Final - Geotechnical - Report CMS

FINAL REPORT
GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION
TIMEHRI PIER
GROUND STRUCTURES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD.

LOT GSEC, LILIENDAAL
GEORGETOWN GUYANA
April 2021

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ...............................................................................................................................................3
1.1. Scope of Work ............................................................................................................................................3
2. SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION ....................................................................................................................4
2.1. Regional Geology ......................................................................................................................................4
2.2. Surficial Geology .......................................................................................................................................4
2.3. Seismicity....................................................................................................................................................5
2.4. Subsurface Stratigraphy ...........................................................................................................................7
2.5. Firm Silty CLAY (CH) ..............................................................................................................................7
2.6. Soft to Very Soft Silty CLAY (CH) ..........................................................................................................7
2.7. Stiff to Very Stiff Silty CLAY (CH)..........................................................................................................7
2.8. Hard Silty CLAY (CH)..............................................................................................................................7
2.9. Very Dense SAND (SP) ............................................................................................................................7
2.10. Groundwater Conditions .........................................................................................................................8
3. LABORATORY INVESTIGATION ..................................................................................................................9
3.1. Tests Performed and Methodology ........................................................................................................9
3.2. Summary of Test Results ..........................................................................................................................9
4. ANALYSES ........................................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1. Piled Foundations ................................................................................................................................... 10
4.2. Liquefaction Assessment ........................................................................................................................ 10
5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................... 11
5.1. Earthworks and Subgrade Preparation ................................................................................................ 11
REFERENCES........................................................................................................................................................ 12
APPENDIX A .................................................................................................................................................... 13
Soil Boring Logs ................................................................................................................................................ 13
APPENDIX B ..................................................................................................................................................... 14
Laboratory Results ............................................................................................................................................ 14
List of Figures
Figure 1 - Deep and Intermediate Depth Seismicity, 1901-1993 (from OAS CDMP, 2001) ..............................5
Figure 2 - Shallow Instrumental Seismicity, 1901-1993 (from OAS CDMP, 2001) .............................................5
Figure 3 - Earthquake Location within and around Guyana ................................................................................6
Figure 4 - Seismic Hazard of Guyana with Maximum Accelerations .................................................................7
List of Tables
Table 1: Estimated Capacities for 40 cm Square Concrete Piles ......................................................................... 11
GROUND STRUCTURES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD. 2

1. INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of a prefeasibility level geotechnical engineering investigation undertaken to
develop preliminary estimates of pile lengths and capacities for a pier to be constructed at Timehri East Bank
Demerara. The scope of services provided for the geotechnical investigation consisted of the following:
• Drilling one borehole to a depth of 30 m or to refusal whichever first occurs and to recover both
disturbed and undisturbed samples from the borehole in accordance with methods outlined in
ASTM D-1586 and ASTM D-1587.
• Reviewing data from the borehole and scheduling and performing laboratory analyses on
representative soil samples recovered during the field investigation to determine soil index, strength
and deformation properties.
• Preparing a report with estimates of pile lengths and capacities based on the field and laboratory
results.
The field investigation was conducted over the period of April 13 - 14, 2021 and consisted of one borehole. The
borehole extended to a depth of 26 m since refusal was encountered at that depth.
1.1. Scope of Work
The field work consisted of a single borehole drilled at a point within the pier footprint. The borehole was
terminated at a depth of 26 m. Samples were recovered at 1.5m intervals in the borehole. Both disturbed and
undisturbed samples were recovered from the boring. Disturbed samples were recovered while performing
the Standard Penetration Test (Split Spoon). This test (ASTM D1586) records the number of blows of a 63.5Kg
hammer, free falling over a distance of 75 cm required to advance a standard split spoon over a distance of 30
cm. Undisturbed samples were recovered in accordance with ASTM D1587 using a Thin Wall Tube (Shelby
Tube) sampler. All soil samples were classified in accordance with the Unified Soil Classification System
(USCS). Ground water levels were recorded both during drilling and 24 hours after the completion of drilling.
The following laboratory tests were performed, in accordance with ASTM specifications, on representative
samples recovered from each borehole:
• One-Dimensional Soil Consolidation tests (ASTM D-2435)

• Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial (ASTM D-2850)
• Natural Moisture Content (ASTM D-2216)
• Atterberg Limits (ASTM D-4318)
• Grain Size Distribution (ASTM D-422)
• Specific Gravity (ASTM D-854)
• Bulk Unit Weight (ASTM D-2216)

2. SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION
2.1. Regional Geology
The site is within Guyana Coastal Plain. Sediments of the Coastal Plain together with those of the White Sand
Series, referred to as the Coastal Sediments, gave rise to artesian conditions on which the coastal water supply
depends. The true sedimentary nature of these beds was first recognized by Bracewel1 in 1927, and a
subsequent study of some 58,000 ft. of water well cores by Granthman and Noel-Paton in 1936 together with
detailed analysis of cores from the Rose Hall test well by Trinidad Leaseholds Ltd. in 1942 have resulted in
identification of four formations in the Coastal Plain. These have been identified to be the Demerara Clay,
Coropina Formation, White Sand Series and Berbice Formation. The Demerara Clay, Coropina Formation,
and the White Sand Series are considered to be of Plio-Pleistocene to recent age, the lowest members of the
White Sand Series being tentatively placed in the Pliocene. There is a scarcity of fossils, except for Recent and
Pleistocene molluscs in the upper portion of the Demerara Clay. Petrological examination of cores from the
Rose Hall test well showed the entire sequence of beds penetrated consisted of unconsolidated sands and
clays which showed few signs of diagenesis or lithification. The sediments were considered to represent one
cycle of deposition, the time limit for which was short and probably did not extend further back than the
Pliocene.
At the close of the White Sands period tilting on a continental scale is postulated, which elevated the White
Sands sheet to its present position inland (maximum elevation 450 ft.) and allowed a marine transgression to
take place. Erosion of the shallow sea floor in front of the White Sands produced sand bars, spits and barrier
islands which caused the formation of lagoons and tidal flats on their landward side. A large supply of
sediment from the major rivers caused rapid silting on the landward side and the development of a series of
bars and spits seawards.
In probably late Pleistocene times, the sea receded, and the soft tidal flat deposits and sand bars were
subjected to strong erosion and weathering. The clays became oxidized and firmer in consistency with loss of
water and the sandy areas podsolised; these are mapped as the Coropina Formation. In the Demerara Clay
zone many traces are seen of old river channels and levees. Along the coast there is a belt of stranded beach
ridges extending from the Corentyne River to the North West Coast. In the field the Coropina Formation
outcrops in a narrow belt between the Demerara Clay and the White Sand Series. It is distinguished from the
soft grey blue clays of the Demerara Clay by its highly mottled colors and silt content; its weathered nature
invariably gives it an acid reaction while the Demerara Clays are more frequently neutral to alkaline.
Towards its contact with the White Sands several transition zones occur with increasing sand content. Owing
to the low, gently undulating topography and poor drainage properties of these sediments, planosolic soils
frequently develop and these areas usually form open savannahs supporting only poor grasses and sedges.
Further to the north and east the higher parts of the Coropina topography stand out as forested islands
surrounded by herbaceous and Ite palm swamps on the often pegassy surface of the Demerara Clay.
The White Sand Series has a sharp, irregular contact with the more recent formation, behind which it gives
rise to the First Savannah zone. Here almost pure white sands support sparse vegetation of stunted bush,
poor grasses and sedges. There is some evidence that further to the south towards the rim of the basin these
coarse White Sands give way to brown and yellow sands and sandy clays which may be the lateral equivalent
of a somewhat different facies of the Intermediate Clays and Lower Sands encountered in coastal wells.
2.2. Surficial Geology
The site is located within Guyana Coastal Plain. Clays of the Demerara Clay and Coropina Formation
underlie the Coastal Plain, which lies near sea level. This area is crossed by old shorelines and ridges mostly
parallel with the present shoreline. The Coastal Plains occupy a strip approximately 38 kilometers wide along
the entire Guyana coast (Bleackley, 1956). In probably late Pleistocene times, the sea receded and the soft tidal
flats and sandbars were subjected to strong erosion and weathering. The clays became oxidized and firmer in
consistency by loss of water and the sandy area podsolised resulting in what is now mapped as the Coropina

Formation. A rise in sea level in post glacial times to practically its former level caused inundation of the
Coropina Formation and the laying down of soft clays of the Demerara Formation surrounding Coropina
islands and filling river valleys. The younger parts of the Demerara Clay formation are recent in age and clay
indistinguishable from the Demerara Clay is being added at the present time to parts of the coast.
The borehole was drilled in an area on the transition zone between the old and new coastal plains of Guyana.
The boring confirmed the occurrence of both the Demerara Clay and Coropina Formation at the site and was
terminated in the White Sand Series.
2.3. Seismicity
Seismicity in the northern part of the South America continent is largely controlled by plate boundary events
occurring along the southern rim of the Caribbean Basin. Major earthquakes frequently occur along the plate
boundary between the South American and Caribbean Plates. Figures 1 and 2 respectively show the
distribution of historical deep seated and shallow earthquakes occurring around the Caribbean Basin. These
figures demonstrate that earthquake activity is concentrated in a circular pattern around the perimeter of the
Caribbean tectonic plate.
Figure 1 - Deep and Intermediate Depth Seismicity, 1901-1993 (from OAS CDMP, 2001)
Figure 2 - Shallow Instrumental Seismicity, 1901-1993 (from OAS CDMP, 2001)
Guyana is located within the South American tectonic plate. The site is located more than 500 km from the

Caribbean and South American plate boundary.
A search was conducted of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Earthquake database,
which includes data on a half-million earthquakes dating back to 2100 B.C. The results of that search are
shown as Figure 3.
Project Site
Figure 3 - Earthquake Location within and around Guyana
That search revealed that six events have occurred within recorded history within 400 km of the project area.
Two of these events occurred in Guyana one in 1964, at a point defined by 2.64o North and 59.62o West at a
depth of 50 km and with a magnitude of 4.50. The second earthquake in Guyana occurred in 2021 at a point
defined by 2.67o North and 59.6o West, almost the exact location as the 1964 event. The 2021 earthquake had a
magnitude of 5.6 and occurred at a depth of 7.22 km. The third event occurred almost immediately west of
that point in Brazil at a point defined by 2.68o North and 60.12o West. The depth of that event was not
recorded. The magnitude of that event was reported as being 4.90. The earthquake occurrence closest to the
site occurred in Venezuela at a point defined by 5.99o North and 61.48o West. The depth and magnitude of
that event were not reported.
Figure 4 shows the Seismic Hazard Map of Guyana and indicates that the Horizontal Ground Acceleration in
the vicinity of the site is approximately 45 gals or 45 cm/sec2.

Figure 4 - Seismic Hazard of Guyana with Maximum Accelerations
2.4. Subsurface Stratigraphy
The stratigraphy encountered consisted of a firm, silty clay underlain by a soft to very soft silty clay overlying a
stiff to very stiff silty clay. The stiff to very stiff silty clay was underlain by a hard silty clay above a very dense
sand.
2.5. Firm Silty CLAY (CH)
A firm silty clay encountered at ground surface progressed to a depth of approximately 1.5 m at the site.
Standard Penetration Test recorded N-values of 5 blows/30 cm in this stratum.
2.6. Soft to Very Soft Silty CLAY (CH)
A soft to very soft silty clay was encountered below the firm silty clay. This stratum extended to a depth of
approximately 18 m in the boring. Standard Penetration Tests in this material indicate the weight of the drill
rods and a standard split spoon was adequate for advancing the standard split spoon more than 0.6 m at
several points along this soil profile. In practically all instances the Standard Penetration Resistance (N-Value)
of the soil was less than or equal to 2 blows per 30 cm.
2.7. Stiff to Very Stiff Silty CLAY (CH)
The stiff to very stiff silty clay was encountered below the very soft silty clay. This stratum extended to a
depth of approximately 23 m. Standard Penetration Resistance of this material ranged between 13 to 19 blows
per 30 cm.
2.8. Hard Silty CLAY (CH)
A hard silty clay was encountered below the very stiff silty clay. This stratum extended to a depth of
approximately 25 m. Standard Penetration Resistance of this material was greater than 40 blows per 30 cm.
2.9. Very Dense SAND (SP)
A very dense sand was encountered below the hard silty clay. The boring was terminated in this stratum
since refusal was encountered. N-values in this stratum exceeded 55 blows/30 cm.

2.10. Groundwater Conditions
Groundwater was not encountered in the boring. The water levels are for the times noted on the drilling log
only. These levels do not reflect flood, tidal or seasonal fluctuations in groundwater levels.

3. LABORATORY INVESTIGATION
Laboratory tests were performed on selected soil samples after review in the laboratory. In general,
classification, strength and deformation tests were performed on undisturbed samples from the borehole. All
tests were performed in accordance with Volume 4.08 of the Annual Book of ASTM Standards (2018) Edition.
The laboratory tests results are presented in Appendix B.
3.1. Tests Performed and Methodology
Soil strength tests were performed on undisturbed samples recovered from the borehole. Soil deformation
tests were focused on samples of the very soft silty clay encountered in the borehole. The tests that were
performed and the associated ASTM methods are presented below:
ASTM Method Description
D-2166-98 Moisture Content Test

D-4318-98 Atterberg Limits
D-854-92 Specific Gravity
D-4767-98 Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test
D-2435-96 One-Dimensional Consolidation
Bulk Unit Weight
The wet and dry densities were also determined for undisturbed samples. The one-dimensional consolidation
tests on the soft to very soft silty clay stratum were started at one-half the first load of 1.2 t/m2 recommended
by ASTM D-2435-96 to capture the soil response to low pressures.
3.2. Summary of Test Results
The results obtained from the laboratory investigation are similar to those obtained from equivalent tests on
samples recovered from Coastal Plain deposits in Guyana.

4. ANALYSES
4.1. Piled Foundations
Pile axial capacities and settlements were determined in accordance with procedures presented in EM-1110-2-
2906 (1991). The soil strength profile, used for the analyses, was based on the results of the Unconsolidated
Undrained Triaxial Compression tests and Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) results. Young’s Modulus for the
soil was obtained from the Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression tests. The pile settlement
analyses assumed an incompressible pile and correction factors were applied to the settlement influence
factor to account for pile compressibility, the thickness of the compressible layer and Poisson’s Ratio (Poulos
and Davis, 1980). The analyses examined the use of square concrete piles only. Concrete piles were assumed
to be 40 cm square.
4.2. Liquefaction Assessment
The liquefaction assessment was conducted in accordance with the Seed et. al.,2003. This methodology
considers the sensitivity of the soils determined by the Cone Penetration Tests and the soil plasticity. This
method supersedes the Modified Chinese Criteria.

5. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The estimated axial, uplift and lateral capacities of 40 cm square concrete piles are presented in Table 1. These
estimates are based on a single boring. Soil conditions are likely to differ at points on the site. These estimates
are intended for prefeasibility design only. Final design must be informed by a larger number of boreholes
complemented by Cone Penetration Tests at the site.
Table 1: Estimated Capacities for 40 cm Square Concrete Piles

Length CAPACITY (KN) Settlement
(m) AXIAL UPLIFT LATERAL (cm)
22 410 338 72 0.21
24 700 480 69 0.41
26 1000 531 65 0.65
The final design shall also expand the geotechnical investigation to include lateral earth pressure and slope
stability issues. Further this report provides no data on site upgrades required to ensure the site soils can
support loads to be imposed at the ground surface.
The plasticity index of the soils exceeds values typically associated with liquefiable soils. The site soils are
therefore not susceptible to liquefaction.
5.1. Earthworks and Subgrade Preparation
Site development may require fill placement at this site. Before placing new fills, all topsoil, organic matter
and other deleterious materials shall be removed from the ground surface. The exposed subgrade shall then
be proof rolled to check whether any unstable areas exist. If any soft areas are detected by proof rolling, the
unstable area shall be removed and be replaced with compacted granular fill. The fill shall be placed in 20
cm. maximum loose thicknesses. All fills shall be compacted to not less than 95% of the laboratory
determined maximum dry density in accordance with ASTM Method D-698. The subgrade soils at this site
are silty. These soils will consequently remold and loose strength when saturated. It is therefore highly
recommended that the subgrade be covered with a layer of granular fill immediately.

REFERENCES
Bleackley, D (1956) The geology of the superficial deposits and coastal sediments of British Guyana. Guyana
Geological Surveys
Department of The Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Navfac DM7.1 (1982) Soil Mechanics
Department of The Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Navfac DM7.2 (1982) Soil Mechanics
US Army Corps of Engineers, EM1110-2-1908 (1991), Design of Pile Foundations
Poulos, H.G. and Davis, E.H (1980) Pile Foundation Analysis and Design, John Wiley & Sons

APPENDIX A
Soil Boring Logs

TEST BORING LOG PROJECT NO. 210402
DATE 4/14/21
GROUND STRUCTURES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS LTD. WEATHER Sunny
PROJECT Timehri Dock INITIAL GWL@ M.
BORING BH-1 SHT1 OF 3 DELAYED GWL@ @ HRS.
CLIENT LOCATION 0375676E, 0718067N CAVE-IN
CITY Timehri SURFACE ELEV. m. DRILLER R.Smith HELPER A.Lewis
SAMPLE TYPE DISTURBED SHELBY TUBE SPT SAMPLE CONT.CME NO RECOVERY CORE
PERCENT CLAY BLOW COUNT
SAMPLE TYPE
SAMPLE NO
20 40 60 80 20 40 60 80
DEPTH (m)
ELEV (m)
PERCENT SILT Torvane (kPa)
20 40 60 80
SOIL 100 200 300 400
PPR (kPa)
USC
PLASTIC M.C. LIQUID DESCRIPTION 100 200 300 400
In-Situ Vane Shear (kPa)
20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400
SS-01 Firm, brown, grey and black silty CLAY,
moist, trace organics, trace fine sand.
SH-02 Soft, blue, grey and green silty CLAY,

moist, trace organics, trace fine sand.
2
3
SS-03 Very soft, grey, black and brown silty
CLAY, moist, some organics, some
medium to fine sand.
4
SS-04
6
SH-05
SS-06
9
SS-07
TBLNM TIMEHRI DOCK.GPJ 4/19/21
10
SS-08
11
12
DATE 4/14/21
SAMPLE TYPE
SAMPLE NO
20 40 60 80 20 40 60 80
DEPTH (m)
ELEV (m)
20 40 60 80
SOIL 100 200 300 400
PPR (kPa)
USC
20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400
SH-09
13
SS-10
14
15
SS-11
16
SS-12
17
18 SS-13 Stiff, grey and green silty CLAY, moist,

trace medium to fine sand.
19
SS-14 Very stiff grey and brown silty CLAY,

moist, trace fine sand.
20
21
SH-15
22
SS-16 Hard, mottled, grey, brown and red silty

CLAY, moist, some medium to fine sand,
23 oxidized.
24
DATE 4/14/21
SAMPLE TYPE
SAMPLE NO
20 40 60 80 20 40 60 80
DEPTH (m)
ELEV (m)
20 40 60 80
SOIL 100 200 300 400
PPR (kPa)
USC
20 40 60 80 100 200 300 400
SS-17
25
SS-18 Very dense, grey, white, green and black

medium to fine SAND, moist.
END OF BORING @ 26.0m
APPENDIX B
Laboratory Results

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CL CH
P
L 60
A
S
T
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C
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T 40
Y
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N
D
E 20
X
CL-ML ML MH
0
0 20 40 60 80 100
LIQUID LIMIT (LL)
Boring No. Sample No. LL PL PI Fines Classification

BH-1 SH-02 86 28 58 99.8 FAT CLAY CH
BH-1 SH-05 81 26 55 91.3 FAT CLAY CH
BH-1 SH-09 92 30 62 91.4 FAT CLAY CH
BH-1 SH-15 74 23 51 99.4 FAT CLAY CH
PROJECT Timehri Dock - Timehri JOB NO. 210402

DATE 4/19/21
ATTERBERG LIMITS' RESULTS
GROUND STRUCTURES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS INC.
Lot GSEC, Liliendaal, E.C.D, Guyana ASTM-4318
U.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS HYDROMETER
6 4 3 2 1.5 1 3/4 1/2 3/8 3 4 6 8 10 14 16 20 30 40 50 60 100 140 200

100
95
90
85
80
75
70
65
PERCENT FINER BY WEIGHT
60
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS

GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SILT OR CLAY
coarse fine coarse medium fine
Specimen Identification Classification LL PL PI Cc Cu

BH-1 SH-02 FAT CLAY(CH) 86 28 58
CAN_GRAIN_SIZE TIMEHRI DOCK.GPJ CAN_LAB.GDT 4/19/21
Specimen Identification D100 D60 D30 D10 %Gravel %Sand %Silt %Clay
BH-1 SH-02 0.6 0.003 0.0 0.2 45.4 54.4
BH-1 SH-05 1.18 0.004 0.0 8.7 38.6 52.7
BH-1 SH-09 1.18 0.004 0.0 8.6 39.5 51.9
BH-1 SH-15 1.18 0.002 0.0 0.6 39.7 59.7
GROUND STRUCTURES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GRAININC.SIZE DISTRIBUTION

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Number: 210402 ASTM-D6913
Unconsolidated Undrained Test - Results - Section 1
Unconsolidated Undrained Test

ASTM D2850
Strength Intercept (Kpa) = 12.830

Friction Angle (°) = 5.4
Project: Timehri Dock

Project Number: 210402
Location: BH-1
Sample Number: SH-02
Sample Depth: 1.50-2.10 m
Location: Timehri
Client Name:
Remarks:
Project Name: Timehri Dock Project Number: 210402

Checked By: ___________________ Date: _____________
Report Created: 4/15/2021 1

ASTM D2850


Location: BH-1
Location: Timehri
Client Name:
Remarks:

Checked By: ___________________ Date: _____________

ASTM D2850


Location: BH-1
Location: Timehri
Client Name:
Remarks:

Checked By: ___________________ Date: _____________

ASTM D2850


Location: BH-1
Location: Timehri
Client Name:
Remarks:

Checked By: ___________________ Date: _____________
One-Dimensional Consolidation by ASTM D2435 - Method A
Summary Report
2.0
1.8
1.6
Void Ratio
1.4
1.2
1.0
1 10 100 1000
Vertical Stress, kPa
Before Test After Test
Current Vertical Effective Stress: 10.24 kPa Water Content, % 64.35 44.80
Preconsolidation Stress: 45 kPa Dry Unit Weight, kN/m³ 9.4338 11.925
Compression Ratio: 0.63 Recompression Ratio: 0.083 Saturation, % 95.77 98.53
Diameter: 63.1 mm Height: 25.51 mm Void Ratio 1.83 1.24
LL: 86 PL: 28 PI: 58 GS: 2.72
Project: Timehri Dock Location: Timehri Project No.: 210402
Boring No.: BH-1 Tested By: Y.Bamfield Checked By: S.H
Sample No.: SH-02 Test Date: 15/04/2021 Depth: 1.50-2.10m
Test No.: 1 Sample Type: SH Elevation:
Description: Soft, blue, grey and green silty CLAY, moist, trace organics, trace fine sand.
Remarks:
Displacement at End of Increment
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Log of Time Coefficients
Applied Final Void Strain Log

Step Stress Displacement Ratio at End T50 Cv Mv k Ca
kPa mm % min m²/s 1/kPa ft/day %
1 3.00 0.1670 1.81 0.655 80.144 6.62e-09 2.18e-03 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
2 6.00 0.2372 1.80 0.930 59.157 8.89e-09 9.17e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
3 12.0 0.3054 1.79 1.20 3.373 1.55e-07 4.45e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
4 24.0 0.7597 1.74 2.98 38.091 1.34e-08 1.48e-03 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
5 48.0 1.627 1.65 6.38 20.831 2.31e-08 1.42e-03 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
6 96.0 3.017 1.49 11.8 8.565 5.15e-08 1.13e-03 1.63e-04 0.00e+00
7 192. 4.481 1.33 17.6 7.241 5.37e-08 5.98e-04 8.92e-05 0.00e+00
8 384. 6.231 1.14 24.4 5.464 6.10e-08 3.57e-04 6.06e-05 0.00e+00
9 192. 6.068 1.15 23.8 1.482 2.08e-07 3.32e-05 1.92e-05 0.00e+00
10 96.0 5.831 1.18 22.9 1.934 1.62e-07 9.70e-05 4.38e-05 0.00e+00
11 48.0 5.594 1.21 21.9 3.223 9.97e-08 1.93e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
12 24.0 5.330 1.24 20.9 4.840 6.79e-08 4.32e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
Remarks:
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Square Root of Time Coefficients
Applied Final Void Strain Sq.Rt.

Step Stress Displacement Ratio at End T90 Cv Mv k
kPa mm % min m²/s 1/kPa ft/day
1 3.00 0.1670 1.81 0.655 272.082 8.40e-09 2.18e-03 5.09e-05
2 6.00 0.2372 1.80 0.930 289.157 7.84e-09 9.17e-04 0.00e+00
3 12.0 0.3054 1.79 1.20 124.371 1.81e-08 4.45e-04 0.00e+00
4 24.0 0.7597 1.74 2.98 157.337 1.40e-08 1.48e-03 5.78e-05
5 48.0 1.627 1.65 6.38 104.605 2.00e-08 1.42e-03 7.87e-05
6 96.0 3.017 1.49 11.8 43.319 4.39e-08 1.13e-03 1.38e-04
7 192. 4.481 1.33 17.6 41.854 4.00e-08 5.98e-04 6.64e-05
8 384. 6.231 1.14 24.4 27.126 5.29e-08 3.57e-04 5.25e-05
9 192. 6.068 1.15 23.8 6.830 1.94e-07 3.32e-05 1.79e-05
10 96.0 5.831 1.18 22.9 6.353 2.13e-07 9.70e-05 5.74e-05
11 48.0 5.594 1.21 21.9 31.604 4.38e-08 1.93e-04 2.36e-05
12 24.0 5.330 1.24 20.9 29.423 4.83e-08 4.32e-04 5.79e-05
Remarks:
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Summary Report
2.2
2.0
1.8
Void Ratio
1.6
1.4
1.2
1 10 100 1000
Vertical Stress, kPa
Before Test After Test
Current Vertical Effective Stress: 34.32 kPa Water Content, % 72.09 53.40
Preconsolidation Stress: 50 kPa Dry Unit Weight, kN/m³ 8.8662 10.834
Compression Ratio: 0.63 Recompression Ratio: 0.08 Saturation, % 97.63 99.35
Diameter: 63.1 mm Height: 25.51 mm Void Ratio 2.01 1.46
LL: 81 PL: 26 PI: 55 GS: 2.72

Description: Very soft, grey, black and brown silty CLAY, moist, some organics, some medium to fine sand.
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Log of Time Coefficients
Applied Final Void Strain Log

Step Stress Displacement Ratio at End T50 Cv Mv k Ca
kPa mm % min m²/s 1/kPa ft/day %
1 3.00 -0.1687 2.03 -0.661 40.001 1.34e-08 -2.20e-03 -0.00e+00 0.00e+00
2 6.00 -0.1001 2.02 -0.393 30.001 1.81e-08 8.96e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
3 12.0 0.1580 1.99 0.619 35.001 1.53e-08 1.69e-03 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
4 24.0 0.5923 1.94 2.32 24.019 2.16e-08 1.42e-03 8.51e-05 0.00e+00
5 48.0 1.273 1.86 4.99 19.001 2.64e-08 1.11e-03 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
6 96.0 2.318 1.74 9.09 15.778 2.93e-08 8.54e-04 6.94e-05 0.00e+00
7 192. 3.910 1.55 15.3 17.001 2.51e-08 6.50e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
8 384. 5.472 1.36 21.4 12.001 3.08e-08 3.19e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
9 192. 5.322 1.38 20.9 2.142 1.55e-07 3.06e-05 1.32e-05 0.00e+00
10 96.0 5.122 1.40 20.1 26.989 1.25e-08 8.15e-05 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
11 48.0 4.891 1.43 19.2 3.491 9.83e-08 1.89e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00
12 24.0 4.633 1.46 18.2 5.984 5.86e-08 4.20e-04 0.00e+00 0.00e+00

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Square Root of Time Coefficients
Applied Final Void Strain Sq.Rt.

Step Stress Displacement Ratio at End T90 Cv Mv k
kPa mm % min m²/s 1/kPa ft/day
1 3.00 -0.1687 2.03 -0.661 69.493 3.33e-08 -2.20e-03 -2.04e-04
2 6.00 -0.1001 2.02 -0.393 344.329 6.75e-09 8.96e-04 1.68e-05
3 12.0 0.1580 1.99 0.619 120.004 1.91e-08 1.69e-03 8.96e-05
4 24.0 0.5923 1.94 2.32 89.133 2.50e-08 1.42e-03 9.88e-05
5 48.0 1.273 1.86 4.99 75.527 2.83e-08 1.11e-03 8.73e-05
6 96.0 2.318 1.74 9.09 55.001 3.61e-08 8.54e-04 8.57e-05
7 192. 3.910 1.55 15.3 53.140 3.33e-08 6.50e-04 6.03e-05
8 384. 5.472 1.36 21.4 30.895 4.96e-08 3.19e-04 4.39e-05
9 192. 5.322 1.38 20.9 12.999 1.10e-07 3.06e-05 9.35e-06
10 96.0 5.122 1.40 20.1 23.604 6.16e-08 8.15e-05 1.40e-05
11 48.0 4.891 1.43 19.2 22.991 6.43e-08 1.89e-04 0.00e+00
12 24.0 4.633 1.46 18.2 22.984 6.57e-08 4.20e-04 0.00e+00

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FINAL REPORT

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING INVESTIGATION

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Table 1: Estimated Capacities for 40 cm Square Concrete Piles ......................................................................... 11

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1.1. Scope of Work

• One-Dimensional Soil Consolidation tests (ASTM D-2435)

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2.1. Regional Geology

2.2. Surficial Geology

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Figure 2 - Shallow Instrumental Seismicity, 1901-1993 (from OAS CDMP, 2001)

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Figure 3 - Earthquake Location within and around Guyana

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2.4. Subsurface Stratigraphy

2.5. Firm Silty CLAY (CH)

2.6. Soft to Very Soft Silty CLAY (CH)

2.7. Stiff to Very Stiff Silty CLAY (CH)

2.8. Hard Silty CLAY (CH)

2.9. Very Dense SAND (SP)

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3.1. Tests Performed and Methodology

ASTM Method Description

D-2166-98 Moisture Content Test

3.2. Summary of Test Results

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4.1. Piled Foundations

4.2. Liquefaction Assessment

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Table 1: Estimated Capacities for 40 cm Square Concrete Piles

5.1. Earthworks and Subgrade Preparation

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SH-02 Soft, blue, grey and green silty CLAY,

18 SS-13 Stiff, grey and green silty CLAY, moist,

SS-14 Very stiff grey and brown silty CLAY,

SS-16 Hard, mottled, grey, brown and red silty

SS-18 Very dense, grey, white, green and black

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Boring No. Sample No. LL PL PI Fines Classification

PROJECT Timehri Dock - Timehri JOB NO. 210402

6 4 3 2 1.5 1 3/4 1/2 3/8 3 4 6 8 10 14 16 20 30 40 50 60 100 140 200

GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS

Specimen Identification Classification LL PL PI Cc Cu

GROUND STRUCTURES ENGINEERING CONSULTANTS GRAININC.SIZE DISTRIBUTION

Unconsolidated Undrained Test

Strength Intercept (Kpa) = 12.830

Project: Timehri Dock

Project Name: Timehri Dock Project Number: 210402

Unconsolidated Undrained Test

Strength Intercept (Kpa) = 20.032

Project: Timehri Dock

Project Name: Timehri Dock Project Number: 210402

Unconsolidated Undrained Test

Strength Intercept (Kpa) = 23.977

Project: Timehri Dock

Project Name: Timehri Dock Project Number: 210402

Unconsolidated Undrained Test

Strength Intercept (Kpa) = 189.984