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Proposed Dwelling
29B Forshore Road, Kelso
DRAWING SCHEDULE: GENERAL INFORMATION:
Sheet No: Drawing: Rev: Revision Date:
Accredited Architect: Sam Haberle
A000 Cover B 19/01/21
Accreditation Number: CC5618 U
A101 Site Plan B 19/01/21
Land Title Reference Number: C.T. 23739/6
A201 Ground Floor B 19/01/21
B Municipality: West Tamar Council
A202 Upper Floor 19/01/21
B Planning Scheme Overlay: Bushfire Prone Areas Code, Coastal Inundation
A301 Elevations 01 19/01/21
A302 Elevations 02 B 19/01/21 Zoning: Low Density Residential
Building Class: 1
Soil classification: A
Wind Classification: N3
Climate Zone: 7
Alpine Area: N/A
Corrosion environment: N/A
Other Known site hazards: N/A
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35MM BATTEN, INSTALL TO MANUFACTURERS DETAILS, COLORBOND FULLY FRAMED GLAZING SHALL BE 'GRADE A' SAFETY GLASS IN ACCORDANCE FLOOR COVERINGS / SURFACES SHALL ALSO COMPLY WITH PART 7 OF AS
FLASHINGS TO SUIT WITH TABLE 5.1. OF AS 1288-2006 (GLASS IN BUILDINGS - SELECTION & 1428.1-2009 (DESIGN FOR ACCESS & MOBILITY).
140X45 MGP10 PLATES, NOGGINGS MID-HEIGHT, STUDS @ 450CTS. INSTALLATION). WHERE APPLICABLE ALLOW FOR TREDSAFE DT024 NATURAL ANODISED
R2.5 GLASSWOOL WALL-BATT INSULATION + VAPOUR PERMEABLE TRANSITION TRIM AT ALL JUNCTIONS BETWEEN CARPET AND VINYL.
SISILATION WALL WRAP OR SIMILAR APPROVED, INSTALLED TO PAINTING SCHEDULE ALLOW FOR CONTACT BACK FLOOR PROTECTION TO ALL FLOORING DURING
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS CONSTRUCTION.
10MM PASTERBOARD INTERNAL WALL LININGS INSTALLED TO WALLS
MANUFACTURES DETAIL, PAINTED FINISH
1 COAT PLASTERBOARD SEALER SETOUT NOTES
2 COATS OF 'DULUX' LO-SHEEN WASHABLE LATEX
EXTERNAL TIMBER STUD WALL CONSTRUCTION
ALL 'EXISTING' DIMENSIONS ARE TO BE CONFIRMED ON-SITE.
JAMES HARDIE, EASYLAP CEMENT SHEET CLADDING IN SELECTED COLOUR, ALLOW FOR 2 FEATURE WALL COLOURS,
ANY ANOMALIES ARE TO BE DIRECTED TO THE DESIGNER.
INSTALL TO MANUFACTUXRERS DETAILS & SPECIFICATION, PAINTED LOCATIONS TO BE CONFIRMED WITH CLIENTS. (if required)
USE WRITTEN DIMENSIONS ONLY (ie. DO NOT SCALE DRAWINGS).
FINISH, JOINS PAINTED TO MATCH. TIMBER DOORS
CHECK ALL LEVELS, DATUM'S & DIMENSIONS BEFORE COMMENCING
90X45 MGP10 PLATES, NOGGINGS MID-HEIGHT, STUDS @ 450CTS. 1 COAT OF 3 IN 1 (PRIMER/SEALER/UNDERCOAT).
ANY WORK OR SHOP DRAWINGS.
R2.5 GLASSWOOL WALL-BATT INSULATION + VAPOUR PERMEABLE 3 COATS OF SEMI-GLOSS ENAMEL IN SELECTED COLOUR.
SISILATION WALL WRAP OR SIMILAR APPROVED, INSTALLED TO ALL PAINTS TO BE 'DULUX' LOW VOC PAINTS - NO SUBSTITUTES.
MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS
10MM PASTERBOARD INTERNAL WALL LININGS INSTALLED TO FLOOR FINISHES
MANUFACTURES DETAIL UNLESS OTHERXWISE NOTED, PAINTED
FINISH BROADLOOM CARPET WITH UNDERLAY
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INTERNAL TIMBER STUD WALL
90X45 MGP10 PLATES, NOGGINGS MID-HEIGHT, STUDS @ 450CTS. ENGINEERED TIMBER FLOORING - TAS OAK VINEER
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R2.5 GLASSWOOL WALL-BATT ACOUSTIC INSULATION HEAVEY DUTY POLYURETHANE SEALANT FINISH
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JAMES HARDIE, EASYLAP CEMENT SHEET CLADDING, TEXTURE COAT PAINTED FINISH G. Glazed Door.
CT3 (INSTALL TO MANUFACTUXRERS DETAILS & SPECIFICATION)
REVISION B DATE 19/01/21 DESCRIPTION Planning Permit
do not scale off plans
ADDRESS ISSUE
PAINT COLOUR TBC - JOINS PAINTED TO MATCH. DP. Downpipe.
1 Smith Street, Suburb all dimensions in millimetres
confirm all dimensions on site
all work to relevant NCC and AS
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CEMINTAL, BARESTONE EXTERNAL CLADDING ALL CLADDINGS INSTALLED TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS CLIENT DWG #
CT4 Client Name
(INSTALL TO MANUFACTURERS DETAIL & SPECIFICATION) - ASH FINISH
BATTER TO COMPLY WITH NCC DWG
SCALE @ A3
DRAWN
1:200
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ALUMINIUM WINDOW & DOOR FRAMES. GROUND LEVELS SHOWN INDICATIVELY, ENSURE FINISH SURFACE
Elevations 01 CHKD SH PROJECT# J006838
CT5 POWDER COAT FINISH AS SELECTED.
FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ONLY FALLS AWAY FROM STRUCTURE. S. Group
© Copyright 2018
Level 1, 10-14 Paterson st, Launceston | Level 1, 90-92 Murray st, Hobart | 83 Langridge st, Collingwood, Melbourne
T: 03 63 111 403 E: info@sgroup.com.au sgroup.com.au
CT4 CT4
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1200mm from FFL propriatory glass balustrade
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propriatory garage door
2400
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S. F. G. G.
JAMES HARDIE, EASYLAP CEMENT SHEET CLADDING, TEXTURE COAT PAINTED FINISH G. Glazed Door.
CT3 (INSTALL TO MANUFACTUXRERS DETAILS & SPECIFICATION)
REVISION B DATE 19/01/21 DESCRIPTION Planning Permit
do not scale off plans
ADDRESS ISSUE
PAINT COLOUR TBC - JOINS PAINTED TO MATCH. DP. Downpipe.
1 Smith Street, Suburb all dimensions in millimetres
confirm all dimensions on site
all work to relevant NCC and AS
DA
CEMINTAL, BARESTONE EXTERNAL CLADDING ALL CLADDINGS INSTALLED TO MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS CLIENT DWG #
CT4 Client Name
(INSTALL TO MANUFACTURERS DETAIL & SPECIFICATION) - ASH FINISH
BATTER TO COMPLY WITH NCC DWG
SCALE @ A3
DRAWN
1:200
JF
A302
ALUMINIUM WINDOW & DOOR FRAMES. GROUND LEVELS SHOWN INDICATIVELY, ENSURE FINISH SURFACE
Elevations 02 CHKD SH PROJECT# J006838
CT5 POWDER COAT FINISH AS SELECTED.
FOR DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ONLY FALLS AWAY FROM STRUCTURE. S. Group
© Copyright 2018
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Geotechnical Consultants
Geoton Pty Ltd ABN 81 129 764 629
PO Box 522 Prospect TAS 7250
Unit 24, 16-18 Goodman Court
Invermay TAS 7248
Tel (+61) (3) 6326 5001
www.geoton.com.au
13 November 2019
Reference No. GL19487Ab
Mr Mark James
14 Denison Grove
WEST LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Dear Sir
We have pleasure in submitting herein our report detailing the results of the
geotechnical investigation conducted at the above site.
Should you require clarification of any aspect of this report, please contact Anne Foster
or the undersigned on (03) 6326 5001.
Tony Barriera
Director – Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Coastal Erosion Hazard Assessment, Site Classification & On-site Wastewater Assessment
and Design
1 INTRODUCTION
A limited scope investigation has been conducted for Mr Mark James at the site of a
proposed residential development at 29 (Lot 6) Foreshore Road, Kelso.
The purpose of the investigation was to assess the following:
• The risk posed by coastal erosion and inundation to the site of the proposed
development in accordance with the West Tamar Interim Planning Scheme
2013 Clauses E5 and E14;
• The general subsurface conditions at the site and consequently assign a Site
Classification in accordance with AS 2870 – 2011 “Residential Slabs and
Footings”;
• The surrounding topography and provide a Wind Classification in accordance
with AS 4055 – 2012 “Wind Loads for Housing”; and
• The suitability of the site for disposal of domestic wastewater and the design of
an on-site wastewater disposal system in accordance with AS/NZS 1547:2012
“On-site domestic wastewater management”.
2 FIELD INVESTIGATION
The field investigation was conducted on 24 October 2019 and involved the drilling of
4 boreholes by 4WD mounted auger rig to the auger refusal depths of 1.9m to 2.7m.
Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) tests were conducted in the granular soils
encountered in the investigation. In addition, the permeability of the site was tested
using a constant head permeameter.
The results of the field tests are shown on the borehole logs.
The logs of the boreholes are included in Appendix A and their locations are shown on
Figure 1 attached.
3 SITE CONDITIONS
The site is located to the southwest of the Tamar River and is currently vacant. The
ground surface over the site generally has a gentle fall towards the northeast in the
rear south-western portion of the site, becoming near level within the front north-
eastern portion of the site extending to the river. The site is vegetated with a low cover
of grass with garden beds and a small tree in the rear portion of the site (Plate 1).
Along the northeast front of the site there is a bitumen road, in good condition (Plate 2),
then approximately 1 metre of grassed area with an erosional scarp 0.2m to 0.5m high
onto the beach (Plate 3). Directly to the southeast of the site, the erosional scarp where
the beach meets the foreshore has been protected using rocks and a low concrete wall
(Plate 4). The beach comprises sand with exposed cobbles in places (Plate 5).
The MRT Digital Geological Atlas 1:25,000 Series, indicates that the site is located on
Cretaceous aged sediments comprising dominantly non-marine sequences of gravel,
sand, silt, clay and regolith. Our investigation indicated that Quaternary aged beach
sands overlie the Cretaceous aged sediments.
Examination of the LIST Landslide Planning Map – Hazard Bands Overlay, indicates
that the site is not located within a known landslide hazard band.
The investigation indicated that the soil profile is relatively uniform across the site.
Boreholes BH1 and BH2 generally encountered silty sand/sandy silt topsoil to depths of
0.2m to 0.4m, overlying sand/silty sand to depths of 1.6m, overlying clayey/sandy silt to
depths of 2.2m to 2.4m, underlain by silty sand to the auger refusal depths of 2.5m to
2.7m on inferred highly weathered rock. Boreholes BH3 and BH4 encountered
sand/silty sand topsoil to depths of 0.2m, overlying sand to depths of 0.8m, underlain
by clayey silt to the auger refusal depths of 1.9m on inferred highly weathered rock.
Boreholes BH1 and BH2 encountered groundwater measured at depths of 1.2m and
2.0m respectively.
Full details of soil conditions encountered are presented on the borehole logs.
From the identified hazard zones, based on the defined coastal substrate categories
(sheltered coast soft sediment shore), a single hazard susceptibility scheme has been
developed which incorporates an assessment of the relative hazards posed by the
various hazard zones within each substrate type.
The proposed development is to be located within the central portion of the site in
which the substrate is mapped within low and high coastal erosion hazard components.
The existing foreshore to the northeast of the site has an erosional scarp of between
0.2m and 0.5m high. The foreshore to the southeast of this area has been protected by
rocks and a cement wall. A review of available historical imagery from 2002 to 2017
gave no indication of significant erosion of the beach adjacent to the site occurring. The
proposed development is to be approximately 0.5m above the current mean high-water
mark and set back 25m.
Considering these factors (i.e. the development’s horizontal and vertical
setbacks from the coastline, the existing state of the coastline and inferred
erosion action) it is deemed that the corresponding qualitative risks presented
by coastal erosion on the proposed development are HIGH.
Therefore, the following development controls are required for the site:
• The foundations of the proposed development are to be founded into highly
weathered rock or better;
• The habitable rooms in the dwelling are to be on the upper storey; and
• The septic tank and land application area are to be located within the low
hazard zone in the rear southwestern portion of the site as shown in Figure 1.
Additionally, the septic tank is to be weighted down to counter any potential
buoyancy effects.
If the above development controls are put in place, the corresponding qualitative
risk presented by coastal erosion to the proposed development is assessed to
be LOW.
Note: Further coastal protection works are deemed inappropriate due to the scale and
cost they would incur relative to the proposed development. To be effective, remedial
measures would need to encompass the entire foreshore of Kelso Beach so as not to
focus the effects of sea level rise and extreme weather events.
People and developments located on land that is flooded to a depth of a metre or more
during a defined storm-tide event are at significant risk. This is due to the water depth
being sufficient to generate damaging waves and the strength of the tidal flows.
Examination of the DPAC Projected Storm Tide mapping for the 1%AEP for 2010
indicates that the front portion of the proposed development is predicted to be within an
area of potential temporary inundation by storm tides. Mapping for the 1% AEP for
2050 (0.2m sea level rise) indicates that the majority of the proposed development is
predicted to be within an area of potential temporary inundation by storm tides, and
mapping for the 1% AEP for 2100 (0.8m sea level rise) indicates that almost the entire
site is predicted to be within an area of potential temporary inundation by storm tides.
6 SITE CLASSIFICATION
After allowing due consideration of the site geology, drainage, soil conditions and the
founding of the footings into bedrock to protect against coastal erosion, the site has
been classified as follows:
CLASS A (AS 2870)
Foundation designs in accordance with this classification are to be subject to the
overriding conditions of foundation section below.
This Classification is applicable only for ground conditions encountered at the time of
this investigation. If cut or fill earthworks are carried out, then the Site Classification
will need to be re-assessed, and possibly changed.
7 FOUNDATIONS
Particular attention should be paid to the design of footings as required by AS 2870 –
2011.
In addition to normal founding requirements arising from the above classification,
particular conditions at this site dictate that the founding medium for all footings would
be as follows:
BEDROCK – highly weathered or better
encountered below 2.5m to 2.7m from the existing ground surface
An allowable bearing pressure of 500 kPa is available for displacement piles or bored
piers founded as above. Bored piers will require the use of temporary or permanent
liners due to the presence of groundwater and the boreholes collapsing.
Although the borehole data provides an indication of subsurface conditions at the site,
variations in soil conditions may occur in areas of the site not specifically covered by
the field investigation. The base of all footing or beam excavations should therefore be
inspected to ensure that the founding medium meets the requirements referenced
herein with respect to type and strength of founding material.
8 WIND CLASSIFICATION
After allowing due consideration of the region, terrain, shielding and topography, the
site has been classified as follows:
WIND CLASSIFICATION N3 (AS 4055)
A TC1 NS T0
9 EFFLUENT DISPOSAL
The AS/NZS 1547:2012 standard provides a guide for typical wastewater flow
allowances under a range of circumstances. As a general guide, the standard
recommends a typical wastewater flow of 120 litres/person/day for households on tank
water. As the dwelling is 3 bedrooms with a population equivalent of 5, a value of
600L/day has been adopted.
9.5 Setbacks
The minimum separation distance between the disposal area and downslope features
is based on Appendix R from AS/NZS 1547:2012 “Recommended Setback Distances
for Land Application Systems”. As per Table R1 from AS/NZS 1547:2012 a setback of
17m is required from downslope watercourse and sensitive features. A setback of 2.5m
is required from downslope property boundaries, a setback of 1.5m is required from up-
slope and cross-slope property boundaries and a setback of 3.75m is required from
downslope buildings.
• Septic tanks must be pumped out at least every 3 to 5 years or more frequently
depending on usage;
• Minimise domestic water use;
• Minimise the use of non-biodegradable detergents;
• Minimise the use of detergents containing phosphorous (eg calgon and similar);
• Avoid discharging polluting chemicals into wastewater systems; and
• Monitor quality of groundwater.
10 REFERENCES
AS 1726 - 2017 Geotechnical Site Investigations
AS 2870 - 2011 Residential Slabs and Footings Construction
AS 4055 - 2012 Wind Loads for Housing
AS/NZS 1547- 2012 On-site domestic-wastewater management
Tasmanian Climate Change Office (August 2012) – Derivation of the Tasmanian Sea
Level Rise Planning Allowances – Technical Paper
DPAC Coastal Erosion Hazard Bands Layer (The LIST)
DPAC Coastal Inundation Hazard Bands Layer (The LIST)
Sharples.C, Walford.H and Roberts.L (October 2013) – Coastal Erosion Susceptibility
Zone Mapping for Hazard Band Definition in Tasmania, Report to DPAC.
DPAC Coastal Hazards Technical Report – Mitigating Natural Hazards through Land
Use Planning and Building Control – 1st December 2016
DPAC Coastal Hazards in Tasmania Summary Report – Consultation Draft released
1st of March 2016
West Tamar Interim Planning Scheme 2013
Attachments:
Limitations of report
Figure 1 – Site Plan
Figure 2 – Coastal Projected Sea Level Rise
Figure 3 – Coastal Erosion Components
Figure 4 – Coastal Erosion Hazard Bands
Figure 5 – Coastal Inundation Hazard Bands
Figure 6 – AES Section
Figure 7 – Cross Section
Site Photographs
Appendix A: Borehole Logs & Explanation Sheets
Appendix B: Certificate Forms
These notes have been prepared to assist in the interpretation and understanding of the limitations of
this report.
Project specific criteria Report Recommendations
The report has been developed on the basis of The report is based on the assumption that the
unique project specific requirements as site conditions as revealed through selective point
understood by Geoton and applies only to the site sampling are indicative of actual conditions
investigated. Project criteria are typically throughout an area. This assumption cannot be
identified in the Client brief and the associated substantiated until earthworks and/or foundation
proposal prepared by Geoton and may include construction is almost complete and therefore the
risk factors arising from limitations on scope report recommendations can only be regarded as
imposed by the Client. The report should not be preliminary. Where variations in conditions are
used without further consultation if significant encountered, further advice should be sought.
changes to the project occur. No responsibility for
Specific purposes
problems that might occur due to changed factors
will be accepted without consultation.
This report should not be applied to any project
other than that originally specified at the time the
Subsurface variations with time
report was issued.
INSPECTION POINT
FINISH SURFACE WITH
TURF/GRASS
MINIMUM 3000mm
NATURAL GROUND
DETAIL 1
SYSTEM SAND
(COARSE RIVER SAND)
LOW VENT Ø 100mm
DETAIL 2
SCALE 1:20 @A3 EFFLUENT LINE
FROM PUMP
client:
MR MARK JAMES
project:
29 (LOT 6) FORESHORE ROAD
KELSO
date 13/11/2019 drawn AF
scale As Shown approved title:
TB AES SECTION AND PLAN
original rev project no: figure no.
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TAMAR RIVER N
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DRIVEWAY
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NEAR NOTES
LEVEL
PLUMBING CONNECTIONS
TO BE CARRIED OUT IN
ACCORDANCE WITH
PLUMBING CODES AND
AES SEE FIGURE 2 REGULATIONS
PROPOSED
DWELLING VENTS, OVERFLOW RELIEF
BH 4 GULLY AND INSPECTION
OPENINGS TO BE PROVIDED
AS PER THE PLUMBING
CODES AND REGULATIONS
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Approximate Slope Angle client: MR MARK JAMES
project:
29 (LOT 6) FORESHORE ROAD
KELSO
Approximate Change in Slope date 13/11/2019 drawn AF
LI ED
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DW OP
PR
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PR
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Acceptable Hazard Zone -
Coastal Erosion Component
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DW OP
PR
Legend
Low Hazard Zone -
Coastal Erosion Hazard Bands Approximate Scale (m)
High Hazard Zone -
Coastal Erosion Hazard Bands 0 5 10 15 20
client: MR MARK JAMES
project:
29 (LOT 6) FORESHORE ROAD
KELSO
date 13/11/2019 drawn AF
LI ED
NG
EL OS
DW OP
PR
Legend
Low Hazard Zone -
Coastal Inundation Hazard Bands Approximate Scale (m)
Medium Hazard Zone -
Coastal InundationHazard Bands 0 5 10 15 20
client: MR MARK JAMES
project:
29 (LOT 6) FORESHORE ROAD
KELSO
date 13/11/2019 drawn AF
TITLE BOUNDARY
4
0
CRETACEOUS SEDIMENTS
BEDROCK
30 40 50 60 70
10 20
0
DISTANCE (m)
client:
MR MARK JAMES
project:
29 (LOT 6) FORESHORE ROAD
KELSO
date 13/11/2019 drawn AF
scale As Shown approved title:
TB CROSS SECTION
original rev project no: figure no.
size A3 GL19487A 7
PLATE 1 - View of the site looking to the west
PLATE 2 - View of the road adjacent to the site looking to the northwest
Consistency density,
Moisture condition
Notes
Penetration
Graphic log
Classification
Support
Samples
Method
Symbol
Water
index
Tests Material Description
(m) observations
DCP
1 TOPSOIL - Silty Sand, medium D L
3 grained, brown
4 SW SAND - fine to medium grained, D MD
7 brown
6 0.50
5
9 Becoming fine to coarse grained M
10 sand, grey, with fine gravel, trace clay
4
4 1.00
5
8 Groundwater measured
ADV
7 Increased gravel
20 1.50 W D Borehole collapsed
20
ML Clayey SILT - low plasticity, brown, M St
with fine gravel
2.00
ML Sandy SILT - low plasticity, brown, W D W≈LL
fine to coarse grained sand
Cobbles 2.2m - 2.4m
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
ENGINEERING
BOREHOLE LOG
Geotechnical Consultants Borehole no. BH2
PO Box 522 Prospect TAS 7250 Sheet no. 1 of 1
Unit 24, 16-18 Goodman Court, Invermay TAS Job no. GL19487A
T (03) 6326 5001
Client : Mr Mark James Date : 24/10/19
Project : Coastal Erosion, Site Classification & Onsite Wastewater Assessment Logged By : AF
Location : 29 (Lot 6) Foreshore Road, Kelso
Drill model : Drilltech Easting: Slope: 90O RL Surface :
Hole diameter : 150mm Northing: Bearing: - Datum :
Consistency density,
Moisture condition
Penetration
Graphic log
Classification
Support
Notes
Method
Symbol
Water
index
Samples Material Description
(m) observations
Tests
1.50
3.50
4.00
4.50
ENGINEERING
BOREHOLE LOG
Geotechnical Consultants Borehole no. BH3
PO Box 522 Prospect TAS 7250 Sheet no. 1 of 1
Unit 24, 16-18 Goodman Court, Invermay TAS Job no. GL19487A
T (03) 6326 5001
Client : Mr Mark James Date : 24/10/19
Project : Coastal Erosion, Site Classification & Onsite Wastewater Assessment Logged By : AF
Location : 29 (Lot 6) Foreshore Road, Kelso
Drill model : Drilltech Easting: Slope: 90O RL Surface :
Hole diameter : 150mm Northing: Bearing: - Datum :
Moisture condition
Penetration
Graphic log
density, index
Classification
Consistency
Notes
Support
Method
Symbol
Water
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
ENGINEERING
BOREHOLE LOG
Geotechnical Consultants Borehole no. BH4
PO Box 522 Prospect TAS 7250 Sheet no. 1 of 1
Unit 24, 16-18 Goodman Court, Invermay TAS Job no. GL19487A
T (03) 6326 5001
Client : Mr Mark James Date : 24/10/19
Project : Coastal Erosion, Site Classification & Onsite Wastewater Assessment Logged By : AF
Location : 29 (Lot 6) Foreshore Road, Kelso
Drill model : Drilltech Easting: Slope: 90O RL Surface :
Hole diameter : 150mm Northing: Bearing: - Datum :
Consistency density,
Moisture condition
Penetration
Graphic log
Classification
Support
Notes
Method
Symbol
Water
index
Samples Material Description
(m) observations
Tests
1.50
2.50
3.00
3.50
4.00
4.50
Investigation Log Explanation Sheet
METHOD – BOREHOLE NOTES, SAMPLES, TESTS
TERM Description TERM Description
V V Bit P Pressumeter
T TC Bit BS Bulk sample
* Bit shown by suffix e.g. ADT
E Environmental Sample
METHOD – EXCAVATION R Refusal
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
TERM Description DCP
(blows/100mm)
N Natural exposure PL Plastic Limit
LL Liquid Limit
X Existing excavation
LS Linear Shrinkage
H Backhoe bucket
L loose
17/3/08 water on date shown
MD medium dense
D dense
VD Very dense
Soil Description Explanation Sheet (1of 2)
DEFINITION RELATIVE DENSITY OF NON-COHESIVE SOILS
In engineering terms, soil includes every type of uncemented or TERM DENSITY INDEX (%)
partially cemented inorganic or organic material found in the
Very Loose ≤15
ground. In practice, if the material can be remoulded or
Loose 15 to 35
disintegrated by hand in its field condition or in water it is
Medium Dense 35 to 65
described as a soil. Other materials are described using rock
Dense 65 to 85
description terms.
Very Dense > 85
CLASSIFICATION SYMBOL AND SOIL NAME
DESCRIPTIVE TERMS FOR ACCESSORY SOIL
Soils are described in accordance with the AS 1726: 2017 as COMPONENTS
shown in the table on Sheet 2.
IN COARSE IN FINE
DESIGNATION
COMPONENT
PARTICLE SIZE DEFINITIONS GRAINED GRAINED
SOILS SOILS
OF
NAME SUBDIVISION SIZE (mm) TERM
BOULDERS >200 % Accessory
% Sand/
COBBLES 63 to 200 % Fines coarse
gravel
fraction
Coarse 19 to 63
GRAVEL Medium 6.7 to 19 ≤5 ≤15 ≤15 Trace
Minor
Fine 2.36 to 6.7 >5, ≤12 >15, ≤30 >15, ≤30 With
Coarse 0.6 to 2.36 Secondary >12 >30 >30 Prefix
SAND Medium 0.21 to 0.6
Fine 0.075 to 0.21 SOIL STRUCTURE
SILT 0.002 to 0.075 ZONING CEMENTING
CLAY <0.002 Layer Continuous across Weakly Easily
the exposure or cemented disaggregated
MOISTURE CONDITION sample. by hand in air
Coarse Grained Soils or water.
Lens Discontinuous layer
Dry Non-cohesive and free running. of different material,
Moist Soil feels cool, darkened in colour. with lenticular shape. Moderately Effort is
Soil tends to stick together. cemented required to
Wet As for moist but with free water forming when Pocket An irregular inclusion disaggregate
handling. of different material. the soil by
hand in air or
Fine Grained Soils
water.
Moist, dry of Plastic Limited – w < PL
Hard and friable or powdery. GEOLOGICAL ORIGIN
Moist, near Plastic Limit – w ≈ PL
Soils can be moulded at a moisture content WEATHERED IN PLACE SOILS
approximately equal to the plastic limit.
Extremely Structure and/or fabric of parent rock
Moist, wet of Plastic Limit – w > PL
weathered material retained and visible.
Soils usually weakened and free water forms on
material
hands when handling.
Wet, near Liquid Limit - w ≈ LL Residual soil Structure and/or fabric of parent rock
Wet, wet of Liquid Limit - w > LL material not retained and visible.
GRAVEL
no fines)
(Little or
CLEAN
amounts of all intermediate particle sizes
GP GRAVEL
GRAVEL
WITH FINES
(Appreciable
Non-plastic fines (for identification procedures
(A 0.075 mm particle is about the smallest particle visible to naked eyes)
COARSE GRAINED SOIL
GM Silty GRAVEL
GRAVEL
of fines)
amount
see ML and MH below)
LL ≤ 50)
medium
(low to
Highly Organic Readily identified by colour, odour, spongy feel and frequently by
Pt PEAT
Soil fibrous texture.
● LL – Liquid Limit.
Suburb/postcode
Form 55
West Launceston TAS 7250
Qualified person details:
Qualified person: Tony Barriera - Geoton Pty. Ltd.
Address: PO Box 522 Phone No: 03 6326 5001
Prospect Tas 7250 Fax No:
Details of work:
Address: Lot 6, 29 Foreshore Road Lot No: 6
Kelso TAS 7270 Certificate of title No: 23739/6
The assessable (description of the assessable item being
Classification of foundation conditions certified)
item related to
according to AS2870 - 2011 Assessable item includes –
this certificate: - a material;
- a design
- a form of construction
- a document
- testing of a component, building
system or plumbing system
- an inspection, or assessment,
performed
Certificate details:
Certificate type: Foundation Site Classification – (description from Column 1 of Schedule 1 of the
Director's Determination - Certificates by Qualified
AS2870 Persons for Assessable Items n)
This certificate is in relation to the above assessable item, at any stage, as part of - (tick one)
building work, plumbing work or plumbing installation or demolition work:
or
a building, temporary structure or plumbing installation: X
Director of Building Control – Date Approved 1 July 2017 Building Act 2016 - Approved Form No. 55
In issuing this certificate the following matters are relevant –
Documents: Geoton Pty Ltd, Report Reference No. GL19487Ab,
dated 13/11/2019
The classification applies to the site as investigated at the time and does not account for
any future alteration to foundation conditions resulting from earthworks, drainage
condition changes or site maintenance variations.
Director of Building Control – Date Approved 1 July 2017 Building Act 2016 - Approved Form No. 55
Advanced Enviro-septic Design Calculator V8.6 ©
"Always the BEST Option" until site and soil conditions rule it out.
Site
29 (Lot 6) Foreshore Road, Kelso State TAS Post Code 7270
Address
Client
Mr Mark James Date of Site Visit 24/10/19
Name
Designer Lic
Designers Designers Ph
Geoton Pty Ltd (03) 6326 5001 Number
Name Number
Lic (eg.QBCC)
Plumber Ph Plumb / Drainer
Plumber
Number Lic Number
Name
Council Designers AES
West Tamar Council Date 25/10/19
Area Cert Number
This Calculator is a guide only, receiving soil classification, surface water, water tables and all other site constraints addressed by the qualified designer.
System Designers site and soil calculation data entry IMPORTANT NOTES
litre/meter loading rate, "30" for Advanced Secondary or "38" Secondary 38 >> This design is for a SECONDARY system.
Is this a new installation Y or N Y >> Minimun single vent size is 80mm or 2 x 50mm house vents
Number of rows required to suit site constrants 2 >> The maximum lth of a single AES pipe run is 30 meters
Design Loading Rate based on site & soil evaluation DLR (mm/day) 50
Bore log depth below system Basel area 1900 >> Min depth below basel area is 600 mm to establish water table or res
Enter System footprint Slope in % for standard AES systems to calculate 3 >> Consideration required for Sloping sites. Ref AS1547. refer commen
Is this design a gravity system with no outlet filter? Y or N N >> A HIGH and LOW vent are required on this
- Designers need to be familar with special requirements of Local Authorities. IE - Minimun falls from Septic tank outlets to Land application areas. etc
- Plumbers are reminded to practice good construction techniques as per AS 1547 and as provided on AES installation instructions supplied with components.
Total System load - litres / day (Q). 600 l/d AES System System Extension
Min Length of AES pipe rows to treat loading 7.9 lm Lth m : (L) 9.6 9.6
Number of FULL AES Pipe lengths per row 3 lths Width m:(W) 1.35 0.00
Sand
Total Capacity of AES System pipe in Litres 1272 ltr. 0.75 FALSE
Depth :
AES Additional infiltration extension required 0.0 m2 Area m2 13.0 0.0
DO YOU WISH TO USE CUT LENGTHS OF PIPE IN THIS DESIGN? (E y
IF YOU WISH TO USE A TRENCH EXTENSION DESIGN OPTION ENTER "Y" Enter Custom Width in me 0
AES INFILTRATION FOOT PRINT AREA - L = Q / ( DLR x W) Length Width Minimum AES foot print required .
conditions referencing the AS 1547 standard are calculated and designed by a Quailified Designer.
> Chankar Environmental has no responsibility for the soil evaluation, loading calculations or DLR entered by the designer for this calculator.
> AES pipes can be cut to lenght on site. They are supplied in 3 meter lths only.
LOADING CERTIFICATE
Details of work:
Address: Lot 6, 29 Foreshore Road Lot No: 6
Kelso Tas 7270 Certificate of title No: 23739/6
The work On-site domestic-wastewater (description of the work or part work being
certified )
related to this management
certificate:
Certificate details:
In issuing this certificate the following matters are relevant –
Documents: Report GL19487Ab dated 13/11/2019
Figure 1 – Site Plan
Figure 2 – Coastal Projected Sea Level Rise
Figure 3 – Coastal Erosion Components
Figure 4 – Coastal Erosion Hazard Bands
Figure 5 – Coastal Inundation Hazard Bands
Figure 6 – AES Section
Figure 7 – Cross Section
Substance of Certificate:
This certificate sets out the design criteria and the limitations associated with use of the
system.
Wastewater Characteristics
Population equivalent used for this assessment = 5 (3 bedrooms)
Wastewater volume (L/day) used for this assessment = 600 (120 Litres per person)
Approximate blackwater volume (L/day) = 240
Approximate greywater volume (L/day) = 360
Notes
The purpose of the reserve area is to allow for future extension of the land application system to allow a
factor of safety against unforseen malfunction or failure, perhaps following increased household
occupancy or inadvertent misuse of the system.
The land application area may be reduced to account for flow reductions by water-saving devices,
provided the organic loading rate is not higher than it would have been without the flow reduction.
System Limitations
Consequences of overloading the system:
Overloading the system can result in failure of the septic tank and land application
system. This is a serious health and environmental hazard and can lead to any one or
more of the following:
• Spread of infectious disease;
• Breeding of mosquitoes and attraction of flies and rodents;
• Nuisance and unpleasantness;
• Pollution of waterways;
• Contamination of bores, wells and groundwater; and
• alteration to local ecology.
Operation Requirements
Refer to Section T5.2.1 of AS/NZS 1547:2012 for additional requirements.
For on-site system to work well the following is required:
• Reduce sludge building up through scraping all dishes to remove fats/grease;
don’t use a food waste disposal unit; and don’t put sanitary napkins into the
system.
• To keep bacteria working in the septic tank use biodegradable soaps; use a low
phosphorous detergent; don’t use powerful bleaches and disinfectants; and don’t
put chemicals or paint down the drain.
• Conservation of water will reduce the volume of effluent requiring disposal to the
land application area, make it last longer and improve its performance.
Maintenance Requirements
Refer to Section T5.2.2 of AS/NZS 1547:2012 for additional requirements.
Maintenance of the system should include the following:
• Septic tanks must be inspected at least annually and pumped out regularly once
the scum and sludge occupy two thirds of the tank volume. Typically a septic
tank must be pumped out at least every 3 to 5 years or more frequently
depending on usage.
• Grease traps must be inspected at least quarterly and cleaned out regularly.
• Deep rooting trees or shrubs should not be grown over trenches or pipes.
• Surface water diversion drains should be maintained upslope of and around the
land application area and kept clean to reduce seepage of rainwater into the
trenches.
• Maintain disposal area by maintaining plants and mowing grass to ensure that
plants/grasses take up nutrients with maximum efficiency.
Check disposal area for blockages such as wet spots and uneven grass colour.
13/11/2019 GL19487Ab
Section 94
Section 106
CERTIFICATE OF THE RESPONSIBLE DESIGNER Section 129
Section 155
Suburb/postcode
Form 35
West Launceston TAS 7250
Designer details:
Name: Category: Civil Engineer
Tony Barriera Hydraulic - Domestic
Business name: Geoton Pty Ltd Phone No: 03 6326 5001
Business
address:
P O Box 522
Prospect TAS 7250 Fax No:
IEAust 471929,
Licence No:
CC6220 P
Email address: tbarriera@geoton.com.au
Description of the Design Work (Scope, limitations or exclusions): (X all applicable certificates)
Certificate Type: Certificate Responsible Practitioner
Building design Architect or Building Designer
Structural design Engineer or Civil Designer
Fire Safety design Fire Engineer
Civil design Civil Engineer or Civil Designer
Hydraulic design Building Services Designer
Fire service design Building Services Designer
Electrical design Building Services Designer
Mechanical design Building Service Designer
Plumber-Certifier; Architect, Building
Plumbing design Designer or Engineer
Other (specify)
Other details:
All design documents provided in Report GL19487Ab, dated 13/11/2019
Director of Building Control - date approved: 2 August 2017 Building Act 2016 - Approved Form No 35
Design documents provided:
The following documents are provided with this Certificate –
Document description:
Drawing numbers: Prepared by: Date:
Attribution as designer:
I Tony Barriera of Geoton Pty Ltd am responsible for the design of that part of the work as described in this
certificate;
The documentation relating to the design includes sufficient information for the assessment of the work in
accordance with the Building Act 2016 and sufficient detail for the builder or plumber to carry out the work in
accordance with the documents and the Act;
This certificate confirms compliance and is evidence of suitability of this design with the requirements of the
National Construction Code.
Director of Building Control - date approved: 2 August 2017 Building Act 2016 - Approved Form No 35
`
Note: single residential dwellings and outbuildings on a lot with an existing sewer connection are
not considered to increase demand and are not certifiable.
If you cannot check ALL of these boxes, LEAVE THIS SECTION BLANK.
TasWater must then be contacted to determine if the proposed works are Certifiable Works.
I confirm that the proposed works are not Certifiable Works, in accordance with the Guidelines for
TasWater CCW Assessments, by virtue that all of the following are satisfied:
The works will not increase the demand for water supplied by TasWater
The works will not increase or decrease the amount of sewage or toxins that is to be removed by,
or discharged into, TasWater’s sewerage infrastructure
The works will not require a new connection, or a modification to an existing connection, to be
made to TasWater’s infrastructure
The work are not within 2m of TasWater’s infrastructure and are outside any TasWater easement
If the property is connected to TasWater’s water system, a water meter is in place, or has been
applied for to TasWater.
Certification:
I Tony Barriera of Geoton Pty Ltd being responsible for the proposed work, am satisfied that the works
described above are not Certifiable Works, as defined within the Water and Sewerage Industry Act 2008,
that I have answered the above questions with all due diligence and have read and understood the
Guidelines for TasWater CCW Assessments.
Note: the Guidelines for TasWater Certification of Certifiable Works Assessments are available
at: www.taswater.com.au
Director of Building Control - date approved: 2 August 2017 Building Act 2016 - Approved Form No 35
BMS
19/01/2021
Geotechnical Consultants
Geoton Pty Ltd ABN 81 129 764 629
PO Box 522 Prospect TAS 7250
Unit 24, 16-18 Goodman Court
Invermay TAS 7248
Tel (+61) (3) 6326 5001
www.geoton.com.au
14 January 2021
Reference No. GL19487Bc
Mr Mark James
14 Denison Grove
WEST LAUNCESTON TAS 7250
Dear Sir
We have pleasure in submitting herein our report detailing the results of the
geotechnical investigation conducted at the above site.
Should you require clarification of any aspect of this report, please contact Anne Foster
or the undersigned on 03 6326 5001.
Tony Barriera
Director – Principal Geotechnical Engineer
Stormwater Disposal Assessment and Design
1 INTRODUCTION
A limited scope investigation has been conducted for Mr Mark James at the site of a
proposed residential development at 29B Foreshore Road, Kelso.
The investigation has been conducted to assess the suitability of the site for disposal of
stormwater and the design of an on-site stormwater disposal system in accordance
with AS/NZS 3500.3 “Stormwater Drainage”.
Geoton has previously carried out a coastal erosion hazard assessment, site
classification and on-site wastewater disposal assessment and design for the site, our
Report Reference No. GL19487Ab, dated 13 November 2019. As part of that
commission, a preliminary site plan of the proposed development was provided
showing the location of the proposed dwelling, prepared by S Group, dated 27
September 2019.
2 FIELD INVESTIGATION
The field investigation was conducted on 12 January 2021 and involved the drilling of
2 boreholes by 4WD mounted auger rig to the auger refusal or investigated depths of
1.4m and 2.0m.
The permeability of the site was tested using a constant head permeameter.
The logs of the boreholes are included in Appendix A and their locations are shown in
Figure 1 attached.
3 SITE CONDITIONS
The site is located to the southwest of the Tamar River and is currently vacant. The
ground surface within the rear south-western portion of the site generally has a gentle
fall towards the northeast, becoming near level within the front north-eastern portion of
the site to the river. The site is vegetated with a low cover of grass with a small tree
and shrubs within the rear portion of the site (Plate 1).
The MRT Digital Geological Atlas 1:25,000 Series, indicates that the site is located on
Cretaceous aged sediments comprising dominantly non-marine sequences of gravel,
sand, silt, clay and regolith. Our investigation indicated that Quaternary aged beach
sands overlie the Cretaceous aged sediments.
Examination of the LIST Landslide Planning Map indicates that the site is not mapped
within a known landslide hazard band.
The investigation indicated that the soil profile is relatively uniform across the site. The
boreholes encountered silty sand topsoil to depths of 0.2m, overlying sand/silty sand to
depths of 0.9m to 1.2m, underlain by medium plasticity sandy clay to the auger refusal
or investigated depths of 1.4m to 2.0m. Auger refusal in Borehole BH2 was inferred to
be on highly weathered rock.
The boreholes did not encounter any signs of groundwater seepage over the
investigated depths.
Full details of soil conditions encountered are presented on the borehole logs.
4.2 General
On-site detention storage must be provided to limit the peak rate of piped stormwater
discharge and overland flows from the site to that generated by a 5% Annual
Exceedance Probabilities (AEP) storm event.
The event flowrate (q5) is calculated by dividing storage quantity by the storm duration
of 5 minutes, i.e. 300 seconds, and thus
q5 = 1.72 / 300 = 0.0057m3/s = 5.7L/s
References:
AS 1726 - 2017 Geotechnical Site Investigations
IFD Data System: http://www.bom.gov.au/water/designRainfalls/ifd/
AS/NZS 3500.3 – Stormwater Drainage
Attachments:
Limitations of report
Figure 1 – Site Plan
Figure 2 – Stormwater Detention Bed Cross Section
Appendix A: Borehole Logs & Explanation Sheets
These notes have been prepared to assist in the interpretation and understanding of the limitations of
this report.
Project specific criteria Report Recommendations
The report has been developed on the basis of The report is based on the assumption that the
unique project specific requirements as site conditions as revealed through selective point
understood by Geoton and applies only to the site sampling are indicative of actual conditions
investigated. Project criteria are typically throughout an area. This assumption cannot be
identified in the Client brief and the associated substantiated until earthworks and/or foundation
proposal prepared by Geoton and may include construction is almost complete and therefore the
risk factors arising from limitations on scope report recommendations can only be regarded as
imposed by the Client. The report should not be preliminary. Where variations in conditions are
used without further consultation if significant encountered, further advice should be sought.
changes to the project occur. No responsibility for
Specific purposes
problems that might occur due to changed factors
will be accepted without consultation.
This report should not be applied to any project
other than that originally specified at the time the
Subsurface variations with time
report was issued.
1.0
Rocks m
FO
RE Cement
SH Wall
OR
E
RO
AD
2.0m
STORMWATER DISCHARGE 2.0m
TRENCH SEE FIGURE 2
BH 1
PROPOSED
DRIVEWAY
NEAR
BH 2 LEVEL
1O-2O
RESERVE AREA
3.0
m
5O
Approximate Slope Angle client: MR MARK JAMES
project:
29B FORESHORE ROAD
KELSO
Approximate Change in Slope date 14/01/2021 drawn AF
Consistency density,
Moisture condition
Penetration
Graphic log
Classification
Support
Method
Notes Symbol
Water
index
Samples Material Description
(m) observations
Tests
0.50
ADV
N
0.75
1.00
Becoming grey/brown
1.50
2.00
Borehole BH1 terminated @ 2.0m
2.25
ENGINEERING
BOREHOLE LOG
Geotechnical Consultants Borehole no. BH2
PO Box 522 Prospect TAS 7250 Sheet no. 1 of 1
Unit 24, 16-18 Goodman Court, Invermay TAS Job no. GL19487B
Tel (03) 6326 5001
Client : Mr Mark James Date : 12/01/2021
Project : On-site Stormwater Disposal Evaluation and Design Logged By : AF/WC
Location : 29B Foreshore Road, Kelso
Drill model : Drilltech Easting: Slope: 90O RL Surface :
Hole diameter : 150mm Northing: Bearing: - Datum :
Consistency density,
Moisture condition
Penetration
Graphic log
Classification
Support
Method
Notes Symbol
Water
index
Samples Material Description
(m) observations
Tests
0.50
ADV
N
0.75
1.75
2.00
2.25
Investigation Log Explanation Sheet
METHOD – BOREHOLE NOTES, SAMPLES, TESTS
TERM Description TERM Description
V V Bit P Pressumeter
T TC Bit BS Bulk sample
* Bit shown by suffix e.g. ADT
E Environmental Sample
METHOD – EXCAVATION R Refusal
Dynamic Cone Penetrometer
TERM Description DCP
(blows/100mm)
N Natural exposure PL Plastic Limit
LL Liquid Limit
X Existing excavation
LS Linear Shrinkage
H Backhoe bucket
L loose
17/3/08 water on date shown
MD medium dense
D dense
VD Very dense
Soil Description Explanation Sheet (1of 2)
DEFINITION RELATIVE DENSITY OF NON-COHESIVE SOILS
In engineering terms, soil includes every type of uncemented or TERM DENSITY INDEX (%)
partially cemented inorganic or organic material found in the
Very Loose ≤15
ground. In practice, if the material can be remoulded or
Loose 15 to 35
disintegrated by hand in its field condition or in water it is
Medium Dense 35 to 65
described as a soil. Other materials are described using rock
Dense 65 to 85
description terms.
Very Dense > 85
CLASSIFICATION SYMBOL AND SOIL NAME
DESCRIPTIVE TERMS FOR ACCESSORY SOIL
Soils are described in accordance with the AS 1726: 2017 as COMPONENTS
shown in the table on Sheet 2.
IN COARSE IN FINE
DESIGNATION
COMPONENT
PARTICLE SIZE DEFINITIONS GRAINED GRAINED
SOILS SOILS
OF
NAME SUBDIVISION SIZE (mm) TERM
BOULDERS >200 % Accessory
% Sand/
COBBLES 63 to 200 % Fines coarse
gravel
fraction
Coarse 19 to 63
GRAVEL Medium 6.7 to 19 ≤5 ≤15 ≤15 Trace
Minor
Fine 2.36 to 6.7 >5, ≤12 >15, ≤30 >15, ≤30 With
Coarse 0.6 to 2.36 Secondary >12 >30 >30 Prefix
SAND Medium 0.21 to 0.6
Fine 0.075 to 0.21 SOIL STRUCTURE
SILT 0.002 to 0.075 ZONING CEMENTING
CLAY <0.002 Layer Continuous across Weakly Easily
the exposure or cemented disaggregated
MOISTURE CONDITION sample. by hand in air
Coarse Grained Soils or water.
Lens Discontinuous layer
Dry Non-cohesive and free running. of different material,
Moist Soil feels cool, darkened in colour. with lenticular shape. Moderately Effort is
Soil tends to stick together. cemented required to
Wet As for moist but with free water forming when Pocket An irregular inclusion disaggregate
handling. of different material. the soil by
hand in air or
Fine Grained Soils
water.
Moist, dry of Plastic Limited – w < PL
Hard and friable or powdery. GEOLOGICAL ORIGIN
Moist, near Plastic Limit – w ≈ PL
Soils can be moulded at a moisture content WEATHERED IN PLACE SOILS
approximately equal to the plastic limit.
Extremely Structure and/or fabric of parent rock
Moist, wet of Plastic Limit – w > PL
weathered material retained and visible.
Soils usually weakened and free water forms on
material
hands when handling.
Wet, near Liquid Limit - w ≈ LL Residual soil Structure and/or fabric of parent rock
Wet, wet of Liquid Limit - w > LL material not retained and visible.
GRAVEL
no fines)
(Little or
CLEAN
amounts of all intermediate particle sizes
GP GRAVEL
GRAVEL
WITH FINES
(Appreciable
Non-plastic fines (for identification procedures
(A 0.075 mm particle is about the smallest particle visible to naked eyes)
COARSE GRAINED SOIL
GM Silty GRAVEL
GRAVEL
of fines)
amount
see ML and MH below)
LL ≤ 50)
medium
(low to
Highly Organic Readily identified by colour, odour, spongy feel and frequently by
Pt PEAT
Soil fibrous texture.
● LL – Liquid Limit.