SULTANATE OF OMAN

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

FOR
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE BUILDING ON
PLOT 748 – GHALA, BAUSHER

CLIENT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

PREPARED BY: GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC

REVISION STATUS

ISSUE DATE DESCRIPTION PREPARED CHECKED APPROVED

Borehole levels and coordinates updated – Bearing
Rev.01 21.01.2015
Capacity added according to level instead of depth

Rev.00 12.01.2015 Report Issued A.D A.AF MAH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................................. 3
2. PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 3
3. SCOPE OF GEOTECHNICAL WORK: ........................................................................................................ 3
3.1. General .................................................................................................................................3
4. SITE INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM ........................................................................................................... 4
4.1. General .................................................................................................................................4
4.2. Boreholes Locations ............................................................................................................4
4.3. Laboratory Tests ..................................................................................................................5
4.3.1. General:..........................................................................................................................5
4.3.2. Physical Properties Tests ...............................................................................................5
4.3.2.1. Particle Size Distribution of Soil Sample ..................................................................5
4.3.2.2. Atterberg’s Limits of Soil ..........................................................................................6
4.3.2.3. Unconfined Compressive Strength for Rock .............................................................6
4.3.2.4. Point Load Strength Index .........................................................................................6
4.3.3. Chemical Analyses of Soil Sample................................................................................6
4.3.3.1. Sulphate Content ........................................................................................................6
4.3.3.2. Chloride Content ........................................................................................................7
5. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AND GROUND WATER TABLE .............................................................. 8
5.1. General .................................................................................................................................8
5.2. Groundwater condition ........................................................................................................8
6. GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SUBSOIL ................................................................................ 9
7. GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................................... 9
7.1. General .................................................................................................................................9
7.2. Foundation depth .................................................................................................................9
7.3. Allowable stress .................................................................................................................10
8. RECOMMENDATIONS ................................................................................................................................. 10

APPENDICES
Appendix (A): Boreholes
Appendix (B): Plans
Appendix (C): Boreholes
Appendix (D): Laboratory Test Results
Appendix (E): Summary of Laboratory Test Results
Appendix (F): Photographs

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1. INTRODUCTION
This report is submitted to M/S ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU for the design
and construction of RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE BUILDING
ON PLOT 748 –GHALA, BAUSHER. The main purpose of this report is to
compile and analyze the soil and laboratory testing, and to collect information about
the sub-soil and the groundwater condition. Such information would enable the
assessment of foundation type, level, and the recommendation of the allowable
bearing capacity as well as any precautions, which should be taken into account
during the foundations construction.

2. PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Proposed Project is covering an area of approximately 4680m2. The Structure
comprises of a Building Unit, which consists of two basements, ground floor,
eight typical floors and penthouse. At the time of investigation, the site was
utilized as a camp constructed on plain area.

3. SCOPE OF GEOTECHNICAL WORK:

3.1. General

The scope of works comprised the following activities:

 Drilling Four boreholes 101mm diameter at the proposed building location. Tree
boreholes were drilled to 20.00m below the existing ground level, and one
borehole (BH-4) was drilled down to 19.00 m.
 Field logging of sub surface materials encountered and collection of the soil
samples for the geotechnical classification and other required tests.
 Laboratory testing on representative soil samples collected during the drilling to
estimate pertinent engineering properties.
 Reviewing published geological maps, references, and reports for the area and
previous experience of the firm within the nearby locality.
 Performing engineering analysis to develop recommendations for foundations
and other earthwork elements.

The work was performed in accordance with the BS 5930: 1999, Code of Practice
for Site Investigations.

General location plan, site layout, as well as boreholes location layout are shown in
Figs. (1-A) to (1-B) presented in Appendix (B).

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4. SITE INVESTIGATIONS PROGRAM

4.1. General

A site investigation was carried out at the proposed structure location from 18th
December to 24th December 2014 and was supervised by Geosol’s Engineer.
Four boreholes designated BH-1 to BH-4 were drilled in the proposed area using
Casagrande C-6 drilling rig operated by Geosol Engineering. The drilling unit was
equipped with a Hydraulic pressure pump employing bentonite slurry circulation.
The details of the boreholes are shown in table 4-1.

4.2. Boreholes Locations

The borehole locations were set out by GEOSOL Engineer using GPS in accordance
with the site boundary shown by the client.
The depth from existing ground level and coordinates of the boreholes executed on
site are given in the following Table 4-1;

Table 4-1: Levels, Coordinates and Depths for the Executed Boreholes

BOREHOLE COORDINATES*
BH BOREHOLE
DEPTH
NO. LEVEL
(m) EASTING NORTHING

BH-01 20.00 58.55 636588.70 2607334.20

BH-02 20.00 54.90 636511.10 2607341.30

BH-03 20.00 55.70 636545.30 2607345.80

BH-04 19.00 56.70 636557.70 2607335.80

*Note:-The coordinates were set out to Clark 1880

Appendix C includes the boreholes logs drawn to a suitable scale. On each borehole
log the following data are given:

 Name and location of the project.

 Borehole number and coordinates as well as start and finish date.
 Method of boring, rig type, size of hole, casing and boring fluid used.
 Depth and description (classification) of the different layers in accordance with BS or
ASTM Standards.
 Groundwater depth, if encountered.

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 Results of in-situ testing, where applicable.

4.3. Laboratory Tests

4.3.1. General:

In order to determine the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of the

ground materials, a program of laboratory testing was performed on selected soil
samples obtained during the fieldwork. The testing has been performed by Oman
Material Testing Services Laboratories in accordance with the relevant British
Standards and ASTM.
Table 4-2 summarizes the Laboratory tests performed with the Standard Test
Specifications and Quantities.

The results of these tests are presented in Appendix (D). Summary of the test results
is tabulated in Appendix (E).

Table 4-2. Laboratory Tests with their Standard Test Specification and
Quantity

Test Standard QTY

Particle Size Distribution of soil BS 1377 Part 2 CI 9.2, 1990 3
Unconfined Compressive Strength of
ASTM D-2938-00 3
Rock
Point Load Strength Index ASTM D5731 : 95 3
Atterberg Limits of Soil BS 1377 Part 2, 1990 1
Chemical analysis of soil BS 1377-: Part 3, 1990 1

4.3.2. Physical Properties Tests

Physical properties of soil help to verify the visual classification and may be
used as a guide to predict the geotechnical, and mechanical behavior of the
soil. The following tests were carried out in cohesive and non-cohesive soils.

4.3.2.1. Particle Size Distribution of Soil Sample

Three Particle Size Distribution tests were conducted. The Gravel

Content varied from 18% to 62% with an average of 45%. The Sand
Content varied from 14% to 18% with an average of 16%. The
Silt/Clay content varied from 20% to 68% with an average of 39%

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4.3.2.2. Atterberg’s Limits of Soil

One Atterberg’s limits of soil test was performed on sample collected

from the boreholes at the proposed site location. The Liquid Limit
was 74% while the Plastic Limit was 34%, The Plasticity Index is
40%.

4.3.2.3. Unconfined Compressive Strength for Rock

Three Uniaxial compressive strength were performed on rock

samples collected from the boreholes at the proposed site location.
The compressive strength varied between 13412 KN/m2 to 17697
KN/m2with an average of 15460 KN/m2

4.3.2.4. Point Load Strength Index

Three point load strength index tests were performed on rock

samples collected from the boreholes at the proposed site location.
The Point Load index Is varied from 2.24 MPa to 2.65 MPa with an
average of 2.46 MPa

4.3.3. Chemical Analyses of Soil Sample

The deterioration of the foundation concrete may occur as a result of

different physical and chemical processes involved, or may increase by the
presence of the chlorides and sulphate in the foundation soil. The sulphate
and chlorides affect the concrete durability by the chemical aggression of
sulphate on concrete components, and corrosion of steel by chloride which
results in the volume change of the steel which finally cracks the concrete
cover. Chemical analyze for soil samples were performed in order to
determine the sulphate, chloride contents as well as the pH value. The
results of these tests are presented in a tabulated form in Appendix (E).

4.3.3.1. Sulphate Content

One sulphate content test on soil sample was carried out. The result
of which is shown in table 4-5.

Table 4-3 gives the requirement for Concrete to resist the Sulphate
attack based on the BRE Digest No.363:1991.

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Table 4-3.Requirement for Concrete to Resist Sulphate Attack.

Requirement for Concrete to Resist Sulphate attack

Class So4 in soil (2:1 So4 in Min Cement Max. Free

Type of
Aq. Extract) ground Content Water/Cement
Cement
g/l Water g/l kg/m3 Ratio

I < 1.20 < 0.40 OPC 300 0.60

II 1.20- 2.30 0.40- 1.40 OPC/SRC 330/280 0.50/ 0.55

III 2.30- 3.70 1.40- 3.00 SRC 320 0.50
IV 3.70- 6.70 3.00- 6.00 SRC 360 0.45
SRC with
V Greater than 6.7 3.00- 6.00 360 0.45
protection

4.3.3.2. Chloride Content

One Chloride content test on soil sample was carried out. The result
of which is shown in table 4-4.

The CIRIA guide to the concrete in the Gulf region considers that
chloride content in excess of 5% in soil or groundwater may have a
significant effect on reinforcement where adequate protective cover is
not provided. If there is high Chloride content in the foundation soil,
the usage of Sulphate Resisting Cement should be replaced with the
Ordinary Portland Cement for the Cement Concrete.

Table 4-4. Chemical Analysis Test Results

Water Soluble Water Soluble

Sl Depth Sample Sulphate Content Chloride Content
BH No. pH
No. (m) Type as So4 as CL
g/L %

1 BH-1 3.50-5.50 DS 2.85 0.012 8.4

Based on the Guidance of the CIRIA Special Publication C577 (Guide
to the Construction of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Peninsula,
Published by the Construction Industry Research and Information
Association, London 2002), Sulphate Resistance Cement (SRC) could
be used in all foundation concrete structures.

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5. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS AND GROUND WATER TABLE

5.1. General
The geotechnical subsurface formation at the site is mainly composed of two
to three layers as illustrated in Table 5-1, and as indicated in the borehole logs
in Appendix C.

Table 5-1. Subsurface Conditions at the Proposed Building Location

BH /TP
No. Layer 1 Layer 2 Layer 3

Creamy white to reddish brown,

Very dense, reddish brown to highly weathered ,
creamy white, silty sandy highly fractured,
Reddish brown, sandy clayey SILT
BH.1 GRAVEL (gravel is FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
limestone origin) recovered in gravel and boulder
sizes with occasional sand
0.00 – 3.50 m 3.50-5.20 m 5.20-20.0 m
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly
Very dense, reddish brown to
weathered , highly fractured,
creamy white, very silty
FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
BH.2 sandy GRAVEL (gravel is
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes
limestone origin)
with occasional sand
0.0 – 3.00 m 3.0 – 20.00 m
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly
Very dense, reddish brown to
weathered highly fractured,
creamy white, very
FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
BH.3 silty sandy GRAVEL (gravel
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes
is limestone origin)
with occasional sand
0.00 -3.00 3.00-20.00 m*

Creamy white to reddish brown, highly

Very dense, reddish brown to
weathered highly fractured,
creamy white, silty sandy
FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
BH.4 GRAVEL (gravel is
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes
limestone origin)
with occasional sand

0.0 – 2.60 m 2.60 – 19.0 m

* A 30 cm break of Reddish brown, sandy silty CLAY appeared at depth 18.0m

5.2. Groundwater condition

No groundwater table was encountered during boreholes drilling.

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6. GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF THE SUBSOIL

Based on all available data regarding the soil stratigraphy and the results of field
tests as well as laboratory tests, the geotechnical behavior of the main layers
encountered in area understudy shall be summarized as follows:

Table 6-1.Summary of the Estimated Geotechnical Design Parameters.

γb C Ø Es
LAYER 3 2 ko ka kp µ
kN/m kN/m deg. MPa

LIMESTONE 25 140 53 60 0.42 0.26 3.74 0.30

1 Mpa ≈ 10.0 kg/cm2

Coefficient of active 1- sin Ø
ka
earth pressure 1+sin Ø
γb Bulk Density in kN/m 3
Coefficient of passive earth 1+ sin Ø
kp
pressure 1-sin Ø
C Cohesion in kN/m2 µ Poisson’s Ratio

Ø Angle of Internal Friction

Es Young's Modulus in MPa

ko Coefficient of earth pressure at rest 1- sin Ø

7. GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS

7.1. General

The foundations for different structures must generally satisfy two basic
criteria. First, the material beneath the foundation must have adequate bearing
capacity to support the maximum loads with an appropriate factor of safety.
Second, the expected settlements and/or differential settlements due to the
compressibility or consolidation of the underlying materials must be within the
tolerable limits.

7.2. Foundation Level

A foundation level is at level (51.00) "Resting on the LIMESTONE layer -as
minimum- has been considered in the recommendation for the Soil Bearing
Capacity due to the existence of Two basements.

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7.3. Allowable stress

The Maximum Net Allowable Bearing Capacity for a Raft foundation for
different depths, for a maximum allowable settlement of 50 mm based on
Terzaghi’s bearing capacity equations and the Guidelines given in Joseph’s
E. Bowles Foundation Analysis and Design- 5th Edition, and BS-8004-1995-
Code of Practice for Foundations is as indicated in the Table 7-1:

Table 7-1. Maximum Net Allowable Bearing Capacity for Raft Foundation

MAXIMUM NET ALLOWABLE MODULUS OF SUBGRADE

LEVEL OF FOUNDATION BEARING CAPACITY REACTION

kN/m2 kN/m3

51.00 533033 18,000.00

50.50 513033 18,600.00

50.00 503033 19,200.00

8. RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Excavation in the soil should be carried out with the Slope in the order of
1H: 1.5V, as minimum, based on the guidelines of BS 6031, 1981 British
Standard Code of Practice for Earthworks to achieve reasonable slope
stability safety factor otherwise an appropriate system of side support should
be provided.
2. Excavation of Limestone may require the use of rock breaker.
3. Any fill materials or rock boulders at the foundation level should be removed
4. Borders of excavation should extend at least 1.0 m outside the perimeter of
columns foundation.
5. The foundation system shall be plain concrete overlaid by reinforced
concrete footings. The thickness of the plain concrete base shall be chosen
according the structural design and the economic aspects of foundation
system.
6. After the completion of the excavation, foundations should be laid
immediately.
7. In view of Section 4.4.3, Sulphate Resistance Cement (SRC)) may be used in
all foundation concrete structures. Cement content should not be less than
300.0 Kg/m3. Concrete mixes should produce dense concrete having
minimum permeability. The maximum Water/Cement ratio is 0.450

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8. All foundation structures that are in contact with soil beneath should be
coated with approved protective coating
9. The above reported recommendations are related to the soil condition
encountered at the locations of the drilled boreholes. Soil at the foundation
level should be well investigated during excavation down to the
recommended level. In case of finding any different, type of soil other than
that given in the borehole logs, the geotechnical engineer should be
consulted to re-evaluate the above recommendations.

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REFERENCES
1. BS: 5930, 1999.British Standard Code of Practice for Site Investigation:
2. BS: 8004, (1986) -British Standard Code of Practice for Foundations.
3. BS: 6031, 1981, British Standard Code of Practice for Earthworks.
4. Hans F. Winterkon and Hsai-Yang Fang, 1975 “Foundation Engineering Handbook”.
5. Marcuson& W.A. Bieganousky, 1977 “SPT and relative density in coarse sand”, ASCE
Journal of the geotechnical Engineering division, Vol. 103, GT11.
6. H. Denver, 1982 “Modulus of elasticity for sand determined by SPT and CPT”
Proceedings of the second European symposium on penetration testing, ESOPT II,
Amsterdam.
7. F. Giuliani & F.L. Nicoll, 1982 “New analytical correlation between SPT, overburden
pressure and relative density” Proceedings of the second European symposium on
penetration testing, ESOPT II, Amsterdam.
8. R.M. Koerner, 1987 “Construction and Geotechnical Methods in Foundation
Engineering”.
9. BS:1377 Part 1 to 6, 1990, British Standard Methods of test for Soils for Civil
Engineering Purposes:
10. J.E. Bowels, 1996 “Foundation Analysis and Design”. McGraw Hill International Book
Company.
11. M. J. Tomlinson, 1996 “Foundation Design and Construction” English Language Book
Society / Longman.
12. G. N. Smith and Ian G. N. Smith, 1998 “Elements of Soil Mechanics” Seventh Edition.

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APPENDIX A
BOREHOLE LOG DESIGNATION

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TERM Symbol TERM Symbol

Activity A Moisture Content Wn
Angle of Shear Resistance φ Number of Blows /30 cm N
Adjacent Paved Road Level APRL Over Consolidation Ratio OCR
British Soil Classification System BSCS Plastic limit PL
Bulk Sample B Plasticity Index PI
Bulk Unit Weight γb Pocket Penetrometer qp

Clay C Poorly Graded P

Clay Fraction CF Prosity n
Cobbles Cb Preconsolidation Pressure Pc

Coefficient of Consolidation Cv Recompression Index Cr

Coefficient of Permeability Kv Rock Quality Disignation R.Q.D

Coeficient of Volume Compressibility mv Sand S
Cohesion c Sea Bed Level SBL
Cohesion (effective) c' Shrinkage limit WS

Compression Index Cc Silt M

Consistency Index CI Single Core SC
Dynamic Cone Penetration Test CPT Solid Core Recovery S.C.R
Degree of Saturation Sr Specific Gravity GS

Disturbed Sample DS Standard Penetration Test SPT

Double Core DC Total Core Recovery T.C.R
Dry Unit Weight γd Tricone TR
Effective Angle of Shear Resistance φ' Unconfined Compressive Strength qu

Effective Overburden Pressure Po Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial Test UU

Electric Cone Penetration Test ECPT Undisturbed Sample US
Final Water Depth F.W.D Vibro Percussion Poring VP
Gravel G Void Ratio e
Initial Void Ratio eo Well Graded W
Liquid Limit LL
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SOIL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM BASED ON BS 5930 :

1 - Soil Classificaion According To Particle Size :

Term Particle Size (mm)

Boulders Greater than 200
Cobbles 60 to 200
Coarse Gravel 20 to 60
Medium Gravel 6 to 20
Fine Gravel 2 to 6
Coarse Sand 0.6 to 2
Medium Sand 0.2 to 0.6
Fine Sand 0.06 to 0.2
Coarse Silt 0.02 to 0.06
Medium Silt 0.006 to 0.02
Fine Silt 0.002 to 0.006
Clay Less than 0.002
PEAT Fibrous

2 -The Following Terms Are Used For Description According To The Percentage By Weight For :

a) Fine Components With Coarse Soils ( min. 65 % > 0.06 mm ).

Term Range of proportion

slightly silty or (slightly clayey) SAND or (GRAVEL) 0 % to 5 % silt or (clay)

silty or (clayey) SAND or (GRAVEL) 5% to 15% silt or (clay)
very silty or (very clayey) SAND or (GRAVEL) 15% to 35% silt or (clay)

b) Coarse Components With Fine Soils ( min. 35 % < 0.06 mm ).

Term Range of proportion

slightly sandy (or slightly gravelly) SILT (or CLAY) < 35 % sand (or gravel)
sandy (or gravelly) SILT (or CLAY) 35 % to 65 % sand (or gravel)
very sandy (or gravelly) SILT (or CLAY) > 65 % sand (or gravel)

c) Coarse Soil Components.

Term Range of proportion

slightly sandy GRAVEL or (slightly gravelly SAND) 0 % to 5 % ( sand ) or ( gravel )

sandy GRAVEL or (gravelly SAND) 5 % to 20 % ( sand ) or ( gravel )
very sandy GRAVEL or (very gravelly SAND) > 20 % ( sand ) or ( gravel )
GRAVEL / SAND about equal proportions

d) Boulders And Cobbles With Fine And Coarse Components.

Term Range of proportion

with occasional Boulders or (Cobbles) < 5 % Boulders or (Cobbles)

with some Boulders or (Cobbles) 5 % - 20 % Boulders or (Cobbles)
with many Boulders or (Cobbles) 20 % - 50 % Boulders or (Cobbles)
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- A scale of relative density for granular soils in terms of (N) values is as follows :

Term SPT( N - values)

blows / 300 mm penetration
Very Loose 0 to 4
Loose 4 to 10
Medium dense 10 to 30
Dense 30 to 50
Very Dense over 50

- A scale of consistency for cohsive soils in terms of (N) values and undrained shear strength is as follows :

Term SPT( N - values) Undrained Shear Strength (kPa)

blows / 300 mm penetration

Very Soft <2 < 20

Soft 2 to 4 20 to 40
Firm 4 to 8 40 to 75
Stiff 8 to15 75 to 150
Very stiff 15 to 30 150 to 300
Hard (or very weak mudstone) > 30 > 300

- A scale of strength for rock in terms of unconfined compressive is as follows :

Term Unconfined Compressive Strength (MPa)

Very Weak < 1.25

Weak 1.25 to 5.00
Moderately Weak 5.00 to 12.50
Moderately Strong 12.50 to 50.00
Strong 50.00 to 100.00
Very Strong 100.00 to 200.00
Extremely Strong > 200.00

- A scale of plasticity for clclassification of fine soils as follows :

Term Range of liquid limit

Low plasticity < 35%

Intermediate plasticity 35% to 50%
High plasticity 50% to 70%
Very high plasticity 70% to 90%
Extremely high plasticity > 90%

- Rock descriptive terms based on R.Q.D. values are as follows :

Descriptive Term R.Q.D.

Very Poor 0 % to 25 %
Poor 25 % to 50 %
Fair 50 % to 75 %
Good 75 % to 90 %
Excellent 90 % to 100 %
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APPENDIX B
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FIG. No. (1-B) SITE LAYOUT

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LIST OF CONTROL POINTS
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APPENDIX C
BOREHOLE LOGS

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 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-1
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 18/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 20/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636588.70 E 2607334.20N 58.55 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
0
Very dense, reddish brown to creamy white, silty
sandy GRAVEL (gravel is limestone origin)
0.00-1.50 C1
1

1.50-3.00 C2

3.50 55.05
3.00-4.50 C3
Reddish brown, sandy clayey SILT
4
35 4 0

4.50-6.00 C4 5.20 53.35

Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
occasionally sand 6

6.00-7.50 C5
7

7.50-9.00 C6 55 6 0

9.00-10.50 C7 52 3 0
10
Remarks: Continued next sheet
Sheet 1 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.2
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-1
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 18/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 20/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636588.70 E 2607334.20N 58.55 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
10
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
occasionally sand
11

10.50-12.00 C8 56 0 0

12

12.00-13.50 C9 50 0 0
13

14

13.50-15.00 C 10 51 10 0

15

15.00-16.50 C 11 56 2 0
16

17

16.50-18.00 C 12 37 0 0

18

18.00-20.00 C 13 60 19 10 19

20.00 38.55 20
Remarks: End of Borehole at 20.00 m
Sheet 2 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.2
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-2
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 20/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 21/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636511.10 E 2607341.30N 54.90 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
0
Very dense, reddish brown to creamy white, very
silty sandy GRAVEL (gravel is limestone origin)
0.00-1.50 C1
1

1.50-3.00 C2 51 7 0

3.00 51.90 3
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
3.00-4.50 C3 occasionally sand
4

4.50-6.00 C4 34 0 0

6.00-7.50 C5 47 0 0
6.90
7
7.05 Reddish brown, sandy silty CLAY

7.50-9.00 C6 35 0 0

9.00-10.50 C7 31 10 8
10
Remarks: Continued next sheet
Sheet 1 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.3
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-2
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 20/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 21/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636511.10 E 2607341.30N 54.90 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
10
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
occasionally sand
11

10.50-12.00 C8 69 4 0

12

12.00-13.50 C9 35 3 0
13

14

13.50-15.00 C 10 35 11 8

15

15.00-16.50 C 11 36 2 0
16

17

16.50-18.00 C 12 40 3 0

18

18.00-20.00 C 13 42 1 0 19

20.00 34.90 20
Remarks: End of Borehole at 20.00 m
Sheet 2 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.3
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-3
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 21/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 22/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636545.30 E 2607345.80N 55.70 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
0
Very dense, reddish brown to creamy white, very
silty sandy GRAVEL (gravel is limestone origin)
0.00-1.50 C1
1

1.50-3.00 C2

3.00 52.70 3
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
3.00-4.50 C3 37 13 8 occasionally sand
4

4.50-6.00 C4 41 0 0

6.00-7.50 C5 33 0 0
7

7.50-9.00 C6 36 3 0

9.00-10.50 C7 37 4 0
10
Remarks: Complete Water loss from 14-17 m Continued next sheet
Sheet 1 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.4
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-3
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 21/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 22/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636545.30 E 2607345.80N 55.70 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
10
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
occasionally sand
11

10.50-12.00 C8 28 2 0

12

12.00-13.50 C9 38 3 0
13

14

13.50-15.00 C 10 39 18 13

15

15.00-16.50 C 11 57 17 14
16

17

16.50-18.00 C 12 38 8 0

18.00 37.70 18
Reddish brown, sandy silty CLAY
18.30 37.40
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
18.00-20.00 C 13 59 7 0
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with 19
occasionally sand

20.00 35.70 20
Remarks: Complete Water loss from 14-17 m End of Borehole at 20.00 m
Sheet 2 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.4
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-4
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 22/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 24/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636557.70 E 2607335.80N 56.70 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
0
Very dense, reddish brown to creamy white, silty
sandy GRAVEL (gravel is limestone origin)
0.00-1.50 C1
1

1.50-3.00 C2

2.60 54.10
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE 3
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
occasionally sand
3.00-4.50 C3 40 17 0
4

4.50-6.00 C4 26 12 8

6.00-7.50 C5 35 2 0
7

7.50-9.00 C6 36 9 8

9.00-10.50 C7 49 11 0
10
Remarks: Continued next sheet
Sheet 1 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.5
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
 Borehole No.
GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC BH-4
PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748, BLOCK AREA
Start Date: 22/12/2014
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS- BAUSHER End Date : 24/12/2014

CONSULTANT: ARAB ENGINEERING BUREAU

Weather: SUNNY
Coordinates Ground Level F.W.D. The Rig Used Hole Type Drilling Fluid
636557.70 E 2607335.80N 56.70 m C-6 Rotary Bentonite
Type & No.

Depth (m)

(m NGL)
Back fill

RQD %
TCR %

SCR %
Sample

Legend
Level
Sample
Depth (m)
SPT Results Stratum Description
10
Creamy white to reddish brown, highly weathered ,
highly fractured, FRAGMENTED LIMESTONE
recovered in gravel and boulder sizes with
occasionally sand
11

10.50-12.00 C8 39 5 0

12

12.00-13.50 C9 34 9 0
13

14

13.50-15.00 C 10 34 14 10

15

15.00-16.50 C 11 31 13 0
16

17

16.50-18.00 C 12 42 15 0

18

18.00-19.00 C 13 31 6 0

19.00 37.70 19
End of Borehole at 19.00 m

20
Remarks:
Sheet 2 of 2
O.D. of SC: 101 mm O.D. of SPT: 52 mm O.D. of Casing: 150 mm Casing depth: m Figure No.5
Drilled by : S.A Logged By: H.S Checked By: M.S Approved By: M. A. H
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January , 2015
BUILDING ONPLOT 748 –GHALA, BAUSHER
Rev.01

APPENDIX D
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

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APPENDIX E
SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

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 SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

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ON PLOT-748
LOCATION :GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER

Sample Identifications Particle Size Distribution Atterberg Limits Point Load Index Chemical Analysis of Soil

CBR UCS
Total
Chloride Sulphate
BH No. Depth Gravel Sand Silt/Clay LL PL PI Is IS50 pH Value Dissolved
Content Content
Salts
(m) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) (%) Mpa Mpa % kn/m2 % mg/L %
3.50- 5.00 18 14 37 / 31 74 34 40 8.4 0.012 2.85 0.93
BH-1
6.00-7.50 17697
1.50- 2.00 54 16 30 / 0
BH-2
9.00-9.50 2.65 3.04
2.00 - 3.00 62 18 20 / 0
BH-3 3.00 - 4.00 2.50 2.87
15.00-16.50 13412
10.50-12.00 2.24 2.57
BH-4
13.50-15.00 15272
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APPENDIX F
PHOTOGRAPHS

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LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER

DRILLING AND SAMPLING UTILIZING C-6 DRILLING RIG

GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
BH No. (1) DEPTH: From: 0.00–10.50 m

BH No. (1) DEPTH: from 0.00 –7.00 m

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
BH No. (1) DEPTH: From: 10.50–20-.00 m

GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
BH No. (2) DEPTH: From: 0.00–12.00 m

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
TP No. (2) DEPTH: From: 12.00–20.00 m

BH No. (2) DEPTH: from 10.45–20.00 m

GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
BH No. (3) DEPTH: From: 0.00–13.50 m

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
BH No. (3) DEPTH: From: 13.50–20.00 m

BH No. (2) DEPTH: from 10.45–20.00 m

GEOSOL ENGINEERING Co. LLC

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
BH No. (4) DEPTH: From: 0.00–12.00 m

PROJECT: CONSTRUCTION OF COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

AND OFFICE BUILDING ON PLOT-748
LOCATION: GHALA HEIGHTS AT BAUSHER
BH No. (4) DEPTH: From: 12.00–19.00 m

BH No. (2) DEPTH: from 10.45–20.00 m

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