Geotechnical Survey Report Final

THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN
Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Water Authority of Jordan
ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION OF WORKS FOR KHAW -ZAATRY
WATER TRANSMISSION PIPELINE
TENDER NO. (5/2015/SPECIAL WORKS)
TENDER DOCUMENTS
Volume 6 - Geotechnical investigations
(for information only)
Water Resources Management Programme - II

Water Transmission Pipeline from Khaw PS to Zaatry PS
BMZ ID 2010 66 935
Amman, Jordan September 2015
Cover Letter 480/25 dated 4/10/2015
Report No.: SI15056-Rev.01
Geotechnical Site Investigation Report

For
Khaw PS - Zaatry PS
Water Transmission Pipeline
Amman- Jordan
21 September 2015
Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report
Date: September, 21th, 2015

Report No:SI15056-Rev.01
Messers: CONSULTING ENGINEERING CENTER

Project: Khaw PS - Zaatry PS
Subject: Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

Dear Sirs,
We are pleased to submit to you herewith this report of the geotechnical

investigations for the above-mentioned sites of the proposed project between
Khaw and Zaatry Jordan. These investigations were conducted in
accordance with the agreement Dated, August, 13th, 2015.
The project consists of steel pipeline with approximate length of 34Km.
We appreciate this opportunity to carry out this study assuring you of our
best services.
Truly,
TRIPLE CORPORATION
Consultants Engineers
Eng. Talal Abu Baker
Partner
CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Purpose of Study
1.2
Scope of Work
1.3
Project Data
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2.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
3.
GENERAL SITE DESCRIPTION
4.
GENERAL GEOLOGY
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
7
8
8
8
8
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5.
Fill Materials
Recent Sediments Formation
Basalt (Qb,Qb3,Qb2,Qb1)
Amman Silicified Limestone Formation (B2)
Wadi Ghudran Formation (B1)
Wadi Al Sir Formation (A7)
FIELD INVESTIGATION
5.1
5.2
5.3
Drilling of Boreholes
Tests Pits Excavation
Sampling
5.3.1 Sampling from Boreholes
5.3.2 Sampling from Tests Pits
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10
11
11
11
5.4
Field Testing
5.4.1 Electrical Resistivity
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6.
LABORATORY TESTS
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7.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
7.1
Site Geology
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19
7.2
19
19
22
24
24
24
7.3
7.4
Materials Properties
7.2.1
Materials Physical Properties
7.2.2
Materials Mechanical Properties
7.2.3
Materials Chemical Properties
Ground Water
Geological Features and Cavities
8.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

8.1
Introduction
8.2
Foundation Ground and Depth
8.3
Allowable Bearing Capacity
8.4
Seismology
8.5
Earth Pressure
8.6
Excavation
8.7
Slopes for Temporary Excavations
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24
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25
26
27
27
28
9.
DRAINAGE
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10.
FOUNDATION INSPECTION
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1: General Vertical Section of geological formation along pipeline corridor
Table 2: Borehole Number, Coordinates, Depth of Boreholes
Table 3: Tests Pits Numbers, Coordinates and Depths
Table 4: Standard Test Procedures of Laboratory Testing
Table 5: Summary of Physical Laboratory test results of borehole
Table 5 : Summary of Physical Laboratory test results of tests pits
Table 6: Summary of Mechanical laboratory test results of borehole Samples
Table 6 : Summary of Mechanical laboratory test results of tests pits Samples
Table 7 : Summary of Chemical laboratory test results are of borehole Samples
Table 7: Summary of Chemical laboratory test results are of tests pits Samples
Table 8: Materials Physical Properties
Table 9: Materials Mechanical Properties
Table 10: Materials Chemical Properties
Table 11: Recommended Allowable Net Bearing Capacities
Table 12: Seismological Area 2A
Table 13: Recommended Lateral Earth Pressures Coefficients
Table 14: Results of Slope Stability Analysis
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16
17
18
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23
24
26
26
27
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APPENDIX A
Figure 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 General Site Plan and profile
APPENDIX B
B.1 Logs of Borehole
B.2 Logs of Test bit
APPENDIX C
Electrical Resistivity
APPENDIX D
General Geological Map
Legend to Symbols Used
1.
INTRODUCTION
This investigation was carried out according to the scientific theories and
practical experiences in soil mechanics, foundation and engineering geology,
which considered essential background for safe and economic foundation
design.
1.1
Purpose of Study
The main purpose of this study is to determine the subsurface conditions at
the proposed project sites, to provide sufficient recommendations and
geotechnical parameters for suitable foundation design of the proposed
pipelines and reservoirs.
1.2
Scope of Work
This study was carried out according to the following sequential manner:
1. Studying all available maps and information concerning the site and the
proposed project.
2. Conducting site visits to collect information regarding the geology of
the site area, present land use and surface drainage.
3. Drilling of the boreholes in accordance with your requirements and the
requirements of Jordanian Code of Practice, Site Investigation, volume
III, 1985.
4. Carry out electrical resistivity studies at the site area in accordance with
the contract requirements.
5. Analysis of field and laboratory tests results.
6. Conclusions and recommendations for the design and foundation
construction.
1.3 Project Data

Client
Project
Name
: Ministry of Water and Irrigation Water Authority
Khaw PS - Zaatry PS
Consultants : Messers: CONSULTING ENGINEERING CENTER

Geotechnic
al
Contractor
: Triple Corporation Consultants & Engineers
Tele: 06 4617178, Amman

Fax: 06 4643302
E:mail: Tripeng@hotmail.com
2.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
According to the received information, the project is to be used for water supply
purposes. The project consists of ductile iron pipelines with approximate length of
34Km from Khaw PS to Zaatry PS Jordan and concrete blending reservoir at
Zaatry PS. The approximate area of the reservoir is 900 m2.
3.
GENERAL SITE DESCRIPTION

The investigated site lies between Khaw PS and Zaatry PS.
The site crosses urban areas, embankment of existing asphalted roads and existing
side walk. All public service such as, manholes electrical poles, road signals exist at
the general site area.
The surface of the site has elevations ranging between +550 to +705 above sea level.
4.
GENERAL GEOLOGY
The general geology is based on the geological map issued by Natural Resources
Authority geological directorate AL-Zarqa Map No. (3254 III) and AL-Mafraq
(3254IV) scale 1:50 000.
The general geological setting in Jordan is considered a part of the Nubo-Arabian
shield consisting of Precambrian platonic and metamorphic basement rock over lain
by thick sequences of sedimentary rocks up to carbonate rocks, which belong to the
Upper Cretaceous and Tertiary.
These varieties in the type of the materials causing large varieties in mechanical
characteristics ranging from soft and very weak compressible marl to hard and
strong limestone. This variations some times causing troubles for civil engineering
due to the existence of fracturing, discontinuities, karst, caves, cavities in addition to
high degree of weathering and the type of infilling materials.
However, the complexity of sedimentary rocks means that an engineering structure
may be founded on two or more kinds of materials, each with significantly differed
strength and compressibility characteristics. Therefore any classification of rocks
must be related to the two engineering properties. The properties of the intact rock
specimen and the characteristics of the entire rock body
The geology of the site can be summarized as follows:
4.1 Fill Materials Formation
The investigated corridor is covered with fill materials composed of about 30cm
asphalted layer followed by gravel of limestone and marl with silty clay (
Embankment of the Road itself ).
4.2 Recent Sediments Formation

The investigated corridor is covered with alluvium soil, Pleistocene sediment and
wadi sediment. The formation of this soil, most probably, is quaternary. It is
derived from carbonate rocks by processes of in-situ weathering and erosion and
consists of silty clay and gravel of limestone, chert and basalt.
The experiences on this clay revealed a lateral uniformity of character and variations
in moisture content and density between depths of 2 to 3 m. The deeper clay remains
throughout the year at moisture content near to plastic limit and of firm to stiff
consistency. It has a fissured structure which causes collapse of the faces of the
excavation
4.3 Basalt (Qb, Qb3, Qb2, Qb1)

This unit occurs in a huge area (about 11000 Km2). This lava flow of Jabla Eddrous
and Hauran (Syria) join east and south-east of El-Azzraq Depression.
Six phases of this basalt lava could be differentiated. They area altogether up to 150
m thick. They overlie middle and upper Eocene limestone and are separated from
each other by approximately 5m thick fossil soils, red clay and weathered surface.
The basalt flows of the lower three phases only know from ground water drilling in
the Wadi Dhuleil area, they are not exposed in any place near the project area.
The basalt of the different eruption phases are could only be differentiated according
to their stratigraphical position, type of occurrence and grade of weathering but not
by their mineralogical or chemical composition. However, the composition of its
whole rock mass can be very variable because of beds of tuff and agglomerate within
it.
It observed that this massive basalt flow has a sheet structure and overlain by a
mixture of unconsolidated pyroclastic sediments which consist of rounded bombes
(large pyroclast) and lapili (10-50 mm pryoclast) with silty clay, sand and ash filling
products.
4.4 Amman Silicified Limestone Formation ( ASL) (B2)

This formation outcrops at different locations of the pipeline corridor. The period of
this formation is Upper Cretaceous - Campanian (Belqa Group).
This formation consists of grey and brown thin to medium bedded chert, silicified
limestone, interbedded with limestone , dolomatic limestone , marl and phosphate.
The formation was deposited in a shallow marine environment.
4.5 Wadi Umm Ghudran Formation (WG) (B1)

this formation is Upper Cretaceous - Santonian , Coniacian (Belqa Group).
This formation consists of massive white chalk. The formation was deposited in a
moderately deep- water pelagic environment.
4.6 Wadi Al Sir Limestone Formation (WSL) (A7)

this formation is Middle Cretaceous - Turoinan (Ajlun Group).
This formation consists of massive to medium bedded of limestone, dolomatic
limestone and nodular of chert. The formation was deposited in a shallow open
marine environment.
Table 1: General Vertical Section of geological formation along pipeline

corridor
GENERALIZED VERTICAL SECTION
STAGE
Soil, Soil over bedrock
Holocene
Pleistocene sediments
Pleistocene
FORMATION
GROUP
Abed Olivine Basalt (AOB)
Pliocene
Amman Silicified Limestone (ASL) (B2)

Wadi Umm Ghudran (WG) (B1)
STAGE
Campanian
Belqa
Wadi As Sir Limestone (WSL) (A7)
Santonian Coniacian
Turoinan
For more details refer to general geological map illustrated in (Appendix D).
5.
FIELD INVESTIGATION
Site visits were made on September, 5-10th, 2015 to carry out geological survey for
the general site area, locating the boreholes test bits and electrical resistivity within
the proposed pipe line route and reservoir site, to obtain as much information as
possible about land use and drainage and to determine the expected methods of
sampling and field testing.
5.1 Drilling of Boreholes

Subsurface conditions at the proposed project sites were revealed by 28
boreholes drilled with truck mounted rotary drilling rig, using compressed air
flush.
The boreholes numbered 1-28 were drilled to depths ranging between 5.0 and
10.0 m below the existing ground surface. The locations of the boreholes are
shown on (Appendix A, Figure 1-3).
The depth of each borehole is presented on the logs of boring, (Appendix B).
Borehole number, Coordinates and depth of each borehole are summarized in
(Table 2).
Table 2: Borehole Number, Coordinates, Depth of Boreholes.
BH No.
BH1
BH2
BH3
BH4
BH5
BH6
BH7
BH8
BH9
BH10
BH11
BH12
BH13
BH14
BH15
BH16
BH17
BH18
BH19
BH20
BH21
BH22
BH23
BH24
BH25
BH26
BH27
BH28
Location
Blending reservoir
Zaatry
Pipe Line
Coordinate
N
1192060
1192079
1192079
1192074
1192060
1166800
1166823
1166726
1168752
1168791
1170130
1171667
1172952
1175206
1177020
1178688
1180594
1182533
1184422
1186655
1187616
1189072
1189120
1190549
1192092
1192948
1192059
1192091
273582
273547
273568
273589
273562
260201
260183
260738
261579
261673
262640
263974
264538
265480
266108
266620
267236
267864
267774
266570
266837
267955
267999
269071
270209
271638
273483
273438
Depth
(m)
10
10
10
10
10
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Figure
NO.
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
5.2 Tests Pits Excavations

Exploratory excavations of tests pits were carried out by hydraulic backhoe
excavator. 6 tests pits were excavated to a depths ranging between 0.2 to 3.0 m.
Locations of the excavated tests pits are presented in general site plan attached
in (Appendix A, Figure 1 and 2).
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The tests pits numbers, coordinates and depths are summarized in (Table 3).
Table 3: Tests Pits Numbers, Coordinates and Depths
Location
Coordinates
No.
E
N
TP1
262807
1170242
TP2
Depth (m)
0.2
265385
1174967
2.3
267200
1180368
3.0
TP4
266929
1185902
2.2
TP5
268526
1189836
1.8
TP6
271237
1193110
0.7
TP3
Pipe Line
The detailed geological descriptions for each test pit are presented on the logs of
tests pits (Appendix B).
5.3 Sampling
5.3.1 Sampling from Boreholes
It is our knowledge that sampling of disturbed soil samples depends on the geology
and the nature of the subsurface materials encountered during drilling.
Undisturbed samples were obtained using double tube core barrel. Disturbed
samples were obtained at intervals of low engineering interest using down the
whole hammer. The samples were examined and classified in the field by our
geotechnical engineer. After visual inspection, all samples were marked, placed in
waterproof plastic bags, placed in sequence in wooden boxes, and taken to our
laboratories for testing.
5.3.2 Sampling from Tests Pits
Representative bulk samples of 45 kg in weight were collected from each layer
encountered in the tests pits. The samples were logged, marked and transported to
our laboratories for testing.
5.4 Field Testing
5.4.1 Electrical Resistivity Test
Six electrical resistivity tests were carried out at specific locations .The detailed
results of the electrical resistivity measurements are presented in (Appendix C).
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6.
LABORATORY TESTING
The Laboratory testing program was designed to evaluate the pertinent physical,
mechanical and chemical properties of the soil and rock units encountered at site.
The following tests were performed according to ASTM standards:
Table 4: Standard Test Procedures of Laboratory Testing.
Item Description
Sieve Analysis(including natural moisture
1
content)
Mechanical analysis by sedimentation for fine
2
materials (including natural moisture content)
Dry & Bulk Densities of Cemented and
3
Cohesive Soil
4
Determination of Atterberg Limits.
Specific Gravity
Unconfined Compression Strength Test for
Cohesive Soil Samples.
Point Load Index of Rock Sample
6
7
8
Standard
ASTM D 422/
ASTM D 2216
ASTM D 422 /
D1140
Submit
ASTM D 4318;
Method A
ASTM D854
ASTM D 2166
ISRM 1985
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Compaction Tests
Determination of the California Bearing Ratio
(CBR)
Determination of Sulphate Content of Soil.
BS 812; Part 118
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Determination of Chloride Content of Soil.
BS 812; Part 117
12
Determination of PH-Value of Soil.
BS 1377; Part 3
ASTM D 1557
ASTM D 1883
Summary of Physical Laboratory test results of tests pits and borehole Samples
are presented in (Table 5 and Table 6).
Summary of Mechanical laboratory test results of tests pits and borehole Samples
are presented in (Table 6 and Table 8).
Summary of Chemical laboratory test results are of tests pits and borehole Samples
presented in (Table 7 and Table 10).
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Table 5 :Summary of Physical Laboratory Test Results of Borehole Samples

Seive Analysis
Hydrometer(%)
Atterberg Limits (%)

Classification
ASTM D 422/ASTM D 2216
BH No.
Depth (m)
Materials Description
ASTM D 422
Dry density
Bulk
Density
ASTM D 4318
Specific
Gravity
ASTM C 182
W%
3""
No.4
No.10
No.40
No.200
4.75mm
2.0mm
425m
75m
Sand
Silt
Clay
LL
PL
PI
UCS
AASHTO
g/cm 3
g/cm 3
g/cm 3
BH1
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
10.3
100
100.0
90.0
80.7
75.0
25.0
37.7
37.3
43.00
25.00
18.00
CL
A-7-6
1.641
1.830
2.609
BH2
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
11.5
100
100.0
94.1
88.3
71.6
28.4
36.0
35.6
51.70
33.42
18.28
MH
A-7-6
1.695
1.890
2.711
BH3
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
12.3
100.0
100.0
95.6
86.2
69.4
34.6
34.8
30.6
42.3
27.80
14.5
CL
A-7-6
1.541
1.730
2.723
BH4
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLALY
14.1
100.0
100.0
98.7
87.1
68.2
31.8
34.2
34.0
36.2
23.10
13.1
CL
A-6
1.630
1.860
2.711
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
15.3
100.0
100.0
89.0
85.0
70.0
30.0
35.1
34.9
35.9
23.00
12.9
CL
A-6
1.509
1.740
2.619
8.0-9.50
BASALT
3.5
BH6
1.0-2.50
LIMESTONE
3.9
BH8
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
13.5
100.0
100.0
91.0
87.2
71.2
28.8
35.8
35.4
39.7
23.60
16.1
CL
A-6
1.787
1.850
2.614
BH10
1.0-2.50
LIMESTONE
3.5
BH11
1.0-2.50
LIMESTONE
4.7
BH12
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
9.9
100.0
100.0
90.0
88.1
70.5
29.5
35.4
34.1
36.0
22.90
13.1
CL
A-6
1.692
1.860
BH15
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
10.5
100.0
100.0
95.0
83.0
68.2
31.8
34.2
34.0
37.80
23.20
14.60
CL
A-6
1.557
1.72
BH17
1.50-3.00
MARL
8.6
35.60
23.10
12.50
CL
1.886
BH20
1.50-3.00
MARL
9.8
36.00
22.00
14.00
CL
1.934
BH21
1.50-3.00
MARL
10.6
38.0
23.10
14.9
CL
1.882
BH22
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
12.6
100.0
100.0
90.0
80.0
76.0
24.0
38.2
37.8
40.0
25.10
14.9
CL
A-6
1.569
1.820
BH23
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
13.6
100.0
100.0
91.3
82.0
71.0
29.0
35.7
35.3
38.2
25.00
13.2
CL
A-6
1.689
1.882
BH25
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
12.6
100.0
100.0
90.0
82.0
72.0
28.0
36.2
35.8
42.3
27.00
15.3
CL
A-7-6
1.589
1.889
BH27
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
13.5
100.0
100.0
93.0
84.2
75.0
25.0
37.7
37.3
38.0
23.80
14.2
CL
A-6
1.655
1.875
BH28
1.0-2.50
SILTY CLAY
12.6
100.0
100.0
91.3
85.2
71.0
29.0
35.7
35.3
37.0
22.0
15.0
CL
A-6
1.622
1.855
BH5
UCS: Unified Classification System
All describtion revised with logs
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2.745
Table 5 :Summary of Physical Laboratory Test Results of Excavated Tests Pits Samples
Seive Analysis
Hydrometer(%)
Atterberg Limits (%)

Classification
ASTM D 422/ASTM D 2216
TP No.
Depth (m)
Dry density
Bulk
Density
ASTM D 4318
ASTM D 422
Specific
Gravity
ASTM C 182
W%
3""
No.4
No.10
No.40
No.200
4.75mm
2.0mm
425m
75m
Sand
Silt
Clay
LL
PL
PI
39.9
31.4
8.5
UCS
AASHTO
g/cm 3
g/cm 3
g/cm 3
A-6
1.641
1.830
2.609
TP-1
0.0-0.20
Fill Materials
10.3
71.6
51.2
46.3
36.8
32.0
TP-2
1.0-2.00
Silty Clay
11.5
100
100.0
94.1
88.3
71.6
28.4
36.0
35.6
51.70
33.42
18.28
MH
A-7-6
1.695
1.890
2.711
TP-3
1.00-2.00
Silty Clay
12.3
100.0
100.0
95.6
86.2
69.4
34.6
34.8
30.6
42.3
27.80
14.5
CL
A-7-6
1.541
1.730
2.723
0.50-1.00
Silty Clay
14.1
100.0
100.0
98.7
87.1
68.2
31.8
34.2
34.0
36.2
23.10
13.1
CL
A-6
1.630
1.860
2.711
1.50-2.00
MARL
10.6
38.0
23.10
14.9
CL
1.882
2.619
TP5
0.50-1.00
Silty Clay
3.5
100.0
100.0
90.0
88.1
70.5
29.5
35.4
34.1
36.0
22.90
13.1
CL
A-6
1.769
1.860
TP6
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
3.9
100.0
100.0
95.0
83.0
68.2
31.8
34.2
34.0
37.80
23.20
14.60
CL
A-6
1.655
1.72
TP4
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Table 6 :Summary of Mechanical Laboratory Test Results of Borehole Samples

Unconfiend (Normal Stress)
Triaxial(UU)
Consolidation Cc
BH No.
Depth (m)
Stress Kg/cm2
ASTM D 2166
BH1
1.0-1.50
Silty Clay
2.21
2.33
2.0-2.50
Silty Clay
2.34
2.41
8.-9.50
BASALT
260
Limestone
82.00
2.19
2
C(Kg/cm )
Strain %
ASTM D 2435
ASTM D 2850
0.07
0.651
16.4
0.476
19.63
0.530
17.8
BH5
BH6
BH8
1.0-1.50
Silty Clay
BH11
1.-1.50
Limestone
2.22
93
BH15
1.0-1.50
Silty Clay
1.98
2.08
BH20
1.50-2.00
MARL
2.03
2.23
BH21
1.50-2.00
MARL
2.12
2.49
BH22
1.50-2.00
Silty Clay
1.85
1.99
BH25
10.-1.50
Silty Clay
2.45
2.59
BH27
1.0-1.50
Silty Clay
2.34
2.51
BH28
1.0-1.50
Silty Clay
2.17
2.24
15
18
0.3
0.5
Table 6 :Summary of Mechanical Laboratory Test Results of Excavated Tests Pits Samples
Proctor
CBR
Unconfiend (Normal Stress)
ASTM D 1557
TP No.
Depth (m)
Stress Kg/cm2
56 Blows
Strain %
ASTM D 2166
M.D.D (g/cm)
opt.W%
19.3
1.8
16.9
0.1"
0.2"
20.1
TP-1
0.0-0.20
Fill Materials
TP-2
1.0-2.00
Silty Clay
2.34
2.41
7.4
6.30
1.65
19.2
TP-3
1.00-2.00
Silty Clay
2.17
2.24
8.7
8.4
1.55
15.14
0.50-1.00
Silty Clay
2.45
2.59
6.4
5.8
1.655
17.15
1.50-2.00
MARL
2.03
2.23
TP5
0.50-1.00
Silty Clay
1.85
1.99
9.6
8.9
1.745
14.65
TP6
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
1.98
2.08
5.4
4.8
1.65
15.45
TP4
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Table 7 :Summary of Chemical Laboratory Test Results of Borehole Samples
Chemical Analysis
BH No.
Depth (m)
Materials description
So3 %
CL %
PH
BH1
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.002
0.001
7.1
BH2
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.018
0.002
6.8
BH3
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.009
0.000
7.5
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.010
0.001
7.6
8.0-9.50
BASALT
Nill
Nill
7.1
BH10
1.0-2.50
Limestone
Nill
Nill
7.3
BH11
1.0-2.50
Limestone
Nill
Nill
6.9
BH17
1.50-3.0
MARL
Nill
Nill
6.9
BH21
1.50-3.0
MARL
Nill
Nill
6.9
BH23
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.017
0.001
6.8
BH25
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.021
0.000
7.4
BH27
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.019
0.001
7.2
BH28
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.026
0.002
7.4
BH5
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Table 7 :Summary of Chemical Laboratory Test Results of ExcavatedTests Pits Samples
Chemical Analysis
TP No.
Depth (m)
Materials description
So3 %
CL %
PH
TP-1
0.0-0.20
Fill Materials
0.018
0.002
6.8
TP-2
1.0-2.00
Silty Clay
0.008
0.001
6.7
TP-3
1.00-2.00
Silty Clay
0.009
0.000
7.5
0.50-1.00
Silty Clay
0.010
0.002
7.3
1.50-2.00
MARL
Nill
Nill
6.9
TP5
0.50-1.00
Silty Clay
0.001
0.000
7.3
TP6
1.0-2.50
Silty Clay
0.019
0.001
7.2
TP4
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7.
ENGINEERING ANALYSIS
7.1 Site Geology
The visual lithological description of the materials encountered in the boreholes
drilled and tests pits excavated disclosed general similarities. For more details
reference should be made to the individual logs of tests pits documented and
presented in (Appendix B).
The encountered subsurface materials consist of the following materials starting
from the existing ground surface:
1. Fill materials composed of asphalted layer followed by gravel of Limestone
and Chert with Silty Clay (Road Embankment).
2. Brown, moist, stiff to very stiff Silty Clay with gravel of
Chert.
Limestone and
3. Yellow, dry, very weak Marl, with patches of Clayey Marl and fragment of
limestone.
4. Interbedded thinly to thick layers of moderately strong Limestone, strong
Chert and very weak Marl.
5. Dark grey moderately strong, Basalt with pockets of Silty Clay and voids
7.2 Materials properties
Physical properties of the materials encountered were obtained from the
laboratory investigation program.
7.2.1
Materials Physical Properties
The MOISTURE CONTENT shows the relative variation of capacity of

different materials to store water. These values of moisture contents are unique
to the time of sampling and significant differences are to be expected at other
times.
The PLASTICITY of the encountered materials was determined by direct
plotting of liquid limits against plasticity indexes on Casagrande Plasticity
Chart.
The BULK DENSITY was determined by direct measurements of size and
weight of the obtained undisturbed samples. These values are summarized in
(Table 5).
The results of the PARTICLE SIZE distribution tests of the silty clay materials
show the relative proportions of the sand, silt and clay fractions in the soil mass.
The percentages of these fractions had been plotted on the Textural
Classification Chart for determination the TEXTURAL CLASSIFICATION of
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the soil. The results of the particle size distribution tests of the sand show the
proportions of different fractions in the soil mass
The POTENTIAL FOR EXPANSIVENESS of the clay soil was found by
plotting the plasticity indexes against the corresponding clay fractions on the
WILLIAMS and DONALDSONS, Modified Chart for Expansiveness
Physical properties obtained from the laboratory tests results for materials
encountered in boreholes are summarized in (Table 8).
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Table 8: Materials Physical Properties
No.
Type of Materials
Moisture
Content %
Bulk
Density
g/cm3
Specific
Gravity
g/cm3
Plasticity
Index
PI
Expansiveness
Recompacted
Permeability
cm/s
USCS /
AASHTO
1.
Fill Materials (loose base

coarse materials and road
embankment)
Dry
----
----
7.6-8.1
----
----
A-2-4
2.
Brown Silty Clay
Dry
1.72-1.889
2.6142.723
14.5-16.1
Medium
----
CI / A-7
3.
Basalt
Dry
2.6-2.8
-----
----
----
------
------
4.
Interbedded
Dry
----
----
-----
----
----
----
5.
Marl
Moist
1.882-1.934
Low
---
----
CL
4.
Limestone
Dry
----
----
----
----
----
----
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7.2.2 Materials Mechanical Properties

CONSISTENCY of silty clay materials was determined using values of the
unconfined compressive strength tests results and referring to the Jordanian
code of practice, Volume III, (Table 5).
The MODULUS OF DEFORMATION (Em) of silty clay materials was
determined using the results of the consolidation tests and the following
equation: Em = (1+e0) / a
a = (e2 e1) / (P2 P1)
Where
e0 = Initial porosity
a = Koficient of compressibility
= [(1 2) (1+ )]/ (1 - )
= Poissons ratio (0.35)
ei = Porosity
Pi = Normal pressure, kg/cm2
The obtained values ranging between 160-180 kg/cm2 for the silty clay.
STRENGTH of the Limestone and Basalt materials was determined using
values of the unconfined compression tests results and referring to the Jordanian
Code of Practice III, (Table 6).
This test method covers the guideline, requirements, and procedures for
determining the point load strength index of rock. Specimens in the form of
rock cores, blocks, or irregular lump can be tested by this test method. This
index is intended to be used to classify and characterize rock.
The mechanical properties of the foundation materials are summarized in (Table
9).
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Table 9: Materials Mechanical Properties
CBR %
N
o.
Type of Materials
Unconfined
(Normal
Stress)
Kg/cm2
Point Load
Triaxial UU
Is(50)
UCS
Kg/cm2
C
Kg/cm2
Proctor
Consolida
tion
Cc
65 Blows
M.D.D
g/cm3
Opt.W
%
0.1
0.2
14.220.1
13.119.3
Modulus of
deformation
Kg/cm2
Poisons
Ratio
----
----
----
----
160
0.35
0.5
15
10000
0.25
1.0
25
1.
Fill Materials
----
----
----
----
----
----
1.6931.733
15.26
-17.5
2.
Brown Silty Clay
----
----
----
----
-----
0.3
1.5411.763
15.45
-17.2
3.
Basalt
----
2.02.7
50.267.4
----
----
-----
----
----
4.
Interbedded
6000
0.25
0.5
25
5.
Marl
300
0.3
0.5
15
6.
Limestone
10000
0.25
1.0
25
----
2.12.8
50.467.2
----
----
----
----
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----
5.4-8.1 4.8-7.6
----
----
-----
----
7.2.3
Materials Chemical Properties
The obtained results of the sulphate and chloride contents show that the soil is
considered not aggressive to buried concrete. (See BS. CP 110: Part 1: 1972).
The chemical properties of the encountered materials are summarized in (Table 10).
Table 10: Materials Chemical Properties
No.
Type of Materials
So3 %
Cl %
1.
Fill Materials
2.
Brown Silty Clay
3.
PH
0.0130.021
0.01010.025
0.0020.004
0.0000.003
Basalt
Nil
Nil
6.9-7.3
4.
Interbedded
Nil
Nil
6.9-7.3
5.
Marl
Nil
Nil
6.9-7.3
6.
Limestone
Nil
Nil
6.9-7.3
6.8-7.4
7.1-7.6
Aggressiveness
Not
Aggressiveness
Not
Aggressiveness
Not
Aggressiveness
Not
Aggressiveness
Not
Aggressiveness
Not
Aggressiveness
**According to BS CP 110 , Part 1.

7.3
Ground Water
No free or confined ground water was encountered at the time of investigations in any
of the excavated tests pits.
7.4
Geological Features and Cavities
No caves or cavities were encountered in any of the excavated tests pits. Generally,
the area is mostly stable. Minor faults are located at the general area of the site as
shown on the attached general geological maps (Appendix A).
However, the geological formation encountered at the site and our field observation
show that cavities and caves may be encountered at general sites areas.
8.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
8.1 Introduction
The following conclusions and recommendations are based on the results of the
engineering analysis of the field and laboratory investigations and the nature of the
proposed structures. If the nature of the proposed structure will be adjusted or
deviated, these recommendations consequently may need adjustment. Therefore, we
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should be informed at once so that we can reconsider our recommendations where

necessary.
8.2
Type of Foundation Ground and Measures
1. The proposed Zaatry PS blending reservoir and pipeline and other related
facilities shall be laid on natural materials, which were encountered at the level of
the pipe installation depth. Foundation ground when reached shall be cleaned from
loose materials before laying the pipelines.etc.
2. Fill materials shall be removed and considered not suitable as foundation ground
and shall be replaced by compacted base coarse materials or other approved
materials of gravelly soil.
3. The foundations of proposed Zaatry PS blending reservoir should be placed at a
minimum depth of 2.00 m below the finished level of the ground surrounding the
building and should be penetrated to a minimum depth of 1.0 m within the above
recommended foundation ground.
4. Where the vertical side slopes of the pipelines trenches will not be stable due to
excavation, it is recommended that shoring or sloping will be necessary. Bracing
and protection measures shall be designed and installed for worker safety
according to the related engineering guidelines.
Special care shall be taken if cavities may be encountered during excavation
of trench.
5. Thrust block:
a. The parameters required for the design of the thrust blocks are determined
from the laboratory tests results of the pipelines sites and the mechanical and
physical properties of the encountered materials.
8.3
Allowable Bearing Pressure
For Zaatry blending reservoir

The allowable bearing capacity for the silty clay materials is determined using
Terzaghi equation considering a factor of safety of 3.
The ultimate bearing capacity was found by Terzaghi Buisman and given as:
q (ult ) = { [ C * NC ] + [ o * D * Nq ] + [ 0.5 * 1 * B * N ]}/ F.S
q (ult)
o
1
D
B
C
=
=
=
=
=
=
Gross ultimate bearing pressure,

Unit weight of soil above foundation level,
Unit weight of soil below foundation level,
Foundation depth,
Foundation width,
Cohesion of soil; which equal one-half of unconfined compression
strength (qu/2).
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F.S
= Factor of Safety (F.S = 3).
Nc, Nq and N = Terzghi factors depending on the angle of internal friction, which
equal zero when the soil is in fully saturation conditions.
Nc = 5.7, Nq= 1.0 and N= 0.0
It is recommended that the above-mentioned type of foundations at Zaatry proposed
blending reservoir be designed for a net allowable bearing capacity of 1.8 Kg/cm2 for
silty clay materials.
The allowable bearing capacity for the limestone and basalt rocks materials can be
determined using Goodman equation considering the factor of safety of 20. The used
equation is :
qa = qu / F
qa
qu
F
= Allowable bearing capacity, kg/cm2

= Unconfined compressive strength, kg/cm2
= Factor of safety
The calculated values of the allowable bearing capacity for the limestone materials are
ranges from 4.1 to 4.65 kg/cm2. The calculated values of the allowable bearing
capacity for the basalt materials are ranges from 13.0 to 13.10 kg/cm2.
It is recommended that the above-mentioned type of foundations be designed for a
net allowable bearing capacity of 3.0 Kg/cm2 for limestone materials and 13.0
Kg/cm2 for basalt materials
The allowable bearing capacities summarized in (Table 11) for each materials type.
Table 11: Recommended Allowable Net Bearing Capacities
Silty Clay
Net Allowable Bearing

Capacities, Kg/cm2
1.8
Limestone
3.0
Basalt
13.0
Type of materials
8.4 Seismology and Earthquake

According to seismic map in Jordan, the alignment of conveyance system is located
within area 2A. The following parameters can be taken into consideration during
design stage.
Table 12: Seismological Area 2A
Type of materials
Type of
soil section
Seismic zone,
Z
Brown Silty Clay
SD
0.15
Seismicity
Accelerating
Factor
Ca
0.22
Seismicity
Velocity
Factor
Cv
0.32
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design, this extra depth should be filled with lean concrete or concrete with 3% of
cobbles
8.7
Slopes for Temporary Excavations
To minimize instability problems, this may occur during excavations in the side
slopes of the foundation excavations. The recommended safe cut slopes summarized
in Table, below are given for the weakest materials encountered in each borehole.
Table 14: Results of Slope Stability Analysis
Recommended
Permanent Cut Slopes
V
H
1
4
No.
Materials
1.
Fill Materials
2.
Brown Silty Clay
3.
Basalt
4.
Interbedded
5.
Marl
6.
Limestone
If the above mentioned side slopes could not be achieved then shoring system shall be
considered.
9.
DRAINAGE
It is recommended that proper and sufficient drainage system shall be designed to

protect the building, service lines and foundations from reach of water.
10.
FOUNDATION INSPECTION
It must be noted that the limited drilled boreholes show the subsurface materials at the
locations and depths drilled only, and not reflect the subsurface conditions at whole
site area.
It is essential that the foundation ground reached should be inspected by our office
immediately after excavation is completed in order to ensure that suitable materials
have been reached, and to detect signs of potential problems and that foundations are
placed on fairly uniform materials.
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APPENDIX A
FIGURE 1,2,3,4and 5 General Site Plan and Profile
+0.00
Silty Clay
Silty Clay
Silty Clay
-5.0
Basalt
Basalt
Basalt
-10.0
BH1
BH2
Figure No.
Report No.
Scale
BH3
4
SI15056
Generalized Stratigraphical Profile AA

ZAATRY PS
Ver
1 :100
TRIPLE CORPORATION CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS
+0.00
B
Silty Clay
Silty Clay
-5.0
Basalt
Basalt
-10.0
BH4
BH5
Figure No.
Report No.
Scale
5
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ZAATRY PS
Ver
1 :100
TRIPLE CORPORATION CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS
APPENDIX B
APPENDIX B1
Logs of Boreholes
LOG OF BORING
Project
: Khaw - zaatari water Pipeline
Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
: Rotary - Air flush
Borehole No. : BH1

Date
: 10/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Water Table Level : Not enchountered
Casing Depth : ---
Coordinates : E : 273582
Total Depth : 10.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192060
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
SILTY CLAY
0.5
Light brown silty clay , dry , stiff

silty clay with gravel of
limestone
1
1.5
85
---
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
BASALT
Dark grey , moderately fractured

, strong basalt with filling silty
clay
6.5
7
7.5
8
8.5
9
9.5
10
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LOG OF BORING
Project
Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH2

Date
: 10/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 10.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
80
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192079
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
2.5

limestone
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
Basalt

clay
8.5
9
9.5
10
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH3

Date
: 10/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 10.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
90
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192079
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
2.5

limestone
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
Basalt

clay
8.5
9
9.5
10
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH4

Date
: 10/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 10.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
85
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192074
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
SILTY CLAY
Brown silty clay , Dry , stiff silty

clay with gravel of limestone
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
BASALT

clay
8.5
9
9.5
10
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH5

Date
: 10/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 10.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
80
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192060
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
2.5

limestone
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
7
7.5
Basalt
Dark grey , moderatrly , factured

clay
8.5
9
9.5
10
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH6

Date
: 5/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
90
Pressure
Symbol
SCR (%)
65
Fractures
RQD (%)
95
IF(mm)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1166800
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
LIMESTONE
White , massive , fractured

limestone with marl filling the
fractures
2.5
3.5
4.5
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Drilling
Borehole No. : BH7

Date
: 5/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1166823
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
SILTY CLAY
light brown silty clay,Dry , very

stiff with gravel of limestone
0.5
1.5
2.5
INTERBEDDED
Interbedded thinly bedded

layers of chert and moderately
strong limestone
3.5
4.5
5
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Borehole No. : BH8

Date
: 7/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
90
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1166726
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Light brwon , dry , stiff silty clay

with gravel of limestone
2.5
3.5
4.5
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Drilling
Borehole No. : BH9

Date
: 7/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
85
Pressure
Symbol
SCR (%)
80
Fractures
RQD (%)
95
IF(mm)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1168752
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
LIMESTONE
White , moderately strong ,

massive , fractured limestone
with marl
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
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Drilling
Borehole No. : BH10

Date
: 7/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
85
Pressure
Symbol
SCR (%)
75
Fractures
RQD (%)
90
IF(mm)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 116791
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
LIMESTONE

with marl
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH11

Date
: 7/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
85
Pressure
Symbol
SCR (%)
70
Fractures
RQD (%)
92
IF(mm)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1170130
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
LIMESTONE

with marl
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
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Borehole No. : BH12

Date
: 8/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
80
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1171667
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Dark brown , dry , stiff with

gravel of limestone
2.5
3.5
4.5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH13

Date
: 8/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
80
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1172952
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Brown dry stiff silty clay with

some gravel of limestone and
chert
2.5
3.5
4.5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH14

Date
: 8/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
85
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1175206
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
SILTY CLAY
Dark brown ,Dry , stiff silty clay

2.5
3.5
4
BASALT
Dark grey , fractured , moderatry

strong , with silty clay filling the
fractured
4.5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH15

Date
: 8/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
85
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1177020
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry .Stiff silty clay

2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH16

Date
: 8/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
85
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1178688
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry .Stiff silty clay

2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw - Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH17

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1180594
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
SILTY CLAY
brawn silty clay , Dry , stiff ,with

gravel of limestone
0.5
1.5
2
70
15
2.5
MARL
Yallow ,dry , moderately weak

and some fragment of limestone
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH18

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1182533
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
INTERBEDDED
Mixture materials composed of

marlstone , limestone and
chalky limestone
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH19

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1184422
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
INTERBEDDED
Mixture materials composed of

marlstone , limestone and
chalky limestone
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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LOG OF BORING
Project
: Water Transmission Pipeline From Khaw P
Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH20

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1186655
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
SILTY CLAY
Brown silty clay ,Dry , stiff with

gravel of limestone
0.5
1.5
2
75
15
2.5
MARL
White , Dry , moderately weak

and some fragment of limestone
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH21

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1187616
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
SILTY CLAY
Dark brown , Dry , Stiff silty clay

with gravel of limestone and
chert
0.5
1.5
75
20
2.5
MARL
Yallow , wet , moderately weak

with fragment of limestone
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH22

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
75
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1189072
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry , with gravel ol

limestone
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH23

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
80
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1189120
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY

limestone
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Project
Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH24

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
75
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1189115
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY

limestone
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Project
Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH25

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
80
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192092
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry , stiff silty cly

2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Project
: Water Transmission Pipeline From Khaw P
Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH26

Date
: 7/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192948
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
2
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry , stiff silty clay

2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH27

Date
: 9/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
IF(mm)
SCR (%)
RQD (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192059
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
FILL MATERIALS
Composed of brown silty clay

with gravel limestone and chert
1.5
2.5
3
80
--
SILTY CLAY
brown silty clay , Dry, with

gravel of basalt
3.5
4.5
5
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Location
: Khaw- Za'atry
Drilling
Borehole No. : BH28

Date
: 10/9/2015
Supervisor By :
Elevation
: --
Casing Depth : ---
Total Depth : 5.0m
Unconfined
qu
Point Load
I50
DESCRIPTION
Dry Density
g\cm 3
Pressure
Symbol
Fractures
--
IF(mm)
RQD (%)
80
SCR (%)
TCR (%)
Sampling
Depth (m)
Rock Mass Rating
S.P.T N Blows
N : 1192091
LL
PL
l-------O-------l
0.5
1.5
SILTY CLAY
Brown silty clay , Dry , stiff with

gravel of limestone .
( encountered some gravel of
basalt at depth 4.5m)
2.5
3.5
4.5
5
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APPENDIX B2
Logs of Tests Pits
TEST PIT TP1
Project No. :
Test Pit No.

Elevation
Project : KHAW- AL-ZA'ATRY

Location
: TP1
: --
Coordinates E : 262807
: AL-ZARQA
N : 1170242
Excavation Method : HYDROLIC
Date
Water level
Total Depth
: Not Encountered
: 5/9/2015
: 3.0m
Elevation
Depth
USC
0
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
Description
Symbol
LL %
PI %
W%
MDD
gm/cm3
AASHTO
Ground Surface
FILL MATERIALS
Composed of silty clay with gravel of
limestone
LIMESTONE
End of Test Pit
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
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TRIPLE CORPORATION - CONSULTANTS ENGINEERS
TEST PIT TP2
Project No. :
Test Pit No.

Elevation
Project : KHAW-AL-ZA'ATARY
Location
: TP2
: --
: AL-ZARQA
N : 1174967
Date
Water level
Total Depth
: Not Encountered
: 6/9/2015
: 3.0M
Elevation
Depth
USC
Description
Symbol
LL %
PI %
W%
MDD
gm/cm3
AASHTO
Ground Surface
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
SILTY CLAY
Dark brown ,Dry , stiff silty clay with gravel
of limestone
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
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TEST PIT TP3
Project No. :
Test Pit No.

Elevation

Location
: TP3
:
: AL-MAFREQ
N : 1180368
Date
Water level
Total Depth
: Not encountered
: 6/9/2015
: 3.0
Elevation
Depth
USC
Description
Symbol
LL %
PI %
W%
MDD
gm/cm3
AASHTO
Ground Surface
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
SILTY CLAY
Dark brown ,Dry , stiff silty clay with gravel
of limestone
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
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TEST PIT TP4
Project No. :
Test Pit No.

Elevation

Location
: TP4
:
: AL-MAFREQ
N : 1185902
Date
Water level
Total Depth
: Not encountered
: 7/9/2015
: 3.0
Elevation
Depth
USC
Description
Symbol
LL %
PI %
W%
MDD
gm/cm3
AASHTO
Ground Surface
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry .Stiff silty clay with gravel
of limestone
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
MARL
Yallow , Dry , moderately weak and some
fragment of limestone
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
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TEST PIT TP5
Project No. :
Test Pit No.

Elevation

Location
: TP5
:
: AL-MAFREQ
N : 1189836
Date
Water level
Total Depth
: Not encountered
: 7/9/2015
: 3.0
Elevation
Depth
USC
Description
Symbol
LL %
PI %
W%
MDD
gm/cm3
AASHTO
Ground Surface
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry , with gravel ol limestone
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
End of Test Pit
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TEST PIT TP6
Project No. :
Test Pit No.

Elevation

Location
: TP6
:
: AL-MAFREQ
N : 1193110
Date
Water level
Total Depth
: Not encountered
: 8/9/2015
: 3.0
Elevation
Depth
USC
Description
Symbol
LL %
PI %
W%
MDD
gm/cm3
AASHTO
Ground Surface
0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
SILTY CLAY
Light brown , Dry , with gravel ol limestone
1.6
1.7
1.8
1.9
2
2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
3
3.1
End of Test Pit
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APPENDIX C
Electrical resistivity
Resistivity Result For Khaw AL-Zaatry Pipeline

Technical Report
PURPOSE
This report is intended as a guide to the application of earth resistivity techniques to
shallow, subsurface investigation of engineering sites. The primary purpose of the
report is to provide the client subsurface physical properties (resistivity and
conductivity) of outcrops (soil and rocks). One-dimensional (1D) electrical resistivity
measurements were conducted with the Iris Syscal R1 plus resistivity instrument to
get the ground resistivity in advance of water-pipeline construction in the Khaw
Alzaatry area. The cost of pipeline construction is strongly dependent on the ground
conditions encountered. Accurate prediction of these conditions can reduce the
planning risk considerably. The determination of ground conditions reduced the time
and cost associated with gaining land access and permission for trenching. It is also
served to detect areas of high ground conductivity due to clays or saline soils, which
can create conditions in which pipeline corrosion is accelerated. Resistivity
measurements were carried out utilizing a Schlumberger array.
1. Location
The study area is part of AL-zarqa, Khaw and AL-mafraq geological sheets
figure.1, all resistivity soundings located on road embankment.
RS6
RS5
RS4
RS3
RS2
RS1
Figure.1.Illustrateresistivitysoundingsbasedongeologicalmap.
2. Resistivity survey.
2-1. Methodology, Measurements and data acquisition.
Geoelectrical resistivity methods have proved to be very useful in geological
applications like mining exploration, geotechnical investigations, hydrology and
others. The electrical resistivity of any material is defined as the resistance (in ohms)
between the opposite faces of a unit cube of that material. The resistivity is expressed
by in ohm meters (.m). In sounding the measured resistance values at the surface
reflect the vertical distribution of resistivity values in a geological section. As
sounding gives the vertical distribution of resistivity values with respect to various
layers in the subsurface at the sounding point and called as vertical electrical sounding
(VES).
The application of resistivity sounding method, an important tool in
interpretation of the data, has been the comparison of the apparent resistivity curves
derived from the field observations with apparent resistivity curves computed for
assumed models of the subsurface stratification. In curve matching technique, the
field sounding curve is compared with theoretical sounding curves computed for
various layer parameters. When the field curve matches with a particular theoretical
curve, the layer parameters of the theoretical curves have been taken as the solution
for the field sounding data. A ten of vertical electrical soundings (VES) with
Schlumberger array were conducted utilizing Syscal R1 plus (Image.1) at different
locations within the study area (table.1), the maximum electrode spacing used
AB/2=25m to get more than 5m depth.

Image.1. Show Iris resistivity meter and electrode configuration.
Table-1.
Coordinate
RSNo.
E
RS1
260350
1166823
RS2
261776
1168951
RS3
266758
1179000
RS4
267226
1185413
RS5
269047
1190477
RS6
272512
1192432
T
The resistivity measurements are normally made by injecting current into the ground
through two current electrodes; C1 and C2 in figure.2, and measuring the resulting
voltage difference at two potential electrodes (P1 and P2). From the current (I) and
voltage (V) values, an apparent resistivity (pa) value is calculated.
a = k V / I
Where;
k is the geometric factor which depends on the arrangement of the four
electrodes.
Figure.2. A conventional four electrode array to measure the subsurface resistivity.
The measured apparent resistivity values are normally plotted on a log-log

graph paper. To interpret the data from such a survey, it is normally assumed that the
subsurface consists of horizontal layers. In this case, the subsurface resistivity
changes only with depth.
2-2. Instrument and tools.
Resistivity meter type syscal R1 plus
Handheld GPS magellan
Rods (electrodes)
Current cables on reels
Voltage cables on reels
Hummer
Syscal R1 Plus specifications.
TRANSMITTER
Automatic fitting of the current and voltage output values:
9 Maximum output voltage: 600 V
9 Maximum output current: 2500 mA
Output current specifications
Resolution:10 A
Accuracy: Standard 0.3%
Max 1% from 20C to 70C
Waveforms: choice of [ON+, ON-] or [ON+, OFF, ON-, OFF] (for IP measurements),
with a selectable pulse duration (0.25, 0.5, 1 or 2 s).
RECEIVER
Input impedance: 10 M
Input overvoltage protection
Input voltage range: -10 V to +10 V
4
Automatic SP bucking ( 10 V) with linear drift correction

50/60 Hz power line rejection
Voltage measurement specifications:
Resolution: 1 V after stacking
Accuracy: Standard 0.3%
Max 1% from 20C to 70C
Continuous digital stacking up to 255 stacks
Chargeability accuracy: 1% of value for input voltage higher than 10 mV
GENERAL
LCD display with 2 lines of 20 characters
Power supply (battery):
9 Internal 12 V / 7 Ah rechargeable
9 External 12 V
Operating temperature range:
20C to 70C
Storage temperature:
40C to 80C
Dimensions: 31x31x21 cm
Weight: 9.5 kg (including battery)
2-3. Raw data.
All VES stations have been measured according to a particular approach,
where the distance between injecting current poles C1-C2 close to be able observation
the changes in resistivity values at few depths. For voltage electrodes P1-P2 spacing
has been expanded from 1 meter to 10 meters to improve voltage receives, according
to measurement chart below (table 2,3,4 &5).
Table-2.
RS1
AB/2 MN
RS2
AB/2 MN
AB/2 MN
AB/2 MN
1.5
324.5
10
10
37.8
1.5
213.2
10
10
11.8
216.2
11
10
38.7
137.6
11
11
11.2
2.5
159.2
12
10
39
2.5
99
12
12
9.7
83.4
13
10
14.1
74.6
13
13
9.5
55.8
14
10
13.9
47
14
14
9.1
40
15
10
14.7
31.2
15
15
10.1
28
16
10
15.2
19.3
16
16
11
23.7
17
10
15.8
15
17
17
11.2
22.1
18
10
16.2
13
18
18
11.7
21
20
10
17
12.7
20
20
12.4
10
19.8
22
10
18
10
12.5
22
22
14
10
19.3
25
10
19.6
10
12.1
25
25
15.4
Table-3.
RS3
AB/2 MN
RS4
AB/2 MN
AB/2 MN
AB/2 MN
1.5
221.9
10
10
18
1.5
324.5
10
10
37.9
146.35
11
10
15.8
216.2
11
10
38.7
2.5
107.75
12
10
14.3
2.5
159.2
12
10
39
83.4
13
10
14.1
123
13
10
40
55.8
14
10
13.9
78.4
14
10
41
40
15
10
14.7
55.5
15
10
42
28
16
10
15.2
44
16
10
34.3
23.7
17
10
15.8
38.5
17
10
44.5
22.1
18
10
16.2
35.9
18
10
46
21
20
10
17
34.7
20
10
49
10
19.8
22
10
18
10
34
22
10
52.3
10
19.3
25
10
19.6
10
38.6
25
10
57.4
Table-4.
RS5
AB/2 MN
RS6
AB/2 MN
AB/2 MN
AB/2 MN
1.5
76.8
10
10
59
1.5
88.3
10
10
65
65
11
10
60.7
83.1
11
10
68.2
2.5
48.3
12
10
63
2.5
59.8
12
10
70.5
42.5
13
10
66
54
13
10
74.3
44.5
14
10
68
56
14
10
75.5
50.6
15
10
70
62.1
15
10
77.5
53.3
16
10
72
64.8
16
10
80.3
56.6
17
10
74
68.1
17
10
81.5
58.4
18
10
76.1
69.9
18
10
83.6
62
20
10
78.2
73
20
10
84.8
10
57
22
10
79
10
74
22
10
86.5
10
64
25
10
80.3
10
64.5
25
10
87.8
Where AB C1-C2 spacing

MN P1-P2 spacing
a apparent resistivity
Resistivity and conductivity values listed from surface to 5m depth in table.5.
Table.5.
RS
No.
0-1
.m
mS/m
1-2
.m
mS/m
Depth (m)
2-3
.m
mS/m
3-4
.m
698
1.43 115.85 8.63 49.93
20
54
562.5 1.78 562.5 1.78 13.67 73.15
15
440.5 2.27
68.9 14.51 40.9 24.45 38.95
698
1.43 115.85 8.63 49.93
20
54
63.75 15.68 172.74 5.79 34.3 29.15 34.3
126
7.94
17.7
56.5 443.1 2.25 26.2
475.1 4.23 175.12 12.81
92
41.9 83.9
305.1 4.735
158
15.97 130.7 48.7 178.5
SD: Standard deviation.
RS1
RS2
RS3
RS4
RS5
RS6
Mean
SD
mS/m
4-5
.m
mS/m
18.51
22
45.45
66.66 4.29
233
25.67
6.8
147
18.51
22
45.45
29.15 34.3 29.15
38.16 222.6 4.49
47.5 144.63
57
43.29 208.76
76
APPENDIX D
Geological Map
Legend for Sample Used
Triple Corporation Consultants and Engineering
Geological Legend
Symbol
Approximate site location
Formation
Soil over bedrock
Fuheis Formation
Naur Limestone Formation
Shyayb Formation
WSL
Wadi as Sir Limestone Formation
ASL
Amman Silicified Limestone Formation
WG
Wadi Umm Ghudran Formation
AQB
Abed Olivine Basalt

Geological Map
Scale : 1:50000
Source of Map: Natural Resources Authority
TRIPLE CORPORATION
LEGEND TO SYMBOLS USED
TOP SOIL
MARLSTONE
FILL MATERIALS
INTERBEDDED
SILTY CLAY
SAND
MIXTURE MATERIALES
SANDSTONE
CLAYEY SILTY SAND
SAND WITH GRAVEL
CLAY
BOULDERS & COBBLES
MARL
LIMESTONE
MARLY LIMESTONE
CHALKY LIMESTONE
DOLOMATIC
LIMESTONE
SILICIFIED LIMESTONE
BASALT
PHOSPHATIC LIMESTONE
CLAYEY MARL
SILTY CLAY WITH

PATCHES OF MARL
CORE DRILLING
DISTURBED SAMPLING
SPT TEST
CASING DEPTH
INSTALATION
SHELLBY TUBE
AUGAR

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THE HASHEMITE KINGDOM OF JORDAN

Ministry of Water and Irrigation

Water Resources Management Programme - II

Amman, Jordan September 2015

Cover Letter 480/25 dated 4/10/2015

Report No.: SI15056-Rev.01

Geotechnical Site Investigation Report

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

Date: September, 21th, 2015

Messers: CONSULTING ENGINEERING CENTER

Subject: Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

We are pleased to submit to you herewith this report of the geotechnical

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

GENERAL SITE DESCRIPTION

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

1.3 Project Data

: Ministry of Water and Irrigation Water Authority

Consultants : Messers: CONSULTING ENGINEERING CENTER

: Triple Corporation Consultants & Engineers

Tele: 06 4617178, Amman

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

GENERAL SITE DESCRIPTION

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

4.2 Recent Sediments Formation

4.3 Basalt (Qb, Qb3, Qb2, Qb1)

4.4 Amman Silicified Limestone Formation ( ASL) (B2)

4.5 Wadi Umm Ghudran Formation (WG) (B1)

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

4.6 Wadi Al Sir Limestone Formation (WSL) (A7)

Table 1: General Vertical Section of geological formation along pipeline

Abed Olivine Basalt (AOB)

Amman Silicified Limestone (ASL) (B2)

Wadi As Sir Limestone (WSL) (A7)

5.1 Drilling of Boreholes

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

5.2 Tests Pits Excavations

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

Determination of Atterberg Limits.

BS 812; Part 118

Determination of Chloride Content of Soil.

BS 812; Part 117

Determination of PH-Value of Soil.

Khaw PS - Zaatry PS Water Transmission Pipeline Geotechnical Site Investigations Report

Table 5 :Summary of Physical Laboratory Test Results of Borehole Samples

Atterberg Limits (%)

ASTM D 422/ASTM D 2216

UCS: Unified Classification System

All describtion revised with logs

Atterberg Limits (%)

ASTM D 422/ASTM D 2216

UCS: Unified Classification System

All describtion revised with logs

Table 6 :Summary of Mechanical Laboratory Test Results of Borehole Samples

UCS: Unified Classification System

All describtion revised with logs

Unconfiend (Normal Stress)

UCS: Unified Classification System

All describtion revised with logs

Table 7 :Summary of Chemical Laboratory Test Results of Borehole Samples

Table 7 :Summary of Chemical Laboratory Test Results of ExcavatedTests Pits Samples