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Sample type
D Small disturbed U Undisturbed L Dynamic ES Environmental - soil Cs Core subsample (prepared)
B Bulk disturbed UT Undisturbed thin wall C Core EW Environmental - water Ls Dynamic subsample (prepared)
LB Large bulk disturbed P Piston W Water

Test type
S SPT - Split spoon sampler followed by uncorrected SPT 'N' Value
C SPT - Solid cone followed by uncorrected SPT 'N' Value
(*250 - Where full test drive not completed, linearly extrapolated 'N' value reported, ** - Denotes no effective penetration). Arrow length reflects
test depth range.
H Hand vane - direct reading in kPa - not corrected for BS1377 (1990). Re* denotes refusal.
M Mackintosh probe - number of blows to achieve 100mm penetration
Mx Mexe cone - average reading of equivalent CBR value in %
PP Pocket penetrometer - calculated reading in kPa
Vo Headspace vapour reading, uncorrected peak values in ppm, using a PID (calibrated with isobutylene, using a 10.6eV bulb)

Sample/core range/If

Dynamic sample Undisturbed sample - open drive including thin wall. Symbol length reflects recovery

x x = Total Core Recovery (TCR) as percentage of core run

y y = Solid Core Recovery (SCR) as percentage of core run. Assessment of core is based on full diameter

z z = Rock Quality Designation (RQD). The amount of solid core greater then 100mm expressed as percentage of core run

Where SPT has been carried out at the beginning of core run, disturbed section of core excluded from SCR and RQD assessment

If - fracture spacing - the modal fracture spacing (mm) over the indicated length of core. Where spacing varies significantly, the minimum,
mode and maximum values are also given. NI = non-intact core NA = not applicable

Instrumentation Cover
Porous Perforated Inclinometer Extensometer Raised Stopcock
tip standpipe cover cover

Backfill
Granular Bentonite Cement/ Soil Concrete Sacrificial packer
response seal bentonite grout backfill

Stratum boundaries

Estimated boundary Grading boundary

Logging
The logging of soils and rocks has been carried out in general accordance with BS 5930:2015

Chalk is logged in general accordance with Lord et al (2002) CIRIA C574. Where possible, dynamic samples in chalk have been logged in accordance
with CIRIA C574; descriptions and gradings (if presented) should be treated with caution given the potential for sample disturbance.

For rocks the term fracture has been used to identify a mechanical break within the core. Where possible incipient and drilling induced fractures have
been excluded from the assessment of fracture state. Where doubt exists, a note has been made in the descriptions. All fractures are considered to be
continuous unless otherwise reported.

Made Ground is readily identified when, within the natural make up, man made constituents are evident. Where Made Ground appears to be reworked
natural material the differentiation between in situ natural deposits and Made Ground is much more difficult to ascertain. The interpretation of Made
Ground within the logs should therefore be treated with caution.

The descriptors "topsoil" and "tarmacadam" are used as generic terms and do not imply conformation to any particular standard or composition.

Rootlets are defined as being less than 2mm in diameter, roots are defined as in excess of 2mm diameter.

General comments
The process of drilling and sampling will inevitably lead to sample disturbance, mixing or loss of material in some soil and rocks.

Indicated water levels are those recorded during the process of drilling or excavating exploratory holes and may not represent standing water levels.

All depths are measured along the axis of the borehole and are related to ground level at the point of entry. All inclinations are measured normal to the
axis of the core.

Where provided, the stratigraphical names/geological rock units are for guidance only and may not be wholly accurate.

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BOREHOLE LOG
CLIENT COSTAIN BH56/21
SITE M62 JUNCTIONS 20 TO 25 SMART MOTORWAY Sheet 1 of 4
Start Date 13 July 2021 Scale 1:50
End Date 20 July 2021 Depth 24.50 m
sample sample depth casing samp. water instru test depth reduced legend
no & (m) depth /core record -ment type & (m) level
lƒ description
type from to (m) range depth value (m)
(m)
C 0.00 - 0.45 100 Dark grey TARMACADAM. (MADE GROUND) 0.05
Grey CONCRETE. (MADE GROUND)
0.45
1B 0.45 - 0.60
2D 0.45 - 0.60 Light grey slightly sandy GRAVEL. Gravel is angular and 0.65
3B 0.70 - 0.80 subangular fine to coarse sandstone. (MADE GROUND)
4D 0.70 - 0.80 0.85
Light brownish grey silty gravelly fine to coarse SAND.
5B 0.85 - 1.00
6D 0.85 - 1.00 Gravel is angular and subangular fine to coarse sandstone.
1.20
7L 1.20 - 2.20 Nil (MADE GROUND)

T
Dark brown silty gravelly fine to coarse SAND. Gravel is
angular to subrounded fine to coarse sandstone, mudstone,
brick and concrete. (MADE GROUND) 1.80
Firm grey and dark grey slightly sandy gravelly silty CLAY.
Gravel is angular fine to coarse mudstone, sandstone, brick
8D 2.10 - 2.20
9L 2.20 - 3.20 Nil C 25 and clinker. (MADE GROUND)
1.28 - 1.36m: Light yellowish grey fine and medium sandstone
AF cobble.
1.30 - 1.40m: Red brick cobble recovered as sandy angular
fine to coarse gravel.
Stiff dark grey slightly sandy very gravelly CLAY. Gravel is
10D 3.10 - 3.20 angular and subangular rarely rounded fine to coarse
11L 3.20 - 4.70 3.20 mudstone, brick, sandstone and clinker. (MADE GROUND)
1.80 - 1.90m: Red brick cobble recovered as sandy angular
fine to coarse gravel.

12D 4.60 - 4.70

13L 4.70 - 6.20 4.70
DR

14D 6.10 - 6.20

15C 6.20 - 7.20 6.20 6.20 - 6.30m: Assessed zone of core loss.
90 NA
Full core diameter black TARMACADAM cobble. (MADE
GROUND) 6.55
Stiff grey slightly sandy slightly gravelly silty CLAY. Gravel is 6.65
1ES 6.67 - 6.85 Vo 2.2
16D 6.85 - 6.95 siltstone, sandstone, mudstone rarely brick. (MADE
GROUND) 7.10
17D 7.10 - 7.20 6.67 - 6.85m: Dark grey with faint hydrocarbon odour.
18C 7.20 - 8.70 6.20
33 Very stiff dark brownish grey slightly sandy gravelly silty
CLAY with a faint organic odour. Gravel is subangular and
subrounded fine to coarse sandstone, siltstone, mudstone,
coal and rare brick. (MADE GROUND)
7.20 - 8.70m: Limited recovery.
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HOLE CONSTRUCTION WATER STRIKE Groundwater not encountered prior to use of flush
TOP (m) BASE (m) TYPE PLANT USED DEPTH (m) CASING (m) ROSE TO (m) AFTER (min) REMARKS
0.00 0.45 Rotary Core Geotechnical Pioneer Rig
0.45 1.20 Inspection Pit Hand tools
1.20 6.20 Window Sampler Geotechnical Pioneer Rig
CASING DEPTH BACKFILL INSTRUMENTATION
DIAM (mm) BASE (m) TOP (m) BASE (m) MATERIAL DEPTH (m) TYPE
140 21.40 0.00 0.40 Tarmacadam
0.40 1.20 Concrete
1.20 23.30 Bentonite
23.30 24.50 Arisings
CONTRACT
BARREL DIAMETER HOLE PROGRESS REMARKS
DIAM (mm)
300
BASE (m)
0.45
DATE TIME
13-07-2021 23:15
DEPTH (m)
0.00
CASING (m)
Nil
WATER (m)
Dry
Borehole terminated at 24.50m
(casing at 21.40m). 36267
113 6.20 14-07-2021 03:25 6.20 6.20 2.44
116 24.50 14-07-2021 22:45 6.20 6.20 4.22 CHECKED
15-07-2021 03:20 13.70 9.70 4.10
15-07-2021 23:15 13.70 9.70 4.32
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BOREHOLE LOG
CLIENT COSTAIN BH56/21
SITE M62 JUNCTIONS 20 TO 25 SMART MOTORWAY Sheet 2 of 4
Start Date 13 July 2021 Scale 1:50
End Date 20 July 2021 Depth 24.50 m
sample sample depth casing samp. water instru test depth reduced legend
no & (m) depth /core record -ment type & (m) level
lƒ description
type from to (m) range depth value (m)
(m)

19C 8.70 - 9.70 6.20

100

2ES 9.20 - 9.50 Vo 0.0

T
20D 9.60 - 9.70
21C 9.70 - 10.70 9.70
100

22D 10.50 - 10.60 AF 10.39 - 10.49m: Light grey full core diameter sandy siltstone
cobble.
23C 10.70 - 12.20 9.70 C 36
57 10.60 - 10.70m: Light grey full core diameter sandy siltstone
cobble.

24D 11.20 - 11.30

25D 11.30 - 11.40 11.30 - 11.40m: Slightly sandy clayey angular and subangular 11.40
fine to coarse brick and green vesicular clinker gravel.
Soft locally firm dark grey slightly sandy gravelly CLAY with
a high angular to subrounded sandstone cobble content.
Gravel is angular and subangular fine to coarse sandstone,
26C 12.20 - 13.70 9.70 C 90 mudstone, coal, and rare brick. (MADE GROUND)
100
11.55 - 12.20m: Assessed zone of core loss.
DR
27D 13.00 - 13.10

13.40
Very stiff grey mottled orangish brown slightly sandy slightly
28D 13.60 - 13.70 gravelly silty CLAY. Gravel is angular and subangular fine to
29C 13.70 - 15.20 9.70 C 37
27 coarse coal, siltstone and sandstone. (MADE GROUND)
13.70 - 15.20m: Limited recovery.

30C 15.20 - 16.20 9.70 C 41

100 Very stiff greyish brown and dark greyish brown mottled
orangish brown slightly sandy slightly gravelly silty CLAY
15.60
with a medium full core diameter sandstone cobble content.
Gravel is angular and subangular fine to coarse siltstone,
31D 15.90 - 16.00 sandstone, coal and rare fine brick. (MADE GROUND)
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HOLE CONSTRUCTION WATER STRIKE Groundwater not encountered prior to use of flush
TOP (m) BASE (m) TYPE PLANT USED DEPTH (m) CASING (m) ROSE TO (m) AFTER (min) REMARKS
6.20 24.50 Rotary Core Geotechnical Pioneer Rig

CASING DEPTH BACKFILL INSTRUMENTATION

DIAM (mm) BASE (m) TOP (m) BASE (m) MATERIAL DEPTH (m) TYPE

CONTRACT
BARREL DIAMETER HOLE PROGRESS REMARKS
DIAM (mm) BASE (m) DATE TIME
16-07-2021 03:30
DEPTH (m)
22.00
CASING (m)
9.70
WATER (m)
Dry 36267
16-07-2021 23:45 22.00 9.70 Dry
17-07-2021 02:20 24.50 13.70 Dry CHECKED
19-07-2021 22:55 24.50 13.70 Dry
20-07-2021 03:20 24.50 17.20 Dry
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BOREHOLE LOG
CLIENT COSTAIN BH56/21
SITE M62 JUNCTIONS 20 TO 25 SMART MOTORWAY Sheet 3 of 4
Start Date 13 July 2021 Scale 1:50
End Date 20 July 2021 Depth 24.50 m
sample sample depth casing samp. water instru test depth reduced legend
no & (m) depth /core record -ment type & (m) level
lƒ description
type from to (m) range depth value (m)
(m)

32C 16.20 - 17.70 9.70 C *95

80 16.20 - 16.50m: Assessed zone of core loss.

T
33D 17.30 - 17.40

34C 17.70 - 19.20 9.70 C *113

73

35D 18.30 - 18.40

36D 18.40 - 18.50

37C 19.20 - 20.70 9.70

100
AF C *120
18.40 - 18.60m: Dark grey, gravel predominantly coal.

18.80 - 19.20m: Assessed zone of core loss.

38D 20.60 - 20.70

39C 20.70 - 22.00 9.70
100
40D 20.95 - 21.05
DR
21.25

41CS 21.41 - 21.82

Yellowish grey full core diameter sandstone COBBLES with
occasional boulders with some dark greyish brown slightly
sandy gravelly clay. Gravel is angular to subrounded fine to
coarse fine and medium sandstone.
42C 22.00 - 23.00 9.70 21.25 - 21.40m: Possibly fines washed away.
90

23.00
43C 23.00 - 23.50 9.70
70 Drilling disturbed (fines washed away): recovered as grey,
yellowish grey, reddish grey and bluish grey angular to
rounded medium and coarse sandstone, crystalline, 23.50
C 23.50 - 24.50 9.70
0 NR limestone and siltstone GRAVEL with a low rounded
sandstone, siltstone and limestone cobble content.
No recovery.
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HOLE CONSTRUCTION WATER STRIKE Groundwater not encountered prior to use of flush
TOP (m) BASE (m) TYPE PLANT USED DEPTH (m) CASING (m) ROSE TO (m) AFTER (min) REMARKS

CASING DEPTH BACKFILL INSTRUMENTATION

DIAM (mm) BASE (m) TOP (m) BASE (m) MATERIAL DEPTH (m) TYPE

CONTRACT
BARREL DIAMETER HOLE PROGRESS REMARKS
DIAM (mm) BASE (m) DATE TIME
21-07-2021 23:25
DEPTH (m)
24.50
CASING (m)
17.20
WATER (m)
Dry 36267
22-07-2021 03:20 24.50 20.50 19.05
23-07-2021 00:50 24.50 20.50 Dry CHECKED
23-07-2021 02:50 24.50 5.60 Dry
23-07-2021 23:45 24.50 5.60 Dry
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BOREHOLE LOG
CLIENT COSTAIN BH56/21
SITE M62 JUNCTIONS 20 TO 25 SMART MOTORWAY Sheet 4 of 4
Start Date 13 July 2021 Scale 1:50
End Date 20 July 2021 Depth 24.50 m
sample sample depth casing samp. water instru test depth reduced legend
no & (m) depth /core record -ment type & (m) level
lƒ description
type from to (m) range depth value (m)
(m)

24.50
Borehole Completed at 24.50m

T
AF
DR

HOLE CONSTRUCTION WATER STRIKE Groundwater not encountered prior to use of flush
TOP (m) BASE (m) TYPE PLANT USED DEPTH (m) CASING (m) ROSE TO (m) AFTER (min) REMARKS

CASING DEPTH BACKFILL INSTRUMENTATION

DIAM (mm) BASE (m) TOP (m) BASE (m) MATERIAL DEPTH (m) TYPE

CONTRACT
BARREL DIAMETER HOLE PROGRESS REMARKS
DIAM (mm) BASE (m) DATE TIME
24-07-2021 01:05
DEPTH (m)
24.50
CASING (m)
Nil
WATER (m)
Dry 36267
CHECKED

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STANDARD PENETRATION TEST

CLIENT COSTAIN

SITE M62 JUNCTIONS 20 TO 25 SMART MOTORWAY

borehole bottom casing water energy

s.w.p seating drive test drive
borehole no. depth depth depth level test type N ratio
(mm) blows pen blows pen (mm)
(m) (m) (m) (m) (%)
(mm)

BH56/21 2.20 2.65 Nil Dry 8 7 75 75 6 6 7 6 75 75 75 75 C 25 78

BH56/21 10.70 11.15 9.70 3.03 2 9 75 75 13 7 7 9 75 75 75 75 C 36 78

BH56/21 12.20 12.65 9.70 3.51 4 8 75 75 20 31 22 17 75 75 75 75 C 90 78

BH56/21 13.70 14.15 9.70 4.10 3 7 75 75 7 8 10 12 75 75 75 75 C 37 78

BH56/21 15.20 15.65 9.70 4.51 1 5 75 75 9 10 12 10 75 75 75 75 C 41 78

BH56/21 16.20 16.64 9.70 6.43 5 11 75 75 16 29 22 23 75 75 75 60 C 95 78

BH56/21 17.70 18.12 9.70 Dry 6 15 75 75 18 19 41 22 75 75 75 40 C 113 78

BH56/21 19.20 19.60 9.70 Dry 8 15 75 75 26 15 36 23 75 75 75 25 C 120 78

notes:
1. Test carried out in general accordance with BS EN ISO 22476-3:2005 + A1:2011
2. s.w.p = self weight penetration.
3. N values have not been subjected to any correction. CONTRACT CHECKED
4. Test carried out using split spoon S, solid cone C.
5. Where full test drive not completed, linearly extrapolated N value reported.
6. ** Denotes no effective penetration.
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