Fugro Soil Report

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MASDAR DEVELOPMENT

ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
REPORT: PA/2306/07/02 28th MAY 2008
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MASDAR FUGRO MIDDLE EAST

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For the attention of Mr. Mohankumar Boraiah
Ref: PA/2306/07 28th MAY 2008
Dear Sir,
We have pleasure in enclosing herewith a soft copy of our final engineering report on the above project.
Should you have any queries with regard to our report, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are pleased to have been of service on this occasion and look forward to further co-operation on future
projects.
Yours faithfully,
FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Gretel Opsima Karim Khalaf

Geotechnical Engineer Engineering Manager
CONTENTS PAGE
SUMMARY (i)
1.0 INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................................. 1
2.0 THE SITE AND REGIONAL GEOLOGY.......................................................................................... 1
3.0 FIELDWORK.................................................................................................................................... 2
4.0 LABORATORY TESTING ................................................................................................................ 8
5.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS......................................................................................................... 8
6.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................... 14
7.0 REPORT LIMITATIONS................................................................................................................. 25
8.0 REFERENCES............................................................................................................................... 26
PLATES
PLATE 1 LOCALITY PLAN
PLATE 2 SITE PLAN
PLATE 3 COORDINATES AND ELEVATIONS
PLATE 4 SPT VERSUS ELEVATION
PLATE 5 UCS VERSUS ELEVATION
PLATE 6 EM VERSUS ELEVATION
PLATE 7 RQD VERSUS ELEVATION
PLATE 8 WORKING AXIAL PILE CAPACITY VERSUS ELEVATION
PLATE 9 TEMPERATURE AND WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A FIELD RESULTS
APPENDIX B LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
APPENDIX C APPENDICES TO SITE INVESTIGATION REPORTS
APPENDIX D CORE PHOTOGRAPHS
APPENDIX E TRIAL PIT PHOTOGRAPHS
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SUMMARY
The proposed MASDAR development has been proposed as an international benchmark of

sustainable urban community development showcasing state-of-the-art energy and waste efficiency,
sustainable living and working, leading edge research and commercial development in renewable
energy and technologies, and a functioning as a centre of academic excellence. MASDAR is
committed to the highest standards of sustainable development and has set metrics for the project
that will include:
• Zero Emissions
• Zero Waste
• 100% Power through Renewable Energy Sources
• Zero Accidents (Health and Safety Protocols)
• Zero Claims
• A Paperless Document Management System
• Energy Saving and Efficiency
The development will include commercial office space, research labs, testing and related facilities,
technology park/light manufacturing, buildings, sustainable utility and power infrastructure, a
landmark office building, a hotel with serviced apartments, a university with research facilities, a
student housing and selected apartments, sport facilities with green areas/parks, etc.
Fieldwork activities extended over the period January 20th 2008 to March 3rd 2008.
The report presents the factual and engineering interpretation of field and laboratory data carried out
on the whole MASDAR Development site. A summary of the field activities and methodologies
followed by Fugro Middle East are described in the report.
Generally, the top sedimentary sequences are represented by interbedded aeolian and
estuarine/food-plain deposits represented by loose and very loose to medium dense fine grain SAND
and medium to coarse grain SILT, also known as sabkha deposits. The lower part of the coarse
material sequence is generally represented by dense to very dense medium to coarse SAND marine
deposits, sometimes overlaying thin marine SILT. The top of rock has been identified in all boreholes
at various depths as a result of collapsing during the diagenetic transformation of the gypsum layer.
The rock sequence is generally composed of an interbedded sequence of SILTSTONE,
CLAYSTONE and GYPSUM with some locally developed CALCARENITE. The upper rock sequence
is generally less competent in term of strength being described as very weak to weak being
represented most probably by a weathered horizon. As no correlation could be derived in term of
rock lithology, the report will consider division into layers based on the strength of rock only.
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No open cavities were identified on site. However, cavities might have developed during the
diagenetic transformation of gypsum or dissolution of Calcarenite and the calcareous Siltstone.
Therefore, a grid of destructive boreholes with record of drilling parameter will be proposed during the
detailed soil investigation on site.
The groundwater level on site was identified at various depths ranging between +1.50m NADD and
+1.90m NADD. A series of standpipes were installed for which continuous long term groundwater
reading by use of “divers” are further to be presented.
Shallow and deep foundations are proposed in the report as suitable foundation option to safely
support the proposed design structures. The sulphate and chloride contamination of the soil and rock
has also been considered for appropriate concrete type recommendations.
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The MASDAR development has been proposed as an international benchmark of sustainable

urban community development showcasing state-of-the-art energy and waste efficiency,
sustainable living and working area, leading edge research and commercial development in
renewable energy and technologies, functioning as a centre of academic excellence, within a
Special Economic Zone (“SEZ”)-(“Free Zone”).
The development will include commercial office space, research labs, testing and related
facilities, technology park/light manufacturing, buildings, sustainable utility and power
infrastructure, a landmark office building, a hotel with serviced apartments, a university with
research facilities, a student housing and selected apartments, sport facilities with green
areas/parks, etc
Fugro Middle East (FME) was commissioned by MASDAR to perform a preliminary

geotechnical investigation for this project. The investigation has been based on Fugro
proposal (ref. RA/02/668/07) dated 10th December 2007. The work has been performed in
general accordance with “British Standard BS 5930: 1999, Code of practice for Site
Investigations” and relevant engineering standards.
This report presents the factual and engineering interpretation of field and laboratory data
carried out on the whole site. Fieldwork was performed from January 20th 2008 to March 3rd
2008.
The site location is indicated on the locality plan, Plate 1. All field activities are indicated on
the site plan, Plate 2.
2.0 THE SITE AND REGIONAL GEOLOGY
2.1 Positioning of Field Test Locations
The proposed MASDAR development has a site area of approximately 6 square kilometres. It
is located approximately 25 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 75 minutes from Dubai
downtown, adjacent to Abu Dhabi International Airport, on the east of Khalifa City. It is
bordered on the north and south by two major roads, one of which leads to the airport, the
other towards Dubai.
2.2 Regional Geology
The geology of the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf area has been substantially
influenced by the deposition of marine sediments associated with numerous sea level changes
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during relatively recent geological time. With the exception of mountainous regions shared
with Oman in the northeast, the country is relatively low-lying, with near-surface geology
dominated by Quaternary to late Pleistocene age, mobile aeolian dune sands and
sabkha/evaporite deposits.
The Arabian Plate is separated from the Iranian Fold Belt by the Arabian Gulf. It is believed
that a tilting of the entire Arabian Plate occurred during the early Permian period, resulting in
uplift in southern Yemen and depression to the northeast, associated with igneous intrusions
in the northeast. Subsequent tectonic movements, peripheral to the folding of the Iranian
Zagros Range, during the Plio-Pleistocene age contributed to the formation of both the
Arabian Gulf depression and the mountainous regions shared by the United Arab Emirates
and Oman.
Variations in sea level over time have resulted in the accumulation of numerous marine
formations over the Arabian landmass.
Conditions in the Abu Dhabi area essentially consist of a linear coastline dissected by ancient
channels/creeks. Superficial deposits consist of marine sands and silts in coastal zones. In
addition, wind erosion, capillary action and evaporation has led to extensive sabkha deposits
in certain areas, notably around the creeks forming hypersaline deposits. These superficial
deposits overlay alternating beds of calcarenite, carbonate sandstone, gypsum, sands and
cemented sands.
3.0 FIELDWORK
The full program of subsurface investigation included the following:
• Surveying of field tests locations.

• One (1) destructive borehole advanced down to 100.0m below existing ground level
• Twenty-one (21) exploratory boreholes with depth of 20.0m to 50.0m below existing
ground level with:
Disturbed bulk soil sampling soils
Regular split-spoon sampling during Standard Penetration Test (SPTs) in Soils.
Continuous coring in rock.
• Twenty-one (21) JCB-excavated and twenty (20) hand-excavated exploratory trial pits to a
maximum investigation depth of 3.00m below existing ground level
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• Electrical resistivity tomography along five (5) lines – submitted to Client on January 18 ,
2008 as part of geophysical report GEO074062-1(F01)re
• Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) along two (2) lines - submitted to Client
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on January 18th, 2008 as part of geophysical report GEO074062-1(F01)re
• Nineteen (19) in-situ falling head permeability tests
• Twenty (20) infiltration tests
• Ten (10) plate load tests
• Twenty (20) in-situ density tests
• Installation of twenty (20) stand-pipes piezometers
Experienced Fugro geotechnical personnel under the supervision of an experienced

geotechnical engineer performed all the works. The works were performed in general
accordance with the “British Standard BS 5930: Code of Practice for Site Investigations”.
The borehole locations are indicated on Plate 2, relative to the proposed site layout and
existing features. Field test results are presented in Appendix A. The presentation of field
results is preceded by a “symbol legend for geotechnical logs” and a “summary of soil and
rock definitions”, on Plates A1.1 to A1.3, and A2 respectively.
3.1 Surveying of Test Locations
All boreholes locations were set out in accordance with the Client’s instructions. The contractor
surveyor on site set out the exploratory boreholes. The coordinates system for the test
locations are based on UTM zone 40, Clark 1880 ellipsoid and elevations are to Abu Dhabi
Datum (NADD).
The “as drilled” coordinates and elevations are given on the individual borehole logs in Appendix A
and summarized in Plates 3.1 to 3.2.
3.2 Exploratory Boreholes
Twenty-one (21) boreholes were drilled on the whole MASDAR Development site as follows:
• Ten (10) boreholes down to 50.0m below existing ground surface
• Four (4) boreholes down to 30.0m below existing ground surface
• Seven (7) boreholes down to 20.0m below existing ground surface
The boreholes were advanced through soil deposits (including variably cemented sands) using
standard coring equipment and techniques.
Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs) were conducted at regular intervals within the soil layers in
order to estimate the relative densities and obtain samples for classification purposes. Test
intervals were generally 1.0m.
SPTs were conducted in accordance with British Standard BS 1377: Part 9:1990, “Methods of

test for soils for civil engineering purposes”. The test involved driving a 50mm external
diameter thick walled tube (split spoon sampler) into the bottom of the borehole with
successive blows of a 63.5kg hammer falling freely through 760mm. The sampler was driven
through 6 intervals of 75mm and the number of blows required to penetrate each interval was
recorded. The initial 150mm interval or 25 blows, whichever first reached, was intended to
ensure “seating” of the sampler such that it penetrated beyond the zone of influence of any soil
disturbance at the base of the borehole.
The aggregate number of blows to drive the sampler over the final 300mm was termed the “N”
value and considered indicative of the soil’s in-situ relative density. Where a penetration of
300mm was not achieved due to the density or degree of cementation of the deposits
encountered, the number of blows and distance driven were recorded on the borehole logs.
Rotary coring was carried out in the boreholes, using double tube, ‘’HWF’’ size core barrels,
fitted with face discharge, impregnated diamond bits, producing a nominal core diameter of
76mm. Water was added to assist cable percussive boring and to stabilise each hole during
in-situ testing.
The core runs were generally 1.0m to 3.0m long. Where required, runs were altered in order to
maximize core recovery. Water was added to assist stabilise each hole during in-situ testing.
During coring water was used as the flushing medium and care was taken to adjust the water
pressure to obtain the optimum core recovery. Where necessary guargum (a natural starch)
polymer based was added to the flush water to aid in core recovery, particularly in poorly indurate
rocks.
Disturbed SPT and bulk soil samples collected during drilling were retained in sealed, labelled
plastic jars. Core samples were carefully transferred from the core barrel to purpose-built
wooden core boxes. Consecutive core runs were separated within the core boxes with labelled
core spacers and then wrapped in clear plastic to preserve moisture for possible laboratory
testing.
The samples were transported to Fugro’s laboratory in Abu Dhabi for logging and sampling.
Representative samples were selected for laboratory testing to assist with sample descriptions
and determination of engineering properties of the soils and rocks. The cores were
photographed and copies of these are presented in Appendix D of this report.
Careful attention was paid during boring and drilling to the existence of groundwater.
Groundwater levels were recorded at suitable breaks in boring operations, at the beginning
and end of each shift. These levels are given on the borehole logs.

Borehole logs are included in Appendix A, Plates A4.1.1 to A4.21.2
3.3 Exploratory Trial Pits
Forty-one (41) trial pits were excavated on the whole MASDAR Development site as follows:
• Twenty-one (21) JCB-excavated trial pits down to 3.0m below existing ground surface
• Eighteen (18) hand-excavated trial pits down to 1.5m below existing ground surface
• One (1) hand-excavated trial pit down to 1.20m below existing ground surface
• One (1) hand-excavated trial pit down to 1.00m below existing ground surface
The exploratory trial pits were JCB-excavated and hand-excavated on site in locations
provided by Client. The JCB-excavated trial pits were 3.0 x 2.5m at the base with a maximum
investigation depth of 3.0m below existing ground surface, while the hand-excavated trial pits
were 1m x 1m at the base with a maximum investigation depth of 1.0m below present ground
level. Over the whole period of excavation, the trial pits were fenced off for security reasons.
The trial pits were mapped and sampled, each layer being carefully documented.
Trial pits were backfilled in layers not exceeding 300mm and thoroughly compacted using a
heavy hand hammer on completion of the investigations.
Individual trial pit logs are presented in Appendix A on Plates A5.1 to A5.41 while trial pits
photographs are presented in Appendix E.
3.4 Variable Head Permeability Testing
Variable head permeability tests were performed in accordance with the relevant procedures
of British Standard BS 5930. The test was performed as a down-hole test through casing.
The variable head test was commenced by filling the test hole/piezometer with water (falling
head test. The down-hole water level is then monitored over time as it equalises again with the
ambient groundwater level.
The in-situ permeability of the soil layer at the base of the casing (i.e. at the intake) was
estimated, from the test results, using the semi-empirical methods of Hvorslev as outlined by
BS 5930. “Intake factors” were calculated according to the relevant BS 5930 guidelines
corresponding to the schematic boundary conditions inferred. As the site shows a very low
permeability and tests would have taken too long to be completed the general approach to
compute permeability has been taken. Permeability results are summarized in Table 1 below:

Table 1 Soil Permeability
Depth Permeability
Borehole ID
(mbgl) (m/sec)
2.0 1.6 E-05
BH-101 4.0 1.7 E-05
6.0 2.8 E-05
2.0 1.6 E-05
BH-103
7.0 2.6 E-05
BH-106B 2.0 1.5 E-05
BH-106C 2.0 1.4 E-05
2.0 2.3 E-05
BH-108 4.0 1.8 E-05
6.0 2.8 E-05
2.0 1.3 E-05
BH-109
5.0 7.5 E-06
2.0 1.1 E-05
BH-113 4.0 1.9 E-05
6.0 2.1 E-05
2.0 1.6 E-05
BH-119 5.0 1.9 E-05
6.0 2.1 E-05
3.5 Infiltration Testing
The method for measuring infiltration rate in Trial pits was detailed in section 1.1.4.e of Scope
of soil investigation. The trial pits operated were 1mx1m for 1m depth. The pit was filled with
water and let to seep overnight. The filled up to 50cm and height of water was recorded for
30minutes. The calculation method suggested in section 1.1.4.e is the BRE Digest 365
“soakaway design”. Whereas the test method forced a record of height for a closed time
frame, the BRE Digest 365 procedure requires record of time need for a fixed height of water.
Thus there was incompatibility between procedure and interpretation. However, the BRE
Digest 365 allows for some deviance in interpretation method but warns about infiltration rates
that might return values with a factor of 2. The following Table 2 presents the results of the
calculated infiltration rates.

Table 2 Infiltration rates from trial pits
Infiltration Rate
Test Pit No: f (m/s)
15 1.70E-05
16 4.10E-05
19 1.10E-04
20 4.90E-05
21 4.40E-05
22 4.60E-05
23 4.60E-05
25 4.80E-05
29 4.80E-05
30 5.10E-05
31 4.60E-05
32 3.60E-05
33 3.50E-05
34 3.90E-05
35 5.40E-05
36 4.70E-05
37 1.80E-05
38 1.80E-05
39 4.10E-05
40 5.50E-05
3.6 In-Situ Density Testing
A total of twenty (20) in-situ density tests were performed to directly measure the relative
densities of existing soil layers with respect to the corresponding moisture/density relationship
determined by laboratory testing. The in-situ density testing was performed by sand
replacement method in accordance with ASTM 1556 and 2216. The results will be
summarised in tabular form with the laboratory test results in Appendix B.
3.7 Plate Load Testing
Plate load testing was performed on a prepared, even surface, at shallow depths. The tests
were performed by centrally applying a vertical, compressive load to a circular steel plate. The
plate size had a 600mm diameter.
The load was provided by reaction against a heavy vehicle. It is generally preferable to have a
minimum available reaction load of 15t.
Each test generally comprised an initial load/ unload/ reload/ unload cycle. Load stages were
applied to the plate incrementally up to the maximum available bearing pressure. Loading
increment was in the range of about 50 to 100kPa, depending on the maximum load. At each
load stage, plate settlement was monitored against time, as load was held constant, until

settlement effectively ceases, and the displacement reading stabilised. After each loading
phase, the plate was completely unloaded, and the elastic rebound was recorded.
3.8 Standpipe Piezometers
In order to monitor groundwater levels during and after the fieldwork standpipe piezometers
were installed in the selected boreholes at a maximum depth of 20m or shallower below
existing ground level. The standpipe comprised of 2” uPVC pipe, slotted over the lower 5m
and would be installed and surrounded by fine gravel to about 0.5m above the slotted section.
The sections below and above the filter were capped by a 0.5m thick bentonite seal and the
remainders of the borehole (above and below the bentonite seal) were backfilled with a grout
using a bentonite / cement grout.
The top of each standpipe was protruded approximately 400mm above the surrounding
ground level, encased in concrete and fitted with a threaded screw top for protection and ease
of access.
The standpipes were monitored during the fieldwork. A schematic detail of the piezometer is
presented in Plate A6.
4.0 LABORATORY TESTING
A program of laboratory testing is performed on selected samples of soil and rock in the
boreholes. Details of the tests undertaken and quantities are given in Table 3. In general,
laboratory testing has been performed in accordance with ASTM and British Standard
procedures.
Table 3 Summary of Laboratory Tests Performed

Type of Test Test Specification
Moisture Content BS 1377, Part 2 Clause 3

Particle Size Distribution BS 1377 Part 2
Atterberg Limits BS 1377 Part 2
Bulk and Dry Density BS 1377, Part 2 Clause 7.2
Particle Density BS 1377 Part 2
Maximum Dry Density/Optimum Moisture BS 1377:Part 4:1990 AMD 8259:1995
Content Relationship Clause 3.2.5.3
In-situ Test for Soil ASTM D 1556-2000
Unconfined Compressive Strength ASTM D2938-95
Unconfined Compressive Strength (E-mod) ASTM D2938-95
Point Load Test ASTM D5731-95
California Bearing Ratio BS 1377 : Part 4 : Clause 7.2.1.3 (initial)

Type of Test Test Specification
and Clause 7.2.3.2 (moulding),
Sulphate, Chloride and pH BS 1377, Part 3, Clause 5, 7 & 9
Carbonate Content BS 1377, Part 3, Clause 6.3
Test laboratory results have been used to assist with the classification and determination of
relevant physical and mechanical properties of soil and rock samples. Chemical test results
have been used to determine the corrosion potential of the soils and rocks. Laboratory test
results are presented in Appendix B.
5.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
The subsurface profile encountered is illustrated diagrammatically with a graphic log cross-
section presentation in Appendix A, on Plates A3.1 to A3.5. Full details of the strata
encountered are given on the Borehole logs in Appendix A, Plates A4.1.1 to A4.21.2. The
borehole observations and test results generally indicate slightly variable subsurface condition.
The superficial deposits are generally represented by coarse grain sedimentary sequences of
diverse origin. The upper unit (GL down to +2.00 mNADD) is represented by an “imported
material” described as medium dense, light brown to reddish, poorly to uniform graded, fine to
medium grain SAND. The term “imported material” (“made ground” in the borehole logs) is
used herein to describe a lithology different than the other lithologies identified in
boreholes/trial pits. It has all the characteristics of the wind-driven AEOLIAN SAND (sand
dune). Immediately below these aeolian sands, over an extend of more than 2.40m
(+2.00mNADD to
-0.40mNADD), an interbedded horizon of very loose to loose, poorly graded, fine to medium
grain SAND and medium to coarse grain SILT of low plasticity was identified in all of the
boreholes/trial pits. The horizon shows cycles of continuous transgressions and regression of
the marine sediments over an existing food-plain. Within the upper part of the sequence the
groundwater level has been encountered. Due to high heat/sun exposure, the groundwater
evaporates straight from the groundwater level driving the salts into the upper soil deposits,
salts which later will precipitate due to over-saturation. This effect is well-known in the area as
the main mechanism to generate the sabkha deposits. The chemical analysis over the
soils/water collected in the field shows that the horizon from +2.00mNADD to -0.40mNADD
can generally be described as sabkha.
The third coarse grain unit identified in boreholes (-0.40mNADD to -2.40mNADD) is mainly
characterized as loose to medium dense, poorly graded to well graded, fine to medium and
coarse grain silty/clayey SAND belonging to the marine sedimentary sequences. This unit,
with depth, pro-grades into a coarser grain size unit, also marine in origin. It is generally

described as medium dense to dense, well graded, and medium to coarse grain size SAND.
The bedrock surface was identified in boreholes at variable depth, ranging from -1.01mNADD
in borehole BH-106B to -8.10mNADD in borehole BH-100 with a dipping trend from east to
west. The particular case encountered in BH-100 might be the result of collapsed old cavities
formed during the diagenesis process that took place over the gypsum layer, process
responsible for the transformation of the more competent crystalline gypsum into the less
competent sensitive clay. The clays that are normally formed during this transformation belong
to the smectites and vermiculites group being generally characterized by a large change in
volume with the addition of water.
The rock sequence is generally composed of an interbedded sequence of SILTSTONE,

CLAYSTONE and GYPSUM with some locally developed CALCARENITE. The upper rock
sequence is generally less competent in term of strength being described as very weak to
weak being represented most probably by a weathered horizon. These recent marine
sediments, identified as Brine in the Geophysical report would be expected to return extreme
chloride content. As no correlation could be derived in term of rock lithology, the report will
consider division into horizons (layers) based on the strength of rock only. However, the
hyper-salinity of this deposit, makes it prone to dissolution with ambient water flows. This
layer possibly extends down to -14mNADD when considering rock mass evaluation parameter
such as RQD presented in Plate 7.
On location where top of “rock” was encountered at the highest, as in MIST area and around
BH103, the top part presents advance weathering and in some place absence of any recovery
for 0.5m heights at depth around 8.5m below current ground level. These high level of rocks
might be on the way to dissolve.
Even though no open cavities were identified on site during this initial investigation, only
decimetric voids of no recovery, cavities might have developed during the diagenetic
transformation of gypsum salts or dissolution of the calcareous Siltstone that the wide spread
boreholes could not detect. During further construction process, should cavities appear, a grid
of destructive boreholes with record of drilling parameter is proposed herein to determine the
volume extent of the anomaly.
The groundwater level on site was identified at various depths between +1.50mNADD and
+3.00mNADD.
A 100m deep, open borehole was drilled. Slotted two-inch PVC pipe was grouted and sealed
on the top 5m and the bottom 5m. Divers were installed at 1m above water level (for the
Barometric and air temperature diver) and at -0.66mNADD for the under-water diver.

Measurements of temperature and water level were taken from 13th April 2008 to 28th May
2008. Results are presented in Plate 9.1 for ground water measurement and 9.2 for
temperature measurement. It should be noted that between 8 and 10th May and after May
20th, the measurements are disrupted due to an unknown reason. It is unlikely that it can be
due to diver malfunction because both Baro and Diver, and temperature and water level
showed unexpected measurements.
The following Figure 1, shows contour and 3D map of the top of rock level.
Figure 1a – Bedrock Elevation Contour Map. Elevation values reported in m NADD.

Easting and Northing elevation are related to UTM zone 39. Contour interval = 0.50m

Figure 2b – 3D Bedrock Elevation Contour Map. Elevation values reported in m NADD.

The diagenesis process that takes place over the gypsum salts layer as well as the other
sedimentary sequences is an irreversible process. During construction and any dewatering
activities on site, the rocks might go to an accelerated degradation process with catastrophic
impact on the overlaying structures. Examples should be given here from the neighbouring
Khalifa City where the structures, that includes houses, fence walls, roads and empty plots,
are currently going through a continuous deterioration process. On the other side of MASDAR
City, on Abu Dhabi Airport, similar pathologies are being witnessed, where significant size
cavities are observed within the top of the rock.
A general soil profile can further be summarized and presented in Table 4:
Table 4 Summarised Soil profile

Bottom of Thickness of
Top of unit
Layer Designation unit unit
(mNADD)
(mNADD) (m)
Medium dense, light brown, poorly to uniform graded,
fine to medium grain SAND GL +2.00 < 2.0
(AEOLIAN SAND)
Very loose to loose (very soft to soft), brownish grey
to light grey, poorly graded, fine to medium grain
SAND or medium to coarse grain SILT of low +2.00 -0.40 2.40
plasticity.
(AEOLIAN + MARINE SEDIMENTS)
Loose to medium dense, brown to light grey, well
graded, medium to coarse grain SAND -0.40 -2.40 2.00
(MARINE SEDIMENTS)
ROCK HORIZON 1 + MARINE SEDIMENTS -2.40 -7.00 5.60
ROCK HORIZON 2 -7.00 -14.00 7.00
ROCK HORIZON 3 -14.00 -19.50 5.50
ROCK HORIZON 4 -19.50 -45.00 >31.0
Based on the information collected in the field, and the examples learnt from the previous
experience, deep foundation represents the most suitable foundation system for all the
structures further designed on site. Shallow foundation might also be considered but ONLY for
the small secondary structures which can go through partial or permanent damage without
jeopardizing the city operation and life quality.
As Rock Horizon 1 has generally been described as similar to Brine, and Rock Horizon 2 is
still unstable in terms of soundness, the bearing layer for any deep foundation on site must be
Rock Horizon 3. Thus, piles minimum toe level should be below -14mNADD. In order to
confirm this, some additional test could be carried out to determine rock constitution and
evaporates content with depth (e.g. Petrographic analysis, chloride and sulphate content).

6.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The purpose of the investigation was to carry out a preliminary geotechnical investigation to
ascertain ground conditions and provide preliminary geotechnical data for civil engineering
needs to estimate the size of detailed investigations and complete the design of the Masdar
Development in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Neither detailed foundation layout nor structural loads were provided by Client or made
available to Fugro by the time of preparation of this report.
Due to the ground conditions encountered and the variety of structures that might be placed in
the field, shallow and deep foundations are considered suitable to safely support the designed
structures. As already stated in Section 5.0 on Page 13 shallow foundation are recommended
for small secondary structures which might go through partial, total or permanent damage
without affecting their immediate environment.
Based on the information provided by Client, it is understood that the final elevation of site will
reach +5.50mNADD, approximately 1m higher that the present average elevation. The upper
aeolian sand does not represent as is a suitable foundation layer. Excavating and replacing it
might require extensive field work activities that are time and energy consuming. Thus, the
most adapted solution would be to select an adequate fill (addressed in section 6.2.2) and
construct an engineered fill based on mixing this additional material with the top sand existing
in the top layer on site. Only the very surficial materials containing vegetal detritus and wind
blown dust would have to be purged. If mixing of top soil in not practical or feasible, dynamic
replacement is an alternative.
Ground improvement using dynamic replacement technique can be applied to the bearing
stratum to increase its capacity, if shallow foundations are to be used.
Dynamic replacement is a well-known soil improvement technique for compacting and

strengthening of loose soils using the systematic free-fall dropping of heavy weights, between
10 to 40 Tons, from heights of 5m to 30m using special designed cranes for this purpose. The
free-falling weight impacts the soil thus increasing its in-situ density and consolidation
characteristics.
The weight is dropped onto the area to be compacted in a specific pattern and number of
stages, so as to achieve the strengthening of soil over the entire area of construction on depth
to 6m, depending on the type of soil and technique used. After dropping the weight, a crater

hole is formed and is filled with selected coarse material. The weight dropping can
resume.The selection of the proper energy to transfer by selecting the appropriate mass and
height belongs to the special contractor.
The design and implementation of dynamic replacement should be conducted by a specialized

contractor. In many projects, dynamic replacement has proved to be an effective and
economical alternative.
The result of mixing the upper Aeolian sand with imported approved material will result in well
graded SAND:
• After appropriate compaction (as per recommendations given in Section 6.2.2 on
Page 18) the mix material will results in an equivalent
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o Bulk density of 18kN/m ;
o Internal Friction Angle of 33 degrees
o Elastic Modulus = 35 MPa
• The isolated pads providing local support will be limited to 1.0m to 3.0m width but
under some conditions could be extended to 5.0m.
• If raft foundation need to be used, as the sabkha layer identified below the aeolian
sand will generate settlements difficult to predict, a minimal number of piles will be
needed under the raft
• The maximum shallow foundation depth will not exceed 2.0m below final proposed
grade
• Slabs on grade for non loaded area will be treated as pavements and parking areas
• The foundation layers are continuous and almost horizontal below the foundation
• There is no large variability between the geotechnical parameters within each layer
• All the capacity values used in this report consider a resultant force (load) of not more
than 5 degree deviation from the vertical axis, with limited eccentricity.
6.1 Design Parameters
The geological classification of soils/rocks follows closely the depth variation of the
geotechnical parameters. In light of this approach, the following statistical and analytical steps
were made:
• For the coarse and fine grain materials (Aeolian Sand and Marine Sediments), the
measured SPT ‘N’ values versus elevation were plotted and presented in Plate 4.
• All values of UCS versus elevation are presented in Plate 5 and classified in terms of
rock type variation. The UCS values tested in the laboratory were measured only from
good quality, intact rock samples. Therefore a lower bound UCS design profile is

recommended to account for the weathered and fractured rock encountered on site.
The rock quality has been established by means of RQD values.
• Plots of E values obtained from laboratory testing and correlation between UCS
values, rock fracturing and elastic modulus are presented versus elevation in Plate 6.
• Plots of RQD values versus depth are presented in Plate 7.
As described in the subsurface condition section (Section 5.0 on Page 8), no correlation could
be traced on site for the rock lithologies. The rock type marine sediments are interbedded with
large lateral changes in facies. The diagenetic process that takes place over the gypsum layer
and the collapse structures makes even more difficult to trace the layers. As the failure of the
foundation is characterized not by the failure of the rock material but rather of the secondary
developed materials, a more conservative approach was taken to limit the UCS and E-
modulus values to the lower bound values.
Generally, all tests performed were within the expected range values for soil and rock.
The recommended design parameters are summarized in Table 5. These parameters provide
the vision of the sub-soil conditions as foreseen in the area and can be used as basis of all
geotechnical design.
Table 5 Design Parameters

φ’
Elevation (m) SPT UCS E γ c’
Layer (Deg.
NADD “N” (MPa) (MPa) (kN/m ) 3
(kPa)
)
GL → +2.0 AEOLIAN SAND 13 N.A. 15 16 31 0

AEOLIAN SAND
&
+2.0 → -0.4 MARINE
5 N.A. 10 17* 29 0
SEDIMENTS
MARINE
-0.4 → -2.4 SEDIMENTS
14 N.A. 20 17* 30 0
ROCK HORIZON 1
&
-2.4 → -7.0 MARINE
35 N.A 45 18* 33 -
SEDIMENTS
-7.0 → -14.0 ROCK HORIZON 2 N.A. 0.8 150 19* 30 -
-14.0 → -19.5 ROCK HORIZON 3 N.A. 9 950 19* 34 -
-19.5 → -45.0 ROCK HORIZON 4 N.A. 1.7 250 19* 30 -

N.A - Test is not applicable compared to type of material.
* Values are for saturated unit weights whereas the actual values should be for submerged unit weight due to water table
elevation in the range of +1.50m NADD and +1.90m NADD. Submerged unit weight of soil material is obtained by
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subtracting 10kN/m from the tabulated values

In the table above:
• UCS: Is the average unconfined compressive strength obtained from laboratory results on intact
rock core specimens.
• E: Elastic modulus judged based on Young’s modulus obtained from laboratory testing in
combination with the elastic modules inferred from the UCS values that takes into account the
fracturing and weathering of the rock. The E values measured in the laboratory are generally
higher than those recommended as they were carried out on good quality, intact rock samples.
• γ: Bulk unit weight obtained from laboratory testing.
• Φ’: Angle of internal friction obtained experience in the Gulf region.
• c’: Cohesion, assessed for soils only.
6.2 Foundation Design
As no information related to the design structures were made available to Fugro by the time of
reporting, the present geotechnical report will treat shallow foundations (continuous strip and
isolated footings) as well as deep foundations.
Based on the lithology identified in boreholes and as per discussion in Section 5.0, only light
secondary structures should be placed on shallow foundations, structures that might go
through temporary damage without jeopardizing life quality. Any building and primary
infrastructures should be placed on piles.
6.2.1 Shallow foundations
As discussed in Section 5.0 above, the top 2.0m of soil (aeolian sand) is free of “evaporites” or
“Sabkha” type deposits. As per information provided by Client, the final level will also be
elevated by an additional 1m (+5.50mNADD).
As the upper aeolian sand does not represent a suitable foundation layer, mixing with imported
approved material should be considered (see assumptions made on Page 15). The selection
of materials must comply with guidelines provided in Section 6.2.2.
However, it is recommended to allow for a good bearing soil treatment before installation of
footings by means of placement of well compacted base course material to avoid any water
flow from altering the material properties, as the lower “sabkha” type deposits are very
sensitive to water and groundwater variations. Any shallow foundation should be implemented
on site in a way that eliminate any surface water infiltration into the lower bearing layers. The
use of geo-membranes or good draining materials might have to be considered in this case.
Allowable bearing capacites are dependent on the shear strength of the soil and the tolerance

of the proposed structure to settlement. In granular soils, the latter factor is normally more
critical. Settlements in such deposits normally take place during construction and initial loading
(elastic settlement). However, several horizons with fine grained material were also
encountered on site, materials which will generate consolidation settlement over a longer
period. Even supported by laboratory or in situ tests, “Sabkha” soils parameters are very
difficult to accurately quantify.
Consequently, the shallow foundation design should be approached with care as the
behaviour of the sabkha type deposits is hard to predict. The allowable bearing capacities as
calculated through conventional methods might return quantities that do not reflect true
behaviour. Shallow foundation recommendation will then be given by limiting bearing
pressures from the structure. This limited pressures are provided in Table 6 were limited
either by differential settlement (15mm) or total settlement (25mm). All calculations were done
using a factor of safety 3. The length/width ratio for the continuous strip foundation was
assumed to be 6:1.
The recommended maximum bearing pressures are lower that the allowable bearing
capacities.
Table 6 Recommended maximum bearing pressures in kPa:

Foundation Depth Continuous Strip (m) Isolated Footings (m)
(m) 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5
1.0 190 160 110 90 80 200 150 130 120 110
2.0 190 160 120 100 90 200 150 130 120 100
Bearing capacities have been estimated in accordance with classical bearing capacity theory,
considering bearing capacity factors recommended by Vesic. Settlement estimates for layered,
predominantly sandy soils, have been based on the Boussinesq elastic theory.
When excavating to foundation level care should be taken not to disturb the underlying strata.
Any disturbed/loose material or “soft pockets (of silt or peat)” encountered at foundation level
should be removed and replaced with properly compacted engineering fill. Prior to foundation
construction, the soil at foundation level should be compacted to 95% of maximum dry density
as determined from a modified Proctor test. The compacted surface should then be protected
by immediately covering with a layer of concrete blinding. As a guideline, it is suggested that
the blinding layer should be at least 100mm thick, and should extend 100mm to 150mm
beyond the edge of the reinforced concrete footing.
6.2.2 Earthworks
Excavation of the upper non-cemented granular deposits to a depth of 6.0m below the existing
ground level should be within the operating capacity of a typical excavator. However,

excavations into the underlying soft rocks deposits, if reached, could require the use of rock
breaking equipment.
Temporary open excavations within the upper soils should be suitably supported or safely
sloped to 1.5H to 1V when the excavation depth is larger than values provided Table 7 below.
Table 7 Critical Heights in Vertical Slopes

Critical Vertical Slope Heights (m)
Engineering Fill Marine Sediments
1.10 1.00
Typical retaining structures that could be implemented for temporary shoring are sheet pile
walls and king post wall.
As the structures on site might include basements, the preliminary design of any retaining
structures or slope stability structures should be done based on the soil parameters
recommended in Table 8 below:
Table 8 Lateral Earth Pressure Parameters for retaining structure design

Aeolian + Marine
Soil Parameters Engineering Fill
Sediments
Bulk Density (Mg/m3) 19 17
Internal Friction Phi φ (degrees) 33 29
Coefficients of lateral earth pressure
K0 0.455 0.515
Ka 0.295 0.346
Kp 3.392 2.882
In the above table K0 has been calculated using Jacky’s formula, with both Ka and Kp
determined using Rankine’s theory.
The presented coefficients assume normally consolidated soils with zero wall friction and
therefore tend to represent conservative values.
If pre-excavation retaining and shoring system are to be implemented (e.g. secant piles or
diaphragm wall), a friction coefficient of 0.66 can be introduced to calculated the earth
pressures.
For the selection of fill material, the following are some guidelines on three (3) selecting
categories of backfill based on destination and purpose. It is NOT recommended to use any
material excavated from site deeper than 1.5m below current ground level.

Type A Fill Material
Type A material should be used under all foundations and should comply with the following
specifications:
1. Type of soil : Inorganic and free draining with no greater than trace amounts of
organics, gypsum or salts.
2. Particle size : 50mm max.
3. Fines content : 15% max.
4. Gradation : Well graded
5. Liquid Limit : 25 max.
Fill should be placed in loose layers not exceeding 225mm thickness and each layer should be
compacted with suitable equipment to a minimum 95% of its Proctor maximum dry density.
It is recommended that confirmation of compliance with compaction requirements be made by

field density testing at a frequency of about one test per 500m2 per layer.
Type B Fill Material

Type B fill material should be used as fill at the following locations:
• Roadway and paving sub-grades

• Embankments
• Grading of general area to be used by construction or plant operation
Properties of Type B fill should generally meet the following criteria:
1. Type of soil : Granular or silty soil with no greater than trace amounts of
organics, gypsum or salts.
Fill should be placed in loose layers not exceeding 300mm thickness. Each layer should be
compacted to a minimum of 90% of its proctor maximum dry density except for the top 300mm
compacted to a minimum of 95%.
It is recommended that confirmation of compliance with compaction requirements be made by

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field density testing at a frequency of about one test per 1000m per layer.
Type C Fill Material

Type C fill material shall be used as fill only at locations where installation of structure or
equipment is not planned and in open areas where only grading is required.

Properties and characteristics of Type C fill should satisfy or exceed the following criteria:
1. Type of soil : Inorganic granular or silty soil with low to negligible gypsum/salt
content
Fill should be placed in loose layers not exceeding 600mm and may be compacted using
bulldozers and/or other types of grading equipment.
6.2.3 Deep Foundations

It should be understood herein that pile foundation design should be carried out on ALL
buildings and primary structures. As for the shallow foundations, detailed foundation loads and
layout were not made available to Fugro at the time of preparation of this report. No pile
working capacities and sizes were provided by Client.
With regards to pile foundations, it is considered that both driven cast in-situ and pre-cast
concrete piles or CFA piles would not be suitable in the ground conditions encountered. It is
unlikely that such driven piles/casing or CFA could be driven up to sufficient depth without
incurring considerable damage and would in all cases be unable to reach the recommended
foundat socket depth of -14mNADD.
Bored or augered cast in-situ piles embedded in the rock would however be considered
suitable.
Relevant design profiles are inferred from borehole observations and field and laboratory
testing. The design of bored cast in-situ piles embedded into rock is based on semi-empirical
relationships between pile capacity and intact rock strength and the rock mass quality. The
intact rock strength is represented by the unconfined compressive strength (UCS) and the rock
mass quality is established from the core factors such as TCR, SCR, RQD, weathering and
fracture state.
Several assumptions were made during calculations:

1. The cut-off level of the piles will be at present grade
2. The concrete strength used to construct the piles will be based on a 40MPa cube
strength
3. The use of small diameter piles or minipiles is not advised. The small diameter will not
provide enough protection against water chloride chemical attack and grant sufficient
durability. The recommendation would go for the use of mid size (600mm and
800mm) diameter concrete bored piles.

Axial Capacity of Piles
Piles capacity was calculated using the parameters adopted in Table 5 Design Parameters.
According to the assumed cut off level, significant shaft friction capacity will start to develop
once the piles will reach sound bedrock.
The unit skin friction and base resistance of piles was based on procedures given by “O’Neill
and Reese”, “Drilled Shafts Construction Procedures and Design Methods -1999”.
Accordingly, the unit skin friction (fs) and end bearing pressures (qp) were calculated and
summarized in Table 9.
Remark: The method adopted herein for calculating unit skin friction (O’Neill and Reese) been
proven to return prediction that are very much in agreement with observed load tests in the
UAE. This approach takes into consideration construction practice effect and rock/concrete
adhesion into design and therefore gives slightly reduced values.
Table 9: Parameters for unit skin friction and end bearing in compression
Elevation fs qp
Layer
(m) NADD (kPa) (kPa)
+5.50 → +2.00 Engineering Fill* - -
+2.00 → -0.40 Aeolian Sand + Marine Sediments - -
-0.40 → -2.40 Marine Sediments - -
-2.40 → -7.00 Marine Sediments + Rock Horizon 1 60 -
-7.00 → -14.00 Rock Horizon 2 130 -
-14.00 → -19.50 Rock Horizon 3 450 6200
-19.50 → -45.00 Rock Horizon 4 300 4250
* First 1.00m to be excavated (cut-off)..
Adopting the design parameters calculated above, the pile lengths needed to satisfy design
requirements will be extracted from Plate 8, Piles Working Capacity vs. Elevation. The factors
of safety used in compression are 2 for side friction and 3 in end bearing.
The minimum pile toe level recommended is -14.00m NADD as explained in Section 5.0
above. For this reason, no end bearing was given above this level. Piles must be socketed at
least 3 diameters in this bearing layer.
Top soil layers were neglected in the analysis. There will be no major backfilling on top of the
existing ground, thus, settlement within top soil can be ignored.
The following points should be considered for design:

• The working loads should not exceed the permissible stresses in the concrete itself.

Generally the permissible stresses in the concrete are taken in the order of 25%F’c to
33%F’c as per BS and AASHTO respectively. Depending on the diameter, Table 10
presents the maximum loads in C40, C50, C60 and C70 class concrete that satisfy the
permissible stresses criteria (according to 25% F’c criteria);
• Theoretical methods give an approximate pile capacities and advice should be taken
from specialist piling contractors before foundation designs are finalized. Also, bearing
capacity is not always the design criteria for piles, but can be lateral loading, cyclic
loading or any other structural constraint not known at this stage.
• With cast in-situ piles, care must be taken to avoid slumping or necking of concrete as
the casing or auger is withdrawn. If precautions are not taken, the effective area of the
piles and hence the working load could be reduced and the pile reinforcement could
become exposed to serious chemical attack.
• The integrity of each pile should be checked, using ultrasonic testing technique. In
order to be able to check for possible slumping or necking, preference should be given
to a testing technique that can model the interaction between the pile and the soil /
rock.
Table 10: Permissible loads in C40, C50, C60 and C70 class concrete (BS criteria)
Pile Diameter C40 C50 C60 C70
Pile Area
(m) Max Load Max Load Max Load Max Load
(m2)
(kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2)
0.50 0.1960 1963 2454 2945 3436
0.60 0.2826 2826 3533 4239 4946
0.75 0.4415 4416 5520 6623 7727
0.80 0.5024 5024 6280 7536 8792
0.90 0.6358 6359 7948 9538 11127
1.00 0.7850 7850 9813 11775 13738
Piles and Cavities

The area has a significant potential of presenting cavities.
Several solutions are recommended if cavities are identified while drilling for pile foundations:
1) Employ a permanent casing to pass through the cavity. The drilled shaft should be
extended into the targeted bearing layer where it will derive its capacity
2) Pump grout into the cavity and wait for the grout to harden. Later proceed to drilling
through the grout into the floor of the cavity, again developing all of the resistance of
the drilled shaft in the natural rock below the floor of the cavity.
3) A recalculation of the pile capacity will be necessary by only accounting for the layers
below the cavity.
Recommended Pile Testing Program

In order to ensure proper functioning of piles, the behaviour and structural integrity of the piles
need to be checked. Some of the tests should be done on preliminary test piles (not to be

used after testing) and other tests should be carried out on piles during and after construction.
Accordingly, the following testing program is recommended:
• Prior to commencing construction of piles, it is recommended to carry out static pile

load tests on preliminary test piles. The piles should be, preferably, fully instrumented
with strain gauges spaced every 5.0m with the top gauge being 0.5m below top of
concrete surface. Instrumentation is needed to establish load distribution along pile
length and accordingly check the skin friction and end bearing pressure values. Since
these tests will be carried out on non-working piles, the test load applied should be at
least 150% (preferably 200%) of the design working capacity (Details of test method
as per ASTM D1143 or as recommended by the engineer).
• Two dynamic load tests at the tower location, on randomly selected piles, are needed
to verify the behaviour of constructed piles. Details (hammer weight and height of
drop) will be indicated by the testing agency according to the proposed design for
each pile.
• Calliper logging is needed to check the diameter of piles boring prior to concreting.
Shafts to be tested by this method should be selected, randomly, after drilling is
completed. A total of 20% to 30% of the piles is usually checked by calliper logging.
Piles subject to static pile load tests must have their shafts diameter verified by calliper
logging.
• It is advised to test twenty percent (20%) of the piles for concrete
soundness/slumping/necking using cross-hole sonic analysis (CHA) to the full depth.
Piles to be tested by this method should be assigned prior to construction in order to
install closed end PVC tubes (4 tubes are preferred) needed for testing.
• Pile integrity test (PIT) is recommended for all piles with no exception.
Remark: It is the engineer’s final decision to advice for the number and type of tests to be
applied.
6.2.4 Lateral Modulus of Sub-grade Reaction of Piles

The pile lateral capacity depends on the pile diameter and the soil initial elastic modulus E.
The horizontal reaction modulus was calculated for the top layers of soil and rock from +5.50m
NADD down to -7.0m NADD where no more lateral load will be maintained.
Table 11 below presents the recommended horizontal instant (short lasting action) reaction
modulus profile for several diameters.

Table 11 Recommended horizontal modulus of sub-grade reactions
Elevation E Instant Modulus of Sub-grade Reaction Khi (MPa/m)
(m NADD) (MPa) D =0.5m D=0.6m D=0.8m D=0.9m D=1.0m
Cut-of To -0.4 10 75 60 50 45 40
-0.4 To -2.4 20 150 120 100 90 80
-2.4 To -7.0 45 320 280 225 200 190
For long term (long lasting) reaction Khl, the modulus to be used is Khl=Khi/2
6.2.5 Seismicity and site class

Abu Dhabi is a very low seismic area and the structures projected are rather ground to low-rise
structures. Thus the impact of the structure on pile foundation under seismic loading compared
to soil movement imposed on foundations is difficult to appreciate. However, a maximum
figure of 5% of vertical combined loads could be taken into consideration to evaluate horizontal
forces on top of pile foundations or 10% of dead loads.
Abu Dhabi is classed as zone 0 to zone 1A, given soil and rock properties, according to
UBC97 Table 16J, the soil profile recommended is Sc.
6.3 Foundation Concrete

The chemical testing carried out have returned significant chlorides and sulphates content.
Chlorides concentrations were found to be as high as 105g/l in water, along with sulphate
concentrations of 1.48g/l and 5g/l respectively. These chloride values are extreme.
In a foundation concrete perspective, protection will have to be provided for Chloride ingress in
concrete. Thus, ASTM Type II cement is at this point suggested.
For piling, the concrete cover will have to be at least 10cm.
Prior to finalizing and adopting a mix design, appropriate consultation with the concrete
specialist is needed.
7.0 REPORT LIMITATIONS
The borehole logs and related information depict subsurface conditions only at the specific
location and time where sampling was conducted. The lines designating the changes between
soil and / or rock layers represent approximate boundaries. The transition between deposits /

strata may be gradual or may occur between recovered samples.
This report presents the factual and interpretation of field and laboratory data carried out along
with engineering discussions and recommendations for the MASDAR Development site.
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PLATES
LOCALITY PLAN PLATE 1

SITE PLAN PLATE 2
COORDINATES AND ELEVATIONS PLATE 3
SPT VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 4
UCS VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 5
EM VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 6
RQD VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 7
WORKING AXIAL PILE CAPACITY VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 8
TEMPERATURE AND WATER LEVEL MEASUREMENTS PLATE 9
PLATES
LOCALITY PLAN PLATE 1

SITE PLAN PLATE 2
COORDINATES AND ELEVATIONS PLATE 3
SPT VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 4
UCS VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 5
EM VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 6
RQD VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 7
WORKING AXIAL PILE CAPACITY VERSUS ELEVATION PLATE 8
SITE: MASDAR City TITLE: Site location
Abu Dhabi
JOB REF : PA/2306/07 United Arab Emirates
DATE: 03-Apr-08 CLIENT: MASDAR PLATE No: 1

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Coordinates and Elevations

MASDAR DEVELOPMENT
ABU DHABI, U.A.E.
COORDINATES AND ELEVATIONS

POINT COORDINATES GROUND LEVEL
ID EASTING NORTHING (mDMD)
BH 100 258237 2703701 4.34
BH 101 258428 2704526 4.65
BH 103 259200 2703834 4.88
BH 104 258911 2703611 4.16
BH 105 258309 2703953 4.18
BH 106 258309 2704038 3.95
BH 107 258015.4 2704213.3 4.13
BH 108 257845 2703716 4.29
BH 109 258570 2703583 4.55
BH 110 258337 2703400 3.94
BH 111 258570.3 2703214. 3.85
BH 113 258369 2702648 4.52
BH 116 258933 2702794 4.22
BH 118 258933 2702794 4.28
BH 119 257709 2703123 4.16
BH 120 258701 2704478 4.22
BH 106A 258434 2704022 4.34
BH 106B 258550 2704184 4.92
BH 106C 258454 2704267 4.70
BH 109A 258604 2703725 4.09
BH 109B 258609 2703667 4.32
TP-01 258552 2704898 4.66
TP-02 258410 2704695 4.34
TP-03 257853 2704604 4.33
TP-04 258222 2704346 4.00
TP-05 258701 2704428 4.91
TP-06 259058 2704340 4.91
TP-07 258608 2704185 4.26
TP-07A 258418 2704159 4.56
TP-08 257350 2704153 4.22
Report No. PA/2306/07/02 Plate 3.1

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Coordinates and Elevations
POINT COORDINATES GROUND LEVEL

ID EASTING NORTHING (mDMD)
TP-09 258131 2703853 4.12
TP-10 259230 2704032 5.04
TP-11 259055 2703703 4.58
TP-12 258405 2703798 4.00
TP-13 258096 2703489 3.92
TP-14 257650 2703641 4.42
TP-15 257512 2703403 3.72
TP-16 258768 2703180 4.08
TP-17 259105 2703453 4.34
TP-18 259466 2703875 5.07
TP-19 259767 2703885 5.37
TP-20 259411 2703378 4.71
TP-21 259003 2703037 4.80
TP-22 258306 2703682
TP-23 258831 2703438
TP-24 258029 2703151 3.70
TP-25 257771 2702842 3.93
TP-26 258862 2702578 4.30
TP-27 258248 2702748 4.27
TP-28 258066 2702471 3.81
TP-29 258356 2701929 3.95
TP-30 258122 2701712 3.52
TP-31 258406 2702358 4.16
TP-32 259328 2703079 4.67
TP-33 258890 2704657 5.26
TP-34 257805 2704195 4.18
TP-35 257778 2703319 3.65
TP-36 258562 2702903 4.37
TP-37 258720 2703442 4.90
TP-38 258904 2704011 5.00
TP-39 259567 2704193 5.53
TP-40 257369 2703836 4.14
Report No. PA/2306/07/02 Plate 3.2

N - SPT
1 10 100
3
Very Loose Loose Medium Dense Dense Very Dense
-1
Elevation (m NADD)
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6
-7
-8
SITE: MASDAR Development TITLE: N-SPT vs Elevation

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
JOB REF : PA/2306/07
DATE: 3-Apr-08 CLIENT: MASDAR PLATE : 4

0.1
Unconfined1Compressive Strength (MPa)
10 100
5
Very Weak Weak Mod Weak Mod Strong Strong
-5
-10
-15
Elevation (m QNHD)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
UCS PL --> UCS
SITE: MASDAR Development TITLE: UCS vs Elevation

Abu Dhabi

Elastic Modulus (MPa)
10 100 1000 10000
5
-5
-10
-15
Elevation (m QNHD)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
EM from UCS data EM Lab
SITE: MASDAR Development TITLE: Em vs Elevation

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirate

RQD (%)
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0
-5
-10
-15
Elevation (m NADD)
-20
-25
-30
-35
-40
-45
-50
SITE: MASDAR Development TITLE: RQD vs Elevation

Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirate

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Compression Capacity for a Single Piles Socketed in Rock
Client : MASDAR Project : MASDAR City

Job Ref : PA/2306/07 Abu Dhabi
Date: 03-Apr-08 Plate 8
Diam0.50m Diam0.60m
Single Compression Pile Capacity Versus Elevation
Diam0.80m Diam1.0m
Pile Working Capacity (KN)

0 1 000 2 000 3 000 4 000 5 000 6 000 7 000 8 000 9 000 10 000 11 000 12 000
5
-1
-3
-5
-7
-9
-11
Elevation (mNADD)
-13
-15
-17
-19
-21
-23
-25
-27
-29
-31
-33
-35
Level (m) NADD
2.85
2.86
2.87
2.88
2.89
2.90
2.91
2.92
2.93
2.94
2.95
2.96
2.97
2.98
2.99
3.00
11/04/08
12/04/08
13/04/08
14/04/08
15/04/08
16/04/08
17/04/08
18/04/08
19/04/08
20/04/08
21/04/08
22/04/08
23/04/08
24/04/08
25/04/08
26/04/08
27/04/08
28/04/08
29/04/08
30/04/08
DATE:
01/05/08
JOB REF :
02/05/08
03/05/08
04/05/08
05/05/08
06/05/08
Day
07/05/08
29-May-08
PA/2306/07
08/05/08
09/05/08
SITE:
10/05/08
CLIENT:
Ground Water Level in BH100 (standpipe)
11/05/08
12/05/08
13/05/08
MASDAR
Abu Dhabi
14/05/08
MASDAR City
15/05/08
16/05/08
17/05/08
18/05/08
19/05/08
20/05/08
21/05/08
TITLE:
22/05/08
PLATE No:
23/05/08
24/05/08
25/05/08
26/05/08
27/05/08
9.1
28/05/08
Ground water measurements
29/05/08
30/05/08
31/05/08
Temperature oC
22.00
23.00
24.00
25.00
26.00
27.00
28.00
29.00
30.00
31.00
32.00
33.00
11/04/08
12/04/08
13/04/08
14/04/08
15/04/08
16/04/08
17/04/08
18/04/08
19/04/08
20/04/08
21/04/08
22/04/08
23/04/08
24/04/08
25/04/08
26/04/08
27/04/08
28/04/08
29/04/08
30/04/08
DATE:
01/05/08
JOB REF :
02/05/08
03/05/08
04/05/08
05/05/08
06/05/08
Day
07/05/08
29-May-08
PA/2306/07
08/05/08
09/05/08
SITE:
10/05/08
CLIENT:
11/05/08
12/05/08
13/05/08
MASDAR
Abu Dhabi
14/05/08
MASDAR City
15/05/08
16/05/08
Water Temperature at -0.66mNADD MASDAR BH100 (standpipe)
17/05/08
18/05/08
19/05/08
20/05/08
21/05/08
TITLE:
22/05/08
PLATE No:
23/05/08
24/05/08
25/05/08
26/05/08
Baro temp
27/05/08
9.2
28/05/08
Temperature mesurement
29/05/08
Water Temperature
30/05/08
31/05/08
APPENDIX A
FIELD RESULTS
LEGEND FOR BOREHOLE LOGS PLATES A1.1 TO A1.3

SOIL/ROCK STRENGTH DEFINITIONS PLATE A2
BOREHOLE PROFILES PLATE A3.1 TO A3.5
BOREHOLE LOGS PLATES A4.1.1 TO A4.21.1
TRIAL PIT LOGS PLATES A5.1 TO A5.41
TYPICAL STANDPIPE INSTALLATION PLATE A6
CORAL
Plate A1.1
SOIL AND ROCK STRENGTH DEFINITIONS
SANDS CLAYS (2) (3)

Angle of Shearing Angle of Undrained
Resistance Shearing Description “N” Value Description shear
Resistance
Uniform Mixed (4) (1) (2) strength
(3)
2
Grain Size Grain Size kN/m
3
(Densities in Mg/m )
<2 <2 Very soft < 12
29q Very Loose 2–4 2–4 Soft 12 – 25
Loose 5–9 4–8 Firm 25 – 50

29q - 34q 35q - 50q 29q - 30q
(1.4 – 1.9) (1.6 – 2.0)
8 – 15 Stiff 50 – 100
Medium Dense 10 – 30 15 – 30 Very stiff 100 – 200
Hard > 200
30q - 35q > 30
32q - 40q 38q - 46q 35q - 40q Dense 30 – 49
(1.7 – 2.1) (1.8 – 2.1)
40q Very dense > 50
REFERENCES: (1) Engineering Geological Mapping: QJEG 1972, Vol. 5, No. 2

(2) Terzaghi & Peck: Principles of Soil Mechanics
(3) CIRIA 143: SPT Method and use
(4) Hoek & Bray: The Stability of Rock Slopes
(5) Schmertmann: Guidelines for Cone Penetration Test U.S. Dept. of Transport,
1975
GRANULAR SOILS – Relative (BS 5930 :1999) COHSIVE SOILS – Consistency (BS 5930 : 1999)
For fine content >40%
No. of Blows N (SPT) Relative Density Consistency of Clay Undrained Shear Strength
2
Classification Cu (kN/m )
0–4 Very loose Very soft Less than 20
5–9 Loose Soft 20 to 40
10 – 29 Medium dense Firm 40 to 75
30 – 49 Dense Stiff 75 to 150
>50 Very dense Very Stiff 150 to 300
Very stiff to hard 150 to >300
ROCK STRENGTH CLASSIFICATION (BS 5930 : 1981)
Term Field definition Compressive Strength

2
(MN/m )
Extremely strong Rocks ring on hammer blows > 200
Very strong Core chipped only by heavy hammer blows 100 - 199
Strong Broken by heavy hammer blows 50 - 99
Moderately strong Broken by light hammer blows 12.0 - 49
Moderately weak Thin slabs or edges broken by heavy hand pressure 5 - 12.0
Weak Can be crumbled by heavy hand pressure 1.25 - 4.75
Very weak Crumbles easily in hand < 1.25
CORE LOGGING TERMS

T.C.R – Total Core Recovery : Core recovered expressed as a percentage of length drilled
S.C.R – Solid Core Recovery : Length of core recovered as solid full diameter core pieces expressed as a
percentage of length drilled
R.Q.D – Rock Quality Designation : Length of core recovered in lengths greater than 100 mm expressed as a percentage
of length drilled
Plate A2
101 106-B 106-C
107 120
5 5
N=14 N=15 N=18

N=11 N=9
N=2 N=18 N=22
N=2 N=3
N=1 N=14 N=11
0 N=12
N=6
N=1
N=7 N=15
0
N=14 N=1 100/100/60N*=50/50mm
N=13 N=8
N=11 N=2
N=16 90/90/90 100/100/95N*=50
N=16 N=13
N=29 54/54/54
N=17 N=25 97/97/41
N=41
-5 N=51
N=39
N=43
100/100/90 -5
63/63/9 71/42/14 N=51 100/100/95
N=51
100/96/96 65/65/50
98/94/90
100/100/100 87/75/62
93/93/90
100/100/100
-10 93/93/93 100/100/98
92/92/92 -10
100/100/100
100/100/95
100/86/83
98/98/98
100/96/93
100/100/95 100/100/100
-15 100/100/100
100/100/100
-15
Elevation (mNADD)
100/100/95
100/96/96
100/100/100
-20 -20
100/100/100
100/100/96
100/100/96
-25 100/96/92 -25
100/100/98
100/100/93
-30 90/76/53 -30

100/85/85
100/100/96
100/96/89
-35 -35
100/100/100 100/94/92
100/98/98 100/96/93
-40 -40
100/90/90 100/93/86
100/100/93 100/100/100
-45 -45
-50 -50
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800
Distance Along Baseline (m)
E258427 E258385
N2704527 N2704327
Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Location: ABU DHABI
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Client: MASDAR
Date: Plate No.:
Cross-Section: 1 Job No.: PA/2306/07
27/05/2008 A3.1
105 106-A 106
5 5
N=2 N=14
N=10
N=7 N=0
N=4
0 N=2 N=0
N=0 0
N=2 N=9
N=13
N=37 N=41
N=4
N=41 50/50/50 N=43
N=13
60/30/10
N=51 N=38
100/93/93
-5 90/83/60
N*=36/225 -5
55/55/40 50/45/15
97/97/93
100/90/90
69/69/69 100/100/30
97/97/91 97/97/93
96/93/66
-10 92/92/92 -10
100/100/93
96/96/96 100/100/96
100/100/95
92/92/92
-15 100/100/96
-15
Elevation (mNADD)
100/100/100
100/100/93
100/100/95
85/80/75
-20 96/96/91
100/100/100
-20
100/100/96
100/100/100
100/100/90
100/100/90
-25 100/100/100
-25
100/100/93
100/100/93
90/86/83
-30 86/83/70 -30
100/96/86
100/86/86
-35 100/100/95
100/100/100
-35
100/100/95 100/100/98
-40 -40
100/100/90 100/96/96
96/96/92 100/100/100
-45 -45
-50 -50
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
E258732 E258291
N2703955 N2704041

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Location: ABU DHABI
Client: MASDAR
Date: Plate No.:
27/05/2008 A3.2
103 109 108 100 109-B
109-A 104
5 5
N=11
N=10 N=13 N=5 N=10
N=7 N=10
N=2
N=2 N=1 N=9 N=1
N=12 N=2
N=0
N=0
0 N=8 N=51
N=0 N=3 N=2 N=0 0
N=4 N=9 N=7 N=10
N=6 N=13
62/37/37
N=12 N=19 N=18 N=2
N=9 N=14
N=20 N=20 N=25 N=47
N=57 N=18
66/66/66 N=24 N=26 N*=51/150mm
N*=35 N=53 N=33
62/56/50 100/90/20
-5 36/13/0 80/80/66
N=51 N=26 76/69/46 -5
50/45/35 N=17
50/43/37 33/33/33 100/96/96 N=26 100/100/100
96/96/85
100/100/100 96/88/88 95/95/95 N=51
93/92/60
75/70/70 100/100/100
100/100/96
-10 100/100/100
100/100/100 100/96/76 -10
100/100/98
93/90/90
100/100/93
100/100/100
100/93/93 93/93/90 100/100/83
100/95/95 100/100/100
93/93/93
100/100/100
-15 100/100/100
100/100/40 -15
100/100/93 90/90/90 100/96/96
Elevation (mNADD)
100/100/100
100/100/98 100/100/100
100/83/66 100/100/100
-20 100/100/100
100/95/95
-20
100/100/100
100/96/90 100/100/90 100/100/93
100/98/95
100/100/95 100/100/98
-25 100/100/100 96/96/90 -25
100/100/100
100/100/100
100/100/96 100/96/80
100/100/100
-30 100/100/96 200/75/75 100/96/96 -30
70/20/10
100/96/96
100/100/98
100/96/90
100/100/100
-35 100/100/96 -35

100/100/97
100/96/93
100/83/83
100/100/100
100/100/96
100/100/100
-40 100/100/96
-40
100/100/100
100/100/98
100/63/63
100/100/100
100/100/100
100/100/100
100/100/100
-45 100/70/70
-45
-50 -50
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800 2,000 2,200 2,400 2,600 2,800 3,000
E258602 E258792
N2703725 N2703650

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Location: ABU DHABI
Client: MASDAR
Date: Plate No.:
27/05/2008 A3.3
110 111 113 119
5 5
N=17
N=10 N=12
N=4
N=0
N=1 N=5
N=0
0 N=4 N=10
N=14
N=14 0
N=18
N=13 N=16
N=14
N=38
N=10 N=8
N=16
N=28
N=12 N=14
N=13
N=31
N=10 N=40
N=19
-5 100/95/90
N=40 N=35
85/85/80 N=51 -5
95/85/35
96/92/92
86/80/66
100/100/100
100/98/98
100/100/100 100/97/97
-10 100/100/100 87/81/81

-10
100/100/97 90/90/85
100/100/98 100/93/93
100/100/100 97/97/87
-15 100/100/100 100/100/96 100/100/100 -15

Elevation (mNADD)
100/100/100
100/90/90
100/100/96
100/100/100
100/100/97
-20 -20
100/100/98
93/93/83
100/100/100
100/100/100 100/100/96
-25 100/100/100 -25
100/100/100
-30 100/100/95 -30
100/93/90
-35 -35
100/93/90
100/100/93
-40 -40
100/100/96
100/100/100
-45 -45
-50 -50
0 200 400 600 800 1,000 1,200 1,400 1,600 1,800
E258335 E257646
N2703410 N2703172

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Location: ABU DHABI
Client: MASDAR
Date: Plate No.:
28/05/2008 A3.4
116 118
5 5
N=3 N=2
N=1 N=2
0 N=9 N=13 0
N=7 N=10
N=9 N=10
N=21 N=13
N=23 N=15
-5 96/96/70
N*=51/150mm N=70
100/100/100 -5
100/75/75
98/98/96
100/100/100
-10 100/100/96 -10
100/100/100
100/96/70
100/100/100
-15 -15
100/100/100
Elevation (mNADD)
100/100/93
-20 -20
86/86/83
94/91/83
-25 -25
100/100/86
100/35/21
-30 -30
100/100/88
100/100/93
-35 -35
100/100/93
-40 100/90/83 -40
100/60/46
-45 80/10/10 -45
-50 -50
0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20
E258933 E258933
N2702794 N2702794

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST
Location: ABU DHABI
Client: MASDAR
Date: Plate No.:
28/05/2008 A3.5
FUGRO MIDDLE EAST Borehole: 100
Equipment:Boart Longyear Start Date: 10/03/2008 Coordinates:

Method: Wireline/Coring Bore Diameter (mm): 99 E 258237 N 2703701
Fluid Flush:Water/Guargum Core Diameter (mm): 61 Surface Elevation: 4.34 mNADD
Borehole Progress Sample Rock Core Quality

Graphic Depth Sample Sample/ Test Type &
Casing Water Symbol (m) Strata Description No. Records Depth TCR SCR RQD
Date Depth Depth (m)/ FI
(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
10/03/2008 MADE GROUND. light brown, slightly silty, fine to
coarse sand.
B1
3.3 1.00
1 1.00
Loose, light brown to light grey, slightly silty to
silty, slightly gravelly, fine to coarse SAND.
B2
2.00
2 2,1/1,2,1,1 2.00
S3 N=5
2.45
2.45
D4
1.3 3.00
3 1,1/8,0,0,1 3.00
Very soft, light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY. N=9
S5
3.45
3.45
D6
4.00
4 2,1/1,0,0,1 4.00
S7 N=2
-0.1 4.45
Loose to medium dense, light brown to light grey, 4.45
slightly silty to silty, slightly gravelly, fine to coarse D8

SAND. 5.00
5 1,1/2,2,1,2 5.00
S9 N=7
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 1,0/1,5,6,6 6.00
S11 N=18
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 4,5/6,6,7,6 7.00
S13 N=25
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 3,5/7,7,6,6 8.00
S15 N=26
8.45
8.45
D16
10/03/2008 9.00
9 4,6/7,7,6,6 9.00
11/03/2008 2.10
S17 N=26
9.45
9.45
D18
10.00
10
Remarks: Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:

MA
Location: ABU DHABI Checked by:
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:
Job No.: PA/2306/07 Sheet 1 of 2 A4.1.1


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
5,2/4,5,4,4 10.00
Same as previous sheet. S19 N=17
10.45
10.45
D20
11.00
11 4,6/4,7,7,8 11.00
S21 N=26
11.45
11.45
D22
-7.7 12.00
12 10,11/10,12,10,19 12.00
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, very weak to N=51
S23
weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium spaced 12.45
fractures. 12.45
13 C1 95 95 95
...At 13.50m; band of gypsum (500mm). 13.50
14
15 C2 100 96 76
16
16.50
17
...At 17.50m; band of calcarenite (200mm).
-13.7 100 100 83

18 C3
Slightly weathered, light grey to mottled grey, very
weak to weak GYPSUM, with inclusion of silt.
Close to medium spaced fractures.
19
19.50
C4 100 100 40
11/03/2008 1.80 -15.7
20 20.00
Borehole Terminated at 20.0m Depth

MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
24/02/2008 Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 3,3/4,3,3,4 2.00
S3 N=14
2.45
2.45
D4
1.7 3.00
3 1,0/0,0,1,1 3.00
Very loose to loose, becoming medium dense, N=2
S5
light brown to light grey, slightly silty to silty, 3.45
slightly gravelly, fine to coarse SAND, with 3.45
occasional shells/shell fragments. D6
4.00
4 ...At 4.00m; with occasional crystals of gypsum. 1,1/0,0,0,1 4.00
S7 N=1
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 1,1/2,1,2,1 5.00
S9 N=6
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 3,3/4,3,3,3 6.00
S11 N=13
6.45
6.45
D12
-2.4 7.00
7 3,2/3,4,4,5 7.00
Medium dense to dense, light grey to yellowish N=16
S13
brown, silty, fine to coarse SAND. 7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 4,7/7,6,8,8 8.00
S15 N=29
8.45
8.45
D16
9.00
9 7,9/9,11,10,11 9.00
S17 N=41
24/02/2008 9.0 1.80 9.45
25/02/2008 2.25 9.45
D18
-5.4 10.00
10
Remarks: Water loss between 11.45 to 13.00. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
7,11/10,10,10,9 10.00
Hard, light grey sandy SILT/CLAY. S19 N=39
10.45
10.45
D20
-6.4 11.00
11 10,12/10,14,10,17 11.00
Slightly weathered, light brown to light grey, very N=51
S21
weak to weak SILTSTONE, with inclusions and 11.45
bands of gypsum. 11.45
12
...At 12.75m; band of calcarenite. Close to C1 98 94 90

13 medium spaced fractures.
14
14.20
15 -10.5
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, very weak to
weak CLAYSTONE. Close to medium spaced
fractures. 100 100 98
C2
16
-12.3
17
Slightly weathered, light brown to light grey, very
weak to weak SILTSTONE, with occasional bands 17.20
of claystone. Close to medium spaced fractures.
18
C3 100 96 93
19
...At 19.35m; band of extremely weak calcarenite.
-15.4
20
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, weak to 20.20
moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of silt.
21
C4 100 100 95
22
23
23.20
24
C5 100 100 100
25
-20.8
fractures.
26
25/02/2008 10.0 2.10
26/02/2008 2.20 ...At 26.20m; band of siltstone (500mm). 26.20
27
C6 100 100 96
28 -23.5
Slightly weathered, light grey to dark grey, weak to
moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusions and
bands of siltstone. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
29
29.20
-25.2
30
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Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
weak SILTSTONE, with occasional bands of
claystone. Close to medium spaced fractures. 100 96 92
C7
31
...At 31.70m; extremely weak siltstone.

31.80
32
33
C8 100 100 93
34
-29.9
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, weak to
moderately weak to moderately strong GYPSUM, 34.80
35 with inclusions of silt. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
-31.3
36 Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey to
C9 100 85 85
grey, very weak to weak SILTSTONE, with
occasional bands of claystone.
37
...At 37.20m; band of extremely siltstone, with
inclusions of gypsum.
37.50
38
C10 100 96 89
39
...At 39.70m; band of claystone (400mm).

40
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
Same as previous sheet. -35.7
40.30
41
C11 100 94 92
42
-37.8
weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
26/02/2008 2.10 43
27/02/2008 2.25 43.10
44
-40.0 100 96 93
C12
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, weak to
45
46
46.10
-41.8
fractures.
47
C13 100 93 86
48
49
49.10
C14 100 100 100
27/02/2008 2.10 -45.4

50 50.00
2.15 Borehole Terminated at 50.0m Depth
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:
Equipment:Pilcon Wayfarer Start Date: 18/02/2008 Coordinates:

Method: Cable Percussion/Coring Bore Diameter (mm): 150 E 259200 N 2703834

(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
18/02/2008 Medium dense, light brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 1,1/2,2,3,4 2.00
S3 N=11
2.45
2.45
D4
1.9 3.00
3 1,1/1,0,1,0 3.00
Soft, brownish grey, sandy CLAY. N=2
S5
3.45
3.45
D6
0.9 4.00
4 0,0/0,0,0,0 4.00
Very loose, light brown, very silty, very gravelly, fine N=0
S7
to coarse SAND, with occasional shells/shell 4.45
fragments. 4.45
D8
-0.1 5.00
5 4,7/9,10,14,18 5.00
Slightly weathered, light brown, stained mottled N=51
S9
reddish brown, very weak to weak SANDSTONE. 5.45
Close to medium spaced fractures. 5.45
D10
5.95
6 5.95
-1.6
...Between 6.50m-7.50m; very weak band.
Slightly weathered, light brown to light grey, weak C1 62 37 37
to moderately weak CALCARENITE, with
7
occasional bands of siltstone. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
7.50
9 C2 66 66 66
10
Remarks: Water Loss between 5.90m - 12.50m. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
Same as previous sheet.
18/02/2008 2.00 -5.6
19/02/2008 4.90 10.50
Slightly weathered, light grey to off white, very
weak to weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of silt.
11 Close to medium spaced fractures.
-6.8
12 weak SILTSTONE, with occasional inclusions of C3 33 33 33
gypsum. Close to medium spaced fractures.
...Between 13.50m - 15.00m; with occasional

13 bands and inclusions of weak gypsum.
13.50
14
C4 75 70 70
15
...At 14.90m; band of claystone
15.50
16
17 C5 93 90 90
18
18.50
...At 18.85m; band of very weak calcarenite

19 (300mm).
C6 100 95 95
19/02/2008 0.90
20 -15.2 20.00
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
20/02/2008 7.40 Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, off- white,
weak to moderately weak GYPSUM, with
inclusions of silt. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
21 C7 100 100 100
22 22.00
23
C8 100 100 98
24
-20.1
25 25.00
Slightly weathered, light grey to reddish brown,
very weak to weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
-21.1
26
very weak to weak CLAYSTONE. Close to
medium spaced fractures. C9 100 100 100
27
20/02/2008 0.40
28 28.00
21/02/2008 7.10
-23.7
29
fractures.
C10 100 100 95
30 -25.2
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
31 31.00
-27.1
32
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, weak
CLAYSTONE, with occasional bands of siltstone.
Close to medium spaced fractures. C11 100 100 100
33
34 34.00
35
C12 100 100 96
36
-31.9
37
37.00
weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of silt. Close to
medium spaced fractures.
38
C13 100 100 98
39
...At 39.50m; band of very weak claystone.

-34.9
21/02/2008 0.50
40
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, stained
8.50 40.00
23/02/2008
mottled reddish brown, very weak to weak
MA
Client: MASDAR
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
CALCARENITE. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
41
-36.4
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, very weak to C14 100 100 97
fractures.
42
-38.1
43 43.00
fractures.
44
C15 100 100 96
45
-40.3
Slightly weathered, grey, very weak to weak
CLAYSTONE. Close to medium spaced fractures.
46 46.00
47
-42.3
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, very
weak to weak GYPSUM. Close to medium C16 100 100 98
spaced fractures.
48
49 49.00
C17 100 100 100
23/02/2008 0.40
50
...At 49.70m; band of siltstone (200mm). -45.1 50.00
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
13/02/2008 2.00 Loose, slightly silty, fine to medium SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 1,1/2,2,3,3 2.00
S3 N=10
1.8 2.45
Soft, brownish grey, slightly gravelly, sandy CLAY. 2.45
D4
3.00
3 1,0/0,0,1,1 3.00
S5 N=2
0.7 3.45
3.45
Very loose, becoming medium dense, brown to
D6
grey, very silty, fine to coarse SAND.
4.00
4 0,0/0,0,0,0 4.00
S7 N=0
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 ...Locally at 5.00m; layer of cemented sand. 1,2/2,3,4,4 5.00
S9 N=13
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 1,2/3,3,4,4 6.00
S11 N=14
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 2,2/4,4,5,5 7.00
S13 N=18
7.45
7.45
D14
-3.8 8.00
8 1,3/5,10,16,22 8.00
Slightly to moderately weathered, light brown to N=53
S15
light grey, occasionally yellowish at fractures, very 8.45
weak to weak, locally extremely weak 8.50
SILTSTONE, with occasional bands of claystone
and gypsum. Close to medium spaced fractures.
9 C1 100 90 20
...At 9.10m; band of very weak calcarenite.

9.50
10
Remarks: Water loss between 8.50m-13.50m; Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C2 50 45 35
11
11.50
...At 11.60m; band of moderately weak gypsum
with intercalation silt.
12
C3 96 88 88
13
14 ...At 14.00m; band of gypsum. 14.00
...At 14.70m; band of claystone.

15 C4 100 100 100
13/02/2008 5.40
16 16.00
14/02/2008 0.50
17 ...At 17.00m; band of calcarenite.
C5 100 93 93
18
-14.0
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white,
moderately weak to moderately strong GYPSUM,
with inclusions of silt. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
19 19.00
20
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)

C6 100 100 93
21
22 22.00
23
C7 100 83 66
24 -19.9
CLAYSTONE, with inclusions of gypsum. Close to
25 25.00
26
C8 100 96 90
27
-23.0
14/02/2008 7.80
28 28.00
16/02/2008 0.40
-24.1
mottled reddish brown, weak CLAYSTONE, with
occasional bands of siltstone and gypsum.
29
C9 100 100 100
30
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
31 31.00
32
C10 100 100 96

-28.5
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, weak
33 to moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of
silt. Close to medium spaced fractures.
34 34.00
-30.3
Slightly weathered, light grey, weak
CALCARENITE, with occasional inclusion gypsum
35 and siltstone. C11 200>> 75 75
...At 34.50m; claystone (400mm).
36 36.00
-32.0
SILTSTONE. Close to medium spaced fractures. C12 70 20 10
37 37.00
38
-34.1
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, very C13 100 100 100
39
16/02/2008 6.20
40
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
17/02/2008 0.90 40.00
-36.2
claystone. Close to medium spaced fractures.
41
C14 100 83 83
42
-38.4
43 43.00
with intercalation of silt.
44
C15 100 100 96
45
-41.8
46 46.00
Slightly weathered, light grey, very weak to weak
SILTSTONE. Close to medium spaced fractures.
47
C16 100 100 100
48
49 49.00
C17 100 70 70
17/02/2008 0.95 -45.8

50 50.00
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
19/02/2008 Light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to medium
SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.2 2.00
2 1,1/0,0,1,1 2.00
Very loose to loose, light grey, slightly silty to silty, N=2
S3
shelly, fine to coarse SAND, with occasional 2.45
lenses of gypsum. 2.45
D4
3.00
3 2,1/2,2,2,1 3.00
S5 N=7
3.45
3.45
D6
4.00
4 1,0/0,0,1,1 4.00
S7 N=2
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 1,1/0,0,1,1 5.00
S9 N=2
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 ...At 6.00m; becomes dense. 4,9/8,10,9,10 6.00
S11 N=37
6.45
6.45
D12
-2.8 7.00
7 7,10/9,10,10,12 7.00
Hard, brownish grey, sandy SILT/CLAY. N=41
S13
7.45
7.45
D14
-3.8 8.00
8 10,10/10,12,10,19 8.00
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, very N=51
S15
weak to weak SILTSTONE, with occasional 8.45
bands of gypsum. 8.45
9 ...At 9.00m; band of gypsum (300mm).

C1 100 93 93
10
Remarks: Slightly water loss between 8.45m-10.00m. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
10.00
11 97 97 93
C2
-7.3
Slightly weathered, grey , very weak to weak
12
19/02/2008 8.0 2.45
20/02/2008 2.40 12.15
13
-9.0
Slightly weathered, light grey, very weak to weak C3 97 97 91
14
14.40
-10.8
15
weak CLAYSTONE, with occasional bands of
C4 100 100 93
16
-12.3
Slightly weathered, light grey to greenish grey,
very weak to weak crystalline GYPSUM. Close to
17.40
18
C5 100 100 95
19
20
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)

20.40
21
-17.4
Slightly weathered, light grey to pale brown, very
weak to weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium C6 100 100 93
22
spaced fractures.
23
-19.2
23.40
CLAYSTONE. Close to medium spaced fractures
24
-20.8 C7 96 96 91
25
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, very weak
to weak crystalline GYPSUM. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
26
-22.2
26.40
27
C8 100 100 90
28
-24.6
29
to weak SILTSTONE, with occasional bands of
29.40
30
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C9 100 100 93
31
-27.2
weak to weak, locally moderately weak crystalline
GYPSUM. Close to medium spaced fractures.
32
20/02/2008 2.20
21/02/2008 2.30 32.40
33
-29.6
34
fractures.
35
35.40
36
C11 100 96 86
37
-33.6
38 very weak to weak crystalline GYPSUM, with
fractures. 38.40
39
-35.6
40
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
fractures.
41
41.40
42
-38.2
weak crystalline GYPSUM, with occasional bands
of siltstone. Close to medium spaced fractures. C13 100 100 95
43
44
21/02/2008 2.20 -40.2

23/02/2008 2.25 44.40
Slightly weathered, light grey to brownish grey,
spaced fractures.
45
C14 100 100 90

46
47
48
C15 96 96 92
49
23/02/2008 2.10 -45.8

50 50.00
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
01/03/2008 2.00 Light brown, slightly silty, fine to medium SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.0 2.00
2 1,1/2,2,3,3 2.00
Soft, light grey, sandy CLAY, with occasional N=10
S3
shelly/shell fragment and crystals of gypsum. 2.45
2.45
D4
3.00
3 1,1/1,1,1,1 3.00
S5 N=4
0.5 3.45
3.45
Very loose to medium dense, light brown to light
D6
grey, very silty, slightly gravelly to gravelly, fine to
4.00
4 coarse SAND, with occasional rock fragments. 0,0/0,0,0,0 4.00
S7 N=0
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 2,2/2,3,4,4 5.00
S9 N=13
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 2,2/1,1,1,1 6.00
S11 N=4
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 1,3/3,4,4,2 7.00
S13 N=13
-3.5 7.45
Dense, light brown, slightly silty, fine to coarse 7.45
SAND, with occasional rock fragments. D14

8.00
8 2,5/7,8,8,15 8.00
S15 N=38
01/03/2008 5.20 8.45
02/03/2008 2.60 8.45
D16
-5.1 9.00
9 3,5/9,11,16,*0 9.00
Slightly weathered, light brown to light grey, N*=36/225
S17
occasionally yellowish at fractures, very weak to 9.45
wea, SILTSTONE. Close to medium spaced 9.50
fractures.
10
...At 9.90m; band of calcarenite. (100mm).
Remarks:Between 9.50m-13.50m; water loss. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:

MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
...Between 10.00m-11.00m; no recovery .
C1 50 45 15
11
-7.6
11.50
weak to weak GYPSUM, with intercalation of silt.
12 Close to medium spaced fractures. C2 100 100 30
02/03/2008 5.40
03/03/2008 2.55 12.50
-9.0
13 Slightly weathered, grey, very weak to weak
14 C3 96 93 66
-10.8
Slightly weathered, light grey to pinkish brown,
15 very weak to weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
15.50
16
17 C4 100 100 96
-13.9
18
moderately weak, GYPSUM, with inclusions of
silt. Medium to wide spaced fractures.
18.50
19
20 C5 100 100 96
Remarks: Between 9.50m-13.50m; water loss. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
21
21.50
22
C6 100 100 95
03/03/2008 8.10 -19.1

23 23.00
04/02/2008 2.70 Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, very weak to
weak, SILTSTONE, with occasional bands of
24 C7 85 80 75
25 25.00
26 -22.2
weak GYPSUM, with inclusion of silt. Close to C8 100 100 96
27
-23.8
28 weak SILTSTONE, with occasional inclusions of 28.00
clay. Close to medium spaced fractures.
29 C9 100 100 90
30 30.00
Remarks:Between 9.50m-13.50m; water loss. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:

MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
31
C10 100 100 93
32
-28.7
33
weak GYPSUM. Close to medium spaced
33.00
fractures.
34
C11 86 83 70
-30.8
35 CALCARENITE, with occasional bands of
siltstone.
04/03/2008 9.40
36 36.00
05/03/2008 2.90
-33.1
37
fractures. C12 100 86 86
38 ...At 38.00m; band of claystone (600mm).
-34.7
39
moderately weak, GYPSUM. Close to medium -35.1
39.00
spaced fractures.
40 C13 100 100 100
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
41 41.00
42
C14 100 100 98
-39.1
43
44 44.00
-40.4
moderately weak SILTSTONE, with inclusions of
gypsum. Close to medium spaced fractures
45 (500mm).
C15 100 96 96
46
47 47.00
48
C16 100 100 100
49
05/03/2008 9.80 -46.1

50 50.00
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:
FUGRO MIDDLE EAST Borehole: 106-A


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
1.60 0.00
20/01/2008 Light brown to brown, slightly silty to silty, fine
SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
1.50
1.50
D3
2.3 2.00
2 3,3/3,3,4,4 2.00
Very loose to loose, light grey to grey, silty to very N=14
S4
silty, fine to coarse calcareous SAND, with 2.45
occasional rock fragments (50mm). 2.45
D5
...Locally at 2.0m; medium dense. 3.00
3 1,0/0,0,0,0 3.00
S6 N=0
3.45
3.45
D7
4.00
4 1,2/0,0,0,0 4.00
S8 N=0
4.45
4.45
D9
5.00
5 5,2/2,2,2,3 5.00
S10 N=9
-1.1 5.45
5.45
Dense, brown, silty, fine to coarse SAND, with
occasional pieces of sandstone. D11
6.00
6 4,5/7,12,12,10 6.00
S12 N=41
6.45
6.45
D13
-2.7 7.00
7 2,8/7,12,16,8 7.00
Slightly weathered to moderately weathered, light N=43
S14
20/01/2008 7.0 3.80 grey to off white, very weak to weak GYPSUM with 7.45
21/01/2008 1.83 occasional inclusions of silt. 7.50
C1 50 50 50
...Locally between 7.80m-8.30m; no recovery.
21/01/2008 8.0 4.85
8 8.00
22/01/2008 1.60
-4.0
Slightly weathered, light grey to off white, C2 60 30 10
occasionally yellowish at fractures, extremely
weak to weak SILTSTONE with inclusions of
9 gypsum. 9.00
...Locally between 8.50m-8.9m; very weak
siltstone.
...Locally between 8.90m-9.0m; completely
weathered calcareous sandstone. C3 90 83 60
10
Remarks:Water loss between 7.50m-9.50m. Observed sudden drop of Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
drilling tool at 8.00m. MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
...Locally at 10.0m, 10.60m; bands of gypsum
(50-500mm).
10.50
11 C4 55 55 40
11.50
C5 100 90 90
12 12.00
C6 69 69 69
12.72
13
C7 97 97 93
14 14.00
...Between 14.10m-16.0m; greenish grey in colour.
15 C8 92 92 92
22/01/2008 12.0 5.40

16 16.00
23/01/2008 1.80
17
C9 96 96 96
18
-14.5 18.70
19 Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, moderately

weak GYPSUM, with occasional inclusions of silt.
Medium to wide spaced fractures. C10 92 92 92
20
Remarks: Water loss between 7.50m-9.50m. Observed sudden drop of Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
20.10
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, moderately
weak GYPSUM, with occasional inclusions of silt.
Medium to wide spaced fractures.
21
C11 100 100 100
22
23
23.10
24
-19.9
CLAYSTONE, with occasional inclusions of C12 100 100 100
gypsum. Medium to wide spaced fractures.
25
26
26.10
27
-23.1
Slightly to moderately weathered, grey to dark C13 100 100 100
grey, locally moderately weak GYPSUM, with
occasional bands of claystone. Medium to wide
28
spaced fractures.
...Locally at 28.30m and 28.55m; bands of
claystone (150mm).
29 -24.8
29.10
Slightly weathered, grey, weak, moderately weak
CLAYSTONE, medium to wide spaced fractures.
C14 100 100 100
23/01/2008 12.0 2.90 30 -25.8 30.10

Remarks: Water loss between 7.50m-9.50m. Observed sudden drop of Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:
FUGRO MIDDLE EAST Borehole: 106-B


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
27/01/2008 Light brown to light grey, slightly silty to silty, fine
SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
1.50
1.50
D3
2.9 2.00
2 2,3/3,3,5,4 2.00
Medium dense, light brown to light grey, slightly N=15
S4
silty, fine to coarse SAND. 2.45
2.45
D5
3.00
3 ...Locally between 3.0m-4.0m; slightly gravelly to 1,4/5,5,4,4 3.00
gravelly. S6 N=18
3.45
3.45
D7
4.00
4 1,4/5,4,3,2 4.00
S8 N=14
4.45
4.45
D9
5.00
5 ...Locally at 5.0m; becomes loose. 0,1/1,2,2,2 5.00
S10 N=7
5.45
5.45
D11
-1.1 6.00
6 1,10/50,0,0,*0 6.00
27/01/2008 6.0 2.35 Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, S12
N*=50/50mm 6.20
28/01/2008
occasionally greenish grey, weak GYPSUM, with
C1 100 100 60
occasional inclusions of silt.
6.70
C2 90 90 90
8
-3.4
Slightly weathered, light grey, occasionally
yellowish at fractures, very weak to weak
SILTSTONE, close to medium spaced fractures.
9
9.12
C3 97 97 41
-5.1
10
Remarks: Water loss between 6.20m-10.00m. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
MA
Client: MASDAR
Plate No.:


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
10.00
occasionally greenish grey, very weak to weak
GYPSUM, with occasional bands of siltstone.
11
...Locally at 11.30m; band of light grey siltstone

(50mm). C4 100 100 95
12
13 ...Locally at 13.0m; band of light grey extremely 13.00

weak siltstone (300mm).
-8.6
Slightly weathered, light grey, stained mottled pale
brown, very weak to weak SILTSTONE, with
14 frequent inclusions of gypsum.
C5 100 100 100
15
-10.3
Slightly weathered, grey, weak CLAYSTONE, with
occasional inclusions of gypsum, close to medium
spaced fractures.
16 16.00
17
-12.3
SILTSTONE, close to medium spaced C6 100 100 95
occasionally wide spaced fractures.
18
19 19.00
C7 100 100 95
28/01/2008 2.50 -15.1

20 20.00
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FUGRO MIDDLE EAST Borehole: 106-C


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
24/01/2008 Light brown to light grey, fine to coarse SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
1.50
1.50
D3
2.7 2.00
2 5,6/6,5,4,3 2.00
Medium dense, light grey to light brown, silty, fine N=18
S4
to coarse SAND. 2.45
2.45
...Locally between 2.0m-3.0m; with occasional D5
pieces of sandstone and gypsum. 3.00
3 4,2/4,6,6,6 3.00
S6 N=22
3.45
3.45
D7
4.00
4 2,3/3,2,6,0 4.00
S8 N=11
4.45
4.45
D9
5.00
5 1,2/3,4,4,4 5.00
S10 N=15
5.45
5.45
D11
6.00
6 ...Locally at 6.0m; becomes loose. 0,0/3,3,2,0 6.00
S12 N=8
-1.8 6.45
6.45
Slightly weathered light grey to off-white, weak
GYPSUM with inclusions of silt, close to medium D13
7 spaced fractures. 7.00
S14 30,40/0,0,0,*0 7.00
24/01/2008 7.0 1.20
26/01/2008
N*=50 7.20
-3.0
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey, very C1 100 100 95
8 weak to weak SILTSTONE, close to medium
spaced fractures.
8.45
-4.3 54 54 54
9 ...Locally between 9.0m-9.50m; no recovery. C2
weak, locally moderately weak GYPSUM, with
occasional inclusions and bands of siltstone. 9.55
10
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FUGRO MIDDLE EAST Borehole: 106-C


(m) Flush ret.% (m)
...Locally at 10.40m, 11.85m; bands of siltstone.

C3 100 100 90
11
...Locally between 11.55m-12.55m; extremely 11.55

weak calcarenite.
12 C4 65 65 50
12.55
13
-8.9
Slightly weathered, greenish grey, SILTSTONE,
with inclusions of gypsum.
14 C5 93 93 90
-9.9
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, extremely
15 siltstone and occasional inclusions of gypsum.
15.45
16
-11.8
Slightly weathered, pinkish grey, very weak
SILTSTONE, medium to wide spaced fractures.
C6 100 100 100
17
18
26/01/2008 6.30
27/01/2008 2.30 18.45
19
C7 100 100 100
...Locally at 19.50m; band of greenish grey,

moderately weak gypsum (500mm).
27/01/2008 1.70 -15.3
20 20.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
05/02/2008 MADE GROUND. Slightly silty, fine to coarse
sand, with occasional shells/shell and rock
fragments. B1
3.1 1.00
1 1.00
Medium dense, slightly silty, slightly gravelly, fine
to coarse SAND.
B2
2.00
2 2,3/2,4,3,2 2.00
S3 N=11
2.45
2.45
D4
1.1 3.00
3 1,0/0,1,0,1 3.00
Very soft, light grey, slightly sandy CLAY, with N=2
S5
occasional lenses of gypsum. 3.45
3.45
D6
0.1 4.00
4 2,2/3,2,3,4 4.00
Medium dense, light brown to brown, silty, fine to N=12
S7
coarse SAND. 4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 ...At 5.00m; very gravelly. 3,2/4,3,3,4 5.00
S9 N=14
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 ...At 6.00m; brown, fine to medium sand. 4,4/3,4,2,2 6.00
S11 N=11
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 ...At 7.00m; sandy gravels. 3,4/4,3,4,5 7.00
S13 N=16
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 4,4/3,5,4,5 8.00
S15 N=17
8.45
8.45
D16
-4.9 9.00
9 3,6/9,17,13,12 9.00
Slightly weathered, light brown, extremely weak N=51
S17
05/02/2008 2.20 SANDSTONE. Close to medium spaced 9.45
06/02/2008 2.30 fractures. 9.45
-5.6
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey to
10
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
off-white, very weak SILTSTONE, with occasional
bands of gypsum. Close to medium spaced
fractures. C1 63 63 9
11
11.65
12
-8.7
C2 100 100 100
13 Slightly weathered, grey to greenish grey, very
weak CLAYSTONE, with occasional inclusions of
14
06/02/2008 2.10
07/02/2008 2.40 14.15
-10.3
very weak to weak SILTSTONE, with occasional
C3 93 93 93
15 inclusions of gypsum. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
...At 15.65m; band of calcarenite (200mm). 15.65
16
17 100 86 83
C4
18
-14.0
Slightly weathered, grey to greenish grey,
moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of silt. 18.50
19 ...Between 18.15m-21.50m; non-intact core.
20
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C5 100 100 100
21
...At 21.50m; band of siltstone (100mm). 21.50
22
23 -19.0 C6 100 96 96
Slightly weathered, grey to dark grey, weak
24
07/02/2008 2.10
09/02/2008 2.40 24.50
25
26 C7 100 100 100

-22.0
Slightly weathered, grey to dark grey, weak to
moderately weak GYPSUM, with occasional
fractures.
27
-23.4
27.50
28
29 C8 100 100 96
30
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
Same as previous sheet. 30.50
31
32 C9 100 100 98
-28.4
moderately strong GYPSUM. Medium to wide
33 spaced fractures.
33.50
34
-30.4
Slightly weathered to moderately weathered, light
grey to off white, very weak SILTSTONE. Close to
35 medium spaced fractures. C10 90 76 53
36
36.50
-32.6
37 weak CLAYSTONE. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
38 C11 100 100 96

-34.2
Slightly weathered, grey, weak to moderately
strong GYPSUM. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
39
09/02/2008 2.30
10/02/2008 2.35 39.50
40
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
-36.3
fractures. 100 100 100
41 C12
42
42.50
43
-39.4
GYPSUM. Medium to wide spaced fractures.
44 C13 100 98 98
45
-41.5 45.50
46
fractures.
...At 46.0m; band of gypsum (300mm).
47 C14 100 90 90
...Between 47.40m-47.60m; non-intact core.
48
48.50
49
C15 100 100 93
10/02/2008 2.20 -45.9

50 50.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
11/02/2008 MADE GROUND, light brown to brown, slightly
silty, fine to coarse sand, with occasional rock
fragments. B1
3.3 1.00
1 1.00
Medium dense, light brown to brown, slightly silty,
gravelly, fine to coarse SAND.
B2
2.00
2 3,2/3,3,4,3 2.00
S3 N=13
2.45
2.45
D4
1.3 3.00
3 1,0/0,0,0,1 3.00
S5
light brown to brownish grey, very silty, gravelly, 3.45
fine to coarse SAND, with occasional shells/shell 3.45
fragments. D6
4.00
4 1,0/0,1,1,1 4.00
...At 3.00m; very soft, slightly gravelly sandy S7 N=3
4.45
silt/clay. 4.45
...At 4.00m; with occasional pieces of calcarenite.
D8
5.00
5 2,2/3,2,2,2 5.00
S9 N=9
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 4,4/5,6,5,3 6.00
S11 N=19
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 4,5/4,6,4,6 7.00
S13 N=20
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 ...At 8.00m; becomes dense. 9,8/8,8,8,9 8.00
S15 N=33
8.45
8.45
D16
-4.7 9.00
9 12,10/10,10,15,16 9.00
Slightly weathered, light brown to light grey, N=51
S17
occassionally off-white, very weak to weak 9.45
SILTSTONE, with occasional bands of claystone 9.45
and gypsum.
...At 9.45m; band of sandstone.
10
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C1 80 80 66
...Between 10.00m - 10.45m; no-recovery
11 10.95
12 96 96 85
C2
...At 12.20m; bands of claystone (300mm).
...Between 12.50m - 13.20m; band of moderately

13 weak gypsum, with intercalation of siltstone..
12/02/2008 9.0 2.35
13/02/2008 2.40 13.20
14
-10.5 C3 100 100 100
15
Slightly weathered, grey, very weak to weak,
-11.5
16
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey, very
weak to weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium
16.20
spaced of fractures.
...At 16.20m; band of very weak calcarenite. -12.2
moderately weak GYPSUM. Medium to wide
C4 93 93 90
18
19
19.20
20
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C5 100 96 96
21
22
-17.9
22.20
Slightly weathered, grey, weak CLAYSTONE,
with occasional bands of gypsum. Close to
23
C6 100 100 100
24
25
25.20
26
C7 100 100 90
27
28
28.20
29 -24.8
moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of
silt/clay. Close to medium spaced fractures. 96 96 90
C8
30
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
31
13/02/2008 2.30
14/02/2008 2.40 31.20
32
C9 100 96 80
-28.5
33
Slightly weathered, light grey, very weak
-29.4
33.70
Slightly weathered, light brown to light grey, very
34 weak to weak CALCARENITE. Close to medium
-29.9
spaced fractures.
Slightly weathered, light grey to brownish grey,
spaced fractures.
35
C10 100 96 96

36
-31.9
weak to weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of
silt/clay. Close to medium spaced fractures. 36.70
37
38
C11 100 96 90
-34.2
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, extremely
weak CLAYSTONE, with occasional bands and
39 inclusion of gypsum.
...At 35.00m; band of siltstone (200mm).

39.70
40
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
-36.6
41 Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, very
weak to weak, locally moderately weak GYPSUM, C12 100 96 93
with inclusions of silt/clay.
42
-38.4
42.70
Slightly to moderately weathered, light brown to
43 light grey, very weak to weak, locally moderately
...At 43.20m, 44.10m; band of gypsum.
44
C13 100 100 100
45
14/02/2008 2.25
16/02/2008 2.40 45.70
46
...Between 46.40m, 47.50m; non-intact core.
47
C14 100 63 63
48
48.70
49
C15 100 100 100
16/02/2008 2.30 -45.7

50 Borehole Terminated at 50.0m Depth
50.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
2.00 0.00
25/02/2008 Medium dense, light brown to brown, slightly silty,
fine to coarse SAND, with occasional rock
fragments. B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 1,1/2,2,3,3 2.00
S3 N=10
2.45
2.45
D4
1.6 3.00
3 1,0/1,0,0,1 3.00
Very soft, light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY. N=2
S5
3.45
3.45
D6
0.6 4.00
4 0,0/0,0,0,0 4.00
S7
light grey, very silty, slightly gravelly, fine to coarse 4.45
SAND, with occasional lenses of gypsum and 4.45
shells/shell fragment. D8
5.00
5 1,0/0,1,2,1 5.00
S9 N=4
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 1,2/2,2,4,4 6.00
S11 N=12
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 2,3/4,4,6,6 7.00
S13 N=20
-2.9 7.45
25/02/2008 5.60
26/02/2008 2.80 Firm. light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY. 7.45
D14
8.00
8 2,4/4,6,7,7 8.00
S15 N=24
8.45
8.45
D16
-4.5 9.00
9
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey to pale
brown, weak SILTSTONE, with occasional bands
of gypsum. Close to medium spaced fractures. 9.50
10
Remarks: Water loss between 9.50m to 11.00m. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
...At 9.00m; band of very weak calcarenite.
C1 36 13 0
11 11.00
C2 100 96 96
12
-8.0
12.50
CLAYSTONE. Close to medium spaced
13 horizontal to sub-horizontal fractures.
-9.5 100 100 100

14 C3
15

15.50
16
17 C4 100 100 93
-12.7
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, weak,
locally moderately weak GYPSUM, with
occasional of bands of siltstone. Close to
18
18.50
19
C5 93 93 93
26/02/2008 6.20
20
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
27/02/2008 2.90 20.00
21
C6 90 90 90
22
22.20
...At 22.80m; band of siltstone.

C7 100 100 100
23 -18.6
siltstone. Close to medium spaced fractures.
23.70
24
25
C8 100 100 100
26
-21.7
weak to weaK GYPSUM, with intercalation of
siltstone. Close to medium spaced fractures. 26.70
27
-23.2
28 weak CLAYSTONE, with occasional inclusion of
gypsum. Close to medium spaced, locally wide C9 100 98 95
spaced horizontal to sub-horizontal fractures.
29
-25.2
29.70
30
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
fractures.
31
C10 100 100 100

32
-28.1
27/02/2008 7.10
28/02/2008 2.70 Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, 32.70
33
with inclusions of silt. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
34
C11 100 100 100
-30.3
35
Slightly weathered, light grey, weak
fractures.
-31.1
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, very weak to 35.70
36 weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium spaced

fractures.
-32.2
37 CALCARENITE. Close to medium spaced
fractures. -32.8 C12 100 96 96
fractures.
38
38.70
39 ...At 39.00m; band of claystone (300mm).
-35.1
40
GYPSUM, with inclusions of silt.
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, weak to C13 100 100 96

41
-37.2
41.70
42 weak CLAYSTONE. Close to medium spaced
fractures.
...At 42.80m; band of siltstone.

43
C14 100 100 100
-39.2
44 weak to weak GYPSUM. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
44.70
45
46
-41.8 C15 100 100 100
Slightly weathered, light grey, weak SILTSTONE,
with occasional inclusions of gypsum. Close to
47
47.70
48
C16 100 100 100

49
28/02/2008 9.40 -45.5

50 50.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
1.50 0.00
30/01/2008 Loose, light brown, slightly silty, fine to coarse
SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 1,1/1,4,1,1 2.00
S3 N=7
1.7 2.45
Medium dense becoming loose, light grey to light 2.45
brown, very silty, slightly gravelly to gravelly, fine D4

to coarse SAND, with occasional shells/shell 3.00
3 1,1/2,2,4,4
fragments. 3.00
S5 N=12
...Locally at 3.0m; with occasional pieces of
3.45
calcarenite. 3.45
D6
4.00
4 1,1/1,2,2,3 4.00
S7 N=8
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 1,0/1,1,2,2 5.00
S9 N=6
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 ...At 6.00m; soft, sandy silt/clay. 1,0/1,1,3,4 6.00
S11 N=9
6.45
6.45
D12
-2.9 7.00
7 12,10/7,9,12,29 7.00
Very dense, light brown, very silty, fine to coarse N=57
S13
SAND/extremely weak sandstone with thick band 7.45
of silt/clay. 7.45
D14
-3.9 8.00
8 18,22/35,*,*,* 8.00
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey, S15 N*=35/175mm
pinkish brown, stained mottled reddish brown, 8.40
8.40
extremely weak to weak SILTSTONE, with
occasional bands of gypsum. Close to medium
spaced fractures locally wide spaced fractures.
9
C1 62 56 50
10
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
10.00
...Locally between 10.55m-11.70m; no recovery.
11 C2 50 43 37
...Locally between 11.55m-11.65m; extremely

weak sandstone.
12 12.00
C3 100 100 100
30/01/2008 8.0 7.00

13 13.00
31/01/2008 6.10
...Locally between 13.50m-14.0m; intercalation

between grey claystone and light grey siltstone.
14
C4 100 100 96
15
15.50
16
17 ...Locally between 17.0m-17.30m; band of C5 100 100 100

calcareous sandstone. -13.2
inclusions of silt. Medium to wide spaced
18 fractures.
18.50
19
C6 100 100 100
31/01/2008 12.0 2.00 -15.9

20 20.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
31/01/2008 Light brown to brown, slightly silty, fine to medium
SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 1,2/2,2,3,3 2.00
S3 N=10
1.9 2.45
Very soft, light grey, slightly gravelly, sandy 2.45
SILT/CLAY. D4
31/01/2008 3.0 2.00 3.00
3 1,0/0,0,0,1 3.00
02/02/2008 2.44
S5 N=1
...At 2.45m; slightly gravelly.
3.45
3.45
D6
4.00
4 1,0/0,0,0,0 4.00
S7 N=0
-0.1 4.45
Medium dense to dense, light brown, silty to very 4.45
silty, fine to coarse SAND. D8

5.00
5 1,2/2,2,3,3 5.00
S9 N=10
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 1,0/0,0,1,1 6.00
S11 N=2
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 5,9/12,13,12,10 7.00
S13 N=47
7.45
7.45
D14
-3.7 8.00
8 7,11/19,32,*,* 8.00
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey to S15 N*=51/150mm
off-white, extremely weak to weak SILTSTONE, 8.35
with inclusions of gypsum. Close to medium
spaced fractures. 8.70
9 ...Locally at 9.0m; band of sandstone (100mm).
C1 76 69 46
10
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
11 11.00
C2 100 100 100

12
-8.2
12.50
weak CLAYSTONE, close to medium spaced
13 fractures.
C3 93 92 60
...Between 13.50m; extremely weak siltstone with

gypsum.
02/02/2008 8.0 2.55 -9.7
14 14.00
03/02/2008 1.08 Slightly weathered, light grey, yellowish at
fractures, very weak to weak SILTSTONE, with
occasional bands of gypsum. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
15
C4 100 100 98
16
17 ...Locally at 17.0m; band of sandstone (100mm). 17.00

-13.0
18
C5 100 100 100
19
20
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
20.00
21
C6 100 100 100
22
-18.5
23
23.00
weak CLAYSTONE, with inclusion of gypsum.
Close to medium spaced locally wide spaced
fractures.
24
C7 100 95 95
25
26 26.00
27 C8 100 100 93
28 28.00
29
C9 100 100 98
30
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
03/02/2008 12.0 3.44 -26.1
30.40
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
39
40
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
04/02/2008 2.00 Loose, light brown to brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 2,2/2,2,3,3 2.00
S3 N=10
1.5 2.45
2.45
Very soft, light grey, sandy CLAY, with occasional
lenses of crystalline gypsum. D4
3.00
3 1,1/1,0,0,0 3.00
S5 N=1
0.5 3.45
3.45
Loose, light brown to grey, very silty, gravelly, fine
to coarse calcareous SAND, with occasional rock D6
4 fragments (<30mm). 4.00
1,0/0,2,1,1 4.00
S7 N=4
4.45
4.45
D8
-1.1 5.00
5 2,2/2,3,4,4 5.00
Medium dense, brown, slightly silty, fine to N=13
S9
medium SAND. 5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 1,1/2,2,3,3 6.00
S11 N=10
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 2,2/2,3,3,4 7.00
S13 N=12
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 1,1/2,2,3,3 8.00
S15 N=10
-4.5 8.45
8.45
Hard, light grey, slightly sandy SILT/CLAY.
D16
9.00
9 1,2/2,3,16,19 9.00
S17 N=40
04/02/2008 6.35 -5.6 9.45
05/02/2008 2.40 9.50
Slightly weathered to moderately weathered, light
grey to off-white, stained mottled reddish brown,
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C1 100 95 90
weak GYPSUM, with intercalation of silt. Close to
...Locally at 9.90m; band of calcarenite (100mm). 10.50
...Locally between 10.70m - 11.20m; very weak.
11
C2 86 80 66
12
-8.6
12.50
Slightly weathered, grey, very weak
13 C3 100 100 100
13.50
-9.9
14
weak SILTSTONE, with occasional lenses of
C4 100 100 100
15 15.00
16
C5 100 100 98
-13.0
17 Slightly weathered, light grey to grey, greenish
grey, very weak to weak GYPSUM, with inclusions
of silt. Medium to wide spaced fractures.
05/02/2008 8.15
18 18.00
06/02/2008 2.40
19
C6 100 100 100
20
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
21 21.00
C7 100 90 90
-18.1
22 22.00
Slightly weathered, grey, very weak to weak,
locally moderately weak CLAYSTONE. Medium to
wide spaced fractures.
23
C8 100 100 100
24
-20.4
24.30
weak GYPSUM. Medium to wide spaced
fractures.
25
C9 93 93 83
-22.1
26
moderately weak SILTSTONE. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
...Locally at 26.00m, band of gypsum (300mm).

27
-23.4
27.30
Slightly weathered, grey, weak to moderately
weak, CLAYSTONE. Medium to wide spaced
fractures.
28
-24.4
Slightly weathered, light grey, weak SILTSTONE.
Medium to wide spaced fractures. C10 100 100 100
29
-25.6
Slightly weathered, grey, weak SILTSTONE.
Wide spaced fracture.
06/02/2008 3.50 -26.1
30 30.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
2.00 0.00
07/02/2008 Brown, slightly silty, fine to medium SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
1.9 2.00
2 1,1/1,0,1,2 2.00
Very soft, light grey, slightly gravelly, sandy N=4
S3
SILT/CLAY, with occasional lenses of gypsum. 2.45
2.45
D4
3.00
3 0,0/0,0,0,0 3.00
S5 N=0
0.4 3.45
3.45
Medium dense, brown to grey, very silty, slightly
D6
gravelly, fine to coarse SAND.
4.00
4 1,1/2,2,3,3 4.00
S7 N=10
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 2,2/2,4,4,4 5.00
S9 N=14
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 4,5/4,3,6,3 6.00
S11 N=16
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 1,1/2,3,4,4 7.00
S13 N=13
7.45
7.45
D14
-4.2 8.00
8 2,4/4,5,5,5 8.00
Very stiff to hard, light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY. N=19
S15
8.45
8.45
D16
9.00
9 2,4/6,7,8,14 9.00
S17 N=35
07/02/2008 6.20 -5.7 9.45
09/02/2008 1.76 9.50
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
...At 9.60mm; band of moderately weak gypsum.

(300mm).
C1 96 92 92
11
-8.2
12 12.00
Slightly weathered, grey, weak CLAYSTONE.
-9.2 100 97 97
13 C2
14 14.00
15
C3 100 100 97
16
-12.7
16.50
Slighty weathered, light grey to greenish grey, very
weak to weak, GYPSUM, with inclusions of silt.
17 Medium to wide spaced fractures.
18 C4 100 100 100
19
19.50
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
21 C5 100 100 100
-17.7
Slightly weathered, grey, weak CLAYSTONE.
22
09/02/2008 6.38
10/02/2008 1.40 22.50
23
24 C6 100 100 97
-20.7
weak GYPSUM. Wide spaced fractures.
25
-21.7
25.50
Slightly weathered, grey, weak, CLAYSTONE.
26
...At 28.30; band of sandstone (150mm).
27 C7 100 100 100
28
-24.6
Slightly weathered, light grey, weak SILTSTONE, 28.50
with occasional band of claystone. Close to
29
C8 100 100 100
10/02/2008 2.50 -26.2

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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
06/03/2008 Light brown, slightly silty, fine to coarse SAND,
with occasional rock fragments.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
06/03/2008 2.00 2.5 2.00

2 2,2/4,4,4,5 2.00
08/03/2008 2.10 Medium dense to dense, light brown to grey,
S3 N=17
slightly silty, fine to coarse SAND. 2.45
2.45
D4
3.00
3 ...At 3.00m; very soft, light grey sandy silt/clay. 1,0/0,0,0,0 3.00
S5 N=0
3.45
3.45
D6
4.00
4 1,1/3,3,4,4 4.00
S7 N=14
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 3,3/5,5,4,4 5.00
S9 N=18
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 3,5/4,11,11,12 6.00
S11 N=38
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 5,6/6,7,7,8 7.00
S13 N=28
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 4,6/6,8,8,9 8.00
S15 N=31
8.45
8.45
D16
8.80
08/03/2008 9.0 4.60 -4.5
9 9.00
09/03/2008 2.40 Slightly weathered, light grey to mottled grey,
stained mottled pale brown, weak to moderately
medium spaced horizontal to sub-horizontal
fractures.
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C1 85 85 80
...At 9.00m; band of calcarenite.
11 ...At 11.00m; band of siltstone, with inclusion of 11.00

gypsum.
-6.9
weak to weak SILTSTONE, with occasional bands
of gypsum. Close to medium spaced horizontal to
12
sub-horizontal fractures.
...At 11.90m; bands of gypsum with inclusion of
silty. C2 100 100 100
13
...At 12.90m; inclusion of gypsum.
14
14.00
C3 87 81 81
15
15.60
16
17
C4 100 93 93
...At 17.40m; band of light grey calcarenite

(600mm).
-13.5
18
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, stained
mottled grey, weak to moderately weak GYPSUM,
09/03/2008 5.60 with inclusions of siltstone and claystone. Close to
10/03/2008 2.35 medium spaced fractures 18.60
19
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C5 100 100 96
21
21.60
22
-18.5
23
siltstone. Close to medium spaced horizontal to
24
24.60
25
26
C7 100 100 98
-21.9
moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of
siltstone. Close to medium spaced fractures. -22.5
27
fracture.
27.60
28
29
C8 100 100 96
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
...At 30.60m; band of siltstone with inclusions of 30.60

gypsum.
31
32
C9 100 100 100
-27.9
Close to medium spaced horizontal fractures
33
10/03/2008 9.35
11/03/2008 2.40 33.60
34
-29.8
Slightly weathered, light grey to mottled grey,
stained pale brown, very weak to weak
CALCARENITE, with occasional particles of
35 gypsum.
C10 100 100 95
-30.8
mottled grey, very weak to weak SILTSTONE, with
occasional inclusions of gypsum. Close to
...Between 36.50m-37.00m; very weak siltstone.

36.60
37
38
C11 100 93 90
-33.9
slightly weathered, light grey to mottled grey, weak
to moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusion of
clay. Close to medium spaced fractures.
39
39.60
40

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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
-36.4
41 Slightly weathered, light grey to dark grey, very C12 100 93 90
weak to weak CLAYSTONE. Close to medium
spaced locally wide spaced fractures.
42
42.60
43
-39.2
44 moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusion of silt. 100 100 93
C13
45
-40.7
weak SILTSTONE, with occasional bands of 45.60
gypsum. Close to medium spaced locally wide
47
C14 100 100 96
48
11/03/2008 9.00
12/03/2008 2.50 48.60
49
C15 100 100 100
12/03/2008 3.50 -45.5

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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
04/03/2008 Very loose, light brown to brown, slightly silty, fine
to coarse SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 2,2/1,1,0,1 2.00
S3 N=3
1.7 2.45
2.45
Very soft to soft, light grey, sandy SILT /CLAY.
D4
3.00
3 2,1/0,0,0,1 3.00
S5 N=1
3.45
...At 3.45m, 4.45m, 5.45m, very silty, gravelly, 3.45
shelly, fine to coarse sand. D6
4.00
4 ...At 4.00m -5.00m; with occasional gypsum. 2,3/2,3,2,2 4.00
S7 N=9
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 2,1/2,2,2,1 5.00
S9 N=7
5.45
5.45
D10
-1.8 6.00
6 2,7/3,2,2,2 6.00
Loose to medium dense, light brown to light grey, N=9
S11
04/03/2008
silty to very silty, shelly, gravelly, fine to coarse 6.45
05/03/2008 2.45 SAND. 6.45
D12
7.00
7 5,7/6,5,5,5 7.00
S13 N=21
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 6,6/5,7,5,6 8.00
S15 N=23
8.45
8.45
D16
-4.8 9.00
9 10,12/21,30,*,* 9.00
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey to S17 N*=51/150mm 9.30
off-white, very weak to weak GYPSUM, with 9.30
intercalation of siltstone.
...At 9.70m; band of calcareous silty sandstone.
C1 96 96 70
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
10.55
11
C2 98 98 96
12
13
-9.1
13.30
14
C3 100 100 96
15
16
16.30
-12.7
17 Slightly weathered, light grey, very weak to weak
fractures.
-13.7 C4 100 96 70
18 Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, weak to
Close to medium spaced horizontal to
19
05/03/2008 9.0 2.20
06/03/2008 2.40 19.30
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C5 100 100 100

21
22
22.30
-18.4
Slightly weathered, grey to mottled grey, very
weak to weak CLAYSTONE. Close to medium
23
spaced fractures.
-19.4
Slightly weathered, light grey to brownish grey, C6 100 100 93
very weak to weak SILTSTONE, with inclusions of
24
-20.3
25 fractures.
25.30
26
...At 25.90m; band of gypsum. (400mm).
C7 86 86 83
-22.8
27
28
28.30
-24.3
29 siltstone. Close to medium spaced fractures.
C8 94 91 83
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
06/03/2008 2.20
08/03/2008 2.45 30.10
Same as previous sheet 3.
-26.8
31
Close to medium spaced fractures. 100 100 86
C9
32
-28.5
33 grey, extremely weak to weak SILTSTONE. Close
33.10
to medium spaced fractures.
...At 33.70m; band of calcarenite. C10 100 35 21
34
34.50
-30.8
35
weak, locally moderately weak GYPSUM. Close
to medium spaced fractures.
...At 35.40m; band of claystone.
36 C11 100 100 88
37
37.50
-33.8
38
fractures.
39 C12 100 100 93
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
Same as previous sheet. -36.0
weak to weak GYPSUM, with inclusion of silt. 40.50
41
42 C13 100 100 93
-38.2
grey, stained mottled pale brown, very weak to
43
fractures.
...Between 43.00m-43.45m; siltstone with
intercalation of gypsum. 43.50
44
45 C14 100 90 83
46 ...Between 46.00m-46.60m; extremely weak

siltstone.
46.50
47
48 C15 100 60 46
49
49.50
C16 80 10 10
08/03/2008 2.25 -45.8
50 50.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
11/02/2008 2.00 0.00
Very loose, Brown, slightly silty, fine to medium
SAND.
B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 1,1/0,0,0,2 2.00
S3 N=2
1.9 2.45
Soft, light grey, slightly gravelly sandy SILT/CLAY 2.45
D4
3.00
3 0,0/0,0,1,1 3.00
S5 N=2
0.9 3.45
Medium dense, very silty, slightly gravelly to 3.45
gravelly, fine to coarse SAND. D6

4.00
4 ...At 4.00; with occasional pieces of gypsum. 1,1/2,3,4,4 4.00
S7 N=13
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 1,2/2,3,2,3 5.00
S9 N=10
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 1,5/2,2,3,3 6.00
S11 N=10
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 1,2/3,3,3,4 7.00
S13 N=13
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 2,2/3,4,4,4 8.00
S15 N=15
8.45
...At 8.45; with occasional pockets of silty/clay. 8.45
D16
-4.7 9.00
9 5,8/11,15,19,25 9.00
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, stained N=70
S17
mottled reddish brown. Very weak SILTSTONE, 9.45
with occasional inclusions and bands of gypsum. 9.50
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C1 100 100 100
10.50
11
...At 11.50; band of gypsum (200mm). C2 100 75 75
12
11/02/2008 6.50
12/02/2008 1.20 12.50
13
-9.2
Slightly weathered, grey, weak SILTSTONE, with
occasional bands of claystone. Medium to wide
14 spaced fractures. C3 100 100 100
15 -10.8
mottled reddish brown, very weak to weak
15.50
16
C4 100 100 100
17 17.00
18 -13.8
moderately weak GYPSUM, with inclusions of silt. 100 100 100
C5
19
12/02/2008 1.15 -15.7

20 20.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
01/03/2008 Medium dense, light brown to brown, slightly silty,
fine to coarse SAND, with occasional rock
fragments. (50mm) B1
1.00
1 1.00
B2
2.00
2 3,2/3,3,3,3 2.00
S3 N=12
1.7 2.45
2.45
Loose to medium dense, light brown to light grey,
D4
slightly silty to silty, fine to coarse SAND.
3.00
3 1,2/1,2,1,1 3.00
S5 N=5
3.45
...At 3.45m, 4.45m, 5.45m 6.45m; with occasional 3.45
shells/shell fragments. D6
4.00
4 2,2/3,4,3,4 4.00
S7 N=14
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 3,2/4,3,5,4 5.00
S9 N=16
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 ...At 6.00m; with occasional pockets of silt/clay. 2,2/1,3,2,2 6.00
S11 N=8
6.45
6.45
D12
7.00
7 2,2/4,3,4,3 7.00
S13 N=14
7.45
7.45
D14
-3.8 8.00
8 6,10/9,10,10,11 8.00
Dense, light brown, slightly silty, fine to coarse N=40
S15
SAND, with some crystals of gypsum. 8.45
8.45
D16
9.00
9 10,12/10,15,10,16 9.00
S17 N=51
-5.2 9.45
Slightly weathered, light grey to off-white, 9.45
occasionally yellowish at fractures, very weak to

weak GYPSUM, with intercalation of siltstone.
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
C1 95 85 35
11
01/03/2008 2.35
02/03/2008 2.35 11.45
12
-8.2
weak CLAYSTONE, with occasional bands of C2 100 98 98
gypsum. Medium to wide spaced fractures.
13
...At 13.35m; bands of gypsum. (250mm).
14
14.15
...At 14.50m; band of siltstone. (500mm).
15
C3 90 90 85
16
-12.0
Slightly weathered, light grey to pinkish brown,
spaced fractures.
17
...At 17.15m; band of calcarenite. (200mm). 17.15
-13.3
18 medium spaced fractures, with inclusions of silt.
C4 97 97 87
19
19.20
C5 100 100 100
02/03/2008 2.40 -15.8

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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
0.00
17/02/2008 MADE GROUND. Light brown, slightly silty, sand
with occasional rock fragments.
B1
3.2 1.00
1 1.00
Loose, light brown, slightly silty, slightly gravelly,
fine to coarse SAND.
B2
2.00
2 2,2/3,2,2,2 2.00
S3 N=9
2.45
2.45
D4
1.2 3.00
3 2,2/1,1,0,1 3.00
Very loose, light brown, silty, slightly gravelly to N=3
S5
gravelly, fine to coarse SAND. 3.45
...At 3.45m; with occasional rock fragments. 3.45
D6
4.00
4 ...At 4.00m; very gravelly. 1,1/0,0,0,1 4.00
S7 N=1
4.45
4.45
D8
5.00
5 1,1/0,0,0,1 5.00
S9 N=1
5.45
5.45
D10
6.00
6 1,1/1,0,0,1 6.00
S11 N=2
-2.3 6.45
6.45
Medium dense to dense, light brown to light grey,
D12
very silty, gravelly to very gravelly, fine to coarse
7.00
7 SAND. 3,4/3,4,3,3 7.00
S13 N=13
7.45
7.45
D14
8.00
8 4,7/5,6,7,7 8.00
S15 N=25
8.45
8.45
D16
9.00
9 9,12/10,9,12,12 9.00
S17 N=43
9.45
9.45
D18
-5.8 10.00
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(m) Flush ret.% (m)
9,12/10,12,14,15 10.00
Slightly to moderately weathered, light grey to S19 N=51
off-white, stained mottled pale brown, very weak to 10.45
10.45
weak SILTSTONE, with occasional inclusions and
bands of gypsum. Close to medium spaced C1 71 42 14
11 fractures.
11.15
C2 100 96 96
12
17/02/2008 12.0 2.25

18/02/2008 2.40 12.50
-8.6
13
fractures. 13.30
-9.7
14 Slightly weathered, light grey, very weak to weak
C4 92 92 92
15
16
16.00
17
-13.1
Slightly weathered, greenish grey to off-white, very C5 98 98 98
weak to weak GYPSUM. Close to medium
spaced fractures.
18
19 19.00
C6 100 100 100
18/02/2008 2.30 -15.8

20 20.00
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FUGRO MIDDLE EAST Trial Pit: TP-01
TRIAL PIT Test Date: 12/03/2008 Coordinates:

Method: Mechanical Pit Length (m): 3 E 258552 N 2704898
Equipment:JCB Pit Width (m): 2.5 Surface Elevation: 4.66 mNADD
Sample Dynamic Probing

Graphic Depth Water Sample Sample/ Test Type & Blow Count
Symbol (m) Level Strata Description No. Records Depth (blows per 10cm)
(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to light grey, slightly silty to silty, fine to
coarse SAND, with some shells/shell fragments.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5 B2
2.7
2.0 2.00
Light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY.
2.5
1.7
3.0 3.00
Pit Termination Depth = 3.0m
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Remarks: Pit terminated. Water was encountered. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
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Job No.: PA/2306/07 Sheet 1 of 1 A5.1


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown, slightly silty, fine to coarse SAND, with
some rock fragments.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5 B2
2.3
2.0 2.00
Light brown, sandy SILT/CLAY.
1.8
2.5 B3
Light brown to yellowish brown, very silty, fine to
coarse SAND, with some gypsum and shells/shell
fragments.
1.3
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
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(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to brown, slightly silty, fine to coarse
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
1.5 1.50
B3
2.3
2.0 2.00
1.8
2.5 B4
Brownish grey, very silty, fine to coarse SAND, with
occassional shells/shell fragments.
1.3
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
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Equipment:JCB Pit Width (m): 2.5 Surface Elevation: 4 mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown, slightly silty, fine to mediun SAND.
0.5 B1
3.0
1.0 1.00
occassional rock fragments.
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
B3
1.5
2.5 2.50
Light grey to grey, sandy SILT/CLAY, with some
shells/shell fragments and piece of gypsum.
B4
1.0
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
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(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown, slightly silty, fine to coarse SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
2.5 B3
dry
1.9
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
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(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to light grey, slightly silty, fine to coarse
SAND, with occassional rock fragments.
0.5 B1
1.0
...Between 1.00m-2.00m; with occassional pieces of 3.9 1.00
gypsum.
Light grey, slightly silty, fine to coarse calcareous
SAND, with occassional pieces of gypsum.
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
2.5 B3
...At 2.90m; thick layer silt/clay.

1.9
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
B3
2.5
1.5 2.80
Light grey, very silty, fine to coarse SAND. B4
1.3
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:
FUGRO MIDDLE EAST Trial Pit: TP-07A

Method: Hand Excavated Pit Length (m): 3 E 258418 N 2704159
Equipment:Showel Pit Width (m): 2.5 Surface Elevation: 4.56 mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to light grey, slightly silty to silty, fine to
coarse SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
dry
3.1
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
0.5
B1
1.0
2.7
1.5 1.50
2.0 B2
1.7
2.5 2.50
Light brown to light grey, very silty, gravelly, fine to
coarse SAND
B3
1.2
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to ligh grey, slightly silty, fine to coarse
SAND, with some rock fragments.
0.5 B1
3.1
1.0 1.00
Light grey sandy SILT/CLAY, with crytals of gypsum.
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
2.5
...At 2.50m; thick layer of gypsiferous sand. B3
1.1
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
4.0
1.0 1.00
Light brown to brownish grey, sandy SILT/CLAY.
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
B3
2.5
2.2 2.80
Light brown, silty, fine to coarse gypfireous SAND. B4
2.0
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
MADE GROUND. Brown to reddish brown, slightly
silty, fine to coarse sand, with occassional rock
fragments.
0.5 B1
3.6
1.0 1.00
Light brown to light grey, silty to very silty, fine to
coarse SAND.
1.5
B2
2.0
...At 2.00m; Thick layer of silt/clay.
2.5
1.8 2.80
Light brown to light grey, silty, gravelly, fine to coarse B3
3.0
SAND, with some pieces of crystalline gypsum. 1.6 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:

Equipment:JCB Pit Width (m): 2.5 Surface Elevation: 4 mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to light grey, slightly silty, fine to medium
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5
B2
2.0
1.5
2.5
Light grey to off-white, silty to very silty, fine to coarse
gypsiferous SAND.
1.2 2.80
Light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY, with some crystals of B3
3.0
gypsum. 1.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5 B2
1.9
2.0 2.00
Light grey, sandy, SILT/CLAY, with some crystals of
gypsum.
2.5 B3
0.9
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
MADE GROUND. Light brown, slightly silty, fine to
coarse sand, with some rock fragments.
0.5
B1
1.0
3.1 1.30
Light grey, slightly silty, fine to coarse SAND.
1.5
2.0
B2
2.5
1.6 2.80
Brownish grey, sandy SILT/CLAY. B3
1.4
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:

Method: Hand Excavation Pit Length (m): E 257512 N 2703403
Equipment:Showel Pit Width (m): Surface Elevation: 3.72 mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
B1
3.2
0.5 0.50
Light brown to brown, silty, fine to coarse SAND, with
some shells/shell fragments.
B2
1.0
...At 1.00m; with some shells/shell fragments.
2.5 1.20
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Remarks: Pit was terminated due to unstability. Project: MASDAR DEVELOPMENT Logged by:
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5
B2
2.0
1.6
2.5 2.50
Light grey sandy SILT/CLAY.
B3
dry
1.1
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to brownish grey, silty to very silty, fine to
coarse SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5 B2
2.3
2.0 2.00
Light brown to brownish grey , very silty, fine to coarse
SAND.
...At 2.30m; layer of crystalline gypsum. B3
1.8
2.5 2.50
B4
1.3
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5
B2
2.0
2.6
2.5 2.50
Light grey to off-white, very silty, fine to coarse SAND,
with some shells/shell fragments and gypsum.
B3
2.1
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:

Method: Hand Excavation Pit Length (m): 1 E 2703885 N 259767
Equipment:Showel Pit Width (m): 1 Surface Elevation: 5.37 mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
4.4
1.0 1.00
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
3.2
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown, slightly silty to silty, fine to coarse SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
3.3
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:

Equipment:Showel Pit Width (m): 1 Surface Elevation: mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:

Equipment:Showel Pit Width (m): 1 Surface Elevation: mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown, slightly silty, gravelly, fine to coarse
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0
...At 1.00m; Thick layer of shelly sand. 2.7 1.00
Light brown, silty to very silty, gravelly, fine to coarse
SAND, with some shells/shell and gypsum.
1.5 B2
2.0 2.00
2.5 B3
0.7
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
2.4
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5
B2
2.0
1.8
2.5 2.50
Light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY, with some shells/shell
fragments.
B3
1.3
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:
TRIAL PIT Test Date: Coordinates:

Method: Mechanical Pit Length (m): 2.5 E 258248 N 2702748
Equipment:JCB Pit Width (m): 3 Surface Elevation: 4.27 mNADD

(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5
B2
2.0
1.8
2.5 2.50
Light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY, with occassional
shells/shell fragment.
B3
1.3
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
1.5
B2
2.0
1.3
2.5 2.50
Light grey, sandy SILT/CLAY, with occassional pieces
of gypsum and shells/shell fragment.
B3
0.8
3.0 3.00
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to light grey, slightly silty, fine to medium
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
...At 1.00m; Thick band of silt/clay.
B2
dry
2.5
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to light grey, silty, fine to coarse SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0
...At 1.00m; Thick band of SILT/CLAY. 1.00
B2
dry
2.0
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
2.7
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
3.2
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
3.8
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
MADE GROUND, light brown to brow, slightly silty, fine
to coarse sand, with occassional rock fragments.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
2.7
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND, with occassional rock fragments.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
2.2
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
2.9
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
3.4
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B1
dry
3.5
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
Light brown to light grey, slightly silty to coarse SAND.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
4.0
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:


(m) (m) 10 20
0.00
MADE GROUND, light brown to light grey, slightly silty,
fine to coarse sand, with occassional rock fragment.
0.5 B1
1.0 1.00
B2
dry
2.6
1.5 1.50
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0

MA
Client: MASDAR ELW
Plate No.:
Ground Level
concrete
cement + bentonite grout
bentonite seal
slotted pipe
gravel
bentonite seal
cement + bentonite grout
PROJECT: MASDAR City TITLE: Schematic of typical piezometer

Abu Dhabi installation
DATE: 27-May-08 CLIENT: MASDAR PLATE No: A6

APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
SUMMARY OF LAB TEST RESULTS PLATES B1.1 TO B.1.18

MOISTURE CONTENT PLATES B2.1 TO B2.5
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVES PLATES B3.1.1 TO B3.41
ATTERBERG LIMITS PLATES B4.1 TO B4.4
CHEMICAL TEST PLATES B5.1 TO B5.6
DRY DENSITY / MOISTURE CONTENT RELATIONSHIP PLATES B6.1 TO B6.38
IN-SITU DENSITY TEST FOR SOIL PLATES B7.1.1 TO B7.1.4
CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO PLATES B8.1 TO B8.33

UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH (WITHOUT
PLATES B9.1 TO B9.20
MEASUREMENT OF E-MODULUS)
UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH (WITH
PLATES B10.1.1 TO B10.18.2
MEASUREMENT OF E-MODULUS)
POINT LOAD INDEX TEST PLATES B11.1 TO B11.2
STATIC PLATE LOAD TEST PLATES B12.1 TO B12.10

SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Client : MASDAR
Project : MASDAR Development
Location : Abu Dhabl
Project No. PA.2306107 ~ o t e .Sample Type. D = small distuitmd sample. U = disturbed sample. C =coresamda r /VM- Umm. C k a In vnth BS 5930 1999, NP = Non Plaac] Authonsed Signatory Plate B l 1
Client : MASDAR
Pmject : MASDAR Development Lab. Report No.
Location : Abu Dhabl Report Date
sample- bndty paaide size ~whtim ~ w b e limits

~g chemicllr~nslydis CBR Plate Losd R o a Roperties
Acid Solubb Watsr Soluble CatmaW Content TDS Type 1 MDD OMC IkSitu Deneity Max. Pohl
B.H. Sample Sample Depth Moisture Bdk Dry Parude SiW c425 MetW Chloride Sulphate Chloride Sulmle as as (Ramm- Wlw Max. UCS E Load
No. No. Con*nt Density Densii Dewty Gravd Sand Ciay LL PL w of 'Clpss as Cl as SO, as Cl as SO, pH CQ Cam,
wdturs 0-y Appliad
Type (m) PI MSaV Pressure Setmmml Modukur Index
' ~ 5 4
(%) ( M W ) ( M W ) (Wm') (%) (%I (%) (%) (%) (%I (%) (kPa) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) .- (MPa)
BH-101 C6 C 28.20 7.4 2.28 2.12 10.91
-
BH-101 C7 C 29.90 1.58 1.85 8.0 1.10
------ - - ----
BH-101 CB C 33.00 20 1.98 1.65 4.39 364
BH-103 57 D 4.00 21 22 55 23
BH-103 S9 D 5.00 2.80 30 48 22 20.71 2.11 6.4
BH-103 C1 C 5.95 18 2.15 1.81 5.57 1533
BH-103 C2 C 10.00 14 2.04 1.78
- - - - 1.39 279
- --
BH-103 C4 C 13.50 7.9 2.10 1.95 1.22
BH-103 C6 C 19.20 14 0.42
BH-103 CB C 24.00 0.3 2.29 2.28
-
- - ~
---------- 11.42
-
BH-103 ClO C 28.00 23 1.98 1.61 3.00 575
BH-103 C11 C 31.40 18 2.20 1.86 4.40
BH-103 C12 C 36.00 19 1.86 1.56 4.02
BH-103 C13 C 39.50 18 0.05
BH-103 C15 C 43.00 1.2 2.29 2.26 11.86 1513
BH-103 C16 C 47.00 16 1.97 1.69 1.96
BH-103 C17 C 49.70 14 2.08 1.83 1.A0
Pmject No. PA12308107 dimwbad rwrple. u = mdlsb.bedsampb. C = o m rempl.

Now: Slampie Type: D = ma11 r Atberbap Llmib, C b in acmrdmca with BS %@I : 1999. -
NIP Non p~astic] Authorised Signatoty Plate: 81.2
Client : MASDAR
Project : W D A R Development
Location : Abu DhaM
I
Sample h%fm&im hsity partide sue Gistribution bits chemical Analysia -paction CBR PlaieLosd R a k P8-
A& Soluble Water SduMe CarbonataContent TDS Type 1MDD OMC In-Situ Density Max. Point
8.H. Sample Sample Depth Moistwe Bulk Dry Par(ide SIN 425 Memod Chiorids Sulphate Chloride Sulphata as as (Rarnmer value Applied Max. E Lmd
Dry
No. No. Type (m) Content Density Densily Density Gravel Sand Clay U PL PI pm of 'Class as Cl as SO, as Cl as SOj pH C4 C&O, W W ) m Pressurn Settlement Modulus Index
-P ' ~ ~ 0
(%I ( M W ) (Mglm.) ( M W ) (%) (%I (%) (%I (%I (%I (%I (%) (p/L) (a) (%I (%I (gR) (kg) (Mghn') (%I (%I (%) (%I (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
BH-103 W WATER 0.41 0.76 7.4 2.2
BH-104 D4 D 2.45 34 4 41 55 24 18 6 ML
- - _ __-p---______--------p-
BH-104 S7 D 4.00 21 2 74 24 22 50
BH-104 S11 D 6.00 16 2.60 2 75 23
BH-104 S13 D 7.00 1 78 21 22.71 3.08 6.6
BH-104 S15 D 8.00 2.72 5 71 24
BH-104 C1 C 8.50 19 1.96 1.65 0.08
BH-104 C3 C 11.60 3.3 2.21 2.14
--- 5.85 970
BH-104 C5 C 16.00 16 1.97 1.70
----------------------------- 1.93
BH-104 C6 C 19.00 1.3 2.21 2.18 11.54
BH-104 C7 C 22.80 0.4 2.32 2.31 12.62 3111
BH-104 C8 C 26.70 24 1.98 1.60 3.76
BH-104 C10 C 31.00 19 1.92 1.61 2.65
BH-104 C11 C 34.90 16 1.99 1.69 1.60 303
BH-104 C13 C 38.00 35 1.75 1.30 2.10
BH-104 C15 C 45.00 1.8 2.30 2.26 13.64 2374
BH-104 - W WATER 0.19 0.81 7.8 1.2
BH-105 S3 D 2.00 30 28 43 29 26 19 7 CL 29 66
-~ - - --
BH-105 S7 D 4.00 28 2.68 28 46 26 23 18 5 ML

BH-105 S13 D 7.00 30 1 74 25 31 25 6 ML
BH-105 S15 D 8.00 31 2.63 17 30 53 34 22 12 CL 33.45 1.57 6.1
1.58 2.12 8.2 4.42
BH-105 C4 C 14.50 19 2.03 1.70 3.31 205
BH-105 C4 C 17.05 3.8 2.28 2.20 0.78 1.24 8.4 12.25
Project No. PA12306107 -

Note. Sample Type, 0 wull d!stwbd sample. U = undisbnbed ssmp(a.C = con, sample r Albwbrg Limns. PIestidy Clam in saadencsvim BS 5930 : ,999, = N~ 1- Authorised Signatory Plate: 01.3
Client : MASDAR
Pmject : MASDAR Development
Location : Abu DhaM
Sample Idenmtion Density ParWe SLs D i s t n b W Amberg Umits Chemical Analysis Compaction CBR maateload R a k PmperMu
Add SoluMe Water SoluEle -~ntsm TDS 1

~ y p e MDD OMC bsit~j i t u [ k ~ Max.
Max, Point
B.H. Sample Sampla ~ e p m Maimre ~ u l k Dry Partids Silt' 425 Memod Chlwide Sulphate Chloride Sulphate 811 (Rammer valueAppfied Max. UcS E Load
Dry
~~i~~~~~
No. No. Type (m) . C m t w t Densily Dens@ Density Gravel Sand Clay LL PI. PI wn of 'Class asa as SO, as U as SO, pH CQ CaCO, wd9MI Density Pressure Sattlement Mods, Index
hpwamn 'yya)
(%I (MW) (MW) (MW) (%I (%) (%I (%I (%I (%I (%I (%I (%I (On) (@I (%I (%I (on) I ( I I (%I (%I (%I (kpa) (mm) (MPa) (MPaI (MPa)
BH-105 C5 C 19.90 2.5 2.21 2.16 0.78 1.76 8.6 9.76
BH-106 C8 C 25.00 25 0.30

BH-106 CS C 28.00 23 1.91 1.55 2.98 63%
BH-106 Cll C 33.60
--------- ------------
BH-106 C12 C 38.30 16 2.06 1.77 2.49
BH-106 C13 C 41.00 21 0.05
BH-108 C15 C 44.00 3.3 2.27 2.20 10.00
BH-106 C16 C 49.50, 19 2.08 1.75 6.98
Project No. PA/2306/07 Now: Sample Type; D = small disturbed m p k . U = undisturbedsample. C =curesMIpla r Aasrberp U&. PlasticityCloss in scmrdnncswl(h BS 5930 : 1999, NP
I - on plesllc] Authorised Signatuy Plate: 81.4
Client : MASDAR
Projed : MASDAR Development
SsmW ldenbffcotiun hsny ParWeS~6Disailxmon hits Chemical AnalysiD CompaU~on CBR Plate Load rn
Aad Soluble Water Soluble Carbanate Content TD5 Type 1
MOO OMC InSltu Density Max M, Pomt
BH Sample Eamph, ~ a p t h Moisture B U I ~ ~ i y ~ a r ~ e Slltl 4 2 5 ~ethod ~ m d ~ulphate
e Chl~ndeSulphate as as (Rammer
M~~~~ BY value ~ppked ax UCS E Load
No No Type (m) Content Denaily h s l t y Density Gravel Sand Clay U PL PI w of 'Class as Cl as SO, as Cl as SOl pH C 4 CaCO, wwm) Density Presswe Sdemant Modulus Index
PrepareM 'WS)
(%I (Mghn.1 ( W W )(Mghn" (%I (%I (%) (%I (%I (%) (%I ------ (%I (%) (gn-I (On) (%I (sn) (b) (Mgh.1 (%) (%) (%I (%) (kpa) (mm) (MPaI (MPa)
r I
- ~- -- -
BH-106-A
BH-106A
BH-106-A
--
S4
S6
S8
D
D
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3W
25
256
8
2
7
69
83
67
23
15
26 32 25 7 ML
32 73
1
i
BH-106-A S10 D 267 0 77 23
BH-106-A S12 C 600
------- 1
BH-106-A C1 C 770 79 0 73
BH-106A C3 C 950 21 2 05 1 69 122 140
BH-106-A C6 C 1235 32 206 1 57 0 34
BH-106-A C9 C 16 W 12 200 178 0 79
BH-106-A Cll C 2010 82 222 205 5 57 584
BH-106-A C11 C 2310 30 234 227 11 17
BH-106-A C13 C 2740 64 229 2 15 12 20 2384
BH-106-A C14 C 2970 27 163 157 181
BH-106-A - W WATER 2482 388 61 63 60
Project No. PA12306107 Nab S a m p l s T y p e . D = w n a l l ~ r m p l e . ~ = W r b e d ~ , C = m r s s a m p l re AttabaO LmRs. Plastmy Class m accadsme with BS 59-20 : 1999, NPI = on Ptasbc] Authorsed Signatory Plate: 81.5
Client : MASDAR
Project No. PA/2306/07 Note: S a m p l e T y p s ; D = m e l l d l r t u b e d s s m p b . U = ~ s ~ l p l e , C - a n r a m p l a P ~ L i m i t s , P l r s ~ C ~ i n ~ ~ B S 5 9 3 0 : N1P =9N9o n9- . Authon'sed Signatory Plate: 61.8
Client : MASDAR
Location : Abu Dhabi
Sanplei-Mn m Psldkfe Siza DirWubon m~~ Chemccsl~6 CanpPctron CBR PlptsLoad R0dt
~ o ~dd u b ~ e water ~ o l u ~ e , ~ u b a ~ ont

t e tan TDS 1
~ y p e MUD OMC -I ~enslly ax M, print
BH Sanplesarrple Depth M o M m Bulk Dry Pl)rgdd SilV 425 Method Chloride Sulphala CMorMe Sulphata as 88 fR m hy V w Appliad Max UCS E Load
M~
No No Type (m) C m t e n t D s n v t y O a s n y ~ G C . v e l S a n d Clsy U PL PI W of 'ClassasCl wSOl aaCt -SO, pH M, CaCO, ww) hdny heswre Ssltlement Modukra Index
P w a M bml
(%I (%I (fl) 0 ( M W I (%I (%I (%I (%I (kPa) ( ~ 1(MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
BH-1094
--
BH-1094
Sf5
C1
--
D
800
C 860
20
--------
35 189 140
1 8 91 46 25 21
-- CI
0 27
BH-1094 C4 C 1300 12 211 189 231 255
BH-1094 C5 C 1550 19 208 175
------------------ 248
13 91
BH-1094 C6 C 1950 82 222 209 985 2784
BH-1094 - W WATER 1052 4.75 64 251 2
--
BH-109-B M D 245 24 8 29 63 27 15 12 CL
- - -
BH-1095 S5 D 300 21 261 2 16 82 40 29 11 MI 30 88
BH-109-B S9 D 500 19 2 67 31 NP NP NP
BH-109-B S13 D 700 267 0 81 19
BH-109-B S15 D 800 31 12 14 74 67 30 37 CH
BH-109-B C1 C 910 31 006
BH-109-0 C3 C 1300 12 205 1 83 0 74
BH-109-0 C5 C 1710 13 205 181 248
BH-109-6 C6 C 20 00 47 228 2 18 15 78
------
BH-109-B C7 C 24 00 28 201
---- ------------
1 87
-
BKlG9-B C9 C 28 00 27 194 153 3 02
BH-163B
BH-109-B
C9
-
C
W
3000
WATER
- 21
--- ---------
10559 478 64 251 8
----- --
2 31
-
BH-110 M D 245 37 I 37 62 2 6 1 8 8 CL
8H-110 57 D 400 22 8 68 24
BH-110 S13 D 700 2.71 0 83 17
BH-110 Dl6 D 845 1 16 83 30 19 11 CL
Project No. PA12306107 Authorised Signatory Plate: B1.9

Client
Projecf
Location
:
:
:
MASDAR
MASDAR Development
Abu Dhabi
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Page 10cd18
Sample Wenlms(lon Demily P a w Sue DistribMim nttei-berg limits Chemkal Anaiyois n- CBR Plstelosd Rock Properties
Add Sduble Water Soluble CarbonateContent TDS Type 1 MDD OMC In-S& Density Max. M, Pdnt
B.H. Sample Sample Oapm Moishne Bulk Dry P&& SilV 425 Method CMoride Sulphate C h b M Wphate as as (Rammer Max. UCS E Load
Mdsrure Dry AppGisd
No. No. Type (m) Cnnent Density Dsnaii Den* Grawl Sand Clay LL PL PI lun of 'Class as Cl as SO, as Cl as SO, pH C4 CaCO, WMMI wi Preewre Setllement Modulus Index
preparation 1~50)
(%) (MW) (MW)(MW) (%I (%I (%I (%) (%) (%I (%) (%) (%I (On) (an) (%I (%I (a) (kp) (Mghfl (%I (%I (%) (%I (kpa) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
BH-110 Cl C 9.50 13 2.24 1.98 4.23 846
BH-110 C4 C 13.50 28 0.11
BH-110 C6 C 20.00 4.0 1.19
BH-110 C10 C 29.50 24 2.02 1.63 2.43 567
BH-111 S3 D 2.00 42 12 28 60 36 24 12 CI
-
BH-111
-D4 D 2.61 5 35 60 26 22 4 ML 34 77
BH-111 S5 D 3.00 29 14 52 34 36 27 9 MI
BH-111 S9 D 5.00 19 3 76 21
BH-111 S11 0 6.00 1 75 24 32.25 2.04 9.2
----
BH-111 St5 D 8.00 30 2.58 5 60 35 38 29 9 MI
BH-111 C1 C 9.60 16 2.28 1.97 6.94 1973
I
BH-113 S7 D 4.00 1
------- -80--
19
---- ------------ -
BH-113 S9 D 5.00 2.69 2 78 20 27 20 7 CL 33 75
BH-113 S11 D 6.00 25 0 77 23 NP NP NP 11.15 2.09 7.2
BH-113 S13 0 7.00 20 1 73 28 25 18 7 CL
BH-113 C1 C 9.00 17 2.05 1.75 3.97 2.25 7.5 1.86
Project No. PA12306107 Note: ~ T y p e ; D = s m s l l & M s e m p l s . U = u n d M m p b . C = u ~ e p~~tbrLmg

UTdD, PIsstidly Class in acmrdancs wim BS J930 : 1999, NIP = Non Plastic] Authorised Signatory Plate: 81. I 0
Client MASDAR Page 11 of 18

Projed : MASDAR Development
0H
No
sample IdmGihbon
Sample S a w
No
Depm
I
Masbre Bulk
Density
Dry P m d e
~arbdeSm,Dnrmbubon
SY
AttabsFO ~im
425 M e w
A~IJsoluble
c l m m d Anslyus
water W U M S
Chlmde Sulphata Chlorids Sulphrte
CsrbonateContent TDS
811 as (RammM
1
~ y p e MW
~pacbon
OMC I~FSR~
M~
~ensb
GTY
CBR
ax
Value
-Load
~ppCed Max UCS

R a k PfupafWs
E
w
Type (m) Content Density Density DsnsKy Gravel Sand Clay LL PL PI W of 'Claw 8s Cl as SO, M Cl as SO, pH CQ Cam, wstom) DeMnY Pressm, SettlaMmt ModW Index
Prsparehon bm
(%) (Mghn.1 (MgEm') (W (%I (%I (%) (%) (%I (%I (%I (%I (%) (pll) (%) (%) (a) (b) (Mghn.1 (96) (%) (%I (%I (Wa) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
BH-113 C1 C 970 13 225 199 437 233 73 458 1139
BH-113 C2 C 1280 31 223 216 636 251 74 355
BH-113 C3 C 1400 19 208 175 203 1091
BH-113 C4 C 1700 15 198 173 2 89
BH-113 C4 C 1800 41 226 217 558 219 72 10 9
BH-113 C5 C 2000 21 208 172 437 198 75 409 484
BH-113 C6 C 23 60 24 1 92 1 55 1 84
BH-113 C7 C 2640 61 228 215 039 112 84 16 65 5333
----
BH-113 22 208
- -C8
--C 2800 17 6 75
BH-113 C8 C 30 00 25 2 02 1 62 225 416
- ~
BH-113 C11 C 3770 27 202 159 42

---
BH-113 C11 C 3890 10 2 14 195 118 176 81 3 52 852
BK113 C13 C 42701 42 196 188 2 51
BH-113 C13 C 4500'45 229 219 039 124 84 16 56
BH-113 C15 C 4900 19 211 177 6 42
----- -----------
BH-113 W WATER
--------------- 896 142 68 225
BH-116
- -S3-D-2 00 269 1 8 0 19 29 86
BH-116 D4 D 2 45 32 5 59 38 21 17 4 ML
BH-116 S5 D 300 31 0 21 79 40 24 16 Cl
BH-116 57 D 400 38 259 11 29 80 30 20 10 CL
BH-116 S9 D 500 1 3 1 1 13 86 37 24 13 CI 243 219 62
BH-116 513 D 700 14 55 31 25 19 6 ML
BH-116 S15 D 800
1 28 5 53 42 26 18 8 CL
BH-116 C1 C 980 18 195 165 397 193 74 26% 97
BH-116 C2 C 12 20 13 199 176 188
Project No. PA12306107 ~uthorisedSignatory Plate: 81.11

Client : MASDAR Page 12 of 18

Pmjed : MASDAR Development
Loation : Abu Dhabl
Sample ldamificatlar Dwuny Par(ldeSheDhh&m v Chmd Analysis c- CBR Plateload Rack P m m

-
AadSoluMe WPterSoluMe CPrboMteCcntant TDS Type 1
MDO OMC In-Slbr Densfly Max MgX Pont
BH S a m Sample Depth Movlhre Bulk Dry Pprklo Sat1 425 Memod CMwrde Sdphate CMonde Solpilala 85 as (Rammer Cky Val* &lied Max UCS E Load
No No Type (m) Content D m Density Dewily Gravel Ssnd Clay U PC PI of 'CLasa a s Cl as SO, as Cl a s SO, pH Ca CaCO, WWt) Dernny Pnrssure SetUement Moduhra hdsx
+ hepara- 'wsm
(%I (W)
(MgW) (MglW (%I (%) (%I (%) (%I W) (%I (%I (%) (On) (@-I (en) (kg) (w) (%I (%I (kpa) (m) (MP.) (MP~I (MPa)-
BH-I16 C4 C 1650 18 192 1.63

- -- - -. -- --
0 56
BH-116 C5 C 1930 25 226 221 118 159 78 11 89 752

BH-116
-
C6
-- C 2230 26 23 224 039 107 83 1746
BH-116 C6 C 2400 25 204 163 1 34
BH-116 C7 C 28 00 15 197 1 71 1 53
BH-116 C9 C 3090 25 2.22 2.16 039 098 84 862 1763
BH-116 C10 C 3350 23 201 1.64 0 31
- -- ------------ -------- --
BH-116 C11 C 3460 26 201 16 2 82
BH-116
- -C12
-C 3750 ' 35 229 221 079 115 82 22 04
BH-I16 C13
-
C
- - - - - . -
079 096 81 11 65 2443
-
BH-116 C14 C 4420 18 1 92 163 106
BH-116 ~ 1 5 c 49 00 30 03 0.23 088
BH-116 W WATER 139 062 74 49
BH-118 D4 0 245 28 6 39 55 29 21 8 CL 27 61
f
BH-118 S5 0 300 5 36 59 30 20 10 CL
BH-118 S7 0 4 00 2.60 11 67 22
BH-118 S11 0 600 17 2 71 27 2829 238 68
BH-I18 513 D 7 00 263 15 69 16

BH-118 S15 D 8 00 10 69 21
015 3
- --
BH-118 C1 C 960 14
- 198 1.73
- ------ - ----------------- -
BH-118 C3 C 1350 I9 191 16 2 85
BK118 C4 C 1650 21 195 1.61 4.77
BH-118 C5 C 1850 38 219 2.11 728 1776
BH-118 C5 C 1960 10.0 2 14 194 7 34
9
BH-118 - W WATER 233 447 56 58 3
Project No. PN2306/07 Noto S-m-Ae Type. 0 = d l d i m - b d sample,U = undbbvbed swnpls.C = corn sunple r ARmtaw Lmb. PIasW Class m accmdam wnh BS 5930 1999. w = NO" Plasbc] Authorised Signatory Plate: 81. I 2
Clent MASDAR
Sample IdenWcatIon Den* Parhde Size D~shbution Attehrg llmrts Chemccal h a t y u s Cm~amn CBR PWo Load Rock Propetties
Add Solubb Water Soluble Carbonate Content TDS Type ( MDD OMC IkSh Denwty Max Max Pa~nt
BH Sample Sample Depm Moisture Bulk Dry Psrbde Slltf 425 Memod CMonde Sulphate Chionde Sulphate as as (Rammer BY w e ~pphed ax UCS E
MQlsUlre
No No Type (m) Content Density Den* Density Gravel Sand Clay U PL PI run of 'Class as Cl as SO3 as Cl as SO, pH C02 CaC4 Werght) Density P w u r e Settlameot Modulus Index
Preparetron
-I
~ Y ) I
(%) ( M d m (MgJm') (Mglm') (96) (%I (%) (%) (%I (%) (%) (%) (%) (BIL) (gR) (%) (%) (a) k g ( 1 %) (%I (%) (%) (kpa) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
BH-119
BH-119
S3
55
D
D
200
3 00
--
27
25
2 71 15
0
62
78
23
22
NP NP NP
NP NP NP
I
35 80
I
BH-119 57 D 400 32
BH-I19 Dl0 D 545 30 261 15 62 23 NP NP NP
1 76 23 NP NP NP 955 159 68
BH-119 S13 D 700 29 ML I
BH-119 Dl6 D 845 21 6 72 22 NP NP NP
-
BH-119 C1 C 960 57 218 206 209 63 409
- - -------------995
-- - ------------
BH-119 C2 C 1245 13 195 173 3 16
BH-119 C3 C 1430 2 69
BH-119 C4 C 17 15 28 187 146 0 94
BH-119 C5 C 1920 44 225 216 796 ( 212 66 9 24
BH-119 W WATER 657 205 7 21 7
I
BH-120 S3 D 2 00 23 3 88 9
BH-120 S5 D 3 00 268 2 89 9 24 54
BH-120 08 D 445 264 26 60 14

BH-120 Dl0 D 545 25 9 71 20 397 19 78
----
BH-120 S13 D 700 16 60 24
BH-120 S17 D 900 23 55 22
BH-120 C2 C 1120 13 196 174 2 92
BH-120 C4 C 1330 15 199 174 3 43
BH-120 C5 C 1600 16 199 172 2
5 71
BH-120
--- C5 C
BH-120 C6 C 1970 \ 06 231 23 9 36
Project No. PN2306107 Note. Sample Type,D = anan disturbed sempla. u = u n d m h sample.
~~ c = cum sample P ~ t t e r b e ~n-nm,
r~ nastidty Class in eccwdanar wim BS 5930 199% NP = on flasbcl Authmsed S ~ g n a t o r y Plate 61 13
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Location
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:
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MASDAR Development
Abu Dhabl
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Prcject No. PA12306107 Note: Sempb Type: D = SmsA dlsiurbed sunple,U = undisbYbed runple,C = aws sample r Almbeq Units, PlPslldtyC b m accordancewlth BS 5830 : 198% NIP = Non PI-] Authorised Signatory Plate: 81.14
Client : MASDAR
Location : Abu Dhabi
Sample Idsnti(icalion hnsily P d d e Sire DistriWn Amrbeq h i t s Chemical Analysis M P a W CBR Plate Losd Rodc Pmpedes
Acid Soluble Water Soluble CmbamaContent TDS Type 1

MDD OMC InSW Densily Max. Poim
B.H. Sample Sample Depth MoishKe Bulk Dry Partick Siltl <425 Method Chloride Sulphate Chloride Sulphate 6s as (Rammer
Mois,,,re DY Value ~ p p ~ e d ax. UCS E
No. No. Type (m) Content Density Damily Density Gravel Sand Clsy LL PL PI Irm d %lass as Cl ss SO, 6 s Ci as SO, pH C 4 CeC4 Weight) mnsity Pressure Satlement Modulus Index
m b o n ho)
(96) (Mglm.) ( M W ) (mh') (%I (%I (%I (%I (%I (%) (%I (%) (%) (gh) (pll) (%) (%I (at) (kg) ( M W (%I (%I (%) (%I (kpa) (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa).
TP-07-A 82 B 1.00 0 9 8 2 1.72 11
TP-08 1.50 1.8 12 9 1.51 18
I I I U I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 1 I I I
Note: Sample Type; D = small dishubed sample, u = laidisbhed sonpls.C =coressmple P ~merbergUrnits. PlasWy Class In accordane wl(h BS 5930 : 1999, NIP = on ~lasticj Authorid SignatMy Plate: 81.15
Client : MASDAR
Project No. PN2308/07

/
No@: Sample TYP; D = amd disturbed sample, u = m d b t u sample.
~ C = aws sample P , =
bmns. Ptasbdy Class in acmrdana,rvim BS 5930 : ~ Q WNIP on Plastic] Authwised Signatory Plate: 01.16
Client : MASDAR Page17618

Fmjecf : MASDARDevelopment Lab. Report No.
Location : Abu Dhabi Report Date
I
Sample Idatikation Density Parlick Size D i m mr
b qlimits
e ChmkalAna)ysi hm CBR PWload Rock P m
AddSduMe WaterSoluMe Carbonate C o M TDS Type 1

MDD OMC In-Siw Dsnsi Max. Max. Point
B.H. Sampb Sample Deplh Moisture Bulk Pnrtide
Dry S i 425 MeW Chloride Sulphste C h b W SSulphWe as as (Rammer vaIW &@ii M ~ X . UCS E Lad
Moimm,
No. No. Type (m) Cantent Dbnsi Wi Den* Gravel Sand Clay LL PL PI pn at 'Class as CI as SO, as CI as SO, pH C4 CaC4 WebW Demity Pregwre SeWmml Modulus lndax
Preparation 'WW
(%) ( M W ) (Mgmr) ( M W ) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%I (%) (PR) (PR) (%) (%) (ke) (Mglm.) (%) (%) (%) (%I (mm) (MPa) (MPa) (MPa)
TP-24 B1 B 0.00 13 64 23
TP-24 2.00 2.07 6.4
------------------ -----34
PLT-24 676 16.4
------------ --- ----- ------

TP-25 0.00 1.76 14 2.4 1.55 15
TP-26 2.9 1.51
TP-27 2.7 1.54

TP-27 0.00 1.71 15
TP-31 B1 B 1.00
TP-32 0.00 1.74 13 15
-------------------
TP-33 1.00 1.73 14
Project No. PA12306107 Note: Sampl. Typa; D = arnatl disturbed sample. U = undisturbed ssnple.C =axe m p l e r Amrtaq Limb. Plastidty Class in a c m & m with BS 5830 : 1900, NIP = ~ o Wstic]
n AUthoti8e.d S i ~ t o l y Plate: 81.17
APPENDIX C
APPENDICES TO SITE INVESTIGATION REPORTS
APPENDIX TO SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT PLATE C1

APPENDIX TO SITE INVESTIGATION REPORT
C.1 Groundwater
The drilling process can affect the level of groundwater measured in a borehole, particularly
when rotary drilling is performed since water is normally used as the drilling fluid. The water
level recorded in a borehole during boring or drilling does not therefore necessarily indicate
the actual level of the water table.
A piezometer or perforated standpipe should be installed in a borehole for long term

groundwater observations or to obtain a true indication of the stable groundwater level.
C.2 Geotechnical Information
The comments and recommendations given in this report are subject to the limitations
imposed by the inherent nature of a site investigation.
Factual evidence has been obtained from the results of the boreholes and other field tests.
These only provide information about a relatively small column of the soils and rock and the
possibility of actual conditions differing must be recognised.
Plate: D1
Prepared from CIRIA SP 31 “The CIRIA Guide to concrete construction in the Gulf region” by kind permission of the
Construction Industry Research and Information Association, London
Plate: D2
Copies of the full publication available locally from:
Bahrain Society of Engineers Gulf Construction & UAE Society of Engineers

P. O. Box 835 Saudi Arabia Review P. O. Box 4484
Manama, Bahrain P. O. Box 224 Dubai, UAE
Manama, Bahrain
Plate: D3
APPENDIX D
CORE PHOTOGRAPHS
BOREHOLE PHOTOGRAPHS PLATES D1 TO D74

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TRIAL PIT PHOTOGRAPHS
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

CONSULTANCY SERVICES FOR THE MASDAR DEVELOPMENT

REPORT: PA/2306/07/02 28th MAY 2008

REPORT ISSUE STATUS

<01> 3-Apr-08 Draft Engineering Report CHV KKH KKH

Issue Date Description Prepared Checked Approved

MASDAR FUGRO MIDDLE EAST

For the attention of Mr. Mohankumar Boraiah

Ref: PA/2306/07 28th MAY 2008

FUGRO MIDDLE EAST

Gretel Opsima Karim Khalaf

2.0 THE SITE AND REGIONAL GEOLOGY.......................................................................................... 1

4.0 LABORATORY TESTING ................................................................................................................ 8

5.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS......................................................................................................... 8

6.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ....................................................... 14

7.0 REPORT LIMITATIONS................................................................................................................. 25

Report No.: PA/2306/07/02 Page i

The proposed MASDAR development has been proposed as an international benchmark of

Report No.: PA/2306/07/02 Page ii

Report No.: PA/2306/07/02 Page iii

The MASDAR development has been proposed as an international benchmark of sustainable

Fugro Middle East (FME) was commissioned by MASDAR to perform a preliminary

2.0 THE SITE AND REGIONAL GEOLOGY

2.1 Positioning of Field Test Locations

2.2 Regional Geology

Report: PA/2306/07 Page 1

The full program of subsurface investigation included the following:

• Surveying of field tests locations.

Report No.: PA/2306/07/02 Page 2

Experienced Fugro geotechnical personnel under the supervision of an experienced

3.1 Surveying of Test Locations

3.2 Exploratory Boreholes

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3.3 Exploratory Trial Pits

3.4 Variable Head Permeability Testing

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3.5 Infiltration Testing

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3.6 In-Situ Density Testing

3.7 Plate Load Testing

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3.8 Standpipe Piezometers

4.0 LABORATORY TESTING

Table 3 Summary of Laboratory Tests Performed

Moisture Content BS 1377, Part 2 Clause 3

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5.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

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The rock sequence is generally composed of an interbedded sequence of SILTSTONE,

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Figure 1a – Bedrock Elevation Contour Map. Elevation values reported in m NADD.

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A general soil profile can further be summarized and presented in Table 4:

Table 4 Summarised Soil profile

ROCK HORIZON 1 + MARINE SEDIMENTS -2.40 -7.00 5.60

ROCK HORIZON 2 -7.00 -14.00 7.00

ROCK HORIZON 3 -14.00 -19.50 5.50

ROCK HORIZON 4 -19.50 -45.00 >31.0

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Dynamic replacement is a well-known soil improvement technique for compacting and

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The design and implementation of dynamic replacement should be conducted by a specialized