RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the test results and discussion, our recommendations are provided for the foundation design and construction. 6.1 Shallow foundations (Isolated with rigid tie beams/strip or raft) ‘The foundation depth may vary according to the architectural requirement. For the area with basement, the foundations can be placed at a minimum depth of 3.0m below the average natural ground level. Excavate the topsoil layer up to a minimum depth of 3.20m below. Further backfilling, if any shall be using selected fill composed of sand and/or granular mixture free from organic matter or other deleterious substances. It shall be placed in layers not exceeding compacted thickness of 250mm with each layer compacted to not less than 95% of the meximum dry density. Place at least one layer of granular road base material of thickness 0.20m up to the foundation formation layer and compacted to not less than 98% of its maximum dry density. An allowable bearing pressure 1.40kg/em* (140kN/m?) was determined considering shallow foundation at a depth specified above. A modulus of sub grade reaction (k) of 16,000kN/m? can be used for the design of raft foundation. ‘The foundations for the area without basement can be placed at a minimum depth of 1.0m below the average natural ground level, Excavate the topsoil layer up to a minimum depth of 1.20m below. Further backfilling, if any shall be using selected fill composed of sand and/or granular mixture free from organic matter or other deleterious substances. It shall be placed in layers not exceeding compacted thickness of 250mm with each layer compacted to not less than 95% of the maximum dry density, Place at least one layer of granular road base material of thickness 0.20m up to the foundation formation layer and compacted to not less than 98% of its maximum, dry density. An allowable bearing pressure 1.20kg/em? (120KN/m*) can be used for the design of foundations. Universal Soil Testing Laboratory shall be contacted to carry out the recommended tests in this report. A site inspection certificate, confirming the bearing pressure and depth of foundation shall be obtained from the laboratory prior to the construction of foundation. 6.2 Foundation Settlements The total settlements under the above pressures are estimated to be within the tolerable limit with minimal allowable differential settlements. Most of the settlements will take place during the construction period. Report No: RGT08.271 Form No FGT-03 Issue No. : 01 Page 7 of 8 Issue Dt. : 01.03.20076.3 Excavations & De-watering The excavation works should be carried out in accordance with good construction practice, such as BS 6031: 1981, “Code of Practice for Earthworks” or a similar recognized standard. Where space permits and above the water table, the sides of the excavations would be necessary to be battered and as a guide the CIRIA Report No. 97 “Trenching Practice” recommends a maximum safe temporary slope of 35° to the horizontal. For deep excavations, if any, detailed study of the side slope stability should be carried out by a competent engineer using the findings of investigation When the excavations have to be carried out below the ground water table, dewatering is necessary. Specialist contractors should be consulted in this regard. It is important to make sure that fines are not removed during dewatering as this may cause unpredictable settlements of the surrounding ground and the structures. 7. FOUNDATION CONCRETE The results of the chemical analysis for soil and ground water shows that Class 1 condition should be assumed for the proposed site according to BRE digest 363, "Sulphate and acid resistance of conerete in the ground" (refer appendix D). In view of aggressive environment and severe climatic conditions in the Gulf region, the appropriate recommendations in the digest should be strictly followed. The recommendations of CIRIA special publication 31 should also be taken in to consideration. The publication considers both sulphates and chloride contamination of soils, ground water and aggregates in various exposure conditions and to all forms of concrete including foundation concrete. Alternatively the standard requirements of local municipality should be strictly followed. Good quality dense concrete with low permeability shall be made under careful supervision and good workmanship. In case of shallow foundations bitumen coating may be applied. Also adequate precautions should be taken to avoid corrosion of steel reinforcement due to moisture movement and chloride ingress. 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