VEQU MS CV 001 MS - Geotechnical Soil Investigation - Rev.A

FOR INFORMATION
A 2021.06.07 Issued for Information B.H. Choi J.D.Lim J.K Park

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION DSGN CHKD APPD
PROJECT :
Quang Trach I Thermal Power Plant / Vietnam
OWNER :
OWNER’S ENGINEER :
CONTRACTOR :
SUBCONTRACTOR / SUBSUPPLIER:
DESIGNED BY DATE TITLE :

B.H. Choi 2021.06.07
Method Statement for Soil investigation works
CHECKED BY DATE
J.D. Lim 2021.06.07
APPROVED BY DATE DOCUMENT NUMBER REV.
J.K. Park 2021.06.07 VEQU-MS-CV-001 A
METHOD STATEMENT FOR
QUANG TRACH 1 THERMAL POWER PLANT / VIETNAM GEOTECHNICALSOIL INVESTIGATION WORK
CONTENTS
1. Project location ..................................................................................................................... 4
2. Applied standard ................................................................................................................... 4
2.1. Field works ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.2. Laboratory tests ..................................................................................................................... 6
3. Quantity of work .................................................................................................................... 7
4. Method statement ............................................................................................................... 10
4.1. Organization chart ............................................................................................................... 10
4.2. Field works ........................................................................................................................... 10
Fixing the investigation locations ........................................................................................... 10
Borehole drilling ..................................................................................................................... 11
Undisturbed Soil Sampling ..................................................................................................... 16
Rock coring ............................................................................................................................ 17
Standard PenetrationTest ...................................................................................................... 18
Field vane shear test (FST) ................................................................................................... 19
Piezocone penetration test (CPTu) ........................................................................................ 21
Dynamic cone penetration test .............................................................................................. 22
Pressuremeter test (PMT) ...................................................................................................... 22
Groundwater level measurement in drilled boreholes ........................................................... 23
Trial pit test ............................................................................................................................. 23
In situ density tests ................................................................................................................ 24
Field Permeability Test (constant head/ falling head method) ............................................... 24
Plate Load Test ...................................................................................................................... 25
Downhole seismic test ........................................................................................................... 25
Electrical Resistivity Test ....................................................................................................... 26
Soil thermal resistivity test ..................................................................................................... 27
Geophysical Exploration ........................................................................................................ 28
Storage and Transportation ................................................................................................... 29
4.3. Laboratory test ..................................................................................................................... 30
Grain Size Distribution Tests ................................................................................................. 30
Natural Moisture Content Test ............................................................................................... 30
Specific Gravity of Soil Test ................................................................................................... 30
Wet density Test .................................................................................................................... 31
Atterberg Limits ...................................................................................................................... 31
One Dimensional Consolidation Test .................................................................................... 31
Direct Shear Test ................................................................................................................... 32
Unconfined compression test................................................................................................. 32
Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test (UU) ................................................. 33
Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test (CU) ..................................................... 33
Permeability tests ................................................................................................................... 34
Soil compaction test ............................................................................................................... 34
CBR test ................................................................................................................................. 34
Organic content test ............................................................................................................... 34
Chemical analysis on soil and water ...................................................................................... 34
Swelling test ........................................................................................................................... 35
Determination of basic physical properties of rock ................................................................ 35
Point load strength index test of rock ..................................................................................... 35
Unconfined compression strength of intact Rock .................................................................. 35
5. Report................................................................................................................................... 36
6. HSE ....................................................................................................................................... 38
7. Protection of the environment ........................................................................................... 39
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8. OH&S Risk Evaluation Sheet ............................................................................................. 40

9. Schedule .............................................................................................................................. 43
List of Tables
Table 1. The standards for field work ...................................................................................................... 4

Table 2. The standards for laboratory test .............................................................................................. 6
Table 3. Quantity of geotechnical investigation ....................................................................................... 7
List of Figures
Figure 1. Satellite Photograph for Project Site (Approximately) .............................................................. 4

Figure 2. Drilling equipment .................................................................................................................. 12
Figure 3. Drilling work at onshore borehole .......................................................................................... 12
Figure 4. Drilling work at offshore borehole .......................................................................................... 13
Figure 5. Steel frame and solid EPS Styrofoam in work-shop .............................................................. 14
Figure 6. Jack-up setting and assemble at site by crane truck ............................................................. 14
Figure 7. The Shelby tube sampler with thin-walled tube ..................................................................... 16
Figure 8. Osterberg piston sampler ....................................................................................................... 17
Figure 9. The simple tube core barrel ................................................................................................... 17
Figure 10. Core box ............................................................................................................................... 18
Figure 11. Standard Penetration Test at site ........................................................................................ 19
Figure 12. Equipment of field vane shear test ....................................................................................... 20
Figure 13. The procedure for field vane shear test ............................................................................... 20
Figure 14. CPT probe components ....................................................................................................... 21
Figure 15. The various components and their setup CPTu system ...................................................... 21
Figure 16. The CPTu testing ................................................................................................................. 22
Figure 17. Dynamic cone penetration equipment ................................................................................. 22
Figure 18. Pressuremeter test ............................................................................................................... 23
Figure 19. Measure and record groundwater level ............................................................................... 23
Figure 20. Trial pit test ........................................................................................................................... 24
Figure 21. Apparatus for field density test ............................................................................................. 24
Figure 22. In-situ density test at site...................................................................................................... 24
Figure 23. The plate load test at site ..................................................................................................... 25
Figure 24. Seismograph Geode and BH-3 receiver & BHGC-1B controller.......................................... 26
Figure 25. Record the downhole seismic data ...................................................................................... 26
Figure 26. Electrical resistivity-meter TD-2000 (made in Vietnam)....................................................... 27
Figure 27. Electrical resistivity test at site ............................................................................................. 27
Figure 28. Thermal Resistivity-meter Madge Tech with probe Tech-TC-002 ....................................... 28
Figure 29. Thermal resistivity test at site ............................................................................................... 28
Figure 30. Strata Visor NZII seismograph - 48 channels and geophones SN-10V .............................. 29
Figure 31. Grain size using Sieves and Hydrometer............................................................................. 30
Figure 32. Automatic balance................................................................................................................ 30
Figure 33. Specific Gravity of Soil Test ................................................................................................. 31
Figure 34. Equipment for Liquid limits test by Cassagrande method .................................................... 31
Figure 35. Consolidation Test ............................................................................................................... 32
Figure 36. Direct shear test machines .................................................................................................. 32
Figure 37. The unconfined compression test ........................................................................................ 33
Figure 38. The unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression test ..................................................... 33
Figure 39. Consolidated undrained triaxial compression test ............................................................... 34
Figure 40. The chemical test ................................................................................................................. 35

Figure 41. Equipment and procedure for point load strength index test of rock ................................... 35
Figure 42. The Unconfined Compression Test of intact Rock .............................................................. 36
Figure 43. The photographs for personal protective equipment ........................................................... 39

1. Project location
The plant site is located in Quang Trach Power Complex, Quang Binh province, Vietnam.
Figure 1. Satellite Photograph for Project Site (Approximately)
2. Applied standard
2.1. Field works
List of standards for field works is shown in the following table:
Table 1. The standards for field work
No. Test Standard
ASTM D2488
1 Standard Practice for Description and Identification of soils
TCVN 8217-09
Standard Guide for Use of Direct Rotary Drilling With Water –

ASTM D5783
2 Based Drilling Fluid for Geo environmental Exploration and the
TCVN 9437-12
Installation of Subsurface Water-Quality Monitoring Devices
Standard Practice for Soil Using the hydraulically Operated ASTM D6519
3
Stationary Piston Sampler TCVN 9437-12
ASTM D1587
4 Thin – Walled tube sampling of soils for Geotechnical purposes
TCVN 9437-12
Standard Practice for Penetration test and Split-Barrel Sampling ASTM D1586
5
of Soil TCVN 9531-12
Standards Test Method for Performing Electronic Friction Cone ASTM D5778
6
and Piezocone Penetration Testing of Soils TCVN 9846-13

No. Test Standard
Standard Test Method for Use of the Dynamic Cone

7 ASTM D6951
Penetrometer in Shallow Pavement Applications
Standard Test Method for Field Vane Shear Test in Cohesive ASTM D2573
8
Soil 22 TCN 355-06
Standard Test Methods for Prebored Pressuremeter Testing in

9 ASTM D4719
Soils
Standard Test Method for Bearing Capacity of Soil for Static ASTM D1194
10
Load and Spread Footings. TCVN 9354-12
11 Standard Test Methods for Downhole Seismic Testing ASTM D7400
Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity

12 ASTM G57
Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method
Standard Test Method for Determination of Thermal

13 Conductivity of Soil and Soft Rock by Thermal Needle Probe ASTM D5334
Procedure
Standard Test Method for Determining Subsurface Liquid

14 ASTM D4750
Levels in a Borehole or Monitoring Well (Observation Well)
Standard Test Method for Density and Unit Weight of Soil in ASTM D1556
15
Place by Sand-Cone Method 22 TCN 346-06
Standard Test Method for (Field Procedure) for Instantaneous

16 Change in Head (Slug) Tests for Determining Hydraulic ASTM D4044
Properties of Aquifers
Standard Practice for Rock Core Drilling and Sampling of Rock

17 ASTM D2113
for Site Investigation
Standard Test Method for Determining Rock Quality

18 ASTM D6032
Designation (RQD) of Rock Core
Standard Guide for Using the Seismic Refraction Method for

19 ASTM D5777
Subsurface Investigation
ASTM D4220
20 Standard Practice for Preserving and Transporting Soil Sample
TCVN 2683-12

2.2. Laboratory tests
List of laboratory test standards is shown in the below table:
Table 2. The standards for laboratory test
No. Test Standard
Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering ASTM D2487

1
Purposes TCVN 8217-09
ASTM D2488
2 Standard Practice for Description and Identification of soils
TCVN 8217-09
Standard Practice for Dry Preparation of Soil Samples for
3 ASTM D421
Particle-Size Analysis and Determination of Soil Constants
Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and Coarse ASTM C136
4 Aggregates TCVN 4198-14
ASTM D422
5 Standard Practice for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
TCVN 4198-14
Standard Test Methods for Particle-Size Distribution (Gradation) ASTM D6913
6
of Soils Using Sieve Analysis TCVN 4198-14
Standard Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and ASTM D4318
7 Plasticity Index of Soils TCVN 4197-12
Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity of Soil Solids by ASTM D854
8 Water Cyclometer TCVN 4195-12
Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination of Water ASTM D2216
9 Content of Soil and Rock by Mass TCVN 4196-12
10 Standard Test Method for determination of Density BS 1377: Part 2
ASTM D3080M-
Standard Test Method for Direct Shear Test of Soils Under 11
11
Consolidated Drained Conditions
TCVN 4199-95
Standard Test Methods for One-Dimensional Consolidation ASTM D2435
12
Properties of Soils Using Incremental loading TCVN 4200-12
Standard Test Method for One-Dimensional Swell or Collapse ASTM D4546
13
of Cohesive Soils TCVN 8719-12
Standard Test Method for Consolidated Undrained Triaxial ASTM D4767
14
Compression Test for Cohesive Soils TCVN 8868-11
Method for Consolidated Drained Triaxial Compression Test for ASTM D7181
15
Soils TCVN 8868-11
Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes - Part 3:
Chemical and electro-chemical tests
- Item 5. Determination of the sulphate content of soil and
16 ground water; BS 1377: Part 3
- Item 6. Determination of the carbonate content;
- Item 7. Determination of the chloride content;
- Item 9. Determination of the pH value;
ASTM D2434
17 Test Method for Permeability of Granular Soils (Constant Head)
TCVN 8723-12

No. Test Standard
ISRM No.2,
18 Testing of physical properties for rock
1972
Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock and
19 ASTM D5731
Applications of Rock Strength Classifications
Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive Strength of ASTM D2938
20 Intact Rock Core Specimens TCVN 7572-06
Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction ASTM D1557
21 Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-
lbf/ft3(2,700 kN-m/m3)). 22 TCN 333-06
Standard Test Method for California Bearing Ratio (CBR) of ASTM D1883
22
Laboratory-Compacted Soil 22 TCN 332-06
3. Quantity of work
Quantity of work is shown in the table below.
Table 3. Quantity of geotechnical investigation
ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY REMARKS
GENERAL ITEMS AND PROVISIONS

A
SUMS
A-1 MOBILIZATION & DEMOBILIZATION. LS 1.0
B FIELD (IN-SITU) TESTING
TRIAL PITS OR TRENCHES

B-1 No 30.0
Trial Pits, 2.0 m x 2.0 m to a depth of 3.0m
B-2 BOREHOLES (ROTARY DRILLING)
B-2.1 No 86.0
B-2.2 POWER BLOCK AREA_ONSHORE M 1,720.0

NX SIZE
B-2.3 Drilling the boreholes up to 35 m depth. M 860.0
B-2.4 M 430.0
B-2.5 No 58.0
B-2.6 BULK HANDLING SYSTEM_ONSHORE M 580.0

NX SIZE
B-2.7 Drilling the boreholes up to 20 m depth. M 290.0
B-2.8 M 290.0
B-2.9 No 9.0
BULK HANDLING SYSTEM_OFFSHORE
B-
NX SIZE M 90.0
2.10
Drilling the boreholes up to 20 m depth.
B-
M 45.0
2.11
B-
M 45.0
2.12
B-3 SAMPLING
Undisturbed Sample
- Cohesive soil for the laboratory test
- Thin wall tube sampler or equivalent
B-3.1 sampler could be used No 153.0 Clay/silt soils
- The minimun thin wall tube length shall be
larger than 0.8m (MIN. DIAMETER 75mm)
- ASTM D1587
B-3.2 Disturbed Sample from SPT No 3,155.0 Sand/Clay

Rock Core Sampling
- Total Core Recovery (TCR) and Rock
Quality Designation (RQD) shall be Weathered
B-3.3 recorded No 153.0 Rock
- For Unconfined Compression Test and Soft Rock
Point Load Test
- ASTM D2113
B-4 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST (SPT)
Standard Penetration Test in Rotary
SPT Number
Drilling boreholes including rotary coring in
1.0m up to
rock,
B-4.1 No 3,155.0 GL(-) 5.0m,
1.0 m interval from exisiting ground level to
1.5m below
5.0 m depth and then 1.5 m interval until
GL(-) 5.0m
required depth.
PIEZOCONE PENETRATION TEST
B-5 No 30.0
(CPTu)
1No. @ Trial
B-6 DYNAMIC CONE PENETRATION TEST No 30.0
PIT
B-7 FIELD VANE SHEAR TEST (FST) No 20.0
@Soils /
LATERAL LOAD TEST or
B-8 No 20.0 Weathered
PRESSUREMETER TEST (PMT)
Rock
@1.0m depth
B-9 PLATE LOAD TEST (PLT) No 30.0 below ground
level
Field Vibration
B-10 DOWNHOLE SEISMIC TEST No 10.0
Test
Electrical
B-11 ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY TEST (ERT) No 10.0
Department
THERMAL RESISTIVITY/CONDUCTIVITY Electrical/Piping
B-12 No 8.0
TEST (TRT) Dept.
PIEZOMETER : Installation of standpipe
piezometer using PVC pipes with
B-13 protective cover (flush) and No 40.0
monitoring/reading of water level for few
weeks
FIELD DENSITY TEST(ASTM D 1556 / D 1No. @ Trial
B-14 No 30.0
1556M) PIT

B-14 FIELD PERMEABILITY TEST No 10.0
C LABORATORY TESTS
C-1 MOISTURE CONTENT No 948.0

CONSISTENCY LIMITS (Atterberglimits - 1No. @ Trial
C-2 Liquid limit, Plastic limit & Plasticity No 948.0 PIT,
Index) 1No. @ UD
C-3 SPECIFIC GRAVITY No 948.0 Sample,
5Nos. @
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION Borehole
C-4 (INCLUDE SIEVE & HYDROMETER No 948.0
ANALYSIS)
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS ON SOIL AND
C-5
WATER
C-5.1 Organic Matter Content No 20.0
C-5.2 Sulphate Content (SO4) No 20.0
C-5.3 Chloride Content (Cl) No 20.0
C-5.4 pH Value No 20.0
C-6 SOIL COMPACTION TEST

Laboratory Compaction Test (Modified
Proctor Test)
1No. @ Trial
C-6.1 - Dry density and Optimum Moisture No 30.0
PIT
Content (OMC)
- ASTM D1557
C-7 DIRECT SHEAR TEST No 107.0
UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE 0.5 No. @ UD
C-8 No 77.0
STREGTH (UCS) TEST ON CLAY Sample
C-9 PERMEABILITY TEST No 10.0 For Sandy Soil
C-10 TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST No

C- Undisturbed
Unconsolidated Undrained Test (UU) No 20.0
10.1 Sample
C- Undisturbed
Consolidated Undrained Test (CU bar) No 2.0
10.2 Sample
Undisturbed
C-11 CONSOLIDATION TEST (OEDOMETER) No 20.0
Sample
SWELLING TEST IN ACCORANCE WITH
ASTM D4546
C-12 - TO DETERMINE THE SWELLING No 10.0
POTENTIAL AND SWELLING PRESSURE
- METHOD C IS RECOMMENDED.
POINT LOAD INDEX ON ROCK
C-13 No 100.0 Rock Core
SAMPLES
UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE
C-14 No 50.0 Rock Core
STRENGTH(UCS) TEST ON ROCK
C-15 CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO TEST No 30.0 1No. X Trial PIT
D GEOPHYSICAL EXPLORATION

- SUBSOIL EXPLORATION
- SEISMIC REFRACTION SURVEY OR
SEISMIC REFLECTION SURVEY SHALL
BE USED FOR SEISMIC PROFILING
D-1 KM 8.5
- INCLUDING INTERPRETATION
REPORT CORRELATED WITH
BOREHOLE DATA
- INCLUDING SOIL PROFILE SECTIONS
FINAL ENGINEERING REPORT (Factual,
E LS 1.0
interpretation, recommendations)
SEISMIC HAZARD ANALYSIS REPORT
F LS 1.0
- Including Liquefaction Analysis
Notes: Above quantity of field test and laboratory test are only estimated quantity, the actual
quantity will be determined after soil investigation work is completed.
4. Method statement
4.1. Organization chart

The organization chart is shown in below table:
4.2. Field works

Fixing the investigation locations
- Borehole’s locations are determined by DGP RTK V90 (Trimble).

- Borehole’s coordinates are followed VN2000 system, central meridian 106o, zone 3o.
Elevation system is followed Hon Dau datum.
- After finishing fixing the locations, mark them by stake (Onshore) or by float (Offshore).

Borehole drilling
- 22 drilling rig will be mobilized for drilling work.

- The drilling is performed according to ASTM D5783, including as follows:
 Move the drilling rig (For onshoreborehole) or drilling rig placed on jack-up (For
offshore borehole) to marked locations and make it balance.
 Carry out the rotary drilling combined with circularly pumping the solution to move
drilled mud to ground surface and create the borehole. The borehole diameter is 110
mm and diameter of casing pipe is 127 mm.
 Install casing: Casing is used to keep the hole wall from collapsing and to prevent
drilling fluid was losing too much.
 Depending on kind of soil/ rock, the drilling speed is controlled by hydraulic unit of
drilling rig. When reaching the proposed depth for testing or sampling, the drilling is
paused and carried out pumping to clean borehole bottom.
 All information is recorded such as: Borehole name; date; drilling depth; sample taken
depth; SPT depth; description for soil and boundaries between soil layers…
 In case of rock encountering, the rock cores is taken by rock coring bits. After taken
they are placed in the wood box, measure its length and calculate Total core recovery
(TCR) and Rock quality designation (RQD). The rock core also is labeled and
photographed in color prints.
 The drilling is carried out under the supervision by one technician. All information is
recorded by technician such as: Borehole name, date, drilling depth, sample taken
depth, SPT depth, groundwater depth, description for soil and boundaries between
soil layers.
 Boring Depth: The termination depth of the boreholes is in accordance to the required
depth in “Request for quotation”.
 Unsuitable Foundation Strata: Extend all borings through unsuitable foundation strata
to reach hard or compact materials of suitable bearing capacity.
 Fine Grained Strata: Extend boring in potentially compressible fine-grained strata of
great thickness to a depth where stress from superposed load is so small that
corresponding consolidation will not significantly influence surface settlement.
 Compact Soil: Where stiff or compact soils are encountered at shallow depths, extend
borings through the material to a depth where the presence of an underlying weaker
stratum cannot affect stability or settlement.
 End of Borehole: Weathered Rock of 10.0m(SPT N > 50/10cm) or Soft Rock of 5.0m.
 When unexpected results are found, the boring depth shall be changed subject to the
approval by CONTRACTORS ENGINEER.
 During the drilling process, Carry out fully methods to guarantee the sanitation for
environment at survey site. All bentonite solution are collected to nylon bag, handled
according to local environmental regulations. The detail is shown in “item 7. Protection
of the environment” in this method statement.
Drilling bits

Drilling rods Steel cone
Drilling machine XY-1

SPT tools
Figure 2. Drilling equipment
Figure 3. Drilling work at onshore borehole

Figure 4. Drilling work at offshore borehole
Specification parameters of jack-up

Our jackup had been fabricated by a mechanical work shop in Binh Duong province (It's next
to HCM.City). The main specification parameters are as follows:
- Floating platform with dimensions: L x W x H = 9.0m x 8.5m x 1.0m (It includes 4 steel
frames with solid EPS Styrofoam at inside). The Area of work table is about 72m2
- 4 round steel legs with diameter 246mm and total length = 24m/one leg;
- 4 locking systems at 4 corners of jack-up.
- Kind of lift: 4 manual chain hoists with capactity 10tons.
- All parts of jack-up are be mobilized to site (Quang Trach Project) by crane truck with 10
tons capacity.
The steps of assembling jack-up

Set up 4 steel frames with steel bolts to create a floating platform with dimensions: L x W x H
= 9.0m x 8.5m x 1.0m.
Set up the plywood sheet fully on platform's surface to create a working slab.
lower this floating platform to water by crane truck with 10 tons capacity.
Install 4 steel legs with locking systems to 4 corner of floating platform.
Install the drilling rig and auxility facilities such as ladder; handrail; manual chain hoists..
After fully assemble, carry out the inspection and record to checklist of jack-up and drilling rig
Move the jack-up to working area (offshore) by tugboat to drilling.
This jack-up can be work with conditons as follows:
Tidal current < 3 knots.
Wave heght < 1.0m.
Max sea depth for use < 20m.

Figure 5. Steel frame and solid EPS Styrofoam in work-shop
Figure 6. Jack-up setting and assemble at site by crane truck
The checklist of jack-up and drilling rig is shown in below:


Undisturbed Soil Sampling
- The Standards for taking undisturbed sample will be performed in cohesive soil, according
to ASTM D1587 or ASTM D6519.
- Drilling hole reaches to required depth.
- Clean the borehole bottom by flushing betonite solution into borehole circularly until drill-
cuttings fully exist from borehole’s bottom.
- Lower the sampler into required sampling depth by using drilling rods.
- For Cohesive soil samples Minimum thin wall tube length shall be 0.6m with the diameter
of 75mm. lIt will be expanded to 80cm in case of encountering the very soft soil.
- After taking sample, lift the sampler from the borehole by using drilling rods. Separate
thin-walled tube from the sampler head (sample is kept in the thin-wall tube by depending
on closing – opening of an automatical ball valve).
- Remove a small portion of the soil from the bottom end of thin-walled tube (about 1 cm)
and then seal both ends of tube immediately with paraffin wax and wrap with plastic bag
and tape.
- Label the sample information such as borehole number, sample and depth, etc…
- The samples are placed in shade and avoid shock.
- Undisturbed soil samples shall be suitable for more refined Laboratory Tests of Strength,
Compressibility, Permeability, and so on.
- At least one undisturbed soil sample shall be taken in cohesive soil layer per boring.
- Specific Recovery Ratio (length of undisturbed sample/length of sampling push) of
undisturbed soil samples shall exceed 80%.
- Area Ratio (annular cross-sectional area of sampling tube/full area of outside diameter of
sampler) of undisturbed soil samples shall be less than or equal to 10%.
- All undisturbed soil samples shall be properly packed by an Air/Water-tight Sample Tube
to prevent changes in soil properties content, transported and ejected carefully in order
to avoid disturbance. Sample tubes shall clearly be labeled and identified mentioning in
particular: project identifier, survey site; boring identifier; sample identifier; depth of
sample; date of recovery.
Figure 7. The Shelby tube sampler with thin-walled tube

Figure 8. Osterberg piston sampler
Rock coring
- Rock coring is carried out using Simple tube core sampler if rock layer is encountered.
Selected Rock core samples are taken for Unconfined compression test and Point load
test to evaluate the rock’s strength.
- Based on the length of the rock core recovered from each run, Percent Core Recovery
and RQD (Rock Quality Designation) shall be reported for a general evaluation of the
rock quality.
- The classification and description of the recovered rock cores are generally in accordance
with ASTM 6032.
Figure 9. The simple tube core barrel
- The parameters after finishing 1 core run are recorded in the boring logs as follows:
 Total core recovery (TCR): is percentage of sum of length of core pieces (included
solid and unsolid cores) in total length of core run.
Sum of length of core pieces (included solid and unsolid cores)
TCR = ∗ 100 %
Total length of core run
 The rock quality designation (RQD): index is a modified percent core-recovery which
incorporates only sound pieces of core that are 10 cm or greater in length along the core
axis.
Sum length of core pieces ≥ 10 cm

RQD = ∗ 100 %
Total length of core run
Figure 10. Core box
Standard PenetrationTest
- Standard Penetration Test in Rotary Drilling boreholes including rotary coring in rock. The
test is performed according to ASTM D1586.
- The SPT equipment consists of: A 63.5 kg free drop hammer with a guide rod; Anvil; A
split-barrel sampler of 50 mm outer diameter and a driving shoe with constant inside
diameter of 35 mm.
- In all boreholes, the SPT shall be performed, at every 1.0 meters up to the 5.0m below
exisiting ground level and then 1.5 m interval until required depth.
- The test is performed to determine consistency of soil. Disturbed soil samples shall be
taken from every SPT operation.
- The Number of Blows required to drive each 15 cm (S1 & T1, T2) into the soil has to be
counted and kept in the bore log.
- Unless specified, SPT can be stopped if:
+ The blow count for 30 cm penetration reaches 100 blows.
+ And the total blow counts at the above limit shall be recorded, e.g. 50/10 for 10 cm
penetration by 50 blows.
- SPT shall not be performed within 60 cm above the undisturbed sampling depth.
- When the sampler sinks in the soft layer by self-weight, the Sinking Condition and Amount
shall be recorded.

Figure 11. Standard Penetration Test at site
Field vane shear test (FST)
- The purpose of field vane shear test is to determine the undrained shear strength of soft
soil and its sensitivity at site.
- The equipment of field vane shear test is combined of number of elements as: Shearing
equipment – Aimil (India); Vanes; Vane shear sensor with data logger; Laptop; Vane rod
has one meter (1m) length and 19mm outside diameter.
- The field vane shear test is performed according to ASTM D2573 and carried out every
one meter in the soft layer 1c until GL(-)7.0m. The proposed depth is about of 10 m.
- At each test depth, the rectangular vane is pushed into soil about 30cm. Insure that vane
rods is prolonged in the center of borehole.
- Install vane shear equipment into the top of vane rods.
- Rotary rods system with standard rate about 6 degrees per minute which give a time to
failure typically 2 to 5 minutes.
- Following the determination of the maximum torque, rotate the vane rapidly through a
minimum of 10 revolutions to break soil completely.
- The determination of the remoulded strength should be started immediately after
completion of rapid rotation and in all cases within 1 min after the remoulding process.
- Data are recorded automatically and exported by excel file.
- The FST testing is carried at every 2.0m only in very sof/soft soil.
Torque gauge housing Vanes Laptop

Loadcell Sensor Data acquisition system Vane rod

Figure 12. Equipment of field vane shear test
Figure 13. The procedure for field vane shear test

Piezocone penetration test (CPTu)
- The piezocone penetration test is performed according to ASTM D5778.

- The purposes of the piezocone penetration test is to determine cone resistance (qc),
sleeve friction (fs), pore water pressure (u) of cohesive soil and soil strata at testing
location.
- The equipment for CPTu includes as follows: 20 tons Pusher/Puller including depth
transducer for ensuring the rate of penetration (20 ± 5mm/s); Hydraulic Power Pack; Data
logger C-mon; CPTu Probe; Memocone III with point resistance 5 tons; CPT Rods with
conical thread 1meter length, diameter of 35.7mm. Apex angle of cone is 60o; CPT PRO
V 5.41 - Software for interpretation; Inclinometer option for CPT probe each.
- The proposed depth is 30 m. Depth of CPT is up to refusal (Not less than qc = 40 MPa).
However, for shallow refusal depths pre-boring is carried to advance the depth.
- The CPT is carried out only in soil layers and stop when the cone hit to rock layer or cone
resistance reaches 40MP.
Slot
CPT probe
filter
Battery plug
u measurement
slot, saturation
by grease Slot filter
Battery tube
Figure 14. CPT probe components
Figure 15. The various components and their setup CPTu system

Figure 16. The CPTu testing
Dynamic cone penetration test
- This test is carried out according to ASTM D6951 for the measurement of the penetration
rate of the Dynamic Cone Penetrometer with an 8-kg hammer (8-kg DCP) through the
soft layer 1c until GL(-)7.0m.
- The penetration rate may be related to in situ strength such as an estimated in situ CBR
(California Bearing Ratio).
Figure 17. Dynamic cone penetration equipment
Pressuremeter test (PMT)
- The purposes of pressuremeter test is to determine pressuremeter modulus (Ep), limit

pressure Pl and the ration Ep/Pl for design and constructions.
- This test is carried out according to ASTM D4719 for each subsoil layers of top fill, 1a, 1c,
layer 2, layer 3, layer 4, and layer 5.
- The pressuremeter consists of: A read-out box with devices to precisely regulate the
pressure applied to the probe and to read its volume changes with pressure increments
and time; A gas cylinder provides the pressure source; The box can stand on a tripod
which can be knocked down for transport. It include; A 800 cm3 volumeter with a sight
tube and ruler in cm3; A main pressure regulator; A differential pressure regulator; 2
pressure gauges for the measureing cell; 2 pressure gauges for the guard cell; The
necessary valves and quick couplings; G-Type pressuremeter probe (BX).
- Membrane checking shall be carried out before pressuremeter test in hole or when broken
membrane and checking again after 05 pressuremeter tests. Result of membrane
checking shall be shown for each pressuremeter test.
- The holes with 60mm diameter (in soil) or with 48mm (in rock) shall be made by drilling
rig, after put measuring tube to testing depth, increased pressure and record changing
water level in measuring equipment of volume at 30 second and 60 second of time for
each pressure increment, until completion when soil is destroyed.
- Pressuremeter tests shall be performed for each soil/ rock layer up to end of borehole.
Figure 18. Pressuremeter test
Groundwater level measurement in drilled boreholes
- Install the standpipe piezometer by using PVC pipes with protective cover.
- Measure and record the groundwater Level in the boreholes during the field soil
investigation. by electrical measuring-tape.
- Measurement of water table in boreholes will be conducted out the beginning of every
working day during at least one (1) month.
Figure 19. Measure and record groundwater level
Trial pit test
- Test pits shall be carried out at specified locations with size of 2 m x 2 m and deep 3 m.
- Bulk samples, Field density test and field logs shall be performed. While excavating test
pits, if ground water table encounters before reaching above mentioned depth of test pits,
temporary dewatering is performed to drain the water and continue the excavation and
in-situ tests.
- Water samples for test pits shall be collected for chemical analysis.
- Test pits shall be backfilled with original compactable excavated material in approximately
200 mm loose layers compacted to 95% dry density by hand tampers or plate compactor
to a firm even surface until original ground level is restored.

Figure 20. Trial pit test
In situ density tests
- In-situ density tests shall be performed within the Trial Pit at one representative depth
(indicatively at 1 m).
- The purposes of performing standard for determination field density and unit weight of
filling soil.
- The volume of test hole, wet and dry density are calculated according to ASTM D1556.
Figure 21. Apparatus for field density test
Figure 22. In-situ density test at site
Field Permeability Test (constant head/ falling head method)
- The field permeability test in borehole will be carried out by constant head test method
according to ASTM D 6391 or BS 5930.

- The purpose of the field permeability test is to determine permeability coefficient of soil
layers.
- Procedures of field permeability test are included the steps as follows:
- Drill the hole to required depth
- Carefully clean out the borehole by water pump.
- Install the well with detail structure such as: Depth of well; installed depth and diameter
of filter; diameter of casing pipe...
- After water monitoring level is stabilized, clean out the well to creat the water-conductvity
in permeability area (round the filter pipe).
- After the water level in the well is be completely recovered, measure and record the
stabilized water level.
- Pour water into the well for making the piezometric head (Ho) in the well (This process
must be performed quickly). Record the top level of the piezometric head.
- Regulate the vane on permeability measuring box to keep the water level stabilized in
the standpipe vs time. Record the volume of poured water vs time (t)
- Time reading such as: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90, 120, 150,
180 min... untill flow is stabilized, when the test can be stopped.
- The test also might be carried out by falling head upon the nature soil
Plate Load Test
- Plate Load Tests shall be performed to determine the deformation characteristics, bearing
capacity and settlement data for shallow foundation and pavement design. Plate Load
Tests shall be executed at 1.0 & 2.0m depth below ground surface and performed in
accordance with ASTM D1194 or ASTM D1195. The plate for the test shall not be less
than 300mm in diameter.
- Each increment of loading shall be kept constant until no further settlement occurs or until
the rate of settlement becomes negligible. The readings of the dial gauge shall then be
recorded.
- The loading and unloading shall be continued until the estimated ultimate pressure, as a
minimum value of 600 kPa has been reached.
Figure 23. The plate load test at site
Downhole seismic test
- Downhole Seismic Tests shall be performed down to a depth of competent layer from
ground level by using the borehole indicated in the Borehole location plan in accordance
with ASTM D 7400.
- The purposes of downhole seismic test is to determine the compression wave velocity
(Vp) and shear wave velocity (Vs) of soil, rock layers at different depths along the
boreholes.

- Based on these parameters, we can calculate other dynamic parameters of the

subsurface materials to evaluate the response of dynamically loaded foundations at the
site.
- The tests shall be conducted at 1.0m interval to a depth of 30m.
Figure 24. Seismograph Geode and BH-3 receiver & BHGC-1B controller
Figure 25. Record the downhole seismic data
Electrical Resistivity Test
- This test is performed to determine the specific soil resistance of the site. The results of
this test could be used for designing safety grounding system for the entire plant area.
- The field measurements shall be done by using Wenner’s four pin method configurations
at spacing/distance between electrodes shall be 1.0m, 2.0m, 3.0m, & 5.0m in both North-
South and East-West directions in accordance with ASTM G57.
- The analyzed test result shall include the measured Ohm(Ω) values.

Figure 26. Electrical resistivity-meter TD-2000 (made in Vietnam)
Figure 27. Electrical resistivity test at site
Soil thermal resistivity test
- Thermal Resistivity Tests shall be performed to obtain the soil thermal resistance at the
site.
- The field measurements shall be done by using a thermal needle probe and thermometer
for depths of 0.75, 1.5, 2.25, and 3.0m meters below ground surface.
- The tests will be carried out on-site using properly calibrated equipment, using thermal
resistance units of W/mK.
- Field Thermal resistivity shall be carried out in accordance with IEEE 442/ ASTM5334.
- The analyzed test result shall include the measured (deg. C m/W).

Figure 28. Thermal Resistivity-meter Madge Tech with probe Tech-TC-002
Figure 29. Thermal resistivity test at site
Geophysical Exploration
- Geophysical survey is used to identify the presence of adverse subsurface conditions
associated with karstic features in the bed rock including cavities and weak strata, locate
the interface between top soils and underlying rocks and determine the seismic velocity
in accordance with ASTM D 5777.
- The Seismic refraction survey shall be used for seismic profiling. These methods shall be
suitable up to 20m depth.

Figure 30. Strata Visor NZII seismograph - 48 channels and geophones SN-10V
Storage and Transportation

 Core box
- The soil/rock cores taken from the borehole are kept in the corebox and stored at site
storage. The tentative type and location of site storage and required periods for storage
will be discussed with Owner during the execution stage. it is a dry and tall place which
can’t be flooded. Below figure is a typical core box of one of our projects.
Figure 31. A typical core box of one of our projects
- In the site storage, the core boxes are arranged to 20 boxes/stack in order of boreholes.
A space of 1.0m between the stacks helps the storeman to moving and checking the
boxes when necessary.
Figure 32. Core boxes are arranged before moving into site storage
 UD-SPT soil samples and rock core for laboratory test

- The soil samples are taken from the borehole are kept at a dry place, prevent sunlight
directly in the room at the site.
- After packing, the UD-SPT soil samples and rock cores shall be preserved and
transported to Portcoast’s Laboratory according to ASTM D4220.

4.3. Laboratory test

Soil/Rock laboratory test are carried out in accordance with standard of ASTM and ISRM,
including of the following tests:
Grain Size Distribution Tests
This test is performed in two stages: sieve analysis for coarse-grained soils. and hydrometer
analysis for fine-grained soils (< 0.075mm).
Results are reported on a combined grain size distribution plot as the percentage of sample
smaller than, by weight, versus the log of the particle diameter. The curve provides the
parameters about effective diameter (D60, D30 & D10) and coefficient of uniformity (C u),
coefficient of curvature (Cc).
Tests will be performed in accordance with ASTM C136 & ASTM D422 & ASTM D6913M.
Figure 33. Grain size using Sieves and Hydrometer

Natural Moisture Content Test
The moisture content (W) is defined as the ratio of the weight of water in a sample to the weight
of solids. The wet sample is weighed and then over-dried to a constant weight at a temperature
of about 110oC. The weight after drying is the weight of solids.
The moisture content is valuable in determining the properties of soils and can be correlated
with other parameters. The test is performed in accordance with ASTM D2216.
Figure 34. Automatic balance

Specific Gravity of Soil Test
The specific gravity of soil (Gs) is defined as the ratio of the mass soil particles to the mass of
an equal volume of water at a stated temperature. Tests shall be performed in accordance
with ASTM D854 and ASTM C127/C128.

Figure 35. Specific Gravity of Soil Test

Wet density Test
Wet density w) of soil specimen, is measured in the laboratory by weighing a sample of
known volume immediately after extrusion by trimmed-ring. The test is performed in

accordance with BS 1377: Part 2.
Atterberg Limits
Plastic and liquid limit tests, collectively of termed Atterberg limits will be determined for each
cohesive soil sample to provide classification information. The liquid limit (LL) is the moisture
content of a soil at the boundary between the liquid and plastic states. The plastic limit (PL) is
the moisture content at the boundary between the plastic and semi-solid states. Tests will be
performed in accordance with ASTM D4318.
Figure 36. Equipment for Liquid limits test by Cassagrande method
One Dimensional Consolidation Test

This test is carried out to determine the compressibility of soil. The first increment pressure is
generally 12.5, 25.0 or 50.0 kPa which depend on In-situ effective stress, load increases twice
up to 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200 kPa. For each load increment, record change
in height at time intervals of approximately 0.1, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 15, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480
and 1440 minutes. The test is performed in accordance with ASTM D2435.

Figure 37. Consolidation Test
Direct Shear Test

The test determines cohesion C (kPa) and internal angle  (o). These parameters are used to
estimate strength of soil.
The test is performed on 3 specimens with 3 various normal stresses corresponded to effective
stresse of soil sample in situ. All data during testing: shear force, vertical displacement,
horizontal displacement, are recorded automatically by data acquisition system such as:
LOADCELL and displacement transducer connected a DATALOG. The test is performed
accordance with ASTM D3080M-11.
Figure 38. Direct shear test machines
Unconfined compression test

This test is carried out to obtain the unconfined compressive strength of cohesive soils.
Test is performed by Humboldt (USA) and according to ASTM D2166.
The soil sample is trimmed with the height-to-diameter ratio being two. Apply the vertical load
with constant strain rate (1 %/min) until the load values decrease with increasing strain or 15%
strain is reached.
The load and deformation data are recorded by data acquisition system.

Figure 39. The unconfined compression test
Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test (UU)

In this type of strength test, an undisturbed soil specimen is enclosed in a thin rubber
membrane and subjected to a confining pressure. The test specimen is not allowed to
consolidate under the influence of this confining pressure prior to testing. The specimen is
then loaded axially to failure at a strain rate of 1 percent per minute without allowing drainage
from the specimen. The undrained shear strength of cohesive soils is computed as one-half
the maximum observed deviator stress. The testing procedure will be performed according to
ASTM D2850.
The tests will be done by LoadTrac-II/FlowTrac-II system of Geocomp (USA). This system
combined with the computer via network card control the pressure of cell and then the test can
be controlled automatically from start to finish. The data will be recorded automatically based
on the data acquisition system.
Figure 40. The unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression test
Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test (CU)

This test method provides useful data for determining the strength-stress-strain characteristics
of cohesive soil. During the shear phase following the consolidation phase, the stresses are
varied to simulate the loading applied to soils by construction. This test is performed on three
cylindrical specimens with 38mm diameter and 76mm height.
The soil specimens are fully saturated by using back pressure and then they are isotropically
consolidated at different consolidation stresses by the chamber confining pressures. After
complete consolidation phase, the deviator stress is increased to cause failure of the specimen.

During this phase of loading, the drainage line from the specimen is closed. This test provides
for the calculation of total and effective stresses, and axial compressive by measurement of
axial load, axial deformation, and pore-water pressure.
The tests are done by LoadTrac-II/FlowTrac-II system of Geocomp (USA). This system
combined with the computer via network card control the pressure of cell and sample, and
then the test can be controlled automatically from start to finish. The testing procedure will be
performed according to ASTM D4767.
Figure 41. Consolidated undrained triaxial compression test
Permeability tests
The test determines the vertical permeability with a high degree of reliability. The test is
performed accordance with ASTM 5084.
The soil sample is consolidated to an effective pressure relating to site conditions using the
LoadTrac-II. The pressure difference is monitored using a FlowTrac-II system of Geocomp
(USA) between the inlet and outlet tubes. This system combined with the computer via network
card control automatically the top and base pressure.
Soil compaction test
This test is performed according to ASTM D1557 to determine the compaction characteristics
of soil. Proctor test is suitably carried out on coarse-grained soil. Divide soil into equal portions
for compaction and add water to each portion such that it will produce incremental change in
water content. Mix each portion well and compact each portion by compaction mold and
hammer. Compact each portion must be performed in accordance with the type of energy
input (modified). Modified proctor for 3 points (95%, 98% and 100%).
CBR test
CBR index of soil at 3 points (95%, 98% and 100%). Tests are performed in accordance with
ASTM D1883.
Organic content test
This test is performed to determine organic matters in soil. The percent organic matter is
important in classification a peat or other organic soil. Further, percent organic matter
influences noticeable to soil properties such as compressibility and soil strength. Therefore,
it’s very necessary for designers to know these parameters.
The test is performed in accordance with ASTM D2974.
Chemical analysis on soil and water
These tests are performed to determine the pH value and Sulfate (SO42-), Chloride (Cl-)
contents on soil and water at the investigation area. Tests are performed in accordance with
BS 1377:Part 3, ASTM D511 and D1426.

Figure 42. The chemical test
Swelling test
The test determines the swell pressure and the magnitude of one dimentional-swell or collapse
of compacted or intact cohesive soils.
The test is performed in accorance with ASTM D4546.
Determination of basic physical properties of rock
The basic physical properties of rock consist of: Water Content, Density, Grain Specific Gravity
and porosity.
This method is suggested by ISRM Committee on Laboratory Tests, document No. 2 (1972)
Determination of basic physical properties of rock.
Point load strength index test of rock
This test is performed in according with ASTM D5731.
This test is carried out by applying a rock of concentrated load gradually to the specimen until
it is separated. The concentrated load is introduced through coaxial conical roller rollers. The
point compressive strength index is calculated, and the unstable compressive strength is
estimated from the destructive load.
Figure 43. Equipment and procedure for point load strength index test of rock
Unconfined compression strength of intact Rock

Unconfined compressive strength of intact rock core sample (if rock layer is encountered) is
intended to determine the unconfined compressive strength (q u), and deformation modulus
(Es50) of a rock sample in form of specimens of cylindrical shapes. This test shall be performed

in according to ASTM D2938. Loading data and test parameters are recorded continuously by
a computer based data acquisition system.
Figure 44. The Unconfined Compression Test of intact Rock
5. Report
The final geotechnical investigation report shall include the following:
Part I: Soil investigation report (factual report)
- Soil investigation report.
- Quantity table of soil investigation.
- A summary a table of all filed test with coordinates and elevations.
- A summary table with soil parameters for design.
- A summary table and a plot plan showing all field tests.
- A summary table with all laboratory tests results.
Part II: Appendices
- Chart of physical-mechanical properties of soil layers.
- Layout of soil investigation locations.
- Sectional soil profiles.
- All boring logs with SPT result.
- All test pit logs with soil description.
- All CPT plots shall clearly show soil classification.
- All plate load tests results and graphs.
- Result of the field vane shear test.
- Result of the dynamic cone penetration test.
- Result of the field permeability test.
- Result of the piezocone penetration test (CPTu).
- Result of the pressuremeter test (PMT).
- Result of the field density test.
- Result of the Down-Hole tests.
- Result of groundwater levels observed in boreholes.
- Result of thermal resistivity test.
- Result of electrical resistivity test.
- Field and lab test sampling pictures shall be provided in appendix.
- Result of soil laboratory testing.
- Result of consolidation test.
- Result of direct shear test.

- Result of unconfined compressive stregth (ucs) test on clay.

- Result of unconsolidated undrained triaxial compression test (UU).
- Result of consolidated undrained triaxial compression test (CU).
- Result of permeability test.
- Result of swelling test.
- Result of chemical analysis on soil and water.
- Result of physical properties for rock.
- Result of point load index on rock samples
- Result of unconfined compression test (UC) for rock core.
Part III: Interpretation and recommendations (Engineering report)
- Seismicity based on seismic risk map, soil profile type and site classification, site
specific seismic risk study
- Soil strength parameters and Interpretations used in determining design capacities
- Bearing Capacity and Settlement calculations
- Pile Capacity and Settlement
- Recommendation of Foundation Construction.
- Liquefaction Analysis

6. HSE
Purpose
The purpose of HSE is to provide guidelines for safe conduct of geotechnical survey
operations including as follows: Safety guidelines for worker; safe using of hand tools and
investigation equipments; movement of drilling rigs on geotechnical survey; fire safety...
Safety guidelines for worker
Items listed below should be executed by all members of surveying teams in geotechnical
survey activities:
To perform investigation works, employees have to pass the safety training by Client or
Portcoast organize.
All members have to wear minimum protective gears as follows: protective helmet and clothes,
safety shoes. In case of working on top of an elevated derrick beam, the workers should wear
safety belts.
While executing the investigation work, all members should have a best health and brilliant
mind to avoid labour accidents.
Any accident should be informed to supervisor and recorded in daily survey log.
The injuried have to be given first aid immediately and sent to the nearest health centre as fast
as possible.
All bad actions or disobediences in the using equipment are forbidden.
Using hand tools and investigation equipments safely
HSE regulation regarding hand tools should be observed in addition to the guidelines provided
below:
Each tool should be used only to perform tasks for which it was originally designed.
Damaged tools should be repaired before use or they should be discarded.
Tools should be kept cleaned and stored in an orderly manner when not use.
Movement of drilling rigs
As practical, inspect the planned route of travel for obstacles. Must not move drill rigs when
the weather is rough.
Qualified Person is responsible for controlling the mobilization of investigation equipment
between investigation locations.
Fire safety
Fire extinguishers shall be kept on or near drilling rigs for extinguishing small fire.
Work shall stop during lightning storms.
Others
The site leader shall be on behalf of informant to local Authorities allover personnel and
equipments to be used as well as proposal schedule of investigation work. All activities shall
be carrying out according to permissions of local authorities.
Some photographs for personal protective equipment (P.P.E)

Figure 45. The photographs for personal protective equipment
7. Protection of the environment
Portcoast will comply with applicable laws, orders and regulations of the Works concerning the
protection of the environment. Deforestation shall be kept to a minimum and only within areas
indicated as such in the Tender or as approved by the Employer.
Portcoast shall take all possible steps to prevent pollution of streams, rivers, and other water
supplies, at or in the vicinity of the Site. Waste of oil, fuel, paints, chemical substances,
solutions or contaminated water are not allowed to be discharged into rivers and shall be
disposed of in accordance with applicable environmental regulations and permits.
All staffs in site work shall guarantee for the drilling mud and flushing liquid to be environmental
friendly.
Working Area is always clean and neat.
Cleaning and treating waste and residual after working shift.
Not to throw out waste and other residual to working area.
In case of an environmental emergency (e.g. oil spills or chemical spills), Portcoast shall
immediately notify the Employer.
Dumping of any kind of spoil material, including excavated earth, construction materials,
concrete, wood etc., into rivers or major water courses shall be avoided so far as is practicable.
Burning or burying of trash is not allowed. All trash shall be removed of the Site and disposed
of in a proper manner. Upon the completion of the Works Portcoast shall dismantle and
demobilize all temporary facilities erected by himself or his sub-contractors, and remove all
debris, objectionable material and all other refuse which may have been deposited on Site
during the performance of the Works. Such materials may be deposited only in areas approved
by the Employer.

QUANG TRACH I THERMAL POWER PLANT / VIETNAM GEOTECHNICAL SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK
8. OH&S Risk Evaluation Sheet



9. Schedule
Weeks
No. Items Teams Days
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION 63
I. Field work 35
1 Mobilization 3
2 Field tests
2.1 Drilling POWER BLOCK AREA (86 onshore boreholes, 35m/hole) 1 to 15 30
2.2 Drilling BULK HANDLING SYSTEM (58 onshore boreholes, 20m/hole, 1 borehole 40m ) 15 to 21 30
2.3 Drilling BULK HANDLING SYSTEM (9 offshore boreholes, 20m/hole) 21 &22 30
2.4 Trial pits; Dynamic cone penetration test; Field density tests (30 locations) 23 30
2.5 Field permeability test (20 boreholes) 24 30
2.6 Piezocone penetration test (30 CPTu locations, 30m/location) 25&26 30
2.7 Plate load test (20 PLT locations, 1 tests at 1.0m depth below ground level) 27 30
2.8 Pressumeter test (20 PMT locations, 6 tests/location) 27 30
2.9 Geophysical survey (Seismic refraction on 8.5Km) 29 30
2.10 Downhole seismic test (10 boreholes to 30m) 30 10
2.11 Electrical & thermal resistivity tests (10 ER & 8 TR locations) 30 6
3 Demobilization 2
II. Laboratory test and reporting 42
1 Laboratory Testing 42
2 Reporting 14
3 Final report 7


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A 2021.06.07 Issued for Information B.H. Choi J.D.Lim J.K Park

Quang Trach I Thermal Power Plant / Vietnam

DESIGNED BY DATE TITLE :

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8. OH&S Risk Evaluation Sheet ............................................................................................. 40

Table 1. The standards for field work ...................................................................................................... 4

Figure 1. Satellite Photograph for Project Site (Approximately) .............................................................. 4

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Figure 1. Satellite Photograph for Project Site (Approximately)

2.1. Field works

List of standards for field works is shown in the following table:

Table 1. The standards for field work

No. Test Standard

Standard Guide for Use of Direct Rotary Drilling With Water –

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No. Test Standard

Standard Test Method for Use of the Dynamic Cone

Standard Test Methods for Prebored Pressuremeter Testing in

11 Standard Test Methods for Downhole Seismic Testing ASTM D7400

Standard Test Method for Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity

Standard Test Method for Determination of Thermal

Standard Test Method for Determining Subsurface Liquid

Standard Test Method for (Field Procedure) for Instantaneous

Standard Practice for Rock Core Drilling and Sampling of Rock

Standard Test Method for Determining Rock Quality

Standard Guide for Using the Seismic Refraction Method for

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2.2. Laboratory tests

List of laboratory test standards is shown in the below table:

Table 2. The standards for laboratory test

No. Test Standard

Standard Practice for Classification of Soils for Engineering ASTM D2487

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No. Test Standard

Quantity of work is shown in the table below.

Table 3. Quantity of geotechnical investigation

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY REMARKS

GENERAL ITEMS AND PROVISIONS

B FIELD (IN-SITU) TESTING

TRIAL PITS OR TRENCHES

B-2 BOREHOLES (ROTARY DRILLING)

B-2.2 POWER BLOCK AREA_ONSHORE M 1,720.0

B-2.6 BULK HANDLING SYSTEM_ONSHORE M 580.0

ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY REMARKS

B-3.2 Disturbed Sample from SPT No 3,155.0 Sand/Clay

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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY REMARKS

B-14 FIELD PERMEABILITY TEST No 10.0

C-1 MOISTURE CONTENT No 948.0

C-5.2 Sulphate Content (SO4) No 20.0

C-5.3 Chloride Content (Cl) No 20.0

C-5.4 pH Value No 20.0

C-6 SOIL COMPACTION TEST

C-10 TRIAXIAL COMPRESSION TEST No

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ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT QUANTITY REMARKS

4.1. Organization chart

4.2. Field works

- Borehole’s locations are determined by DGP RTK V90 (Trimble).

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- 22 drilling rig will be mobilized for drilling work.