI) to G(I) G (5) to G(0)
PV Paleozoic Volcanics G(VI) to G(I) G (5) to G(0)
GN Gombak Norite G(VI) to G(I) G (5) to G(0)
S Sajahat Formation N.A N.A
Note :
Engineering soil unit is informal and no proper establishment in term of geology.
The classification is based on the soil properties rather than formal Geological Standard
It is commonly used in Singapore Geotechnical Field
Date of Revision : 26-Aug-2010
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Terms for designation of particle shape Classification of very coarse soil
BS 5930 : EN ISO 14688- Percent by
Parameter Fraction Terms
1999 1:2002 mass
Angularity/roundne
Very angular
ss
Low boulder
Angular Angular <5
content
Medium boulder
Sub-angular Subangular Boulders 5 to 20
content
High boulder
Sub-rounded Subrounded >20
content
Low cobble
Rounded Rounded <10
content
Medium cobble
Well rounded 10 to 20
Cobble content
Flat or
Form Cubic High cobble
Tabular >20
content
Elongated Flat
Elongate
Rough Surface texture Rough
Smooth Smooth
Particle size fractions

BS 5930 : 1999 EN ISO 14688-2:2004
Soil
Particle sizes Fractions Particle sizes
Sub-fraction Symbols Sub-fraction Symbols
mm mm
Large
LBo >630
Boulder Bo >200 Very boulder
coarse soil Boulder Bo >200 to 630
Cobble Co 60 – 200 Cobble Co >63 to 200
Gravel G 2 – 60 Gravel Gr >2,0 to 63
Coarse
Coarse gravel G 20 – 60 CGr >20 to 63
gravel
Medium Medium
G 6 – 20 MGr >6,3 to 20
gravel gravel
Fine gravel G 2–6 Coarse Fine gravel FGr >2,0 to 6,3

soil
Sand S 0.06 – 2 Sand Sa >0,063 to 2,0
Coarse sand S 0.6 – 2 Coarse sand CSa >0,63 to 2,0
Medium
Medium sand S 0.2 – 0.6 MSa >0,2 to 0,63
sand
Fine sand S 0.06 – 0.2 Fine sand FSa >0,063 to 0,2
Silt M 0.006 – 0.02 Silt Si >0,002 to 0,063
Coarse silt M 0.02 – 0.06 Coarse silt CSi >0,02 to 0,063
Medium silt M 0.006 – 0.02 Medium silt MSi >0,0063 to 0,02

Fine soil
Fine silt M 0.002 - 0.006 Fine silt FSi >0,002 to 0,0063
Clay C <=0.002 Clay Cl <=0,002
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Classification of very coarse soil Shape of gracing curve
Shape of grading
Fraction Percent by mass Terms CU CC
curve
Low boulder
<5 Multi-graded >15 1<CC<3
content
Medium boulder
Boulders 5 to 20 Medium graded 6 to 15 <1
content
High boulder
>20 Even-graded <6 <1
content
Any (usually
<10 Low cobble content Gap-graded Usually high
<0,5)
Cobble Medium cobble

10 to 20
content
>20 High cobble content
Classification of soils with organic constituents Correlations to classify terms
EN ISO 14688- BS5930:1999

Organic Content 2: 2004 (Table 3, Page
(Table 4) 114)
Soil
(=<2mm)% of dry Term

Density Index
mass
SPT N-value
Low organic 2 to 6 ID
Medium -organic 6 to 20 %
High-organic >20 Very loose 0 to 15 0 to 4
Loose 15 to 35 4 to 10
Medium dense 35 to 65 10 to 30
Dense 65 to 85 30 to 50
Very dense 85 to 100 >50
Undrained shear strength of fine soils

EN ISO14688-2:2004 BS 5930:1999
Term Undrained shear strength
Term
Cu : (kPa)
Extremely low <10
<20 Very Soft
Very low 10 to 20
Low 20 to 40 20 to 40 Soft
Medium 40 to 75 40 to 75 Firm
High 75 to 150 75 to 150 Stiff
Very high 150 to 300 150 to 300 Very Stiff
Extremely high >300 >300 Hard (or very weak mudstone)
‘a Materials with shear strength

greater than 300kPa may behave as
weak rocks and should be described
as rocks according to ISO 14689-1
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G Geomotion (Singapore) Pte Ltd
Principles of a classification of soils
Denomination into groups of similar Further subdivision
Criterion Soil Group Quantification
properties as appropriate by
Most
Bo xBo
particles>200mm
Require special
Most particles boCo coBo
Very coarse consideration
>63mm
Co saCo, grCo sagrCo
Most particles Particle size
Wet soil Gr cosaGr
>2mm (grading)
does not
Shape of grading
stick coGr
curve
together
Most particles
saGr, grSa sasiGr, grsiSa Relative density
Coarse >0,063
siSa, clSa,
Permeability
saclGr
Sa siGr, clGr
or Sa (Mineralogy)
(Particle shape)
Low plasticity
Si saSi sagrSi Plasticity
dilatant
SaclSi Water content
Wet soil clSi, siCl Strength, sensitivity
sticks Fine
together
Plastic non-dilatant sagrCl Compressibility,
Stiffness (Clay
Cl orSi, orCl
mineralogy)
Dark colour, Requires special

Organic Or saOr, siOr clOr
low density consideration
Requires special
Man made
Not consideration
Made ground deposited Mg xMg material
naturally Relaid natural
As for natural soils
materials
Key to
Principal Secondary or tertiary component
symbols
Soil
Boulders
Cobbles Bo ‘bo Cases requiring
Gravel Co ‘co special
‘gr Gr(gr) and Sa (sa) can be ubdividual into fine consideration
Sand Gr
F(f), should be classified
Silt Sa ‘sa medium M(m) or coarse C(c) according to
Clay Si ‘si national or project
Organic Cl ‘cl requirement
Made
Or Or
ground
Mg -
‘x any combination of components
15
G (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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Scale of weathering stages of rock mass
BS 5930:1999 (Approach 2 :
Standard EN ISO 14689-1:2003
Classification for Uniform Materials
Description Description
Grades Grades
Term
Classification for Rock Mass Symbol Symbol Classification for Rock Mass
and Rock Materials Weathering Grade
No visible sign of rock material
Unchanged from Original weathering, perhaps slight
I Fresh 0
State discoloration on major
discontinuity surfaces
Discoloration indicate weathering
Slight discoloration, slight Slightly
II 1 of rock materials and
weakening Weathered
discontinuity surfaces
Less than half of the rock
Considerably weakened, material is decomposed or
penetrative discoloration Moderately disintegrated. Fresh or discolored
III 2
Large pieces can not be Weathered rock is present either as a
broken by hand continuous framework or as a
core stone.
More than half of the rock
Large pieces cannot be material is decomposed or
broken by hand. Does not Highly disintegrated. Fresh or discolored
IV 3
readily slake when dry Weathered rock is present either as a
sample immersed in water continuous framework or as a
core stone.
All rock material is decomposed
Considerably weakened
Completely and/or disintegrated into soil. The
Slakes Original texture V 4
Weathered original mass structure is still
apparent
largely intact.
All rock material is converted to

Soil delivered by in sity soil. The mass structure and
weathering but retaining material fabric are destroyed.
VI Residual Soil 5
none original testure of There is a large change of
fabric volume, but the soil has not been
significantly transported.
The destructive terms are provided and

defined in 14689-1(Table 2) as Fresh,
Widely and commonly use in local
Discoloured, Disintegrated, decomposed to
practice for classification of rock
describe the results of weathering /
materials and rock mass weathering
alteration of rock material. These terms
grade
may be subdivided using qualifying terms
of “partially, wholly and Slightly”
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TERMS & GUIDE LINES - ROCKS
Unconfined Compression Strength for Rock Point Load Strength of Intact Rock Material
(BS 5930 :1999) (EN ISO 14689-1) (ASTM D5878-95)
UCS
Term UCS (MPa) Term Term Point Load Index (MPa)
(MPa)
Less than 1 Extremely weak
Very Weak < 1.25 1 to 5 Very weak Very high >10
Weak 1.25 - 5 5 to 25 Weak High 4 - 10
Moderately Weak 5 - 12.5 - - Medium high 2-4
Moderately Strong 12.5 to 50 25 to 50 Medium strong Moderate 1-2
Strong 50 to 100 50 to 100 Strong Low <1
Very Strong 100 to 200 100 to 250 Very strong
Extremely Strong > 200 >250 Extremely strong
Structural Terms of Rock Discontinuities of Rock

(BS 5930 :1999) (EN ISO 14689-1) (BS 5930 :1999) (EN ISO 14689-1)
Spacing Spacing Spscing
Term Term Term Term
(mm) (mm) (mm)
Very Thick > 2000 > 2000 Very thick Very widely spaced > 2000 Very wide
Thick 600 to 2000 2000 to 600 Thick Widely spaced 600 to 2000 Wide
Medium 200 to 600 600 to 200 Medium Medium spaced 200 to 600 Medium
Thin 60 to 200 200 to 600 Thin Closely spaced 60 to 200 Close
Very thin 20 to 60 60 to 20 Very thin Very closely spaced 20 to 60 Very close
Thickly laminated < 20 20 to 6 Thickly laminated

Extremely closely Extremely
< 20
spaced close
Thinly laminated <6 <6 Thinly Laminated
Terms - CERCHAR Abrasivity for Rock Term - Norweigian Abrasivity for Rock
(CERCHAR 1986) (NTNU/SINTEF)
Term CAI Term NAV
not very abrasive 0.3 - 0.5 Extremely low <1
slightly abrasive 0.5 - 1.0 Very low 2.0 - 3.0
medium abrasive to abrasive 1.0 - 2.0 Low 4.0 - 12.0
very abrasive 2.0 - 4.0 Medium 13.0 - 25.0
extremely abrasive 4.0 - 6.0 High 26.0 - 35.0
quartzitic 6.0 - 7.0 Very hight 36.0 - 44.0
Extremely high > 44.0
Date of
compilation:
15-Nov-
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GEOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS / ROCKS
The following guidance is provided by LTA Civil Design Division of Contract 2111C Site Investigation works For Road and Projects (7).
This note is used for reports which are prepared under ER320 contract with the permission of LTA Civil Design Division.
GEOLOGICAL GEOLOGICAL
SOIL & ROCK GENERAL SOIL & GENERAL
REFERENCE FORMATION REFERENCE FORMATION
TYPE DESCRIPTION ROCK TYPE DESCRIPTION
(PWD, 1976) (PWD, 1976)
B BEACH Sandy, KALLANG FC FORT A colluvial Not shown in

(LITTORAL) sometimes silty, Littoral, possibly CANNING deposit of PWD (1976)
with gravels, also part of all BOULDER boulders in a soil
coral and shells. other members BED (also matrix. The
and TEKONG known as matrix is
S3, typically a hard
Bouldery silty clay, but
CLAY or can be granular.
Boulder Bed The material is
largely derived
E ESTUARINE Peats, peaty and KALLANG
(Transitional) organic clays, Transitional, from the rocks
organic sands. possibly part of and weathered
Alluvial and rocks of the
Marine Jurong
Formation.
F FLUVIAL Sands, silty KALLANG

(Alluvial) sands, silts and Alluvial, possibly S SEDIMENT- Sandstones, JURONG
clays. part of all other ARIES siltstones Tengah, Rimau,
members and (Rocks & mudstones, Ayer Chawan
TEKONG associated conglomerate and Queenstown
soils) and limestone. Facies (plus the
The rock has Pandan
been subjected Limestone,
F1 Predominantly Bed of Alluvial to a varying which was not
granular soils Member of degree of identified in
including silty KALLANG metamorphism. PWD (1976)
sands, clayey
sands and sandy
silts.
F2 Cohesive soils Bed of Alluvial

including silty Member of G GRANITE Granitic rocks, BUKIT TIMAH
clays, sandy KALLANG including GRANITE
clays and clayey granodiorite,
silts. adamellite and
granite.
M MARINE Very soft to soft KALLANG Marine

blue or grey Member
clay.
O OLD ALLUVIUM Very weak to OLD ALLUVIUM

weak beds of Remarks:
sandstone and
mudstone.
The classification is also known as "Engineering Soil Unit or
Geotechnical Soil Units".
The classification is mainly based on the soil and or rock properties

rather than formal Geological Standard.
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WEATHERING CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS / ROCKS
The following guidance is extracted from Contract C2111C Site Investigation works For Road and Projects (7) issued
as Annex-D. The note is used for reports which are prepared under C2111C contract with the permission of LTA
Civil Design Division.
Table 1 - Weathering Classification (Bukit Timah Granite and Gombak Norite)

(BS 5930:1999) (EN ISO 14689-1)
Basis for assessment
Grade Grade
G(I) Intact strength, unaffected by weathering. Not broken easily by hammer - G(0)
rings when struck. No visible discoloration.
G(II) Not broken easily by hammer - rings when struck. Fresh rock colors generally G(1)
retained but stained near joint surfaces.
G(III) Cannot be broken by hand. Easily broken by hammer. Makes a dull or slight G(2)
ringing sound when struck with hammer. Stained throughout.
G(IV) Core can be broken by hand. Does not slake in water. Completely discolored G(3)
G(V) Original rock texture preserved, can be crumbled by hand. Slakes in water. G(4)
Completely discolored.
G(VI) Original rock structure completely degraded to a soil, with none of the original G(5)
fabric remains. Can be crumbled by hand.
Table 2 - Weathering classification for Jurong Formation (Except Pandan Limestone)

(EN ISO 14689-1)
Grade Basis for assessment Grade
S(I) Intact strength, unaffected by weathering S(0)
S(II) Slightly weakened, slight discoloration, particularly along joints. S(1)
S(III) Considerably weakened & discolored, but larger pieces cannot be broken by hand. S(2)
RQD is generally >0, but RQD should not be used as the major criterion for assessment.
S(IV) Core can be broken by hand or consists of gravel size pieces. Generally highly to very S(3)
highly fractured, but majority of sample consists of lithorelics. RQD generally = 0, but RQD
should not be used as major guide for assessment. For siltstone, shale, sandstone,
quartzite and conglomerate, the slake test can be used to differentiate between
Grade V (slakes) and Grade IV (does not slake).
S(V) Rock weathered down to soil-like material, but bedding intact. S(4)
Material slakes in water.
S(VI) Rock degraded to a soil in which none of the original bedding remains. S(5)
Table 3 - Weathering Classification for Old Alluvium
Class Classifier Characteristics Indicative SPT, Blows/300mm *
A Unweathered Original strength > 50 (cannot usually

be penetrated by
B Partially Weathered Slightly reduced strength CPTs with 20t load
capacity)
C Distinctly weathered Further weakened 30 to 50
D Destructured Greatly weakened, often mottled, 10 to 30

bedding disturbed
E Residual No bedding remains <10
* The SPT result should not be used in isolation to access weathering.
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Field identification of the unconfined compressive strength
Unconfined compressive strength
Term Field Identification
MPa
Extremely weak Indented by thumbnail Less than 1
Crumbles under firm blows with point of

Very weak geological hammer, can be peeled by a 1 to 5
pocket knife
Can be peeled by a pocket knife with

Weak difficulty, shallow id=ndentations made by 5 to 25
firm blow with point of geological hammer
Cannot be scraped or peeled with a

pocket knife, specimen can be fractured
Medium strong 25 to 50
with single firm blow of geological
hammer
Specimen requires more than one blow of

Strong 50 to 100
geological hammer to fracture it
Specimen requires many blows of

Very strong 100 to 250
geological hammer to fracture it
Specimen can only be chipped with

Extremely strong >250
geological hammer
A Some extremely weak rocks will behave as soils and should be described as soils according to
ISO 14688-1
Examples of terms which may be used in the description of rock mass structure
Sedimentary Metamorphic Igneous
Bedded Cleaved Massive
Interbedded Foliated Flowbanded
Laminated Schistose Folded
Folded Banded Lineated
Massive Lineated
Graded Gneissose
Folded
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APPENDIX ‐ B
BOREHOLE LOCATION
Borehole Location
BH-4
BH-1
BH-3
BH-2
BH ID Northing Easting RL
BH-1 38896.69 40276.04 114.299
BH-2 38825.4 40199.22 114.137
BH-3 38912.54 40092.22 114.633
BH-4 38983.97 40182.77 115.883
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APPENDIX ‐ C
BOREHOLE LOG, GEOLOGICA CROSS SECTION & WATER
STANDPIPE AND WATER LEVEL READING
BOREHOLE LOG
BORELOG
23
BORELOG
24
BORELOG
25
BORELOG
26
BORELOG
27
BORELOG
28
BORELOG
29
BORELOG
30
BORELOG
31
BORELOG
32
BORELOG
33
BORELOG
34
GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTION
OLD ALLUVIUM
CROSS SECTION : BH-1, BH-2, BH-3 & BH-4

Drawn By: Date:
VERTICAL SCALE - 1:400
Checked By: Date:
HORIZONTAL SCALE - 1:200
WATER STANDPIPE INSTALLATION
&
WATER LEVEL READING
WATER STAND PIPE
GROUND WATER LEVEL MONITORING DATA AND GRAPH
CLIENT : Housing and Development Board INSTRUMENT NO. : WSP1

BOREHOLE NO. : BH-4
PROJECT : SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS AT TAMPINES STREET 62 REDUCE LEVEL : 115.017 m RL
TOP OF PIPE LEVEL : 115.367 m RL
LOCATION : TAMPINES STREET 62 DATE INSTALLED : 9-Sep-19
Date Ground Top of Pipe Depth of Ground Water Remarks SKETCH OF WATER STANDPIPE
(dd-mmm-yy) Level Level Water Level (not to scale)
(m RL) (m RL) (m BGL) (m RL)
12-Sep-19 115.017 115.367 3.500 111.867 Initial Top Cap

14-Sep-19 115.017 115.367 3.600 111.767 Ground Level
17-Sep-19 115.017 115.367 3.800 111.567
21-Sep-19 115.017 115.367 3.700 111.667
100 diameter
Borehole
PVC Pipe
50mm diameter
Compacted Seal
of Local Soil
3.13 m bgl
3.33 m bgl
Graded Filter
Materal of
Clean Sand and
Gravels Mix
5mm Hole
Staggered At
100mm (Both
Ground Water Level Monitoring Direction)
118.00
50mm dia.
Perforated PVC pipe
Ground Water Level (m RL)
Wrapped all round

116.00 Ground Level 115.017mRL with Green Nylon Net
114.00
112.00
110.00
10-Sep-19
12-Sep-19
14-Sep-19
16-Sep-19
18-Sep-19
20-Sep-19
22-Sep-19
24-Sep-19
10.00 m bgl
Bottom Cap
Graded Filter
Date Material Of Clean
Sand Gravels Mix
APPENDIX ‐ D
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
37
38
39
APPENDIX ‐ E
SPT SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS
`
BH-1 SPT 1 to 16
BH-2 SPT 1 to 15
SPT Photograph
Client : HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Project : SOIL INEVSTIGATION WORKS AT TAMPINES STREET 62
40
`
BH-3 SPT 1 to 15
BH-4 SPT 1 to 14
SPT Photograph
Client : HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Project : SOIL INEVSTIGATION WORKS AT TAMPINES STREET 62
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Site Investigation Works

CLIENT: HOUSING & DEVELOPMENT BOARD

SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS

Prepared By Checked By Approved By

Designation: Reporting Engineer Designation: Snr. Geologist Designation: Project Manager

Signature: Signature: Signature:

No. 50 Ubi Crescent,

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Certification by Professional Engineer for Site Investigation Report

I, x HO HONG CHIN the Professional Engineer, PE Registration

SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS

Total number of pages in the Site Investigation Report is 41 _

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Fig. 1 Illustration of Boring Works 003

Table.1 Quantity of Field and Laboratory Testing Works 10 17

APPENDIX – A Symbol and Guideline Used in Report 11

APPENDIX – E SPT Sample Photographs 40

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SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS AT TAMPINES

Main Contractor: GEOMOTION (SINGAPORE) PTE LTD

Field Work: 02 September 2019 to 16 September 2019

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3. FIELD WORKS (BS EN ISO 22475-1:2006)

3.2 BORING WORK

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Figure-1: Illustration of Boring Work

3.3 UNDISTURBED SOIL SAMPLING (UD) (BS EN ISO 22475-1:2006)

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3.4 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (SPT) (BS EN ISO 22476-3:2005)

The seating drive shall be a penetration of 150mm or 25 blows whichever is reached

For example : Blows/75mm : 5,7,8,9,13,15

A hard layer is defined as on with an N-value 100 or more.

For example : Blows : 25/50, 45/75, 55/45

Where seating Drive = 25 at 50mm penetration

N=100 blows at 120mm penetration

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Figure-3: Illustration of Standard Penetration Test

3.5 WATER STANDPIPE INSTALLATION

4.0 LABORATORY TESTS

4.1 Chemical Test (BS 1377: Part 3: 1990)

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5.0 INVESTIGATION RESULTS

5.1 Distribution of Subsurface Soil

• Geology of Singapore (2nd Edition) - DSTA 2009.

• Updating the Engineering Geology of Singapore - Proceedings of Underground

5.1.1 MADE GROUND

5.1.2 OLD ALLUVIUM (OA)

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5.1.2.3 Distinctly Weathered {OA(C) – SPT N 30 to 50}

5.1.2.4 Partially Weathered {OA(B) – SPT N50 to N100}

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5.1.2.5 Unweathered {OA(A) – SPT N >100}

OLD ALLUVIUM FORMATION

Thickness Thickness Thickness Thickness Thickness

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5.2 Ground Water Level

6.0 COMPLETION AND REINSTATEMENT

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FIELD WORKS COORDINATES INSITY TEST / SAMPLES LABORATORY

BH-2 10/09/19 13/09/19 38825.400 40199.22 114.137 46.43 - 46.43 15 15 2 - - - - - - -

BH-3 13/09/19 16/09/19 38912.540 40092.22 114.633 46.42 - 46.42 15 15 1 - - - - - - -

BH-4 02/09/19 09/09/19 38983.97 40182.77 115.883 43.29 - 43.29 14 14 1 1 1 2 2 1 2 -