Soil Report in Jebel Ali Industrial Area-1

RGT19-006/38: DS188 Jabel Ali Industrial Sewerage and Drainage System, Jabel Ali, Dubai-UAE.
GEOTECHNICAL SOIL INVESTIGATION FOR PROPOSED

DS188 JABEL ALI INDUSTRIAL SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE SYSTEM,
JABEL ALI, DUBAI, U.A.E.
(Boreholes: 344,345,346 & 347)
ZONE-1L Part 2
Client: M/s. Drainage & Irrigation Dept - Dubai

Consultant: M/s. AECOM Middle East Limited
For
M/s Arabtec Engineering Services L.L.C.
Dubai- United Arab Emirates
Disclaimer/s
• This test report relates only to the items selected
• The report shall not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the laboratory.
• The conclusions and recommendations included within the report are not within the scope of
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation
Issue No./Dt. 01/10.06.15 Form No. GT-17

Revision No./Dt. 01/28.06.18
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Date: 18.04.2020
To
M/s Arabtec Engineering Services L.L.C.

Dubai, UAE
Project: DS-188 Jabel Ali Industrial Sewerage & Drainage System, Jabal Ali, Dubai,
U.A.E
Subject: Geotechnical Soil Investigation Report
Dear Sir,
Advanced Laboratory Center (ALC) is pleased to submit this report of our geotechnical soil
investigation performed for the above-mentioned project at Dubai- UAE.
This Investigation was carried out as per our proposal ALC/GQ/ 01-19/0115-Rev 01 dated
22/01/2019 with approval on Purchase Order Number 98 dated 22/01/2019. The objective of
investigation was to determine the sub-surface condition at the proposed site and to provide
the necessary geotechnical information to aid the geotechnical engineer in designing
suitable foundation.
We are pleased to have been of service on this project and look forward to further co-
operation on future projects. Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information and
clarifications.
Yours Faithfully
For Advanced Laboratory Center
Praveen Jose Olaprath

Geotechnical Divisional Manager

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sr. No Page No.
1.0 INTRODUCTION 4
1.1 Scope of Works 4
2.0 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION 5
3.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION 5
3.1 Drilling 5
3.2 Field Testing and Sampling 5
4.0 LABORATORY TESTING 7
5.0 GROUND SUBSURFACE CONDITION 8
5.1 Groundwater 10
6.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION 11
6.1 Design Parameters 11
6.2 Slope Stability 13
6.3 Drainage 15
6.4 Backfill Material 15
7.0 FOUNDATION CONCRETE 16
7.1 Chemical Attack on Buried Concrete 17
7.2 Results and Recommendation 18
IMPORTANT NOTES/REFERENCES 19
APPENDICES
Appendix A Site plan/ Borehole Location Map
Appendix B Borehole Legends / Soil Classification System/Borehole Logs
Appendix C Laboratory Testing
Appendix D Reference for Chemical Analysis

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
M/s. Advanced Laboratory Center was commissioned by M/s Arabtec Engineering
Services L.L.C. on behalf of Client M/s. Drainage Projects Dept- Dubai and
Consultant M/s. AECOM to perform a geotechnical site investigation and provide

geotechnical consulting services for the project – DS-188 Jebal Ali Industrial Sewerage
and Drainage System, Jabel Ali, Dubai, U.A.E
The references and testing were made based on the following relevant Standards and Codes
of Practice.
➢ BS 5930:2015 - Code of Practice for Ground Investigations
➢ BS 1377:1990- Part 9- Method of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes
1.1. Scope of Works
The Scope of works includes the following:
• Collection of relevant information and maps pertaining to the site such as site plan,
survey drawings etc. . . .
• Drilling of Four (04) boreholes to a depth between 9.0 to 10.90 m respectively

below the existing ground surface and sampling of disturbed and undisturbed
samples.
• Perform necessary physical, mechanical and chemical laboratory tests on soil, rock
and ground water samples.
• Developing conclusions and recommendations for foundation design and

construction.
• Conduct engineering analysis and provide detailed interpretative report of the

geotechnical investigation findings.

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2.0 PROJECT AND SITE DESCRIPTION
The proposed project is “DS-188 Jabel Ali Industrial Sewerage and Drainage System,
Jabal Ali, Dubai, U.A.E” At the time of investigation, the site was vacant and slightly uneven,
site levels are related to Existing Ground Level. Appendix A shows copy of the site plan with
borehole locations.
3.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION

3.1 Drilling
ALC drilled of Four (04) boreholes to a depth of 9.0 to 10.50 m below the existing ground
level. Drilling of boreholes were completed between 12/04/2020 to 13/04/2020 using Rotary
drilling rig machine. The borehole locations were set out with the client’s approval and are
shown in Appendix A. All the works were done as per relevant BS codes and other
international standards by experienced ALC geotechnical personnel, under the supervision of
an experienced geotechnical engineer.
Table 1: Drilled Borehole Co-ordinates
ALC Drilling Depth Coordinates

Borehole ID (m, below EGL) Easting Northing
BH-344 9.34 477712.780 2766533.770
BH-345 9.45 477827.674 2766501.369
BH-346 10.41 477940.059 2766465.470
BH-347 10.87 478054.052 2766426.836
3.2 Field Testing and Sampling
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) were conducted at regular intervals (0.50m interval up to the
depth of 3.0m and thereafter every 1.00m interval up to required investigation depth) within
the soil layers, in order to estimate the relative densities and obtain samples for classification
purposes. The tests were performed in accordance with BS 1377: Part 9 AMD8264-95-
Determination of Penetration Resistance Using Split Barrel Sampler (SPT).

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The SPT consists of driving a standard 50mm outer diameter split spoon sampler into the
bottom of the borehole with successive blows of a 63.5kg hammer falling freely through
760mm.The SPT N value is the number of blows required to achieve a penetration of 300mm,
after an initial seating drive of 150mm.Disturbed SPT and bulk samples collected during
drilling were retained in sealed, labeled plastic bags.
The undisturbed rock core samples were obtained using a double tube core barrel having
79mm internal diameter. The core samples obtained from the double tube core barrel were
measured for their TCR (Total Core Recovery), SCR (Solid Core Recovery) and RQD (Rock
Quality Designation). The recovered samples were examined, described and classified by our
Geotechnical engineer / Geologist. They were then placed in moisture proof polythene wraps
in proper sequence in wooden core boxes and transported to laboratory for testing.
Whenever, TCR is less than 40%, standard penetration tests (SPT) were conducted to confirm
the relative density of the strata at the subsequent depth.
Careful attention has to be taken during drilling for the existence of groundwater. It has to
be noticed that the groundwater level is affected by seasonal and tidal changes as well as
dewatering in the adjacent areas. Generally, the water table stabilize in the boreholes about
24 to 48 hours after completion of boring, therefore the water table was measured and
recorded after such period related to site conditions. Individual Borehole Logs are presented
in Appendix B.

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4.0 LABORATORY TESTING
Laboratory test were conducted on selected soil and rock sample recovered from the
borehole in addition to ground water samples to aid in classification of the subsurface
materials. Tests were conducted in general accordance with relevant British Standards and
American Society for Testing and Materials as follows.
Table 2: List of Laboratory tests conducted
Specific Test Standard Used
Particle Size Distribution BS 1377 Part 2: 1990
Sulphate, Chloride, pH of Soil/Groundwater BS 1377 Part 3: 1990
Detailed Laboratory results were presented on Appendix C.

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5.0 GROUND SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The geologic descriptions of the subsurface materials encountered during drilling process
are presented in Table 3(a)-3(d). The classification and description of soil samples has been
carried out in accordance with BS 5930:2015. Detailed boreholes logs were presented on
Appendix-B.
Table 3(a): Subsurface Lithology (BH-344)
*Depth Description of Strata
m, below EGL
0.0 – 0.55 Light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND.
0.55 – 1.54 Loose, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND.
Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
1.54 – 6.02
SAND.
Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous

6.02 – 8.00
SAND with rare fine poorly cemented sand pieces.
8.00 – 9.34 Very dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
(End of Borehole) SAND with rare fine sandstone pieces and fine poorly cemented
sand pieces.
(*) Depth is related to Existing Ground Level (EGL)
Table 3(b): Subsurface Lithology (BH-345)

m, below EGL
0.0 – 0.54 Light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND

1.52 – 2.02
SAND.
2.02 – 9.45 Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous
(End of Borehole) SAND with rare fine poorly cemented sand pieces.

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Table 3(c): Subsurface Lithology (BH-346)
m, below EGL
0.0 – 0.53 Light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND.

1.03 - 2.52
SAND.
2.52 – 9.00 Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND.
(End of Borehole) SAND with rare fine sandstone pieces.
Table 3(d): Subsurface Lithology (BH-347)

m, below EGL
0.0 – 0.54 Light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND
Loose, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium

0.54 – 1.03
calcareous SAND.

1.03 – 5.02
calcareous SAND.
Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous

5.02 – 10.00
(End of Borehole) calcareous SAND with rare fine sandstone pieces.

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5.1 Groundwater
During the period of site works, groundwater level was encountered below EGL which is as
shown in below table 4. It should be noted that the groundwater level is affected by seasonal
and tidal changes as well as dewatering in the adjacent areas.
Table 4: Groundwater Depth

Borehole ID Drilled Depth (m, below Ground Water Level (m, below
(ALC Ref. No.) EGL) EGL)
BH-344 9.34 4.96
BH-345 9.45 4.70
BH-346 10.41 5.15
BH-347 10.87 4.86

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6.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATION
6.1 Design Parameters
Based on the results of the drilled boreholes the following soil parameters can be used as a
general guide for the design of geotechnical structures.
Table 5(a): Design Parameters at Location of BH-344 (Estimated from SPT N Values)
Material Parameters
Depth Material Mean m
gb Es Ф
(m, below EGL) Type SPT Gs Poissons Cohesion Ka Kp K0
(kN/m )3 (MPa) (Degree)
N-Value Ratio
0.00 - 1.54 Loose SAND 7 15.70 2.65 7.35 0.35 0 29 0.34 2.91 0.51
1.54 - 6.02 Medium dense SAND 21 17.10 2.65 22.05 0.35 0 33 0.29 3.42 0.45
6.02 - 8.00 Dense SAND 39 18.90 2.65 40.95 0.35 0 38 0.24 4.20 0.38
8.00 - 9.34
Very dense SAND >50 20.00 2.65 53.00 0.35 0 41 0.21 4.81 0.34
End of Borehole
N- Value : SPT Blow Count (Average) Ф : Angle of Internal Friction
γb : Bulk Unit Weight (from SPT value) (References attached).
Gs : Specific Gravity of Solids Ka : Active Earth Pressure Coefficient.
Es : Modulus of Elasticity (soil) Kp : Passive Earth Pressure Coefficient.
µ : Poisson's Ratio Ko : Earth Pressure Coefficient at Rest Condtion.
*Adopted from Bowles, Foundation Analysis & Design and practical experience
** After Peck, Hanson and Thornburn
Table 5(b): Design Parameters at Location of BH-345 (Estimated from SPT N Values)
Material Parameters
gb Es Ф
(kN/m )
3 (MPa) (Degree)
N-Value Ratio
0.00 - 1.52 Loose SAND 8 15.80 2.65 8.40 0.35 0 30 0.34 2.94 0.51
2.02 - 9.45
Dense SAND 41 19.10 2.65 43.05 0.35 0 39 0.23 4.30 0.38
End Of Borehole


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Table 5(c): Design Parameters at Location of BH-346 (Estimated from SPT N Values)
Material Parameters
gb Es Ф
N-Value Ratio
0.00 - 1.03 Loose SAND 8 15.80 2.65 8.40 0.35 0 30 0.34 2.94 0.51
2.52 - 9.00 Dense SAND 42 19.20 2.65 44.10 0.35 0 39 0.23 4.34 0.37
9.00 - 10.41
Very dense SAND >50 20.00 2.65 53.00 0.35 0 41 0.21 4.81 0.34
End of Borehole
Table 5(d): Design Parameters at Location of BH-347 (Estimated from SPT N Values)
Material Parameters
gb Es Ф
N-Value Ratio
0.00 - 1.03 Loose SAND 10 16.00 2.65 10.50 0.35 0 30 0.33 3.00 0.50
5.02 - 10.00 Dense SAND 38 18.80 2.65 39.90 0.35 0 38 0.24 4.15 0.39
10.00 - 10.87
Very dense SAND >50 20.00 2.65 53.00 0.35 0 41 0.21 4.81 0.34
End of Borehole

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6.2 Slope Stability
Cutting the slope of the excavation back to its prescribed angle will allow the forces of
cohesion and internal friction to hold the soil together and prevent it from flowing down the
face of the trench. The soil face type primarily determines the excavation angle.
A Slope is safe when material is stable, i.e. the slope does not flatten when left for a
considerable period of time and that, there is no movement of material down the slope and
the toe of the slope remains in the same place. The following slope angle may be
considered, based on the soil type encountered on sit
Table 6(a): Safe Slope Angle (BH-344)

Apparent Angle of *Recommended Estimated
Depth **Material
Cohesion Shear Slope Factor of
(m, EGL) Description
(kPa) Resistance H:V Safety
0.00 - 1.54 Loose SAND 0 290 2.10H: 1.0V (250) 1.05
Medium dense
1.54 - 6.02 0 330 1.85H: 1.0V (280) 1.06
SAND
6.02 - 8.00 Dense SAND 0 380 1.60H: 1.0V (340) 1.06
8.00 - 9.34 Very dense SAND 0 41 0
1.50H: 1.0V (34 )
0
1.08
Table 6(b): Safe Slope Angle (BH-345)

Depth **Material
0.00 - 1.52 Loose SAND 0 30 0
2.05H: 1.0V (260) 1.06
Medium dense
1.52 - 2.02 0 320 1.90H: 1.0V (280) 1.05
SAND
2.02 - 9.45 Dense SAND 0 390 1.55H: 1.0V (330) 1.05

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Table 6(c): Safe Slope Angle (BH-346)

Depth **Material
0.00 - 1.03 Loose SAND 0 300 2.05H: 1.0V (260) 1.06
Medium dense
1.03 - 2.52 0 320 1.90H: 1.0V (280) 1.05
SAND
2.52 - 9.00 Dense SAND 0 390 1.55H: 1.0V (330) 1.05
9.00 - 10.41 Very dense SAND 0 410 1.50H: 1.0V (340) 1.08
Table 6(d): Safe Slope Angle (BH-347)

Depth **Material
0.00 - 1.03 Loose SAND 0 30 0
2.05H: 1.0V (260) 1.06
Medium dense
1.03 - 5.02 0 330 1.85H: 1.0V (280) 1.06
SAND
5.02 - 10.00 Dense SAND 0 380 1.60H: 1.0V (340) 1.06
10.00 - 10.87 Very dense SAND 0 410 1.50H: 1.0V (340) 1.08
Notes:
*Slopes greater than 6.0m in depth require a bench or sloping based on the requirement of the
OSHA 1926 subpart P Appendix B.
**These slopes may not be safe in all conditions, especially, in certain circumstances where a
safer slope is required and which include but not limited to:
➢ There are surcharge loads

➢ There are planes of weakness or soil layering
➢ The ground to be excavated is not level
➢ There are vibration forces
➢ Presence of groundwater table

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6.3 Drainage
It is recommended that proper and efficient surface drainage be provided within the site
area both during and after construction. Surface water should be directed away from the
edge of the construction.
6.4 Backfill Material

The materials used for backfilling purpose shall be of selected fill composed of sand /
granular mixture free from organic matter or other deteriorates substances. The plasticity
index of the backfill material shall not exceed 6 %. The maximum particle size of backfill
material shall not exceed 63mm and percentage passing 63µm sieve shall not exceed 20%.
The organic matter content should not exceed 2% and the water-soluble salt content should
not exceed 5%. It shall be placed in layers of 150mm to 250mm compacted thickness with
each layer compacted to not less than 95% of the maximum dry density. Road base materials
used for backfilling shall be compacted to not less than 98% of the maximum dry density.

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7.0 FOUNDATION CONCRETE
7.1 Chemical Attack on Buried Concrete
The primary cause of serious deterioration in reinforced concrete is corrosion of the

reinforcement, due to attack by chlorides, present in concrete either within concrete
aggregate and mixing water or through penetration from surrounding environment. The risk
of corrosion can be reduced by control of chloride in concreting and water material and by
ensuring adequacy, integrity and impermeability of the concrete cover.
Sulphate attack to concrete is caused by the presence of high sulphate contents either by the
ingress from the sulphate of the surrounding environment such as foundations soils and
groundwater, or by the presence of sulphate in the concrete ingredients. The attack results in
a considerable internal expansion which may lead to crack and disintegration of the
concrete. This effect can be reduced by used of select cements or by suitable protection of
the concrete.
Where sulphate and chloride occur together in high concentrations, sulphate resisting
cement provides less protection against the reinforcement corrosion. In such cases the test
exposure conditions should be studied in conjunction with modified recommendations of
concrete mix design, based on local experience in the gulf region and CIRIA Special
Publication 31(1984).
It may be noted that as per CIRIA Special Publication 31, there is no widely accepted view on
the concentration at which chlorides becomes significant in soil or groundwater, but limited
experience in the Gulf Region suggests it may be as low as 0.05% particularly in situations
where wetting and drying or capillary rise effect the concrete.
Prior to finalizing and adopting a mix design, appropriate consultation with the concrete
Specialist and structural engineer are recommended.

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7.2 Results and Recommendation
Chemical tests were performed on selected soil and ground water samples collected from
the boreholes. The results of the chemical analysis for soil and ground water are given in
Appendix C.
The methodology of assessment of ground for chemical agents aggressive for concrete has
been based on the latest publications concerning assessment of exposure conditions and
specification of concrete to resist chemical attack:
- BS 8500-1:2006
- BRE Digest 1, 2005, Concrete in Aggressive Ground
- CIRIA Publication C577, 2002, Guide to the construction of reinforced concrete in the
Arabian Peninsula.
Appendix D presents brief discussion on the chemical attack on buried concrete along with
extracts of references for assessment of exposure conditions and concrete specification.
Table 7: ACEC classification for natural ground locations*
Aggressive Chemical
Design Sulphate
Location of Foundations Environment for Concrete
Class (DS-Class)
Class (ACEC-Class)
Above Ground Water Table DS-2 AC-2
*Ref. Table C1 of BRE Special Digest, 2005, Concrete in Aggressive Ground.
The above classification does not reflect the significance of chloride ions in concrete
surrounding. In such cases the test exposure conditions should be studied in conjunction
with modified recommendations of concrete mix design, based on local experience in the
gulf region, CIRIA Publication C577, 2002, Guide to the construction of reinforced concrete in
the Arabian Peninsula.
In accordance to BRE Special Digest 1, 2005 and considering the existing site conditions and
the local experience in the Gulf Region, the following preliminary design chemical
classification of concrete may be proposed, subject to the following provisions: cast in-situ

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concrete for general use with section thickness ranging from <140 to >450mm, well
compacted with no face exposed to air.
Table 8: Concrete for general cast-in-situ use*

Design Chemical Cement
Locations Class(DC Class) Water Content for Recommended
of Intended working life Cement max. aggr. cement &
Foundations At least At least Ratio Size 20mm combination group
50years 100 years Kg/m3
0.55 320 D, E, F
Above Ground 0.50 340 A, G
DC-2 DC-2
Water Table 0.45 360 B
0.40 380 C
*Ref. Tables D1 & D2 and 6 of BRE Special Digest 1, 2005 and Tables 5.1 and 5.2 of CIRIA Publication
C577, 2002.

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IMPORTANT NOTES
The recommendations and discussions presented in this report are based on the subsurface
conditions encountered at the specific locations and times where sampling was conducted.
There may be, however, conditions pertaining to the site which have not been into account
due to the limited number of boreholes.
Comments made relating to groundwater is based upon observations made at the time of
investigation. Groundwater conditions may vary with time from those reported due to factors
such as seasonal effects, atmospheric effects / tidal conditions as well as dewatering in
adjacent areas.
The recommendations and discussions presented in this report considered preliminary and
presented for guidance purpose only.
References
1) Joseph E Bowles- Foundation Analysis and Design, Fourth Edition
2) Braja M. Das- Principles of Foundation Engineering, Third Edition
3) BS 5930:2015 - Code of Practice for Site Investigations
4) BS 1377:1990- Part 9- Method of Test For Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes

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Appendix-A
Site plan / Borehole location plan

Appendix-B
Borehole legends / Soil Classification /

Borehole logs
LEGEND TO BOREHOLE LOGS
Soils
Fill / Made ground
Boulders and Cobbles RELATIVE DENSITY OF GRANULAR SOILS

(BS 5930 : 2015)
Gravel SPT N Value
Relative density
(Blows/300mm)
0-4 Very Loose
Sand
4.0-10.0 Loose
xxxxxxxxxx 10.0-30.0 Medium Dense
xxxxxxxxxx Silt 30-50 Dense
xxxxxxxxxx
__
__ __
__ __
__ __ >50 Very Dense
__
__ __
__ __
__ __
__ Clay
__ __ __ __
__ __
__
Peat
x x x Silty Sand
x x x
CONSISTENCY OF COHESIVE SOILS
Rocks (BS 5930 : 2015)
Limestone Consistency Undrained Shear Strength kPa
Extremely Low < 10
Very Low 10.0-20.0
Conglomarate
Low 20.0-40.0
Medium 40.0-75.0
Breccia High 75.0-150.0
Very High 150.0-300.0
Extremely High 300.0-600.0
Sandstone
xxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxx Siltstone
xxxxxxxxx
Claystone
__ __ __
__ __ __ Gypsum, Rocksalt Etc. ROCK STRENGTH CLASSIFICATION
(BS 5930 : 2015)
+ + + + + Coarse-grained Igneous Rock Unconfined Compressive
+ + + + + Description
Strength (MPa)
+ + + + + + 0.6-1.0 Extremely Weak
+ + + + + + Medium-grained Igneous Rock
+ + + + + + 1.0-5.0 Very Weak
v v v v v v 5.0-25.0 Weak
v v v v v v Fine-grained Igneous Rock 25.0-50.0 Medium Strong
v.. .v. .v. .v. v. . v. . 50.0-100.0 Strong
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. Coarse-grained Metamorphic Rock 100.0-250.0 Very Strong
......... .. >250.0 Extremely Strong
Medium-grained Metamorphic Rock
Fine-grained Metamorphic Rock
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (Based on BS5930)
GRAIN SIZE CLASSIFICATION
GRAIN SIZE CONSTITUENT TERMINOLOGY

CLASS
(MM) Primary Constituent Secondary Constituents
>200 BOULDERS occasional with some with many

(<5%) (5-20%) (20-50%)
60 - 200 COBBLES occasional with some with many

(<5%) (5-20%) (20-50%)
20 - 60 Coarse slightly gravelly gravelly very gravelly

COARSE SOILS (<5% with Sand) (5-20% with Sand) (>20% with Sand)
(Min 65%>0.06mm) 06 - 20 Medium GRAVEL
(<35% Coarse with (35-65% Coarse with (>65% Coarse with
02 - 06 Fine Fine Soil)a Fine Soil)a Fine Soil)a,b
0.60 - 2.00 Coarse slightly sandy sandy very sandy
0.20 - 0.60 Medium SAND (<5% with Gravel) (5-20% with Gravel) (>20% with Gravel)
(<35% Coarse with (35-65% Coarse with (>65% Coarse with
0.06 - 0.20 Fine Fine Soil)a Fine Soil)a Fine Soil)a,b
SILT slightly silty silty very silty

FINE SOILS <0.06
(Min 35% <0.06mm) CLAY slightly clayey clayey very clayey
(<5%) (5-20%) (20-35%)c
ORGANIC Fibrous PEAT slightly organic organic very organic

(1-5%) (5-10%) (>10%)
Notes: a % Coarse = Combined sand & gravel; constituent term depends on dominant coarse fraction (eg. Sandy if sand > gravel).
b Or described as primarily coarse soil, depending on assessment of engineering behavior.
c Or described as primarily fine soil, depending on assessment of engineering behavior.
PLASTICITY CHART FOR CLASSIFICATION OF FINE SOILS

M
C
SILT (M soil) - below A-line
CLAY - above A-line ] M & C may be combined as F, FINE SOIL
U Upper Plasticity Range

L I H V E
Low Intermediate High Very High Extremely High Plasticity
70
CV CE
60
Note:
CH
The letter 0 is added to the
50 symbol of any material containing
a significant proportion of organic
mater eg. MHO
CI ME
40
Plasticity Index (%) A line
CL
30
MV
20
10
MH
6
ML MI
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
Liquid Limit (%)
SECONDARY DESCRIPTIVE TERMS
Grading : well graded, poorly graded, uniformly graded, gap graded
Plasticity : low, medium, High, very high, extremely high (re: Plasticity chart)
Particle Shape / Angularity : angular, sub angular, sub rounded, rounded, flat, elongated
COLOUR : Based on overall impression, with emphasis on descriptive consistency
P.O. Box - 171929, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: +971(4)8804494, Fax +971(4) 8804493
BOREHOLE LOG
Client : M/s. Arabtec Engineering Services L.L.C
Report No. : RGT19-006
Consultant : M/s. Aecom
Location : Jebel Ali, Dubai, U.A.E Plot/Project No. : DS188
: DS 188 JABEL ALI INDUSTRIAL SEWERAGE AND DRAINAGE

Project Name Drilling Method : Rotary Drilling
SYSTEM
Depth of Borehole : 9.00 m Date Started Drilling : 12/04/2020

Bore Hole No. : BH-344 Zone 1 L Date Completed Drilling : 12/04/2020
BH Water Standard Penetration test
Sample No. of Blows T.C.R S.C.R R.Q.D Description of strata Strata
Depth Level
Type 75 75 75 75 75 75 N- % % % Symbol
(m) (m) mm mm mm mm mm mm Blows
B Light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND
0.5 0.55 m
S1 1 1 1 1 1 2 5 Loose, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
SAND.
1.0
S2 1 1 2 2 2 2 8
1.5 1.54 m
S3 2 2 3 3 2 4 12 Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to
medium SAND.
2.0
S4 2 3 4 4 4 4 16
2.5
S5 2 3 5 4 6 6 21
3.0
S6 3 4 4 6 6 7 23
3.5
4.0
S7 4 5 6 6 7 8 27
4.5
5.0
S8 3 5 6 7 8 8 29
5.5
6.02 m
6.0
S9 5 6 8 8 8 10 34 Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous
6.5
7.0
S10 6 8 10 10 11 13 44
7.5
8.00 m
8.0
S11 9 10 13 17 20/60 R 50/210 Very dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
SAND with rare fine sandstone pieces and fine poorly
8.5 cemented sand pieces.
9.0
S12 10 14 16 20 14/40 R 50/190
End of Borehole 9.34 m
9.5
10.0
10.5
Ground Water Level: : 4.96m Ground Level: slightly uneven Coordinates: E =477712.780 ; N =2766533.770
Inner Dia. of Borehole: : 150 mm Casing Depth: : 9.00 m

Driller: Abid
Inner Dia. of Casing: : 130 mm Drilling Fluid: Fresh water / Bentonite
S.C.R Solid Core Recovery S.P.T Standard Penetration Test T.C.R Total Core Recovery
S.P.T ( C ) Standard Penetration Test by Using Cone R.Q.D Rock Quality Designation
B= Bulk Sample S = SPT Sample R = Core Run
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BOREHOLE LOG

SYSTEM

Depth Level
Type 75 75 75 75 75 75 N- % % % Symbol
0.5 0.54 m
SAND.
1.0
S2 1 2 3 2 2 3 10
1.5 1.52 m
S3 2 3 4 3 4 5 16 Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to
medium SAND.
2.0 2.02 m
S4 3 4 6 8 9 8 31 Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous
2.5
S5 5 6 8 10 9 10 37
3.0
S6 4 5 6 8 9 9 32
3.5
4.0
S7 5 7 9 10 9 10 38
4.5
5.0
S8 6 7 10 9 11 11 41
5.5
6.0
S9 5 8 9 11 10 12 42
6.5
7.0
S10 7 9 11 10 11 14 46
7.5
8.0
S11 8 10 12 11 12 13 48
8.5
9.0
S12 9 12 11 12 11 16 50

9.5
10.0
10.5
Ground Water Level: : 4.70m Ground Level: slightly uneven Coordinates: E =477827.674 ; N =2766501.369

Driller: Jugnu

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BOREHOLE LOG

SYSTEM

Depth Level
Type 75 75 75 75 75 75 N- % % % Symbol
0.5 0.53 m
SAND.
1.0 1.03 m
S2 2 2 3 2 3 3 11
Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to
medium SAND.
1.5
S3 2 3 4 5 5 5 19
2.0
S4 3 4 5 6 5 6 22
2.5 2.52 m
S5 3 5 7 8 9 8 32 Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium SAND .
3.0
S6 4 6 8 10 9 10 37
3.5
4.0
S7 3 6 9 10 9 11 39
4.5
5.0
S8 4 7 9 10 11 13 43
5.5
6.0
S9 5 8 10 11 11 14 46
6.5
7.0
S10 6 9 11 12 12 13 48
7.5
8.0
S11 6 10 12 11 11 16 50
8.5
9.0 9.00 m
S12 8 10 12 13 12 13/55 50/280 Very dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
SAND with rare fine sandstone pieces.
9.5
10.0 S13 7 11 13 12 15 10/35 50/260

10.5
Ground Water Level: : 5.15 m Ground Level: slightly uneven Coordinates: E =477940.059 ; N =2766465.470

Driller: Jugnu

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BOREHOLE LOG

SYSTEM

Depth Level
Type 75 75 75 75 75 75 N- % % % Symbol
0.5 0.54 m
calcareous SAND.
1.0 1.03 m
S2 2 2 3 3 3 4 13
medium calcareous SAND.
1.5
S3 2 3 3 4 4 5 16
2.0
S4 3 3 4 4 5 5 18
2.5
S5 3 5 5 4 5 6 20
3.0
S6 2 4 5 6 6 7 24
3.5
4.0
S7 3 4 6 6 7 9 28
4.5
5.02 m
5.0 Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous
S8 4 6 7 8 8 8 31
5.5
6.0
S9 5 6 8 8 9 9 34
6.5
7.0
S10 6 8 9 10 9 10 38
7.5
8.0
S11 8 8 9 10 10 12 41
8.5
9.0
S12 7 9 10 11 10 15 46
9.5
10.00 m
10.0 S13 8 10 12 12 16 10/20 50/245 Very dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
calcareous SAND with rare fine sandstone pieces.
10.5 S14 9 11 17 18 15/70 R 50/220 End of Borehole 10.87 m

Driller: Abid

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BOREHOLE LOG

SYSTEM

Depth Level
Type 75 75 75 75 75 75 N- % % % Symbol
0.5 0.54 m
calcareous SAND.
1.0 1.03 m
S2 2 2 3 3 3 4 13
medium calcareous SAND.
1.5
S3 2 3 3 4 4 5 16
2.0
S4 3 3 4 4 5 5 18
2.5
S5 3 5 5 4 5 6 20
3.0
S6 2 4 5 6 6 7 24
3.5
4.0
S7 3 4 6 6 7 9 28
4.5
5.02 m
5.0 Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous
S8 4 6 7 8 8 8 31
5.5
6.0
S9 5 6 8 8 9 9 34
6.5
7.0
S10 6 8 9 10 9 10 38
7.5
8.0
S11 8 8 9 10 10 12 41
8.5
9.0
S12 7 9 10 11 10 15 46
9.5
10.00 m
10.0 S13 8 10 12 12 16 10/20 50/245 Very dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
calcareous SAND with rare fine sandstone pieces.
10.5 S14 9 11 17 18 15/70 R 50/220 End of Borehole 10.87 m

Driller: Abid

Appendix-C
Laboratory testing
Sieve Analysis
Chemical Analysis
Appendix-D
Reference for Chemical

Analysis

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RGT19-006/38: DS188 Jabel Ali Industrial Sewerage and Drainage System, Jabel Ali, Dubai-UAE.

GEOTECHNICAL SOIL INVESTIGATION FOR PROPOSED

Client: M/s. Drainage & Irrigation Dept - Dubai

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M/s Arabtec Engineering Services L.L.C.

Subject: Geotechnical Soil Investigation Report

Praveen Jose Olaprath

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M/s. Advanced Laboratory Center was commissioned by M/s Arabtec Engineering

Consultant M/s. AECOM to perform a geotechnical site investigation and provide

➢ BS 5930:2015 - Code of Practice for Ground Investigations

1.1. Scope of Works

The Scope of works includes the following:

• Drilling of Four (04) boreholes to a depth between 9.0 to 10.90 m respectively

• Developing conclusions and recommendations for foundation design and

• Conduct engineering analysis and provide detailed interpretative report of the

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3.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION

ALC Drilling Depth Coordinates

3.2 Field Testing and Sampling

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Specific Test Standard Used

Particle Size Distribution BS 1377 Part 2: 1990

Sulphate, Chloride, pH of Soil/Groundwater BS 1377 Part 3: 1990

Detailed Laboratory results were presented on Appendix C.

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Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous

Table 3(b): Subsurface Lithology (BH-345)

Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium

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Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium

Table 3(d): Subsurface Lithology (BH-347)

Loose, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium

Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium

Dense, brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium calcareous

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Table 4: Groundwater Depth

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N- Value : SPT Blow Count (Average) Ф : Angle of Internal Friction

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Table 6(a): Safe Slope Angle (BH-344)

Table 6(b): Safe Slope Angle (BH-345)

Apparent Angle of *Recommended Estimated

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Apparent Angle of *Recommended Estimated

Table 6(d): Safe Slope Angle (BH-347)

Apparent Angle of *Recommended Estimated

➢ There are surcharge loads

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6.4 Backfill Material

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7.1 Chemical Attack on Buried Concrete

The primary cause of serious deterioration in reinforced concrete is corrosion of the

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Table 8: Concrete for general cast-in-situ use*

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Site plan / Borehole location plan

Borehole legends / Soil Classification /