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‫‪Report No.1016/2021‬‬

‫‪GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION‬‬
‫‪REPORT‬‬
‫‪DATE: 14/4/2021.‬‬
‫‪DATE OF WORK: 10/4/2021.‬‬

‫‪LAND LOT NO.:709‬‬

‫سهل انتولة الغربي ‪BASIN NO. : 12-‬‬
‫معان ‪SITE AT:‬‬
‫‪SUBMMITED TO:‬‬
‫السيد ‪ :‬محمد خليل الرفوع‪.‬‬

‫إلستعمال نقابة المهندسين‬

‫‪ .1‬تسوية أولى بمساحة كاملة ال تزيد عن ( بدون )م‪۲‬‬

‫ومنسوب بالط التسوية األولى ( بدون )‪.‬‬
‫‪.2‬أربعة طوابق فقط بمساحة ال تزيد عن )‪(199‬م‪۲‬‬
‫التوقيع‬ ‫التاريخ ‪14/4/2021 :‬‬

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Date: 14/4/2021.

.‫ محمد خليل الرفوع‬: ‫السيد‬

SUBJECT: RESULTS OF THE GEOTECHNICAL FOR YOUR

PROJECT BUILDING SITE AT : Ma’an
LAND LOT NO.: 709.
BASIN NO.: 12- ‫سهل انتولة الغربي‬

Dear Sir;

You can find enclosed a report of the results of our geotechnical

investigation for your building site at Ma’an
This report includes field and laboratory investigation results, and
recommendations for foundation design and method of construction.
The investigation was conducted on 10/4/2021
We would like to thank you for your cooperation, and looking forward
to be service to you in future.

Sincerely Yours,
Eng. Mohammad Abu Rakheyyah

‫تم التصميم حسب الكودات المعتمدة بموجب التعليمات الفنية السارية‬

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Table of content -3-

1- Introduction -4-
2- Project specification. -4-
3- Site Description and topography -5-
-Earth quake and weather -5-

4- Geology of the site -5-

5- Fieldwork -6-

6- Ground water & cavities -7-

7- Lab tests -7-
8- Material -7-
9-Analysis of the results -8-
9.1 Calculation of the bearing capacity -9-
9.2Expected settlement -9-
9.3 Footing design -10-
9.4 Stability & methods of excavation -11-

10- Conclusion & recommendation

10.1 Project conclusion & Recommendation -11-
10.2 Recommendations for excavation work -13-
10.3 Backfill -13-
10.4 Earth pressure -13-
APPENDIX

 LOG SHEETS.
 GEOLOGICAL PROFILE.
 TABLE.
 FIG.
 GEOLOGICAL MAP

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1. INTRODUCTION: -
Upon the request of .‫ محمد خليل الرفوع‬: ‫السيد‬
A site investigation of the construction site was done.
- SCOPE OF WORK:
The purpose of the investigation is to determine the surface and
subsurface conditions at the building site and define the physical
and mechanical properties of the existing materials, then to
evaluate the allowable bearing capacity and settlement. This is in
order to guide the designer to choose the best economical
foundation design.
The investigation consisted of: -
 In site investigation, boreholes drilling, sampling at
various levels of the boreholes , survey of the geotechnical
features.
 Lab tests, unconfined compression tests.

2.0 PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS:

Our client that proposed project has the following characteristics
has informed us: -
Use of Building
Number of floors Four
Proposed floors Area of each floor 199.0 m2
Ground floor level +0.50
Number of basements ----
Proposed basements Area of each basement -----
1rst
Basement level ------

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3. SITE DESCRIPTION AND TOPOGRAPHY: -

The topography of land is flat.
 10.00 m street boards the site from the south direction.
 Empty lots from other direction.
 Neither electrical and telephone lines or sewers are located
within the lot.

Weather and Earthquakes:-

Considering earthquakes the site lies within zone (1) which
includes the areas that are subjected to an earthquake of
magnitude of (6-8) according to Mercali Scale.

Seismic Seismic Soil Type Seismic Seismic

zone Area Factor (rock) Acceleration velocity
(Z) Index (Ca) Index( Cv)
1 0.075 SD 0.12 0.18

The investigated area is characterized by a warm summer with an

Average minimum temperature of 20c

The mean annual rainfall is 146mm. The prevailing wind is

moderately weak westerly to southwesterly 108 mm.

4. GEOLOGY OF THE SITE: -

Geologically the above described soil and rock are belong to

Ktws=A7 Wadi sir Formation (consist of limestone, dolomitic
and some chert).

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5. FIELD WORK:

 DRILLING :
In the light of the proposed project and according to the Jordanian site
investigation code requirements the following 2 boreholes were drilled
at the proposed site

No of borehole Depth of boreholes (m)

BH1 10.00
BH2 7.00

Locations of these drilled boreholes are shown on the attached site plan.
The drilling operations were carried out with Holman rotary drilling rig-using
air flushing method in 10/4/2021. The logs of the boreholes are shown on the
attached log sheets.

 SAMPLING: -

Samples recovered from the boring were tested, described and classified at
the site by our geotechnical engineers.
Representative samples from soil and rock are taken, numbered stored and
returned to the laboratory for analysis

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6. GROUND WATER AND CAVITIES

Neither ground water nor cavities were noted in the drilled boreholes.

7. LAB TESTS: -

The following tests were carried out on representative undisturbed

samples obtained from the drilled boreholes: -
 Unconfined compression test (ASTM D 2166-2016).
 Atterberg limits (ASTM D 4318-2017).
 Moisture content (ASTM D2216 - 2019).
 Grain size Analysis (ASTM-D6913 (2017)), ASTM D7928 -2017)
 Standerd test method for lab. Determination of density (ASTM
D7263-09(2018)e2
The results of the above mentioned lab tests are summarized in table 1

8. MATERIALS

The drillings revealed that the surface and the subsurface material is
wadi deposits: silty clay mixed with gravel of limestone and chert cobbles up
to 4.00 m then limestone with bands of chert till the bottom of borehole.
We wish to emphasize that the test boring shown the subsurface conditions
at the dates, location and depth, indicated and it is not warranted that they
are representative.

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9. ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS: -

9.1 CALCULATION OF THE BEARING CAPACITY: -

The ultimate bearing capacity of soil is expressed as: -
qu =. CNc +γoDNq+0.5γBNγ
Where: -

qu : ultimate bearing capacity of soil .

C: is the cohesion of the bearing stratum. =1.051 kg/cm2
B: width of footing. =2.0 m
D: Depth of footing =1.5 m
γ 0:Density of the soil under footing =1.71 kg/cm3
γ : :Density of the soil over footing =1.58 kg/cm3

Assuming full saturation case {internal angle of friction = zero}.

The bearing capacity factors are as follows: -

Nc = 5.14 Nq = 1.0 & N γ = 0.0. Respectively for Φ=0.0
qs: Safe bearing capacity=qu/3 kg/cm2

According to Prandtles equation such soil

qall = qult = 5.14 × 1.051= 1.80 kg / cm2
F.S 3

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9.2 EXPECTED SETTLEMENT

The vertical settlement of a footing on a soil mass, immediately after application

of load can be calculated as follow: -

S = Cc H ×Log Po + Δp
1+e po
Where:
S = Settlement in cm,
e= void ratio. E=Gs*W;
Where: Gs is the specific gravity
W is the water content.
Then e= 1.91*0.32=0.611.
Cc = Compressibility Coefficient.
Cc = 0.37(e+0.003 L.L+0.004W-0.34)
Cc = 0.37(0.611+0.003*0.32+0.004*0.30-0.34)
Cc=0.101.

H= 0.5 thickness silty clay existing after depth foundation; H = 2.0 m

Po = overburden pressure under footing to mid of silty clay below foundation;
Po = 2.25 × 200 / 1000 = 0.45 kg / cm2
ΔP = the average stress , is calculated using Bossiness’ method assuming
20.0 ton load for each floor for one square meter since we have from 4 floor the
total load 20 ton to 10% footing self weight.
ΔP= 0.12(P/B2) = 0.12 (88000 / 200 × 200 ) = 0.264 kg/cm2) .
S=0.101× 200 / (1 +0.611) × log ((0.45 +0.264) / 0.45) = 0.272 cm
And consequently the obtained settlement is 0.272 cm, which
considered lower than the allowable total settlement given for
isolated footing about 64 mm.

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9.3 FOOTING DESIGN: -

 TYPE OF FOUNDATION: -
In our view it would be better to choose isolated footing connected
with tie beams.
However we should like to stress that the decision for the choice of the
type and depth of foundation lies with the structural engineer in the light
of information supplied by the data of our report.

 DEPTH OF FOUNDATION :-
Minimum of 1.70 meter below the finished pavement level surrounding
the building.

Material type: Wadi deposite consist of: Light brown silty clay mixed with
gravel and cobbles of chert and limestone.

9.4 EXPECTED SETTLEMENT :

0.272 cm

9.5 STABILITY AND METHODS OF EXCAVATION :-

- For the material encountered at the site, it is expected that

conventional equipment like bulldozers and loaders be
implemented for the excavation works of such material.
- To minimize the stability problems, the temporary excavation
sides should be cut at a face inclination not steeper than :
1- 1H: 1V for the top soil and silty clay materials.
2- 1H: 2V for the bedrock materials.
If these side slopes can't be achieved for insufficient lateral
distance or for any other reason, temporary lateral support
(shoring system) may be necessary and should be considered.

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Contract No.:2129291011 Owner: ‫محمد خليل الرفوع‬

Lot No.: 709 Basin No: 12- ‫سهل انتولة الغربي‬
10. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

10.1 PROJECT CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:-

In the accordance with Jordanian Building Code and in view of the results of
the geotechnical investigation we should like to suggest the adoption of the
following: -

a. ALLOWABLE NET BEARING CAPACITY: -

1.80 kg/cm2

b. EXPECTED SETTLEMENT:

0.272 cm

c. TYPE OF FOUNDATION: -

Isolated footing connected with tie beams.

d.DEPTH OF FOUNDATION: -

Minimum of 1.70 meter below the finished pavement level surrounding the
building

e. FOUNDATION MATERIAL:-

Wadi deposite consist of: Light brown silty clay mixed with gravel and cobbles
of chert and limestone.

A layer of blinding concrete 10 cm thick should be placed under the footings in

order to minimize chemical reaction between cement mortar and native rock.
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‫‪Contract No.:2129291011‬‬ ‫محمد خليل الرفوع ‪Owner:‬‬

‫‪Lot No.: 709‬‬ ‫سهل انتولة الغربي ‪Basin No: 12-‬‬
‫التوصيات‪:‬‬
‫بناء على ما سبق من دراسات وفحوصات للعينات المأخوذة من الموقع فإننا نوصي بما يلي‪:‬‬

‫‪ -1‬تكون طبقة التأسيس هي طبقة الطين المخلوط بحصى الحجر الجيري والصوان‪.‬‬
‫‪ -2‬يكون منسوب التأسيس هو‪ 1.70‬م من تحت المنسوب النهائي لألرض المحيطة بالمبنى‪.‬‬
‫‪ -3‬تكون قوة التحمل المناسبة للتصميم هي ‪ 1.80‬كغ‪ /‬سم‪.2‬‬
‫‪ -4‬نوع األساسات الذي يجب استخدامه هو األساسات المنفصلة التي تربط بعضها باستخدام‬
‫الزنانير أم االساسات المتصلة وحسب ما يراه األنشائي مناسبا‪.‬‬
‫‪ -5‬أي مواد طرية مثل الطين أو غير ثابتة مثل الطمم يجب إزالتها والوصول إلى منسوب التأسيس‬
‫المذكور‪.‬‬
‫‪ -1‬الحفرية ليست بحاجة الى تدعيم‪.‬‬
‫التزام قواعد السالمة العامة بالنسبة لألشخاص العاملين في الموقع والزائرين له وذلك بارتداء‬
‫مالبس السالمة العامة من أحذية وقبعات وسترات خاصة‪.‬‬
‫‪ -7‬عدم استخدام المواد الطينة والطرية ألغراض الردم‪ ,‬أما المواد الجيرية والصخرية فيمكن‬
‫استخدامها ضمن شروط وهي ‪ :‬وضع هذه المواد على طبقات ‪ ,‬سمك كل طبقة ال يتجاوز ال ‪20‬‬
‫سم وإجراء عملية الدمك على كل طبقة للوصول إلى درجة دمك ال تقل عن ‪ % 55‬من‬
‫البروكتور القياسي‪.‬‬
‫‪-8‬عمل نظام تصريف مياه مناسب وذلك بتنفيذ قنوات للمياه وابعادها عن الموقع لتصب في‬
‫حفرة تجميعية مزودة بمضخة غاطسة وذلك لحماية الموقع من المياه ‪.‬‬
‫‪-5‬المعامالت الزلزالية الواردة في هذا التقرير يجب أن تؤخذ بعين االعتبار من قبل المهندس‬
‫المصمم وذلك النها تختلف من موقع الخر‪.‬‬
‫‪-10‬يجب عمل صبة نظافة قبل تنفيذ االساسات وذلك لحمايتها من طبقة االرض المالمسة لها‬
‫وبسمك ‪ 10‬سم‪.‬‬
‫‪-11‬بعد االنتهاء من عمليات التجريف كاملة في الموقع يجب إعالم مكتب فحص التربة وذلك للتأكد‬
‫من مطابقة المعلومات الواردة في التقرير مع ما تم انجازه على أرض الواقع‪.‬‬
‫‪ -12‬جدول المعامالت الزلزالية الموصى باستخدامه كما يلي‪:‬‬

‫‪Seismic zone‬‬ ‫‪Seismic Area‬‬ ‫‪Soil Type‬‬ ‫‪Seismic Acceleration‬‬ ‫‪Seismic velocity‬‬
‫)‪Factor (Z‬‬ ‫)‪(rock‬‬ ‫)‪Index (Ca‬‬ ‫)‪Index( Cv‬‬
‫‪1‬‬ ‫‪0.075‬‬ ‫‪SD‬‬ ‫‪0.12‬‬ ‫‪0.18‬‬

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10.2 Recommendations for excavation works:

The excavation works for foundations must be check by project engineer; he
must check layer and materials that will be use in construction process to ensure
that it match with recommendation in this report.

The recommendations are based on the assumption that the site soil conditions
do not deviate appreciably from those disclosed in the exploratory borings,
should any variations or undesirable conditions been encounter during
construction the soil engineer should be immediately notified , site conditions
then will be evaluated and supplementary recommendations will be provided.
10.3 BACKFILL:

The recommended back fill material that will be used should be granular
in general and should not contain the following: -
- Clays having a liquid limit higher than 50% and plasticity index
higher than 30%.
- Clayey soils which reach maximum dry density after compassion
lower than 1.6 gm/cm^3
- Clayey soils with natural moisture content 5% or more in excess of
the optimum moisture content.
- Soils with more than 5% of organic impurities.
- Its recommend to use the excavated material for backfilling.

10.4 EARTH PRESSURE:

Ф-- angle of internal friction soil = 18
Ka – coefficient of active earth pressure = 1-sin Ф /1+sin Ф = 0.52
Kp – coefficient of passive earth pressure = 1+sin Ф /1-sin Ф = 1.89
Ko – coefficient of earth pressure at rest = 1-sin Ф = 0.69
Ks – coefficient of sub grade reaction = 120* q safe =216 kg/cm3
δ - angle of friction between the soil and concrete 2/3 Ф =12.00

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APPENDIX

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BOREHOLE LOG SHEET

Owner: Mohammad Hole No: BH1
Total depth: 10.00 m Elevation: +0.00
Location: Ma’an Date: 10/4/2021
Depth Samp Legend T.C.R R.Q.D LITHOLOGIC DESCRIPTION
(%) (%)

- Wadi deposite consist of: Light brown

-1 silty clay mixed with gravel and
- cobbles of chert and limestone.
-2
- 91 ----
-3
-
-4
-
-5
-
-6 Pink moderately weak fractured
- limestone with bands of chert
-7
-
-8
-
-9
-
-10
-
-11
-
-12
-
-13
-
-14
-
-15
-
-16 Spilt spoon core sample percussion tube sample
-
-17
-
-18
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BOREHOLE LOG SHEET

Owner: Mohammad Hole No: BH2
Total depth: 7.00 m Elevation: +0.00
Location: Ma’an Date: 10/4/2021
Depth Samp Legend T.C.R R.Q.D LITHOLOGIC DESCRIPTION
(%)
(%)

-
-1
- Wadi deposite consist of: Light brown
-2 silty clay mixed with gravel and
- 93 ---- cobbles of chert and limestone.
-3
-
-4
-
-5 Pink moderately weak fractured
- limestone with bands of chert
-6
-
-7
-
-8
-
-9
-
-10
-
-11
-
-12
-
-13
-
-14
-
-15
-
-16 Spilt spoon core sample percussion tube sample
-
-17
-
-18
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Contract No.:2129291011 Owner: ‫محمد خليل الرفوع‬

Lot No.: 709 Basin No: 12- ‫سهل انتولة الغربي‬

UNCONFINED COMPRESSION STRENGTH (ASTM-D7012-2017)

Location BH1 BH2

Depth (m) 1.80 2.00
Diam.( cm) 7.10
Weight (gr) 668.52 685.84
Length (cm) 9.03 9.07
Area (cm2) 39.59

Volume (cm3) 357.50 359.08

Unit Weight g/cm3 1.87 1.91
Load (kg) 79.16 84.57
Unco. Comp. Strength kg/cm2 2.10 2.136
Safety Factor 3
Allowable Bearing Capacity 1.80 1.83
kg/cm2
Cohesion kg/cm2 1.051 1.068
Lithology Wadi deposite

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Lot No.: 709 Basin No: 12- ‫سهل انتولة الغربي‬

Table No. 2

BH Depth Atterberg limitis Moisture Material

No Meter Ll PL PI Content
(%) (%) (%) (%)

1 1.80 32 21 1 11.190 Wadi

deposite

2 2.00 30 19 11 11.210 Wadi

deposite

Where: -
B = bulk density
M/c= moisture content
L.L= liquid limit
P.L= plastic limit
P.I= plasticity index
qu = unconfined compressive strength

Grain size distribution Results

Borehole No Depth Sand Gravel % Silt and Clay

(m ) % %
BH 1 1.80 45 25 30
BH 2 2.00 41 27 32

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1.80

2.00
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