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VOLUME I
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URBAN REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
TERM CONTRACT FOR SOIL INVESTIGATION (URA/T/13/010)
SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS AT WEST COAST VALE
LIST OF TABLES
LIST OF FIGURES
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
· Location Plan 024
· Cross-Sections 027-028
APPENDIX B
· Laboratory Test Results of Physical & Mechanical
Properties of Soil Samples 041-112
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 General
On behalf of Urban Redevelopment Authority, Econ Geotech Pte Ltd has performed the
Contract URA/T/13/010 Site Investigation Works for (WO 17). The field investigation for
this project was carried out between 23rd January 2016 and 02nd February 2016. The works
described in this report have been carried out as per the specifications and under the technical
direction of the client. This report presents the soil investigation based on 5 boreholes.
The particulars of this project are as follows:
(a) Name of Project Site Investigation Works for Contract URA / T/13/010
(b) Location West Coast Vale (near AYE and Pandan River
(c) Client Urban Redevelopment Authority
(d) Main Contractor ECON Geotech Pte. Ltd.
(e) Director Steven Ih Yeo
(f) Project Manager Aung Moe
(g) Period of Work Field Works
23rd January 2016 – 02nd February 2016
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2.0 FIELD WORKS
2.1 General
The field works were carried out in accordance with BS 5930:1999 +A2:2010 “Code of
Practice for Site Investigation” and / or as directed by the client.
The Borehole Location Plan for proposed site investigation works is shown in Appendix-A.
The as-built coordinates and reduced levels of the boreholes are also presented in respective
borelogs in Appendix-A.
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six stages, where each stage consisted of driving the sampler 75 mm into the soil by using a
free fall of 63.5 kg hammer (or monkey). The hammer was dropped from a height of 760 mm
on to anvil connected to the sampler by rods. The number of blows required for each 75mm
penetration was noted and the final N-value is reported as the total number of blows required
to achieve the last 300 mm of penetration, the initial 150 mm of penetration being to seat the
sampler and by-pass any disturbance. If, however, 100 blows were reached before a
penetration of 300 mm was achieved, the test was stopped and the penetration achieved
recorded.
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3.3 Physical Properties
3.3.1 Moisture Content
To measure moisture content, a weighed specimen is taken from an undisturbed sample and
placed in a tin, where it is oven dried at 105-110◦C for 18-24 hours. The soil is weighted after
the drying and the weight of water is calculated simply by subtracting the two values. The
moisture content is then defined as the percentage of the weight of water over weight of dry
soil.
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3.4 Mechanical Properties
3.4.1 Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) Triaxial Test
This test is generally performed as a set of three single stage tests (UU). However, if the
sample is not enough, the test is conducted using two or single (multistage) specimen. The
general testing procedure is as explained below.
With the three single stage tests, three specimens were extracted from a single undisturbed
sample, and was trimmed and cut to a length to diameter ratio is about two. The specimens
were then weighed before putting the rubber membrane and placing into triaxial cell. Cell
pressures of 0.5sv, sv, and 2sv (where sv is total overburden pressure at the sampling depth)
were applied to the three specimens followed by shearing under undrained conditions at a
constant rate of strain (usually 2% per minute). Axial load and displacement were recorded at
regular intervals until a maximum deviator stress, or 20% of strain is reached. For tests with
two specimens, cell pressure of sv and 2sv were used.
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3.6 Summary of Laboratory Test Results for Soils
Laboratory tests were generally performed in accordance with the British Standards Code of
Practice BS 1377 (1990). The tests were carried out on undisturbed samples to determine the
physical, mechanical and chemical properties.
Details results of physical and mechanical properties of soil for each geological classification
are presented together with borehole logs in Appendix-B. Summaries of test results are also
presented respectively.
4.1.1 FILL
Fill is inhomogeneous material made by man. The fill layer consists of multi-colored, soft to
stiff, reddish brown, light yellowish brown and light whitish grey, slightly gravelly slightly
sandy to sandy CLAY/ SILT with concrete pieces and bricks. Fill layers were observed in all
of the boreholes. Thickness of the Fill layers varies from 5.00m (BH1, BH2 and BH5) to
9.00m (BH3) with SPT N-value varied from 3 (BH2) to 10 (BH3).
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4.1.2 KALLANG FORMATION
4.1.2.1 Transitional Member (Kt)
Estuarine Peaty/Organic SILT/CLAY/SAND (E)
The Kallang Formation – Transitional or Estuarine Member (E) was observed only in four (4)
boreholes (BH1, BH2, BH4 and BH5). The Estuarine Peaty/ Organic layer consists of s very
soft to firm, dark grey to black, brown to dark grey, slightly gravelly slightly sandy CLAY/
Peaty CLAY. Thickness of the Estuarine Peat/ Organic layers varies from 2.50m (BH2) to
5.50m (BH5) with SPT N-value varied from 1 (BH5) to 4 (BH2).
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4.1.2.2 Fluvial SAND (F1)
The Kallang Formation – Alluvial Member (Fluvial SAND) was observed in one (1) borehole
(BH5). This Alluvial Member (F1) is composed of loose, dark grey, slightly silty SAND.
4.1.3.1 The Residual Soils (S 5) of the Jurong Formation was recorded in only one (1)
borehole (BH1). It was consisted of stiff to very stiff, whitish grey spotted yellowish brown
and reddish brown, slightly sandy CLAYSILT. Thickness of (S 5) layers was 6.00m (BH1)
with SPT N-value of 11 to 17 (BH1).
4.1.3.3 The Highly Weathered Sedimentary Rocks (S 3) of the Jurong Formation was
encountered in one (1) borehole (BH5) as alternation with Moderately Weathered (S 2)
layers. It was composed of weak to medium strong, light grey to grey, Conglomeratic
SANDSTONE as rock cored samples. Measurable thickness of the Highly Weathered
Sedimentary Rocks of the Jurong Formation (S 3) was 3.00m (BH5).
4.1.3.4 The Moderately Weathered Sedimentary Rocks (S 2) of the Jurong Formation was
was not encountered until the termination depth.
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4.1.3.5. The Slightly Weathered Sedimentary Rocks (S 1) and The Fresh Sedimentary
Rocks ( S 0)of the Jurong Formation was not encountered until the termination depth.
SECTION BOREHOLES
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REFERENCES
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SOIL INVESTIGATION WORKS AT WEST COAST VALE
TABLE 1.1 QUANTITY OF FIELD WORKS AND LABORATORY TESTS
In Situ Test &
Sampling
Soil Drilling Work Soil Laboratory Test
DS Undistrubed Sample
Borehole
No. Total MZ/T
Soil Rock
Starting Finished Trial Pit Size Drilling SPT TW PS hick
UU
CU
UCS
Drilling Coring
LL/PL
(Sieve)
(Hydro)
Depth wall
Box Test
Grain Size
Grain Size
Permeability
Bulk Density
Direct Shear
Consolidation
(Falling Head)
Water Content
Particle Density
Date Date (mxmxm) (m) (m) (m) no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no. no.
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BH2 30-Jan-16 02-Feb-16 1.0x1.0x1.0 21.45 21.45 - 7 2 - 2 4 4 - - 2 3 3 - - - - 1
B BEACH (Littoral) Sandy, sometimes silty, with gravels, coral and KALLANG Littoral, possibly
shells also part of all other members
& TEKONG
E ESTUARINE Peats, peaty and organic clays, organic sands KALLANG Transitional,
(Transitional) possibly part of Alluvial and
Marine.
F FLUVIAL Sands, silty sands, silts and clays KALLANG Alluvial, possibly
(Alluvial) part of all other
members and TEKONG.
M MARINE Very soft to soft blue or grey clay KALLANG Marine Member
O OLD ALLUVIUM Very weak to weak beds of sandstone and OLD ALLUVIUM
mudstone. See C-5 for weathering
classification
FC FORT CANNING A colluvial deposit of boulders in a soil matrix. Not shown in PWD (1976)
BOULDER BED The matrix is typically a hard silty clay, but
(also known as can be granular. The material is largely derived
S3, Bouldery Clay from the rocks and weathered rocks of the
or Boulder Bed) Jurong Formation
Table C-3
2.1 Classificatiion/ Symbol of Soil and Rock Type
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Geological Time Series/Stage Description of stratum Time
Bp-
Stratum
Era Period Epoch Formation Symbol Particular Origin year
Zone
First Au (O1) Consists mainly decomposed organic Deposit of limnetic brackish
Organic Clay material. Very soft & high water content. water
First Au(S1) Poor graded medium grain loose sand with Deposited at beach and
Sand some shell fragments. shallow water depth of sea.
6000
Marine Au(M) Very soft high water content and high Seabed deposit at 5-30m depth -
Clay plasticity clay. drowned valley. 10000
Upper
Alluvium First Cohesive Au(C) Very soft high water content clayey silt with Deposit of limnetic-half
soil sand. brackish water.
Second Organic Au(O2) Very soft decomposed organic matter with Deposit of limnetic-half
Clay clay. Brackish water.
Second Au(S2) Well graded sand with some organic. Deposit at shallow water
Sand depth..
Holocene
Brown AL(B) Lower water content stiff clay. Thickness Alteration by weathering
Clay varies at each location. oxidation. 11000
Third AL(S1) Medium dense fine to medium grained sand Deposit at shallow sea water -
Sand depth or beach. 15000
Lower Marine AL(M) Soft and high plasticity homogeneous clay Seabed deposit at 5-30m depth
Lower Clay with shell fragments. drowned valley.
Quarter
nary Alluvium Second Cohesive AL(C) Soft to firm high plasticity clayey silt with Deposit of limnetic-half
Soil fine sand. brackish water.
Third AL(O) Soft low water content organic clay. Deposit at shallow water depth.
Organic Clay
Fourth AL(S2) Well graded sand with some gravel and Shallow seabed deposit.
Cenozoic
Weathered Zone Bc(W) Very hard reddish brown clay with various Produce of fault as fault clay
Boulder
Tertiary__ Unknown__ Clay sizes of strong sandstone boulder. Size of and fault breccia and cemented
Cemented Zone Bc(C)
boulder ranges from 10-45cm. during some geological period.
Residual J(R) Constituted of alternating sandstone, Wholly decomposed material Approx
Soil mudstone and conglomerate. Limestone by weathering. 2.0x108
developed as thin layers. Many fault zones
Completely J(C) Decomposed material by
are found and material near the granite area -
Jurassic- Initial Weathered Zone weathering.
is disturbed. Thermal metamorphism occurs
Highly J(H) near the granite zone. Weak and friable material by 2.1x108
Weathered Zone weathering
Jurong
Formation Moderately J(M) Materials weakened near joint
Weathered Zone surface by weathering.
Mesozoic
Residual G(R Coarse-grained granodiorite and biotite Wholly decomposed material Approx
Soil granite. Contains porphyrite and to soil. 2.1x108
Triassic Middle Completely G(C) lamprophyre as dike. Two types of fault Decomposed weak material by
Weathered Zone system are found to develop. weathering. -
Highly G(H) Weak and friable material by 2.2x108
Bukit
Weathered Zone weathering.
Timah
Granite Moderately G(M) Material is weak near the joint.
Weathered Zone
Slightly G(S) Joints developed with some
Initial Weathered Zone weathering at joint surfaces.
Fresh Zone G(F) Strong massive rock.
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Organic Soil Fine Soils Coarse soils Very coarse
(over about 35 % silt and clay sizes) (over about 65% sand and gravel sizes) soils
C-4
Table Identification
2.3 Identification
andand
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Description
description
of of
Soil
soils
(BS(BS
5930,
5930,
1999)
1999)
Table 2.3
Table 3.2Identification
Identificationandand
description of soils
description of(continued)
soils (continued)
PRINCIPAL
Visual identification Minor constituents Stratum name Example descriptions
SOIL TYPE
BOULDERS Only seen complete in pits or exposures Shell fragments, RECENT Loose brown very sandy sub-
COBBLES Often difficult to recover whole from boreholes pockets of peal, DEPOSITS, angular fine to coarse flint
gypsum crystals, flint GRAVEL with small pockets(up
Easily visible to naked eye: particle shape can
GRAVEL gravel, fragments of ALLUVIUM, to 30mm)of clay. (TERRACE
be described: grading can be described.
brick, rootlets, plastic GRAVELS)
bags etc
Medium dense light brown
gravelly clayey fine SAND,
Visible to naked eye: no cohesion when dry: Gravel is fine (GLACIAL
SAND
grading can be described. DEPOSITS)
using terms such as; WEATHERED
BRACKLESHAM
CLAY,
with rare
Stiff very closely sheared
orange mottled brown slighlty
gravelly CLAY. Gravel is fine
Only coarse silt visible with hand lens; exhibits and medium of rounded
with occasional LIAS CLAY,
little plasticity and marked dilatancy: slightly quartzite. (REWORKED
SILT granular or silky to the touch; disintegrates in WEATHERED LONDON CLAY)
water; lumps dry quickly; possesses cohesion
but can be powdered easily between fingers
with abundant/frequent/
numerous
EMBANKMENT
Intermediate in behaviour between clay and
CLAY/SILT FILL,
silt. Slightly dilatant
%defined on a site or
material specific basis TOPSOIL,
or subjective
Firm thinly laminated grey
CLAY with closely spaced thick
laminae of sand (ALLUVIUM)
MADE GROUND
Dry lumps can be broken but not powdered
OR GLACIAL
between the fingers; they also disintegrate
DEPOSITS? etc.
under water but more slowly than silt; smooth
CLAY
to the touch; exhibits plasticity but no dilatancy;
sticks to the fingers and dries slowly; shrinks
Plastic brown clayey
appreciably on drying usually showing cracks.
amorphous PEAT (RECENT
DEPOSITS)
Notes
a) Or described as coarse soil depending on mass behaviour d) Gravelly sandy and/or silty or clayey
c) %coarse or fine soil type assessed excluding cobbles and boulders f) Gravelly of sandy
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Table 2.5 WEATHERING CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS / ROCKS
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Table 2.5
Undrained Shear Strength (kPa) Consistency
< 20 Very Soft
20 – 40 Soft
40 – 75 Firm
75 – 150 Stiff
150 – 300 Very Stiff
> 300 Hard
Table 2.6.2 Classification of Clays/Silts from SPT results (Terzaghi and Peck)
30 – 50 Dense
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Fig. 1. Illustration of Boring Work
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Fig. 2. Illustration of Standard Penetration Test
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APPENDIX - A
· LOCATION PLAN
· CROSS - SECTIONS
· BOREHOLE LOGS
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SECTION1 : BH1 , BH3 & BH5
GEOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
JURONG FORMATION KALLANG FORMATION
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SECTION1 : BH4 , BH3 & BH2
GEOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION
JURONG FORMATION KALLANG FORMATION
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