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Information to be Submitted
4.1.1
4.1.2
Specific Information for the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) carried out in Boreholes.
The specific information for the Standard Penetration Test shall be submitted as follows :1.
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4.1.3
4.1.4
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4.1.6
Type of cone, rate of penetration, jacking capacity and maximum reaction of jacking
equipment.
Reference numbers of load cells used and detailed of calibration as required in the
Specification for cone penetration test (mechanical).
Tabulated test results of the measured resistance values consisting of the cone
resistance, local friction and friction ratio (defined as the ratio of local friction to
cone resistance measured at the same depth and expressed as percentage).
Graphical plots of measured parameters as follows :(preliminary records and final reports)
cone resitance to scale of 10 mm = 0.2 MPa.
local friction to scale of 10 mm = 10 kPa
friction ratio (defined as ratio of local friction to cone resistance measured
at the same depth and expressed as a percentage) to scale of 10 mm = 2%.
scale for plotting depth shall be 10 mm = 1 m.
The recorded test results shall be provided to the Employer on standard floppy discs
or similar approved medium using a software system and format to be agreed with
the Employer.
Additional Information for Cone Penetration Test with Pore-Water Pressure Measurement
(Piezocone)
In addition to the general information required under Clause 2.3.5 the following information for
piezocone test shall be submitted :1.
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Equipment used including type of piezocone, filter type, saturation fluid, reference
number of piezocone, jacking capacity, maximum reaction available, details of
recording equipment.
Rate of penetration and verticality.
Test results consisting of tabulation of cone resistance, local friction, friction ratio,
pore pressure and inclination.
The digitally recorded results shall also be provided to the Employer on a standard
floppy disk or similar approved medium using software system and format to be
agreed with the Employer.
Graphical plots of measured parameters shall be presented as follows : cone resistance plotted to scale of 10 mm = 0.2 MPa.
local friction plotted to scale of 10 mm = 10 kPa.
friction ratio (defined as ratio of local friction to cone resistance measured
at the same depth expressed as a percentage) plotted to scale of 10 mm =
2%.
pore pressure plotted to scale of 10 mm = 50 kPa.
the scale for plotting depth shall be 10 mm = 1 m.
for dissipation tests pore pressure tabulated and plotted against time.
for tabulations the measured values shall be given at interval of 100 mm.
The following graphical plots shall be presented based upon parameters and in a
format approved by the Employer.
a) corrected cone resistance (qt) for excess water pressure above hydrostatic
pressure vs depth.
b) excess water pressure ( - o) vs depth.
c) water pressure ratio(Bq) vs depth.
d) cone resistance ratio (Aq) vs depth.
where
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(qT - v) / (v - o)
( - o) / (qT - v)
measured cone resistance
corrected cone resistance due to cone area - water area
pressure effect
=
measured water pressure
o
=
initial water pressure (hydrostatic)
The tabulated and plotted results shall be prepared from the recording data to the
resolution given in the Specification for the piezocone test. The use of graphical plots
to prepare the preliminary records shall not be permitted. The scales quoted above
may be altered by the Employer depending on the actual conditions encountered.
Aq
Bq
qc
qt
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4.1.7
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4.1.8
Calculated values of peak and remoulded vane shear strength tabulated and plotted
as a profile against depth below ground level.
Scales for plotting shall be :
vane shear strength 10 mm = 10 kPa.
depth 10 mm = 1 m.
Peak and remoulded shear strength shall be differentiated by the use of different
symbols clearly plotted and joined by fine straight lines.
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4.2
Daily Journals
The Contractor shall prepare for each Exploratory Hole and Insitu field test, a daily Journal which
shall be of a form to be approved by the Employer. The Journals for each Exploratory Hole and
insitu field test shall be submitted to the Employer at the beginning of the next working day
following the day to which they refer. The journal shall contain the information required in Clause
4.1 where relevant.
4.3
4.4
4.5
Final Report
The Final Report shall consist of a factual report on the Soils Investigation carried out for the
project. The Report shall be bound in loose leafed hard backed multiple ring binders with not more
than 50mm thickness of pages in each volume, or as otherwise directed by the Employer. The
cover of the report shall highlight the Employer, the title of the project, the contractor and the
duration dates of the field works (in that order). The Final Report shall contain the following
information :
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4.6
A brief factual description of the works, stating the aim and scope of the Works, the
numbers and types of Exploratory Holes, Soundings and field tests, duration and
time of year, weather conditions encountered, a brief description of the Site
Operations and List of laboratory tests including testing standards used.
A brief description of equipment and procedures used for forming Exploratory holes,
Soundings and carrying out field tests.
Records of Exploratory Holes, Soundings and field test including all the information
required in Clause 4.1 where relevant. The records shall include all the information
presented in the preliminary records updated as necessary based on laboratory test
results and further examination of samples.
Standpipe and piezometer records, including relevant permeability test results.
All laboratory test records and results.
Summary sheets of all test results.
Site plans showing locations of all Exploratory Holes, Soundings and areas covered
by the Soils Investigation, including the Scale and North sign.
All soil description presented shall take into account laboratory test results strictly in
accordance with BS 5930 : 1981.
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