Site Instruction

To: Ricardo Camelo Company: Mota Engil Peru

From: Morteza Taherian Date: 20 May 2014
Project Las Bambas TSF Construction Our Ref: 114001.05 ATCW SI 013
Subject: Grouting Holes

Dear Ricardo,

These are some clarification regarding the grouting holes, as below.

− The depth of the consolidation grout holes will be 10m – referenced to the top of prepared
foundation level.
− The depth of the curtain grout holes will be either 30m or 50m (referenced to the top of
prepared foundation level), as illustrated on MWH dwgs OC-5525 and 5526. The only
reason for deeper holes is if very fractured material is identified at the base of any hole.
− The Principal reserves the right to order deeper holes if it is considered to be required.
− There will be no change to hole diameter if deeper holes are specified.
− Coring is not required.
− Grout stages will be 5.0m.
− All grout stages shall have a Water Pressure (i.e. packer) Test conducted, if the test returns
a Lugeon value of less than 5.0, pressure grouting will not be required.
− Bentonite will not be required in the grout mix.
− The method of upstage grouting is generally acceptable, however, where weathered rock is
prevalent in the upper strata, the method of downstage grouting should be locally employed.
− Unless otherwise approved by the Principal’s Representative, Drilling and grouting of
consolidation grout holes should in general be completed at least 10m in advance of the
curtain grout holes.

Regards,
Morteza

Morteza Taherian BE, MSc

SENIOR GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

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