Geotechnical investigation report for proposed building

MSt-14-041
Aeolechnicsl Investigalion Report

ON PROPOSED
(G+2P+5) BUILDING
FOR
MRS. TAHIRA MOHAMMED SHARIF

ABDULLAH & MRS. NOORA
MOHAMMED SHARIF
ON
PLOT No. 3047,

MOWEILAH,
SHARJAH-U.A.E.
CONSULTANT
M/S INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERS & CONSULTANTS
SHARJAH. U.A.E.
Prepared by
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No: MSI-14-041
Datez 3l/03D014
Project:
Subject:
Proposed (G+2P+5) Building for

Mrs. Tahira Mohammed Sharif Abdullah
& Mrs. Noora Mohammed Sharif
Plot No. 3047, Moweilah, Sharjah
GeotechnicallnvestigationsReport
Dear Sir,
Greetings
With reference to the above mentioned project, we are pleased to submit our
site
investigation report for the proposed Project at the above site.

This report includes field and laboratory test results in addition to our conclusions and
recommendations for the design and construction ofthe foundation.
We are happy to render our services upon your request and would like to thank you
for your confidence. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information or
clarifi cation whenever needed.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Serial Number
Description
Page No
Table of Contents
Appendices..
Introduction..
The Objectives of Site Investigation ..
Project Description ....
Assesment of Foundation Soil
Scope of Work..
Method of Investigation....
Regional Geology and Weather Conditions..
Field Work
Subsurface Condition
10
Field Testing ..
11
Ground Water ...................
12
Recommendations .............................
10
13
Concrete for Foundations..
13
14
General Comments .
14
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APPENDICES
APPENDIX
A
* Site Plan Showing Borehole Locations
APPENDIX
* KEY TO BOREHOLES
* BOREHOLE LOGS
APPENDIX
C
* Particle Size Distribution Curves
APPENDIX
D
* Building Research Establishment Digest 363 (Extracts).
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1. INTRODUCTION
The Geotechnical Investigation and Soil Testing phase of foundation engineering still
involves some degree of uncertainties. No matter how extensive it is, there still is a doubt
about its accuracy. Engineers attempt to compensate for these uncertainties by applying
factors of safety in the analysis but unfortunately, this solution also increases the cost of
construction due to over safe design.
In the effort of necessary level of conservatism in the Foundation design, the Geotechnical
Engineer may choose more extensive Soil Investigation and Testing Program to better
define the soil characteristics. The additional costs of such efforts will result in decreased
construction costs. However, at some point, it becomes a matter of diminishing returns and
eventually the increased cost of additional Soil Investigation and Testing does not produce
corresponding reduction in construction costs. There is always optimum level of Soil
Investigation and testing which gives the minimum cost of construction by providing the
most economical Foundation Design.
Although there are times soil mechanic techniques can be applied to rock mechanics
problems and vice versa but any such sharing must be done cautiously.
2. THE OBJECTIVES OF SITE INVESTIGATIONS

The objectives of Soil exploration and characterization program include:
Determining the location and thickness of soil and rock strata.

Determining the location of the Ground Water Table.
Recovering samples for testing and evaluation.
Conducting tests, either in the field or in the laboratory to measure relevant
engineering properties.
Defining special problems and concerns.
3. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The project involves the construction of Proposed (G+2P+5) Building for
Mrs. Tahira Mohammed Sharif Abdullah & Mrs. Noora Mohammed Sharif on Plot
No. 3047, Moweilah, Sharjah. The work was carried out for two (2) boreholes to depth of
twenty five (25) meter each upon the request of M/S International Engineers &
Consultants. The site plan of the boreholes is shown in Drawing. No. 1 (Appendix A)
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4. ASSESSMENT OF FOUNDATION SOIL

The process of identifying the layers of deposits that underlie the proposed structure and
their physical characteristics is generally referred to as subsurface exploration.
The purpose of sub-surface exploration is to obtain information that will aid the
Geotechnical engineer to perform the following:
(a) Selecting the type and depth of foundation suitable for given structure.
(b) Evaluating the load bearing capacity of foundation.
(c) Estimating the probable settlement of a structure.
(d) Determining potential foundation problems due to the nature of the soil such as
expansive soil, collapsible soil, and Sanitary landfill or dredge material.
(e) Determining the location of the Ground Water Table.
(f) Predicting lateral earth pressure for structures such as retaining walls, sheet pile
bulkheads and braced cuts.
(g) Establishing construction methods for changing subsoil conditions.
Subsurface exploration may also be necessary when additions and alterations to existing
structures are contemplated.
5. SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of works consists of the following:
Making inspection visit to the site to collect information about the present land
use, surface topography, geological features and surface drainage.
Drilling of 2 boreholes down to a depth of 25.0m each, and sampling of
disturbed and undisturbed samples.
Carrying out necessary field and laboratory tests.
Performing engineering analysis of fields and laboratory findings.
Developing conclusions and recommendations for foundation design and
construction
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6. METHOD OF INVESTIGATION
Field Investigation
Fieldwork commenced on March 14, 2014 and was completed on March 15, 2014. The
scope of the work comprises the drilling of two boreholes (BH1 and BH2) to depth of
25.0m each. The borehole locations are shown on the Site Plan in Appendix A.
A Drilling Rig Machine (MOBILE B40) was used for drilling the boreholes adopting
Rotary drilling method.
Using procedures specified in the code of practice for site investigation BS 5930:1999,
Disturbed and split spoon samples were obtained from the boreholes for soil classification
and laboratory testing.
Standard Penetration Test
In order to determine the relative density of the revealed strata, Standard Penetration Test at
frequent intervals of depth were conducted in accordance with BS 1377: Part 9:1990
Methods of test for soils for civil engineering purposes.
The SPT consist of driving a 50mm external diameter thick walled tube (Split spoon
sampler) into the bottom of the borehole using a 63.5 Kg hammer falling freely through
760mm.
Initially the sampler is driven 150mm into the soil to be seated and to pass through
disturbed soil at the bottom of the borehole. The number of blows required for driving the
sampler a further 300mm is recorded and termed as the N value. The results are shown
on the attached borehole logs in Appendix B.
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Laboratory Testing
Soil & Water samples were tested in accordance with BS 1377 (1990) Methods of Test for
Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes.
Laboratory testing consisted of a visual classification on all the soil samples. Particle size
distribution and chemical analysis of soil were conducted on selected samples.
Particle Size Distribution
Particle size distribution was carried out in accordance with B.S. 1377: 1990 Part 2:
Method 9 Determination of Particle Size Distribution.
Soil samples were mechanically analysed by wet sieving for classification. The results are
presented in the form of particle size distribution curves in Appendix C.
Chemical Analysis
The likelihood of deterioration of the foundation concrete to aggressive in-situ condition

was assessed by the determination of the pH, sulphate as sulphur trioxide, and chloride
content of the soil and ground water samples in accordance with the following B.S.
Standards:
B.S.1377: 1990: Part 3: Method 5 Determination of the Sulphate Content of soil and
Groundwater.
B.S.1377: 1990: Part 3: Method 7 Determination of the Chloride Content.
B.S.1377: 1990: Part 3: Method 9Determination of the pH Value.
Chemical Tests are presented in Table 6.1
TABLE 6.1
SUMMARY OF CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
SOIL
B.H.
Depth
No.
(m)
BH 1
1.50
Sulphate Content
as SO4, (g/l)
(BS 1377:P3:
1990:Cl.5.3)
Chloride Content,
0.49
0.04
(%)
(BS 1377:P3:
1990:Cl7.2)
pH Value
(BS 1377:P3:
1990:Cl9)
8.3
GROUNDWATER
B.H.
Depth
No.
BH 1
(m)
4.00
Sulphate Content
as SO4, (g/l)
(BS 1377:P3:
1990:Cl5.3)
Chloride Content,
2.96
0.29
(%)
(BS 6068:
Sec 2.37:1990)
pH Value
(BS 1377:P3:
1990:Cl9)
7.6
Type of Concrete: Class 3

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TABLE 6.2
CONRETE SPECIFICATION AGAINST SULPHATE ATTACK
BRE Digest 363 July 1991
Concentration of Sulphate
Minimum Maximum
In soil or fill
Cement
Cement
free
In groundBy 2:1
CLASS
Type (See
kg/m3
water/cem
By acid
Water g/l
water/soil
Table 1c) (Notes 1 &
ent ratio
extraction
SO4
extract
2)
(Note 1)
% SO4
g/l SO4
1
<0.24
<1.2
<0.4
A-L
Note 3
0.65
A-G
330
0.50
2
1.2-2.3
0.4-1.4
H
280
0.55
I-L
300
0.55
H
320
0.50
If>0.24
3
2.3-3.7
1.4-3.0
I-L
340
0.50
classify on
H
360
0.45
basis of 2:1
3.7-6.7
3.0-6.0
I-L
380
0.45
extract
4
3.7-6.7
3.0-6.0
H
360
0.45
>6.7
>6.0
As for Class 4 plus surface protection
5
see CP 102
>6.7
>6.0
Note 1 Cement content includes pfa and slag.
Note 2 Cement contents relate to 20mm nominal maximum size aggregate. In order to maintain the
cement content of the mortar fraction at similar values, the minimum cement contents given
should be increased by 40kg/m3 for 10mm nominal maximum size aggregate and may be
decreased by 30kg/m3 for 40mm nominal maximum size aggregate as described in Table 8 of BS
5328 : Part 1.
Note 3 The minimum value required in BS 8110 : 1985 and BS 5328 : Part 1 : 1990 is 275 kg/m3 for
unreinforced structural concrete in contact with non-aggressive soil. A minimum cement content
of 300 kg/m3 for (BS 8110) and maximum free water/cement ratio of 0.60 is required for
reinforced concrete. A minimum cement content of 220 kg/m3 and maximum free water/cement
ratio of 0.80 is permissible for C20 grade concrete when using unreinforced strip foundations and
trench fill for low-rise Buildings in Class 1.
TABLE 6.3
TYPES OF CEMENT
CODE TYPE OR COMBINATION
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
Portland cement to BS 12
Portland blastfurnace cements to BS 146
High slag blastfurnace cement to BS 4246
Combinations of Portland cements to BS 12 and blastfurnace slag to BS 6699
Portland pfa cements to BS 6588
Combinations of Portland cement to BS 12 and to BS 3892 Part1
Pozzolanic pfa-cement to BS 6610 : 1991
Sulphate-resisting Portland cement to BS 4027
High-slag blastfurnace cement to BS 4246 containing not less than 74% slag by
Mass of nucleus
J
Combinations of Portland cements to BS 12 and blastfurnace slag to BS 6699
Containing not less than 70% slag and not more than 90% slag by mass of slag plus cement.
K
Portland pfa cements to BS 6588 containing not than 26% pfa by mass of nucleus
L
Combinations of Portland cements to BS 12 and pfa to BS 3892 : Part 1 containing
not less than 25% pfa and not more than 40% pfa by mass of pfa plus cement.
In codes I and J, slag with aluminia (A12O3) content over 14% should be used only with Portland cement
having low to moderate C3A content (Typically less than 10%).
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7. REGIONAL GEOLOGY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

The geology of the United Arab Emirate, and Arabian Gulf Area, has been substantially
influenced by the deposition of marine sediments associated with numerous sea level
changes during relatively recent geological time, with the exemption of mountainous
regions shared with Oman in the North-East, the country relatively low-lying with near
surface geology dominated by Quaternary to late Pleistocene age, mobile Aeolian dune
Sands and Sabhkha/ evaporates deposits.
The site is situated in Sharjah where a hot arid climate prevails. A hot arid climate is one
where evaporation exceeds precipitation such as rain, snow and dewfall. This climate
regime produces characteristics hot dessert terrains. Average annual rainfall may only be a
few centimeters (even only a few millimeters in some parts) which usually occurs
seasonally and sometimes only for single cloudburst. Summer shade temperatures are
frequently in excess 40c and humidity maybe very high near the coast. The contrast
between maximum night and day temperatures and between night and day humidity is
often great. Strong persistent winds are normal in many areas. This unfavorable climate
imposes adverse on the concrete structures such as:
High temperatures and seasonal changes

High humidity and change in relative humidity
Strong shifting winds during day time
Condensation at night due to low temperature
Windborne salt laden dust storm
High solar radiation day time
8. FIELD WORK
Drilling
Two boreholes were drilled on 14th & 15th of March 2014, down to a depth of 25.0m
each below the existing ground surface.
The drillings were executed by Mobile B40 Drilling Rig using Rotary Drilling Method.
The Borehole Logs are presented in Appendix B.
Sampling
Soil Disturbed, undisturbed and Split Spoon samples were obtained from the boreholes.
The soil samples were placed in airtight plastic bags, and then transferred to the laboratory
for further testing.
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9. SUBSURFACE CONDITION
The subsurface conditions encountered at the borehole locations have been summarized in
the borehole logs in Appendix B.
10. FIELD TESTING

Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
It was developed in the late 1920's and has been used extensively through out
the world because of this long record of experience; the SPT is well established
in engineering practice. The test procedure was standardized only in 1958 when
ASTM Standard D 1586 first appeared.
Although SPT is plagued by many problems that affect its accuracy and
reproducibility, it is continued to be used, primarily because of its low cost and
increased familiarity with it. Even after standardization, the test has a poor
repeatability.
Standard penetration Tests (SPT) was performed at various depths in the

boreholes to asses the relative densities of the ground materials. The tests were
performed in accordance with BS 1377: 1990 Part 9, "Determination of
Penetration Resistance using Split Barrel Sampler (SPT) or ASTM: D 1586.
The SPT consists of driving a Standard 50mm outside diameter thin wall
sampler into soil at the bottom of a borehole, using repeated blows of a 63.5kg
hammer falling 760mm. The SPT N value is the number of blows required to
achieve a penetration of 300mm, after an initial seating drive of 150mm.
The test results are shown on the boring logs at the respective test depths.
Interpretation of the SPT test results can be found in the Legend of Boring Logs
(Appendix B).
11. GROUND WATER

Observations concerning ground water were made during and at completion of the drilling
operations. At the time of investigation, the ground water level was established at a depth
of 4.00m below working level (B.H. No.1 to 2). However, this level may be subject to
seasonal variation or changes if de-watering takes place in the vicinity. Reconfirmation of
the ground water regime is recommended before the start of any work.
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12. RECOMMENDATIONS (Deep Foundation)

Pile Foundations On Cohesion less Soils
For the ground conditions encountered at this site, it is considered that

bored or augured cast-in-situ piles can be used to support the proposed
(G+2P+5) Building.
Allowable working loads and allowable uplift resistance are presented in
Tables No. 1 and 2.
The values in Tables No.1 and 2 are estimated for preliminary design
only. A detailed final design should be carried out by the structural engineer
taking into consideration all possible loading conditions which may be applied
on the piles. The carrying capacity of small diameter concrete pile can be further
limited by the safe working load which can be carried out by the shaft when
considered as a structural member.
Pile load tests are considered the most satisfactory method to assess the
carrying capacity of a pile. It is therefore recommended that such tests be
performed according to British Standard Code of Practice 8004 on specially
constructed piles installed before the start of the general construction works
during the foundation construction period. However, if pre-contract testing is
carried out, significant savings may result from a more economical pile design
based upon specific test data.
With any form of the pile, it is recommended that specialist contractors
are consulted as to the cost and performance characteristics of their particular
form of pile with particular reference to the proposed method of installation in
the ground conditions encountered at the site. The piling construction should be
carried out by specialist well-experienced and equipped piling contractor, who
must submit a method statement for the construction of the piles and should be
requested to confirm the actual working loads for his particular piling system
before foundation design is finalized. Since the theoretical design methods
provide an approximate working load. The contractor should also demonstrate
by load test the piles performance and its load settlement characteristics.
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PILE FOUNDATION:
TABLE No. 1
CALCULATED ALLOWABLE WORKING LOADS
(Factor of Safety = 3.0)
Allowable Working Loads (ton)
Pile Diameter
Toe Length Below Existing Ground Surface (m)
(m)
16.00
17.00
18.00
19.00
0.60
114
120
127
134
0.75
173
182
192
202
0.90
243
257
271
285
1.00
297
314
330
347
Pile Diameter
(m)
TABLE NO. 2
ALLOWABLE UPLIFTING RESISTANCE
(Factor of Safety = 1.0)
Allowable Uplifting Loads (ton)
Toe Length Below the Existing ground surface (m)
16.00
17.00
18.00
19.00
0.60
64
70
78
85
0.75
83
92
101
111
0.90
104
115
126
138
1.00
119
131
144
157
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The estimation of the bearing capacity was based on the following:

1.
Materials Encountered
Cemented Sand
2.
Design SPT N-Value
50 Blows
3.
Angle of Internal Friction
40.50
4.
Soil Bulk Density
1.7 ton/m3
5.
6.
Reinforced Concrete Density

:
2.5 ton/m3
Top 1.0m were excluded from friction calculations
7.
Water table at 4.00m depth from the TBM
Note: These values are estimated for preliminary design only. A detailed final design should
be carried out by the structural engineer taking into consideration all possible loading
conditions which may be applied on the piles.
SEISMIC RECOMMENDATION
The general geology and strength properties of the ground within the area investigated,
indicated the soil profile type for the seismic design as per Uniform Building Code may be
taken as Category Sc & Seismic Zone is 2A.
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13. CONCRETE FOR FOUNDATIONS:

The results of the chemical analysis of soil and ground water samples recovered from the
boreholes given in Table 6.1 should be studied in conjunction with Tables 6.2 and 6.3
which is an extract reproduced from BRE Digest 363 July 1991. Alternatively, the standard
requirements of Municipality/ relevant authorities should be strictly followed. Appendix D
of this report contains extracts from BRE Digest 363 July 1991.
Thus the recommended cement type and content, as well as the water/cement ratio for
concrete, should be selected in accordance with Class 3 of Table 6.2 & 6.3. Also taken into
account the recommendation of the above-mentioned CIRIA special publication.
The primary cause of serious deterioration in reinforced concrete is corrosion of the
reinforcement, due to attack by chlorides, present in concrete either within concrete
aggregate and mixing water, or through penetration from surrounding environment. Since
chloride induced reinforcement corrosion can only occur in the presence of oxygen and
water, the risk of corrosion can be reduced by control of chloride in concreting materials
and by ensuring adequacy, integrity and impermeability of the concrete cover.
Sulphate attack to concrete is caused by the presence of a high sulphate content either by
the ingress from the sulphate of the surrounding environment such as foundations soils or
groundwater, or by the presence of sulphate in the concrete ingredients. The attack results
in a considerable internal expansion which may lead to crack and disintegration of the
concrete. This effect can be reduced by use of selected cements or by suitable protection of
the concrete.
Conditions should be studied in conjunction with modified recommendations for concrete
mix design, based on local experience in the Gulf Region and CIRIA Special Publication
31 (1984).
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14. GENERAL COMMENTS:
In the absence of availability of full loading conditions imposed by the structure to be

supported on the foundations it is not possible to decide the most appropriate analytic
model for evaluating the interaction between the structural loads with their configuration
and properties of the supporting soils and rock and such as the computations of parameters
like total settlements, differential settlements and angular are not feasible.
Conclusions and recommendations made in this report are based on the findings from the
drilled boreholes, and Laboratory tests results. Due to the limited extent of the soil
investigation, it is most probable that some variation may be found at the time of execution
of the project in the Sub Strata encountered.
Most Engineers work with manufactured products that have very consistent and predictable
engineering properties, but Geotechnical engineers do not have this facility. They work
with soil and rock, which are natural materials whose engineering properties vary
dramatically from place to place, for example, one site may be underlain by strong, hard
deposits while another may be underlain by soft, weak deposits, and thus, instead of
specifying required properties, Geotechnical engineer's task becomes to determine the
properties of the existing soils.
The best way to deal with such uncertainties is continued monitoring of subsurface during
construction. Often new information becomes available during construction and if the new
conditions are found to be different from the anticipated conditions, then the design may
need to be changed accordingly even at the execution stage. In well managed projects, site
characterization continues through out construction, period since further data often
becomes available and may dictate changes in the design. Therefore, Geotechnical
monitoring during construction is most essential and is highly recommended.
Design of Geotechnical structures involves a certain amount of uncertainty in the value of
the input parameters which include the structural geology, material strengths, ground water
pressures, floods and seismic events, reliability of the analytical procedure and construction
methods. In view of these uncertainties and heterogeneous nature of the soils and rocks
along with the creep phenomenon the recommendations and procedures contained in this
report are intended to be used with caution, therefore, prior to their use in connection with
any design, report or specifications they should be reviewed with regard to the full
circumstances of such use.
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APPENDIX A
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APPENDIX B
Key to Boreholes
Borehole Logs
KEY TO BOREHOLES (BS 5930:1999)

SOIL TYPES
MADE GROUND ( FILL )
BOULDERS and COBBLES
GRAVEL
SAND
SILT
CLAY
PEAT
Silty SAND
Gravelly SAND
Shelly SAND
Gravelly Silty SAND
Sandy SILT
Gravelly Sandy SILT
Sandy GRAVEL
ROCK TYPES
LIMESTONE
CONGLOMERATE
SANDSTONE
SILTSTONE
MUDSTONE
CALCARENITE
GYPSUM
Igneous (MG)
SOILS
Non-Cohesive Soils
SPT N Value
(Blows /
300mm)
04
4 10
10 30
30 50
> 50
* After Meyerhof
Relative Density
Angle of Internal
Friction*
Very Loose
Loose
Medium Dense
Dense
Very Dense
< 30o
30o- 35o
35o- 40o
40o- 45o
> 45o
Cohesive Soils
Consistency
Very Soft
Soft
Firm
Stiff
Very Stiff
Hard
ROCK
Rock Strength Classification
Unconfined Compressive Strength
( MN/m2 )
< 1.25
1.25 5.0
5.0 12.5
12.5 50
50 100
100 200
> 200
Description
Very Weak
Weak
Moderately Weak
Moderately Strong
Strong
Very Strong
Extremely Strong
Undrained Shear Strength

(kN/m2)
< 20
20 40
40 75
75 150
150 300
> 300
BOREHOLE LOG
OWNER
Mrs. Tahira Mohammed Sharif & Mrs. Noora Mohammed Sharif
PROJECT
Proposed (G+2P+5) BUILDING
LOCATION
BORING EQUIPMENT:
BORING METHOD:
Rotary
CASING DEPTH
Water
4.0m
DATE COMPLETED:
NUMBER
SPT
SPT
-2.0
SPT
SPT
11
SPT
14
SPT
49
N. A.
N. A.
N. A.
-3.0
N obs
DATE
TIME
DEPTH(m)
TYPE
-1.0
SYMBOL
RQD
SCR
SPT
TCR
G. W.
OBS.
:
LEG- STRATIF
END ICATION
GROUND LEVEL: 0.00 m GROUND WATER LEVEL:
SPT
DATE STARTED
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION
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CASING DIA.
100 mm
15.00m
4.0m
DEPTH
DRILLING FLUID
GROUND WATER DEPTH:
REDUCED
LEVEL
BORE HOLE NO.:
REPORT No. :
E:
Mobile B40
14-03-14 SHEET NO.
1/3
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DESCRIPTION OF STRATA
THICKNESS
N:
COORDINATES:
Loose to medium dense,

brown, slightly silty to silty,
slightly gravelly, fine to medium
grained SAND. Gravel is fine
rock fragments with
occasionally cemented sand
pieces.
4.0
-4.0
4.0m
-5.0
SPT
>50
SPT
>50
SPT
10
>50
SPT
11
>50
SPT
12
27
-6.0
Dense to very dense ,brown to

light brown, very silty to silty,
fine to medium grained SAND
with gravel size cemented sand
pieces & occasioanlly traces of
fine rock fragments.
-7.0
-8.0
-9.0
1- TCR : Total Core Recovery.
4- SPT : Standared Penetration Test.
2- SCR : Solid Core Recovery.
5- G.W.: Ground Water Table.
8- D. : Disturbed Sample.
3- RQD : Rock Quality Designation.
6- N.E. : Not Encountered.
9- B. : Bulk Sample.
REMARKS:-
7- N.A. : Not Applicable.
5.0
BOREHOLE LOG
OWNER
PROJECT
LOCATION
SPT
13
SPT
14
>50
SPT
15
>50
SPT
16
>50
SPT
17
>50
SPT
18
>50
SPT
19
>50
SPT
20
>50
SPT
21
>50
SPT
22
>50
N obs
G. W.
OBS.
DATE
TIME
DEPTH(m)
NUMBER
RQD
SYMBOL
SCR
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION
100
14-03-14 SHEET NO.
48
Medium dense to dense becoming

very dense, light brown, silty, fine
to medium grained SAND with
gravel size some cemented sand
pieces.
-14.0
-15.0
-16.0
-17.0
-18.0
-19.0
REMARKS:-
2/3
14-03-14
-13.0
mm
15.00m
:
-12.0
MSI-14-041
CASING DIA.
Water
4.0m DATE COMPLETED:
SPT
0.00 m GROUND WATER LEVEL:
TYPE
-11.0
CASING DEPTH
N. A.
10.0
-
Rotary
GROUND WATER DEPTH: 4.0m DATE STARTED
N. A.
DRILLING FLUID
TCR
DEPTH
REDUCED
LEVEL
GROUND LEVEL:
N. A.
BORE HOLE NO.:
REPORT No. :
E:
Mobile B40
THICKNESS
BORING EQUIPMENT:
BORING METHOD:
LEG- STRATIF
END ICATION
N:
COORDINATES:
11.0
BOREHOLE LOG
OWNER
PROJECT
LOCATION
DRILLING FLUID
Water
Rotary
CASING DEPTH
15.00m
4.0m
DATE COMPLETED:
>50
SPT
25
>50
SPT
26
>50
24.0
SPT
27
>50
SPT
28
>50
21.0
N obs
G. W.
OBS.
DATE
TIME
DEPTH(m)
NUMBER
24
20.0
-
SYMBOL
SPT
RQD
23
SCR
SPT
TCR
TYPE
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION
:
LEG- STRATIF
END ICATION
DATE STARTED
SPT
4.0m
REDUCED
LEVEL
Mobile B40
GROUND WATER DEPTH:
DEPTH
BORE HOLE NO.:
REPORT No. :
E:
BORING EQUIPMENT:
BORING METHOD:
>50
22.0
MSI-14-041
CASING DIA.
14-03-14 SHEET NO.
100 mm
3/3
14-03-14
same as above.
Very dense, light brown, silty
pieces & locally some clayey at
(21.0m).
23.0
-
25.0
-
End of borehole at 25.00m
26.0
27.0
28.0
29.0
REMARKS:-
THICKNESS
N:
COORDINATES:
5.0
BOREHOLE LOG
OWNER
PROJECT
LOCATION
BORING EQUIPMENT:
BORING METHOD:
Rotary
CASING DEPTH
Water
4.0m
DATE COMPLETED:
NUMBER
SPT
SPT
-2.0
SPT
SPT
SPT
16
SPT
48
N. A.
N. A.
N. A.
-3.0
N obs
DATE
TIME
DEPTH(m)
TYPE
-1.0
SYMBOL
RQD
SCR
SPT
TCR
G. W.
OBS.
:
LEG- STRATIF
END ICATION
SPT
DATE STARTED
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION
MSI-14-041
CASING DIA.
100 mm
15.00m
4.0m
DEPTH
DRILLING FLUID
GROUND WATER DEPTH:
REDUCED
LEVEL
BORE HOLE NO.:
REPORT No. :
E:
Mobile B40
15-03-14 SHEET NO.
1/3
15-03-14
THICKNESS
N:
COORDINATES:
Loose to medium dense,

brown, slightly silty to silty,
slightly gravelly, fine to medium
grained SAND. Gravel is fine
rock fragments with
occasionally cemented sand
pieces.
4.0
-4.0
4.0m
-5.0
SPT
>50
SPT
>50
SPT
10
>50
SPT
11
>50
SPT
12
30
-6.0
Dense to very dense ,brown to

light brown, very silty to silty,
pieces & occasioanlly traces of
fine rock fragments.
-7.0
-8.0
-9.0
REMARKS:-
5.0
BOREHOLE LOG
OWNER
PROJECT
LOCATION
SPT
13
SPT
14
>50
SPT
15
>50
SPT
16
>50
SPT
17
>50
SPT
18
>50
SPT
19
>50
SPT
20
>50
SPT
21
>50
SPT
22
>50
N obs
G. W.
OBS.
DATE
TIME
DEPTH(m)
NUMBER
RQD
SYMBOL
SCR
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION
100
15-03-14 SHEET NO.
50
Medium dense to dense becoming

very dense, light brown, silty, fine
to medium grained SAND with
gravel size some cemented sand
pieces.
-14.0
-15.0
-16.0
-17.0
-18.0
-19.0
REMARKS:-
2/3
15-03-14
-13.0
mm
15.00m
:
-12.0
MSI-14-041
CASING DIA.
Water
4.0m DATE COMPLETED:
SPT
0.00 m GROUND WATER LEVEL:
TYPE
-11.0
CASING DEPTH
N. A.
10.0
-
Rotary
GROUND WATER DEPTH: 4.0m DATE STARTED
N. A.
DRILLING FLUID
TCR
DEPTH
REDUCED
LEVEL
GROUND LEVEL:
N. A.
BORE HOLE NO.:
REPORT No. :
E:
Mobile B40
THICKNESS
BORING EQUIPMENT:
BORING METHOD:
LEG- STRATIF
END ICATION
N:
COORDINATES:
11.0
BOREHOLE LOG
OWNER
PROJECT
LOCATION
DRILLING FLUID
Water
Rotary
CASING DEPTH
15.00m
DATE STARTED
GROUND LEVEL:0.00 m GROUND WATER LEVEL:
4.0m
DATE COMPLETED:
RQD
23
SPT
24
>50
SPT
25
>50
SPT
26
>50
24.0
SPT
27
>50
SPT
28
>50
20.0
21.0
SYMBOL
SPT
N obs
G. W.
OBS.
DATE
TIME
DEPTH(m)
SCR
NUMBER
TCR
TYPE
REDUCED
LEVEL
SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION
:
LEG- STRATIF
END ICATION
4.0m
SPT
Mobile B40
GROUND WATER DEPTH:
DEPTH
BORE HOLE NO.:
REPORT No. :
E:
BORING EQUIPMENT:
BORING METHOD:
>50
22.0
MSI-14-041
CASING DIA.
15-03-14 SHEET NO.
100 mm
3/3
15-03-14
same as above.
Very dense, light brown, silty
pieces & locally some clayey at
(21.0m).
23.0
-
25.0
-
End of borehole at 25.00m
26.0
27.0
28.0
29.0
REMARKS:-
THICKNESS
N:
COORDINATES:
5.0
APPENDIX C
Particle Size Distribution Curves
PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION

Client
Mrs. Tahira Mohammed Sharif Abdullah & Mrs. Noora Mohammed Sharif
Report No.
MSI-14-041
Consultant
M/S International Engineers & Consultants
Date Reported
23-03-2014
Project
Proposed (G+2P+5) Building, Plot No.3047, Moweilah, Sharjah
Date Tested
15-03-2014
Particle size (mm)

75
100
50 37.5
9.5
25 19
2.36
4.75
0.850
0.425
0.250
0.075
0.005
0.001
90
PERCENTAGE PASSING
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
GRAVEL
COARSE
60
Borehole No.
Sample
Depth
Sample No.
BH1
2.50m
BH1
6.00m
Curve
FINE
6
MEDIUM
COARSE
2
0.6
FINE
Brown,slightly silty,slighlty gravelly, fine to

medium grained SAND. Gravel is fine rock
fragments.
Light brown, silty, fine to medium grained
SAND with some fine cemented sand pieces
& traces of fine rock fragments.
1/6
COARSE
0.06
0.2
Borehole Coordinates
Description of Material
0.002
0.006
0.02
0.063
0.150
SILT
SAND
MEDIUM
20
0.212
0.300
0.600
1.18
2.0
3.35
6.3
5.0
10.0
14.0
20.0
63.0
28.0
10
MEDIUM
0.02
FINE
0.006
Gravel
(%)
Sand
(%)
Clay & Silt

(%)
Easting
Northing
1.1
94.5
0.9
81.0
CLAY
0.002
Plasticity Index
LL
PL
PI
4.4
NP
18.0
NP

Client
Report No.
MSI-14-041
Consultant
Date Reported
23-03-2014
Project
Date Tested
15-03-2014
Particle size (mm)

75
100
50 37.5
9.5
25 19
2.36
4.75
0.850
0.425
0.250
0.075
0.005
0.001
90
PERCENTAGE PASSING
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
GRAVEL
COARSE
60
Borehole No.
Sample
Depth
Sample No.
BH1
9.00m
BH1
13.00m
Curve
FINE
6
MEDIUM
COARSE
2
0.6
FINE
2/6
COARSE
0.06
0.2

SAND with gravel size cemented sand
pieces.
pieces.
0.002
0.006
0.02
0.063
0.150
SILT
SAND
MEDIUM
20
0.212
0.300
0.600
1.18
2.0
3.35
6.3
5.0
10.0
14.0
20.0
63.0
28.0
10
MEDIUM
0.02
FINE
0.006
Gravel
(%)
Sand
(%)
Clay & Silt

(%)
Easting
Northing
2.6
81.6
5.5
77.3
CLAY
0.002
Plasticity Index
LL
PL
PI
15.7
NP
17.1
NP

Client
Report No.
MSI-14-041
Consultant
Date Reported
23-03-2014
Project
Date Tested
15-03-2014
Particle size (mm)

75
100
50 37.5
9.5
25 19
2.36
4.75
0.850
0.425
0.250
0.075
0.005
0.001
90
PERCENTAGE PASSING
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
GRAVEL
COARSE
60
Borehole No.
Sample
Depth
Sample No.
BH1
17.00m
BH1
23.00m
Curve
FINE
6
MEDIUM
COARSE
2
0.6
FINE
3/6
COARSE
0.06
0.2

pieces.
pieces.
0.002
0.006
0.02
0.063
0.150
SILT
SAND
MEDIUM
20
0.212
0.300
0.600
1.18
2.0
3.35
6.3
5.0
10.0
14.0
20.0
63.0
28.0
10
MEDIUM
0.02
FINE
0.006
Gravel
(%)
Sand
(%)
Clay & Silt

(%)
Easting
Northing
1.2
85.8
4.2
84.0
CLAY
0.002
Plasticity Index
LL
PL
PI
12.9
NP
11.7
NP

Client
Report No.
MSI-14-041
Consultant
Date Reported
23-03-2014
Project
Date Tested
15-03-2014
Particle size (mm)

75
100
50 37.5
9.5
25 19
2.36
4.75
0.850
0.425
0.250
0.075
0.005
0.001
90
PERCENTAGE PASSING
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
GRAVEL
COARSE
60
Borehole No.
Sample
Depth
Sample No.
BH2
1.00m
BH2
4.00m
Curve
FINE
6
MEDIUM
COARSE
2
0.6
FINE
4/6
COARSE
0.06
0.2
Brown, slightly silty, slighlty gravelly, fine to

medium grained SAND. Gravel is fine rock
fragments.
Brown, very silty, fine to medium grained
SAND with fine cemented sand pieces &
traces of fine rock fragments.
0.002
0.006
0.02
0.063
0.150
SILT
SAND
MEDIUM
20
0.212
0.300
0.600
1.18
2.0
3.35
6.3
5.0
10.0
14.0
20.0
63.0
28.0
10
MEDIUM
0.02
FINE
0.006
Gravel
(%)
Sand
(%)
Clay & Silt

(%)
Easting
Northing
1.6
94.2
0.8
79.1
CLAY
0.002
Plasticity Index
LL
PL
PI
4.2
NP
20.1
NP

Client
Report No.
MSI-14-041
Consultant
Date Reported
23-03-2014
Project
Date Tested
15-03-2014
Particle size (mm)

75
100
50 37.5
9.5
25 19
2.36
4.75
0.850
0.425
0.250
0.075
0.005
0.001
90
PERCENTAGE PASSING
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
GRAVEL
COARSE
60
Borehole No.
Sample
Depth
Sample No.
BH2
8.00m
BH2
14.00m
10
Curve
FINE
6
MEDIUM
COARSE
2
0.6
FINE

pieces.
pieces.
5/6
COARSE
0.06
0.2
0.002
0.006
0.02
0.063
0.150
SILT
SAND
MEDIUM
20
0.212
0.300
0.600
1.18
2.0
3.35
6.3
5.0
10.0
14.0
20.0
63.0
28.0
10
MEDIUM
0.02
FINE
0.006
Gravel
(%)
Sand
(%)
Clay & Silt

(%)
Easting
Northing
2.3
80.6
4.5
79.5
CLAY
0.002
Plasticity Index
LL
PL
PI
17.2
NP
16.0
NP

Client
Report No.
MSI-14-041
Consultant
Date Reported
23-03-2014
Project
Date Tested
15-03-2014
Particle size (mm)

75
100
50 37.5
9.5
25 19
2.36
4.75
0.850
0.425
0.250
0.075
0.005
0.001
90
PERCENTAGE PASSING
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
GRAVEL
COARSE
60
Borehole No.
Sample
Depth
Sample No.
BH2
19.00m
11
BH2
24.50m
12
Curve
FINE
6
MEDIUM
COARSE
2
0.6
FINE

pieces.
pieces.
6/6
COARSE
0.06
0.2
0.002
0.006
0.02
0.063
0.150
SILT
SAND
MEDIUM
20
0.212
0.300
0.600
1.18
2.0
3.35
6.3
5.0
10.0
14.0
20.0
63.0
28.0
10
MEDIUM
0.02
FINE
0.006
Gravel
(%)
Sand
(%)
Clay & Silt

(%)
Easting
Northing
2.5
86.8
1.0
86.2
CLAY
0.002
Plasticity Index
LL
PL
PI
10.7
NP
12.8
NP
APPENDIX D
Building Research Establishment Digest 363 (Extracts).
BRtr Dngest
Concise reviows of building technology
Digest 363
JulY 1991
crs
q(R8)
Sulphate and acid resistance

of concrete in the ground
This Diges{ discusses the factors responsible for sulphate and acid
altack on concrele below ground and recommends the aype of ci:ment
and quality ofconcrele to provide resistanle. Sites are classified on lhe
basis oftheirsulphate concentration but recommendations atso take
into account rvater mbvement and acidity and their individual ellects
on vsrious forrns of cast-in-si(u and precast constructions.
This Digesl replaces Digest 250 which is now withdrawo.
FACTO RS INFLUENCING ATTACK
Aqucous solutions ofsulphates attack the hardened
cement in concrete: the expaosiye chemical reactioos
idvolved depcnd upon the harure of the sulphate
presenr, the type ofcement and lhe t).pe ofaggregateCalcareous binders and limestone aggregates are
sollrble wi(h tame ilI acidic \1,ater. Factors that influence
lhe rafc of attack are:
' theconcentration and typeof sulphate andthepH
in soil or groundwc ter;
. lhe wateraable and thc mobility of lhe ground\yarer:
. lhe compaction, cement type and content. type of
aggregere, water/cement ralio and curing regimc of
the concretc;
. thc form of conrt rction;
' frost: concrere beiow ground is uolikely to be
affected by frost but the combinaiion ofsulphare :
and frost attack represents particularly sdvere
conditions,
Sutphrtes and ecids
Sulpharcs occur naturally mainly in srrata <rf Londoo
cla), Lo$cr Lias, OrforJ clay, Kimrneridge clry and
Keuper marl. The most abuodant salts are:
.
.
.
calcium sulphatc (gypsum or sclcnite);

magnesium sulphate (Epsom sall);
sodium sulphare (Clauber's salt).
Sulphides, parricularly iron suiphide (pyrire). can
occur nalurally or from industrialwasles but they

provide no haza.d to concrele in the absence of
oxygen and moistLrrc.
I( pyrite in thc soil is slowly oxidised, sulphuric acid

and sulphate io acid solution are genelated. Likely
areas, especially marshy country, are indicated on
The National Soil Map ahhough the data arc directed
al agriculiural use and @ainly relate to the toF
4@ rnm. Rapid oxidation ofpyrite iri strata exposed
by excavation (or in tesd sarnples lemoved frorn taial
holes) car occur and give misleading informatioo
about uodis(urbed soil conditioos at dcpth. Humic
and carbonic acids are frequently found in moorland
\&'aters or in \i'ater extracts from staata containing
pealy layers.
As \\ell as occurring naturally, sulphuric acid and

.sulph3res in acid solution a.e frequenrly present in
industrial wastes, parricularly those produced by the

mininS or combustion of coal. In collie.y spoil tips, the
slow oxidatioI- when exposed to air rnay be hastened if
. comb ustion. cccurs; this produces the characteristic red
shale. Clinker from (he oldcr powcr starions (or from
refusc incineration) 'may concain qu3ntities of (he more
soluble sulphates bul furnace bottom ash and
pulverized-fucl ash (pfa) from modern power starions
usually con(ain only small amounts ofcalcium
sulphste. Othe. sources of high sulphate wasres includc
brick rubble (for example from rhc demoli,rion of old
chimoeys or if ir has plaster adhering to it). poor
quality bla5rfurnace slag and, in Scotland, oil sh3le
residues in the Lorhians (see Digcst 276). Land
conlaining \vaste from particular industriol processes
can, in exceptional cases, also give rise 1o acidic
groundwater con!aining hydrochloric or nitric acids.
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Poo.ly co6padcd concrctc
dc.itncd fo. f!ll conp:rion
Nor ac.cpt.blc ror rulpft atc r.sisl.ncc
Carl-in-siru corcrcrc ovcr 45O mrn th;ct.

Prcc-rst tround b..mi. erll units or pilcs
wilh smooth surfaces rrhich, t(rc! nor.n.l
dr.idg.havc bccn crpos.d lo air but
Prolcctcd froln rain fo.s.vc.al vccls.
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warc./ccmcnt rariogiv.n in Tablc I mly bc..&c.d by o.. clars if o(hcr du.rbilit;
rnd strucrural mnsidcr!rionJ pcrmi!.
Cast-in-siru concrc(c (olhcr !han

troood floor slabi) lcss lhan l40 mm
/ncr.ar. chssilicar;on in Tlbt I
o.b.ving
msny cdtcs
by
on. (lass.
lhick
ind orn..:.
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b. salisf.crory.for Clals I condirioor in Tabl l. For Ctasscs 2 and 3 ofTabtc l. a5 an
:hcm.tiyc lo complirncc wirh th. minimum ccm.nt ionrcn( andyat.r/ccmcrt ralio,
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600 kElrnr) o! prcsscd blc<15 wilh morc th.n 50% oflhcir tcasr cross-*crional arca
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carbenatcd. m:y bc !s.dCompl;"ncc
*ith
BS
60r
and wirh
T.blc t.
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<omplyinr with Panr I@ !od l20 of BS 59 t l Ccmcnt conrcnrs and w.tcr/ccmcnt ;atios in
Tabl. I arc not .cl.vanr
Porou5conacrc piFEs
Compli!ncc wirh BS t l9{- Porous

Clasr 3. .l o! 5 soilr-
elrie.rcd b/brcrtinB blet
'n<l.pplyiha
picnolphlntt
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concrc r pipcs arc not suitabfc
forolc in
lulo,tu.;oa popr.6At
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and bllsrfllmacc ahg ro BS 6699
Porthndpfa mcnls to BS 6588
Cimbinnliod ofPonland ccmcnt ro BS12
and pftto BS38t: Part r
Pozlolrric pla-c.mcnr ro DS 6dl0: 1991
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Cod. T)?r or cohbin:tion

Sulphalc.r.sisrinS Po.rland ccmcnl lo BS 4027
H i8h-s.lit blar r furnicc ccmcnr ro BS 4246 con(lining
nol l.rs thao 747o tlaa by m6r ot nuelcut
Combin?rions of Po(lind cemcnls to BS l2 and
blss(furnrc. slag ro BS 6699 conraininS nor lesi lhan ?0% slae
and nor norc rhrn 90% slrg by mlss ot shg ptus ccmenr
Portland pfr ccmcn(s to BS 6588 conllini;B
nor lcss lhr n 26% pfr by mrss o( nu.lcus
Combinariori of Ponland c.m.nts ro BS I Z and
pfa ro tsS 1892: Pnfl I conta;nin8 nor l.$ lhi 25r. ph znd
^
nol morc rh.n 407r pfr bym.ssofprr plus ccmcnr
po tlndccm.n(
havinE
363
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r.. r"*-;* l,iiii;;il;"*
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by ooc ltasr.
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REGTSTERED
CEfr TIFICA'IE NO:MEAl 103533
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Table 2 Rcquircrncots for c6ncretq cxposed to attack from acids oTpH > 2.5
Alobililto( Att.csiiYe
wrlct
COr
(l'abl. J)
(TabL Ia)
M=Mobilc H=Hi8h
Concrcte ir|
contsct trith:
S=
Slatic
L=I-,ow
ChMtc i.l cLsriftddolr Fi(b r.aPcct io
tniridudr
ccrnc!-t conlcnt rnd Euairdu!i t+;(./cctncnl

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rr(io
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Nalur.l grouod
5-5
Cround containing
wastcs oa madc-up
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trouod
Adv:ncc bt t\{o ilasscs
Advancc by lhrcc cla3lct
Providc turfaac.protcctiofl if SO.
k tbovc dalt
Proyidc sud3cc ptolcctioo if sO.
k.rbovc ctass 2
Extcrnal
rurfacc
Cround
cootaining
grouod
Pip.! ro
Natural
\talcr cfflscn(,
BS 5911:
DomcJlic
Pans !C0
and l?0
scwagc
No changc
No changc
No chingc
Proyidc protcc(ivc lininS if SO{ i5 abovc Oass 3

Providc pro(cctiyc linint if SO. i5 aboYc Cl3ssz
Proridc prolccliv iining irrcspcctivc of
SO.cl3ssi6car;oo
Culvcrls:
Nrtural watar
cffl ucnt
c.s(-io-3itu
H or
No changc
H oa
Concrctc not suiliblc
No changc
Advancc by onc clas5
Advancc by onc class
Advincc by lwo clasrcs

Advancc by t*'o clastc5
AdYaocc to ClasJ 5
I'lilk (lactic ecid)
Scc Ddirf Floont l,linis( ry of A g Fish a nd Focd I 96? a nd Concrtrc in llilkin g

Ccmcnl aod Concrc(c Atro<iniibn. Farm Notc 8: l960
Atri'culr',rral
Con(act Minislry of Ag Fish
and
nd Food fo( currcnt ricgmmcnd?lions
industrial
Acid tpilliBc ifl

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CFTIFICATE NO:MEA11!3533
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Concrete in Sulphate
bearing Soils and Ground Waters
BS 5328 : Part 1 I 1990 [Concrete exposEd to sulphate attackl
Table 7. Coocrcte exposed to sulphate atlack

Class
Concenbation of sulphaics
eipressed as
Cement complying with
SOj
Dense, fully
compactcd concrete
made with 20 mm
In ground
In Soil 2
nominal maximum
watet
complying with
BS 882 or BS 1047
Total SO3 SOa in 2:l

wa{er:soil
extract
Cement
conlent
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than
e,lL
l)
sizc aggregate
Frce
wa|3r/ce.ment ratio
DOI
mote
than
gL
kelm3
I-css
I-ess
I-ess
than O.2
than LO
than O.3
0.2 to
0.5
1.0 to
1,9
0.3
to.
1.2
Tablc
BS t2, BS t46, BS 6588
330
0.50
BS 12 combincd with25Vo to 4QVo pfa

BS 12 combincd withTly'o to 90 EEbs
3to
0.55
BS 4027 (SRPC)
BS 4248 (SSC)
280
0.55
380
0.45
330
0.50
370
0.45
370
o.45
BS 12 combined wirh less rhan 25 % pfa

BS i2 combincd with less than 70 7o ggbs
BS 4246 with ar le?!ttT1%o EEbs

BS 6588 witjr at lca.st 2SVo ofa
BS 6610 wirtr noc more r$a-i 407o pfa
BS 12 combiocd wirJt6% to 4OVo pfa

BS l2 combined witJtT}% to 90%'ggbs
BS 4246 with at leastl1 Vo zpbs
BS 6588 wir.tr at leut 25/o oIi

BS 6610 with not more rha; 40% pfa
3
4
5
0.5 to
L9 to
l-2 to
1.0
3.1
2.5
1.0 to
7.O
3.1 to
2.5 lo
5.6
5.0
BS 4027 (SRPC)
BS 4248 (SSC)
Qver2
Ovcr 5.6
Over 5.0
BS 4O27 and
BS 4027 (SRPC)
BS 4248 (SSC)
BS 4248 (SSC) borh wirh sJequatc
pr6lectivc coating (see BS 8i l0)
l)
Adjuslments-to rniru-mum cemcnl contcnl should bc made for aggregates ofnominal marirDum jize olhcr rhan ?O mrn in
accordrncc with nble 8.
2) I f much of the sulphalc is prcsncl as. Iow. solubility calciu m sulphate, rnalysis oq rhc basis of a z: I water cxtract may
permit a_lowcr sitc classiiicatiorl than that ob(i.incd fo.m lhe ertraation of toial SO1, Rcfcrince .f]ouiO O".aai ro snd
currcnr Papcr 2.79 for mcthods of analysis and to BRE Dgests 250 and216 lor interpretation in rclation ro nitural soils
and fi ils, rcsp;rivcly.
NOTE I. wilhin the limits spccificd in this trblc, lhc sulphatc rcJisrance of combinarjon of ggbs and pfa with SRPC ]vill
bc at least cqui]'alen! tg combinations wjth ccmeDt complying wiLh BS 12.
NOTE 2. It is rccommended tha!
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MSt-14-041

Aeolechnicsl Investigalion Report

MRS. TAHIRA MOHAMMED SHARIF

PLOT No. 3047,

{Srqfl Ft lt s'.rltil rtlnJ4fto

Al Mamaas Engineering Laboratory

Proposed (G+2P+5) Building for

investigation report for the proposed Project at the above site.

The Objectives of Site Investigation ..

Project Description ....

Assesment of Foundation Soil

Regional Geology and Weather Conditions..

Ground Water ...................

Concrete for Foundations..

2. THE OBJECTIVES OF SITE INVESTIGATIONS

Determining the location and thickness of soil and rock strata.

4. ASSESSMENT OF FOUNDATION SOIL

Standard Penetration Test

Particle Size Distribution

The likelihood of deterioration of the foundation concrete to aggressive in-situ condition

Type of Concrete: Class 3

7. REGIONAL GEOLOGY AND WEATHER CONDITIONS

High temperatures and seasonal changes

10. FIELD TESTING

Standard penetration Tests (SPT) was performed at various depths in the

11. GROUND WATER

12. RECOMMENDATIONS (Deep Foundation)

For the ground conditions encountered at this site, it is considered that

The estimation of the bearing capacity was based on the following:

Design SPT N-Value

Angle of Internal Friction

Soil Bulk Density

Reinforced Concrete Density

Water table at 4.00m depth from the TBM

13. CONCRETE FOR FOUNDATIONS:

14. GENERAL COMMENTS:

In the absence of availability of full loading conditions imposed by the structure to be

Site Plan Showing Borehole Locations

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UNITED ARAB E[T4IRATES

a-lrLill Lrsi-LJlr L:L|ill ;ilr

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DIRECTOR OF SURVEYING AFFAIRS

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Directorate of Town Planning & Survey

KEY TO BOREHOLES (BS 5930:1999)

MADE GROUND ( FILL )

BOULDERS and COBBLES

Gravelly Silty SAND

Gravelly Sandy SILT

Undrained Shear Strength

Mrs. Tahira Mohammed Sharif & Mrs. Noora Mohammed Sharif

Proposed (G+2P+5) BUILDING

Plot No. 3047, Moweilah, Sharjah

GROUND LEVEL: 0.00 m GROUND WATER LEVEL:

GROUND WATER DEPTH:

BORE HOLE NO.:

14-03-14 SHEET NO.

Loose to medium dense,

Dense to very dense ,brown to

1- TCR : Total Core Recovery.