22 - Appendix G6 Slake Durability

Report No. 04.
10013678
Initial Sample
After First Cycle

Slake Durability
55%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
Very Low Durability
After Second Cycle

Slake Durability
47%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
Low Durability
A.S.T.M.
(2)
Classification
Type II
(1) Gamble, J.C. (1971). Durability-Plasticity Classification of Shales and other Argillaceous Rocks: Ph D. Thesis, University of Illinois, Urbana
(2) ASTM International Test Designation D4644-04
SLAKE DURABILITY TEST RESULTS

BT 220 @ 53.5-54.6
Waller Creek Tunnel
Austin, Texas
Report No. 04.10013678
Initial Sample
After First Cycle

Slake Durability
90%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium Durability
After Second Cycle

Slake Durability
81%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
Medium Durability
A.S.T.M.
(2)
Classification
Type II

BT 220 @ 65.8 - 66.9
Waller Creek Tunnel
Austin, Texas
Report No. 04.10013678
Initial Sample
After First Cycle

Slake Durability
94%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
Medium Durability
After Second Cycle

Slake Durability
91%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
Medium High
Durability
A.S.T.M.
(2)
Classification
Type II

BT 221 @ 79.9 - 81.0
Waller Creek Tunnel
Austin, Texas
Report No. 04.10013678
Initial Sample
After First Cycle

Slake Durability
98%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
High Durability
After Second Cycle

Slake Durability
95%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
High Durability
A.S.T.M.
(2)
Classification
Type II

BO301P @ 56.7 - 57.9
Waller Creek Tunnel
Austin, Texas
Report No. 04.10013678
Initial Sample
After First Cycle

Slake Durability
50%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Very Low Durability
After Second Cycle

Slake Durability
14%
Slake Durability
(1)
Classification
Very Low Durability
A.S.T.M.
(2)
Classification
Type III

BO301P @ 86.0 - 87.0
Waller Creek Tunnel
Austin, Texas
Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of Shales and

Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel
Project Number: 04.10013678

Report Date:
Sample ID: BO300 @ 38.5-39.5

Description: Grey Shale
Initial Sample
Date Sampled:
Formation:
Cycle 2
Cycle 1
Slake Durability
97.8%
Slake Durability
96.1%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
High Durability
A.S.T.M.
Classification
Type 1
Tested By: R Sassen
Date Tested:
Reviewed By: ML Crenshaw
Date Reviewed:
THE ABOVE TEST RESULTS APPLY ONLY TO THE ITEMS TESTED.

THIS REPORT SHALL NOT BE REPRODUCED EXCEPT IN FULL WITHOUT THE PERMISSION OF FUGRO.
Slake Durability of Shales and Similar Weak

Rocks
ASTM D4644
Project Number:
4.10014
Project:
Waller Creek Tunnel
BORING NO. BO-300 @ 38.5-39.5ft

Initial Sample
Cycle 1
Photo
Cycle 2
Y
Photo
Water Temp (1)
74.5
Water Temp (1)
75.7
Z2
Water Temp (2)
74.51
Water Temp (2)
75.6
Tare Wt
189.5
Average Temp
74.505
Average Temp
75.65
Wet Wt + Tare
724.6
Tare Number
Dry Wt + Tare
682.1
Tare Wt.
Net Dry Weight(0)
492.6
Dry Wt. + Tare
Tare Number
Moisture Content
8.64
R2
815.1
1296.97
Tare Number
R2
Tare Wt.
815.1
Dry Wt. + Tare
1290
Net Dry Wt(1)
481.9
Net Dry Wt(1)
474.9
Slake Durability1
97.83
Slake Durability2
96.41
ASTM TYPE= II (Retained specimen consists of large and small fragments)
Sample Prepared By:
R SASSEN
Date:
Cycle 1 Tested By
R SASSEN
Date:
Cycle 2 Tested By
R SASSEN
Date:
Testing Completed By:
R SASSEN
Date:
Calclated By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
Checked By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:

Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel

Report Date:
Sample ID: BI-300 @ 50.5-51.5'

Initial Sample
Date Sampled:
Formation:
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Slake Durability
96.7%
Slake Durability
93.6%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
A.S.T.M.
Classification(2)
Tested By: R Sassen
Date Tested:
Date Reviewed:


Rocks
ASTM D4644
Project Number:
4.10014
Project:
Waller Creek Tunnel
BORING NO. BO-300 @ 50.5-51.5ft

Initial Sample
Cycle 1
Photo
Cycle 2
Y
Photo
Water Temp (1)
74.53
Water Temp (1)
73.5
A26
Water Temp (2)
74.53
Water Temp (2)
73.7
Tare Wt
195.7
Average Temp
74.53
Average Temp
73.6
Wet Wt + Tare
737.1
Tare Number
Dry Wt + Tare
682.2
Tare Wt.
Net Dry Weight(0)
486.5
Dry Wt. + Tare
Tare Number
Moisture Content
11.28
R1
820.6
1291.08
Tare Number
Tare Wt.
Dry Wt. + Tare
R1
820.6
1276.09
Net Dry Wt(1)
470.5
Net Dry Wt(1)
455.5
Slake Durability1
96.72
Slake Durability2
93.64
Sample Prepared By:
R SASSEN
Date:
Cycle 1 Tested By
R SASSEN
Date:
Cycle 2 Tested By
R SASSEN
Date:
R SASSEN
Date:
Calclated By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
Checked By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:

Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel

Report Date:
Sample ID: BI-300 @ 63.0-64.0'

Initial Sample
Date Sampled:
Formation:
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Slake Durability
96.9%
Slake Durability
94.2%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
A.S.T.M.
Classification(2)
Tested By: R Sassen
Date Tested: 09-03-08
Date Reviewed: 10-21-08


Rocks
ASTM D4644
Project Number:
4.10014
Project:
Waller Creek Tunnel
BORING NO. BO-300 @ 63.0-64.0 ft

Initial Sample
Cycle 1
Photo
Cycle 2
Y
Photo
Water Temp (1)
74.51
Water Temp (1)
75.61
Tare Number
DD4
Water Temp (2)
74.5
Water Temp (2)
75.46
Tare Wt
188.4
Average Temp
74.505
Average Temp
75.535
Wet Wt + Tare
739.7
Tare Number
Dry Wt + Tare
694.8
Tare Wt.
Net Dry Weight(0)
506.4
Dry Wt. + Tare
Moisture Content
8.86
L4
821.7
1312.28
Tare Number
L4
Tare Wt.
821.7
Dry Wt. + Tare
1298.8
Net Dry Wt(1)
490.6
Net Dry Wt(1)
477.1
Slake Durability1
96.87
Slake Durability2
94.20
Sample Prepared By:
R SASSEN
Date:
Cycle 1 Tested By
R SASSEN
Date:
Cycle 2 Tested By
R SASSEN
Date:
R SASSEN
Date:
Calclated By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
Checked By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:

Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel

Report Date:
Sample ID: BI-500 @ 67.0

Initial Sample
Date Sampled:
Formation:
Cycle 2
Cycle 1
Slake Durability
96.1%
Slake Durability
91.5%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
A.S.T.M.
Classification
Type 2
Tested By: R Sassen


Rocks
ASTM D4644
Project Number:
4.10014
Project:
Waller Creek Tunnel
BORING NO. BI-500 @ 67.0ft

Initial Sample
Cycle 1
Photo
Cycle 2
Y
Photo
Water Temp (1)
73.4
Water Temp (1)
73.5
W5
Water Temp (2)
73.1
Water Temp (2)
73.7
Tare Wt
188.5
Average Temp
73.25
Average Temp
73.6
Wet Wt + Tare
718.1
Tare Number
Tare Number
W5
Dry Wt + Tare
647.2
Tare Wt.
188.5
Tare Wt.
188.5
Net Dry Weight(0)
458.8
Dry Wt. + Tare
629.27
Dry Wt. + Tare
608.15
Net Dry Wt(1)
440.8
Net Dry Wt(1)
419.7
Slake Durability1
96.09
Slake Durability2
91.49
Tare Number
Moisture Content
15.45
W5
R SASSEN
Date:
9/3/2008
Cycle 1 Tested By
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/4/2008
Cycle 2 Tested By
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/5/2008
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/6/2008
Calclated By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
10/21/2008
Checked By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
10/22/2008
Sample Prepared By:

Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel

Report Date:
Sample ID: BI-500 @ 82.0'

Initial Sample
Date Sampled:
Formation:
Cycle 2
Cycle 1
Slake Durability
97.6%
Slake Durability
96.3%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
High Durability
A.S.T.M.
Classification(2)
Tested By: R Sassen


Rocks
ASTM D4644
Project Number:
4.10014
Project:
Waller Creek Tunnel
BORING NO. BI-500 @ 82.0ft

Initial Sample
Cycle 1
Photo
Cycle 2
Y
Photo
Water Temp (1)
73.5
Water Temp (1)
73.5
Tare Number
EE5
Water Temp (2)
73.2
Water Temp (2)
73.7
Tare Wt
189.5
Average Temp
73.25
Average Temp
73.6
Wet Wt + Tare
737.0
Tare Number
EE5
Tare Number
EE5
Dry Wt + Tare
697.0
Tare Wt.
189.5
Tare Wt.
189.5
Net Dry Weight(0)
507.5
Dry Wt. + Tare
685.05
Dry Wt. + Tare
677.97
Net Dry Wt(1)
495.5
Net Dry Wt(1)
488.5
Slake Durability1
97.64
Slake Durability2
96.25
Moisture Content
7.88
Sample Prepared By:
R SASSEN
Date:
9/3/2008
Cycle 1 Tested By
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/4/2008
Cycle 2 Tested By
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/5/2008
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/6/2008
Calclated By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
10/21/2008
Checked By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
10/22/2008

Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel

Report Date:
Sample ID: BI-500 @ 49.5' - 50.5'

Initial Sample
Date Sampled:
Formation:
Cycle 1
Cycle 2
Slake Durability
94.8%
Slake Durability
89.6%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium Durability
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
Medium High
Durability
A.S.T.M.
Classification(2)
Tested By: R Sassen


Rocks
ASTM D4644
Project Number:
4.10014
Project:
Waller Creek Tunnel
BORING NO. BI-500 @ 49.5-50.5 ft

Initial Sample
Cycle 1
Photo
Cycle 2
Y
Photo
Water Temp (1)
73.1
Water Temp (1)
73.4
X4
Water Temp (2)
73
Water Temp (2)
73.6
Tare Wt
188.4
Average Temp
73.05
Average Temp
73.5
Wet Wt + Tare
729.9
Tare Number
Dry Wt + Tare
653.9
Tare Wt.
188.4
Tare Wt.
188.4
Net Dry Weight(0)
465.6
Dry Wt. + Tare
629.83
Dry Wt. + Tare
605.27
Net Dry Wt(1)
441.5
Net Dry Wt(1)
416.9
Slake Durability1
94.83
Slake Durability2
89.55
Tare Number
Moisture Content
16.32
X4
Tare Number
X4
R SASSEN
Date:
9/3/2008
Cycle 1 Tested By
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/4/2008
Cycle 2 Tested By
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/5/2008
ML Crenshaw
Date:
9/6/2008
Calclated By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
10/21/2008
Checked By:
ML Crenshaw
Date:
10/22/2008
Sample Prepared By:

Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project Name:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel - Phase 2
Sample ID:
Description:
Project Number:
Report Date:
Date Sampled:
Formation:
BO-303 @ 56.7 - 58 F
Dark Gray Shale
Initial Sample
1001-3678
Cycle 2
Cycle 1
Slake Durability
94.6%
Slake Durability
90.9%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
MEDIUM
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
MEDIUM HIGH
A.S.T.M.
Classification
TYPE I
Tested By: D Ramby
Date Tested: 03/17-19/09
Date Reviewed: 03/24/09


Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project Name:
Client:
Waller Creek Tunnel Phase 2
Sample ID:
Description:
Project Number:
Report Date:
Date Sampled:
Formation:
BI-514 74.0-75.0 FT
Dark Gray Shale
Initial Sample
04.10013678
Cycle 2
Cycle 1
Slake Durability
97.5%
Slake Durability
95.5%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
MEDIUM HIGH
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
HIGH
A.S.T.M.
Classification
TYPE I
Tested By: D. Ramby


Similar Weak Rocks
ASTM D 4644-04
Project Name: Waller Creek Tunnel - Phase 2B

Client:

Report Date:
Sample ID:
Description:
Date Sampled:
Formation:
BT-222, 65 ft
GRAY CLAYSHALE
Initial Sample
Cycle 2
Cycle 1
Slake Durability
88.6%
Slake Durability
84.3%
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
MEDIUM
Slake Durability
Classification(1)
MEDIUM
A.S.T.M.
Classification
TYPE 1
Tested By: D. RAMBY
Reviewed By: R. SASSEN


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Report No. 04.

After First Cycle

Very Low Durability

After Second Cycle

SLAKE DURABILITY TEST RESULTS

Report No. 04.10013678

After First Cycle

After Second Cycle

SLAKE DURABILITY TEST RESULTS

Report No. 04.10013678

After First Cycle

After Second Cycle

SLAKE DURABILITY TEST RESULTS

Report No. 04.10013678

After First Cycle

After Second Cycle

SLAKE DURABILITY TEST RESULTS

Report No. 04.10013678

After First Cycle

Very Low Durability

After Second Cycle

Very Low Durability

SLAKE DURABILITY TEST RESULTS

Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of Shales and

Waller Creek Tunnel

Project Number: 04.10013678

Sample ID: BO300 @ 38.5-39.5

Tested By: R Sassen

Reviewed By: ML Crenshaw

THE ABOVE TEST RESULTS APPLY ONLY TO THE ITEMS TESTED.

Slake Durability of Shales and Similar Weak

Waller Creek Tunnel

BORING NO. BO-300 @ 38.5-39.5ft

Water Temp (1)

Water Temp (1)

Water Temp (2)

Water Temp (2)

Net Dry Weight(0)

Dry Wt. + Tare

Dry Wt. + Tare

Net Dry Wt(1)

Net Dry Wt(1)

ASTM TYPE= II (Retained specimen consists of large and small fragments)

Sample Prepared By:

Testing Completed By:

Standard Test Method for Slake Durability of Shales and

Waller Creek Tunnel

Project Number: 04.10013678

Sample ID: BI-300 @ 50.5-51.5'

Tested By: R Sassen

Reviewed By: ML Crenshaw

THE ABOVE TEST RESULTS APPLY ONLY TO THE ITEMS TESTED.

Slake Durability of Shales and Similar Weak

Waller Creek Tunnel

BORING NO. BO-300 @ 50.5-51.5ft

Water Temp (1)

Water Temp (1)

Water Temp (2)

Water Temp (2)

Net Dry Weight(0)

Dry Wt. + Tare

Net Dry Wt(1)

Net Dry Wt(1)