Sa15000273 Emirates International Projects Gen. Cont. (Part 2) PDF

APPENDIX A
LOGS OF BORINGS
SA15000273-Rev.0-Interpretive Report
SA15000273-Rev.0-Interpretative Report

SA15000273-Rev.0-Interpretative Report
Borehole Log
Project Name: CMW-15074
Borehole No.
BH01
Project No: SA15000273

Location: Sieh Al Hemah, Al Ain, UAE
Sheet 1 of 2
Client/Owner: Emirates International Projects Gen. Cont.

Total Depth (m): 12
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Ground Level (m): 0.0
Boring Started: 20/10/2015
Boring Dia. (mm): 121
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Boring Completed: 20/10/2015
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
Depth
(m)
P1
0-1
SPT1
1 - 1.45
P2
1.45 - 2
SPT2
2 - 2.45
P3
2.45 - 3
SPT3
3 - 3.35
P4
3.35 - 4.5
SPT4
4.5 - 4.73
P5
4.73 - 6
Water Depth (m): N.E
Rig: C.M.V Driller: SIKANDER

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
Description of Strata
Poorly graded SAND with silt & gravel

(SP-SM): Dry, gray/ light gray, fine grained,
non-plastic, with fine gravels.
Poorly graded SAND with silt (SP-SM): Dry to
moist, brown/ light reddish brown, fine,
non-plastic, medium dense.
1
9
13
19
(Thickness)
(m)
(0.4)
0.4
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
-0.40
32
(2.6)
2
16
20
24
37
25/10
50/13
28
48
-3.00
Poorly graded SAND with silt (SP-SM): Moist,

brown/ reddish brown, fine grained,
non-plastic, very dense.
13/5 50/15cm
50/13cm
SPT5
6 - 6.2
P6
6.2 - 6.5
CS1
6.5 - 7.5
SPT6
7.5 - 7.67
P7
7.67 - 8
CS2
8 - 9.5
SPT7
9.5 - 9.63
P8
9.63 - 10
(4.5)
25/9
50/11
50/11cm
0
7.5
25/8
50/9
50/9cm

(SP-SM): Moist, brown, fine grained,
non-plastic, very dense, with interbedded with
thin bands of highly fractured SANDSTONE
pieces.
35
-7.50
(2)
9
9.5
25/6
50/7
50/7cm
Undisturbed Sample Key: Disturbed Sample Key:
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
-9.50
see next page for description
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
TCR: Total Core Recovery
SCR: Solid Core Recovery
RQD: Rock Quality Designation
FI: Fracture Index
UCS:Unconfined Comp. Strength
Remarks:
* The samples were described in accordance with appropriate
standards (BS 5930; ASTM D2488).
Levels are relative to the existing ground surface.
Checked By: Eng. Fadi
Borehole Log
Borehole No.
BH01

Sheet 2 of 2

Total Depth (m): 12
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
Depth
(m)
CS3
10 - 11.5
SPT8
11.5 - 11.7
P9
11.7 - 12

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
55
30
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
SILTSTONE: Weak, light grayish brown/ light

brown, fine grained, moderately to highly
fractured, moderately weathered.
(Thickness)
(m)
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
(2.5)
11
25/5
50/5
50/20cm
12
12
-12.00
END OF BORING (12.0m)
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
FI: Fracture Index
Remarks:
Borehole Log
Borehole No.
BH02

Sheet 1 of 2

Total Depth (m): 12
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
Depth
(m)
P1
0-1
SPT1
1 - 1.45
P2
1.45 - 2
SPT2
2 - 2.45
P3
2.45 - 3
SPT3
3 - 3.33
P4
3.33 - 4.5
SPT4
4.5 - 4.71
P5
4.71 - 6
SPT5
6 - 6.21
P6
6.21 - 7.5
SPT6
7.5 - 7.65
P7
7.65 - 8
CS1
8 - 9.5
SPT7
9.5 - 9.61

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
1
10
12
15
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
(Thickness)
(m)

(SP-SM): Dry, light gray, fine grained,
moist, light brown, fine grained, non-plastic,
medium dense to dense, with few fine gravels.
(0.45)
0.45
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
-0.45
27
(2.55)
2
13
20
24
40
25/11
50/10
28
48
10/3 50/18cm
-3.00

light brown/ brown, fine grained, non-plastic,
very dense.
50/10cm
(4.5)
25/10
50/11
50/11cm
25/7
50/8
50/8cm
7
7.5

(SP-SM): Brown/ dark brown, fine grained,
non-plastic, very dense, interbedded with thin
bands of highly fractured SANDSTONE
pieces.
30
-7.50
(2)
9
9.5
P8
25/6
50/9
see next page for description
9.61 - 10
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
-9.50
50/9cm
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
FI: Fracture Index
Remarks:
Borehole Log
Borehole No.
BH02

Sheet 2 of 2

Total Depth (m): 12
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
Depth
(m)
CS1
10 - 11.5
SPT8
11.5 - 11.6
P9
11.6 - 12

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
71
61
47
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
SILTSTONE: Weak, light brown/ brown, fine

grained, moderately to highly fractured,
moderately weathered.
(Thickness)
(m)
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
(2.5)
11
25/4
50/6
50/6cm
12
12
-12.00
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
FI: Fracture Index
Remarks:
Borehole Log
Borehole No.
BH03

Sheet 1 of 2

Total Depth (m): 12
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
Depth
(m)
P1
0-1
SPT1
1 - 1.45
P2
1.45 - 2
SPT2
2 - 2.45
P3
2.45 - 3
SPT3
3 - 3.34
P4
3.34 - 4.5
SPT4
4.5 - 4.72
P5
4.72 - 6
SPT5
6 - 6.18
P6
6.18 - 7.5
SPT6
7.5 - 7.67
P7
7.67 - 8
CS2
8 - 9.5
SPT7
9.5 - 9.67

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
1
9
11
14
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
(Thickness)
(m)

(SP-SM): Dry, light gray/ gray, fine grained,
moist, fine grained, non-plastic, medium dense
to dense.
(0.4)
0.4
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
-0.40
25
(2.6)
2
12
19
22
38
25/12
50/10
26
45
12/4 50/19cm
-3.00

dark reddish brown, fine grained, non-plastic,
very dense.
50/10cm
(4.5)
25/10
50/8
50/8cm
25/8
50/9
50/9cm
7
7.5
-7.50

(SP-SM): Moist, brown, fine grained,
non-plastic, very dense, interbedded with thin
bands of highly fractured SANDSTONE
pieces.
(2.5)
25/7
50/10
50/10cm
10
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
FI: Fracture Index
-10.00
Remarks:
Borehole Log
Borehole No.
BH03

Sheet 2 of 2

Total Depth (m): 12
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
11
Depth
(m)
CS3
9.67 - 11
SPT8
11 - 11.12
P9
11.12 - 12

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
54
25/5
50/7
31
29
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
(Thickness)
(m)
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
SILTSTONE: Weak, brown/ light brown, fine

grained, moderately to highly fractured,
moderately weathered.
(2)
50/7cm
12
12
-12.00
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
FI: Fracture Index
Remarks:
Borehole Log
Borehole No.
BH04

Sheet 1 of 2

Total Depth (m): 18
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
Depth
(m)
P1
0-1
SPT1
1 - 1.45
P2
1.45 - 2
SPT2
2 - 2.36
P3
2.36 - 3
SPT3
3 - 3.22
P4
3.22 - 4.5
SPT4
4.5 - 4.68
P5
4.68 - 6
SPT5
6 - 6.17
P6
6.17 - 7.5
SPT6
7.5 - 7.64
P7
7.64 - 8
CS1
8-9
SPT7
9 - 9.16
P8
9.16 - 9.5

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
16
18

(SP-SM): Dry, light gray/ gray, fine grained,
moist, light brown/ light reddish brown, fine
grained, non-plastic, with few fine gravels,
dense to very dense.
1
12
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
34
(Thickness)
(m)
(0.4)
0.4
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
-0.40
(2.6)
18
32
18/6 50/21cm
25/12
50/10
50/10cm
25/10
50/8
50/8cm
-3.00

dark brown/ brown, fine grained, non-plastic,
very dense.
(4.5)
25/8
50/9
50/9cm
25/6
50/8
50/8cm
7
7.5

brown, fine grained, non-plastic, very dense,
interbedded with thin bands of highly fractured
SANDSTONE pieces.
21
(1.5)
0
9
25/7
50/9
50/9cm
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
-7.50
-9.00
SILTSTONE: Weak to moderately weak, light

brown/ brown, fine grained, moderately to
highly fractured, moderately weathered.
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
FI: Fracture Index
Remarks:
Borehole Log
Borehole No.
BH04

Sheet 2 of 2

Total Depth (m): 18
Drilling Method:
Drilling Medium:
Core Dia. (mm): 79
Coordinates: N=
Casing Dia. (mm): -
Casing Depth (m): -
E=
Samples
Scale
(m) Type and
Number
Depth
(m)
CS2
9.5 - 11
11
SPT8
11 - 11.14
12
P9
11.14 - 13
13
SPT9
13 - 13.16
P10
13.16 - 13.5

SPT Records
Core Recovery
Field Records
0-15
(cm)
15-30
(cm)
30-45
(cm)
N TCR SCR RQD

Blows (%) (%) (%)
30
25/6
50/8
50/8cm
25/7
50/9
50/9cm
10
Depth
UCS
FI (MPa)
(Thickness)
(m)
Reduced
Level Legend
(m)
Ditto as from 9.0m to 10.0m
(9)
14
CS3
15
13.5 - 15
SPT10
15 - 15.14
P11
15.14 - 15.5
CS4
15.5 - 17
SPT11
17 - 17.11
P12
17.11 - 18
25/6
50/8
71
60
51
37
30
30
50/8cm
16
17
25/5
50/6
50/6cm
18
18
-18.00
CS: Core Sample
P:Percussion
DB: Drive Barrel
SPT:Standard
Penetration Test
SH: Shelby Tube
AU:Auger
Logged By: Nikith
Abbreviations:
Ground Water Table
FI: Fracture Index
Remarks:
APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
TABLE B-1
SUMMARY OF CHEMICAL TEST RESULTS
SULPHATE CONTENT
Borehole/
Sample
No.
Sample
Depth
(m)
BH02
SA15000273
2.0
CHLORIDE CONTENT
In Ground
Water
In Soil
2:1
water/soil
extract
In
Ground
Water
In Soil
2:1
water/soil
extract
As SO4
(%by wt.)
As SO4
(%by wt)
As Cl(%by wt.)
As Cl(% by wt.)
--
0.02
--
0.04
pH
Value
8.0
Appendix B, Page 1/3
ARAB CENTER FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES
GRAIN - SIZE DISTRIBUTION

6"5"
3"
1 "
3/4"
3/8"
75.0
37.5
19.0
9.5
4.75
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE NUMBER
152
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE OPENING SIZE
10
20
40
Hydrometer
80 100
200
100
90
80
PERCEN
NT PASSING
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
DIAMETER OF PARTICLE IN MILLIMETERS
COBBLES
SYMBOL
SA15000273
GRAVEL
COARSE
FINE
BH01
BH02
DEPTH
(m)
1.0
3.0
0.0
BOREHOLES
No.
COARSE
SAND
MEDIUM
SILT OR CLAY
FINE
LIQUID LIMIT
PLASTIC LIMIT
PLASTICITY INDEX
CLASSIFICATION
N.P
NP
SP-SM
SP-SM
Table B-2
0.001
0.003
0.006
0.01
0.019
0.037
0.075
0.18
0.15
0.425
2.0
0.85
ARAB CENTER FOR ENGINEERING STUDIES
GRAIN - SIZE DISTRIBUTION

6"5"
3"
1 "
3/4"
3/8"
75.0
37.5
19.0
9.5
4.75
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE NUMBER
152
U.S. STANDARD SIEVE OPENING SIZE
10
20
40
Hydrometer
80 100
200
100
90
80
PERCEN
NT PASSING
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
DIAMETER OF PARTICLE IN MILLIMETERS
COBBLES
SYMBOL
SA15000273
GRAVEL
COARSE
FINE
BH03
BH04
DEPTH
(m)
4.5
6.0
0.0
BOREHOLES
No.
COARSE
SAND
MEDIUM
SILT OR CLAY
FINE
LIQUID LIMIT
PLASTIC LIMIT
PLASTICITY INDEX
CLASSIFICATION
N.P
NP
SP-SM
SP-SM
Table B-2
0.001
0.003
0.006
0.01
0.019
0.037
0.075
0.18
0.15
0.425
2.0
0.85
APPENDIX C
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FOUNDATION

CONCRETE
Recommendations for Foundation Concrete

-References Matrix-
STAGE
REFERENCE*
BRE SD1,
T able C1
BRE SD1,
T able D1
Determine DC Class &

Number of APM
BRE SD1,
T able D1
Select T ype of APM
BRE SD1,
T able D4
Adjusted DC Class
BRE SD1,
T able D1
Cement or Combination
Group
BRE SD1,
T able D2,D3
Determine DS & ACEC

Class
Page Number
(This Appendix)
Determine Intended Working Life

of Concrete Elem ent
Determine T hickness of
Concrete Element
Determine Hydrostatic Head
* References:
Recomme ndations
for Foundations
Concrete Mix Criteria
Finalize exposure
conditions considering
chloride content and
local experience
CIRIA, T able 5.1

& 5.2
BRE SD1, 2005 - Concrete in Aggressive Ground

CIRIA C577-2002, Guide to the Construction of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Peninsula
Appendix C, Page 1/7
Introduction
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------CHEMICAL ATTACK ON BURIED CONCRETE
Sulphate Attack
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 ground water, 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.
Chloride Attack
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.
Resistance to chlorides penetration is influenced by cement chemistry and concrete quality. In general,
Portland cement with a high C3A is more resistant to chloride penetration than Portland cement with a
low C3A content. The following approaches are recommended by CIRIA Publication C577, 2002, Guide
to the construction of reinforced concrete in the Arabian Peninsula, Table 6.1, for reducing the
penetration of chlorides:
Approach:
Method:
Concrete Mix Design
Selection of Cement Type

Water Cement ratio
Use of additions:
Pulverised fuel ash
Ground Granulated blastfurnace slag
Silica Fume
Other measures
Controlled permeability formwork

Coatings
Hydrophobic treatment of the concrete
Chloride and Sulphate Attack
For reinforced concrete in the ground the need for protection from chlorides must be balanced with the
need for protection from sulphates and where necessary a cement resistant to both sulphates and chlorides
should be used .The usual course is to use a cement giving best protection against chlorides and to prevent
sulphate ingress by tanking (coating with impervious material) the surface of concrete. In every case the
need for good quality concrete with low permeability is paramount.
In the case where both sulphates & chlorides occur together, the designer should consider low water
cement ratio, high strength, suitable type of cement, use of epoxy or zinc coated reinforcement bars and
concrete cover with adequate thickness, impermeability & integrity. In such cases the site exposure
conditions should be studied in conjunction with modified recommendations for concrete mix design,
based on local experience in the Gulf Region, C577, 2002, Guide to the construction of reinforced
concrete in the Arabian Peninsula.
BRE Special Digest 1, 2005

Concrete in Aggressive Ground
EXTRACT
Table C1 Aggressive Chemical Environment for Concrete (ACEC) classification for natural ground locations a
Sulfate
Groundwater
Design Sulfate
2:1 water/soil
Groundwater
Total potential
Static
Mobile
Class for location
extract b
sulfate c
water
water
ACEC
Class for
location
2
(SO4 mg/ l)
3
(SO4 mg/ l)
4
(SO4 %)
5
(pH)
6
(pH)
DS-1
< 500
< 400
< 0.24
* 2.5
> 5.5 d
AC-1d
AC-1s
2.55.5
DS-2
5001500
4001400
0.240.6
> 3.5
> 5.5
2.53.5
16003000
15003000
0.71.2
> 3.5
2.53.5
31006000
1.32.4
> 3.5
> 5.5
> 6000
> 6000
> 2.4
AC-4
AC-4s
2.55.5
AC-5
* 2.5
AC-5
> 3.5
2.53.5
AC-4
AC-3s
2.53.5
DS-5
AC-3
AC-3s
2.55.5
31006000
AC-3z
AC-2s
> 5.5
DS-4
AC-2
AC-2s
2.55.5
DS-3
AC-2z
AC-1s
AC-4s
Notes
a Applies to locations on sites that comprise either undisturbed ground that is in its natural state (ie is not brownfield Table C2) or clean fill derived from such ground.
b The limits of Design Sulfate Classes based on 2:1 water/soil extracts have been lowered relative to previous Digests (Box C7).
c Applies only to locations where concrete will be exposed to sulfate ions (SO4) which may result from the oxidation of sulfides (eg pyrite) following ground disturbance
(Appendix A1 and Box C8).
d For flowing water that is potentially aggressive to concrete owing to high purity or an aggressive carbon dioxide level greater than 15 mg/l (Section C2.2.3), increase the
ACEC Class to AC-2z.
Explanation of suffix symbols to ACEC Class
Suffix s indicates that the water has been classified as static.
Concrete placed in ACEC Classes that include the suffix z primarily have to resist acid conditions and may be made with any of the cements or combinations listed in
Table D2 on page 42.

EXTRACT
Table D1 Selection of the DC Class and the number of APMs for concrete elements where the hydraulic gradient due to
groundwater is 5 or less: for general in-situ use of concrete a,b,c
ACEC Class
Intended working life
At least 100 years
(from Tables C1 and C2)
At least 50 yearsd,e
AC-1s, AC-1
DC-1
AC-2s, AC-2
DC-2
DC-1
DC-2
AC-2z
DC-2z
DC-2z
AC-3s
DC-3
DC-3
AC-3z
DC-3z
DC-3z
AC-3
DC-3
DC-3 + one APM of choice
AC-4s
DC-4
DC-4
AC-4z
DC-4z
DC-4z
AC-4
DC-4
DC-4 + one APM of choice
AC-4ms
DC-4m
DC-4m
AC-4m
DC-4m
DC-4m + one APM of choice
AC-5z
DC-4z + APM3 f
AC-5
DC-4 + APM3
AC-5m
DC-4z + APM3 f
DC-4m + APM3
DC-4 + APM3 f
f
DC-4m + APM3 f
For specification of DC Class, see Table D2. For choice of additional protective measures, see Table D4.
Notes
a Where the hydraulic gradient across a concrete element is greater than 5, one step in DC Class or one APM over and above the number indicated in this table should be
applied except where the original provisions included APM3. Where APM3 is already required, or has been selected, an extra APM is not needed.
b A section thickness of 140 mm or less should be avoided in in-situ construction but, where this is not practical, apply one step higher DC Class or an extra APM except
where the original provisions included APM3. Where APM3 is already required, or has been selected, an extra APM is not necessary.
c Where a section thickness greater than 450 mm is used and some surface chemical attack is acceptable, a relaxation of one step in DC Class may be applied.
For reinforced concrete, the cover should be sufficiently thick to allow for estimated surface degradation during the intended working life (Section D6.5).
d Foundations of low-rise housing that have an intended working life of at least 100 years may be constructed with concrete selected from the column headed At least
50 years (Section D7).
e Structures with an intended working life of at least 50 years but for which the consequences of failure would be relatively serious, should be classed as having an
intended working life of at least 100 years for the selection of the DC Class and APM (Section D7).
f Where APM3 is not practical, see Section D6.1 for guidance.
Explanation of suffix symbols to DC Class
Concrete placed in ACEC Classes that include the suffix z primarily must resist acid conditions and may be made with any of the cements listed in Table D2.
Suffix m relates to the higher levels of magnesium in DS Classes 4 and 5.
Table D4 Options available to provide additional protective

measures for buried concrete
Option code Additional protective measure (APM)
APM1
Enhance concrete quality (Section D6.2)
APM2
Use controlled permeability formwork (Section D6.3)
APM3
Provide surface protection (Section D6.4)
APM4
Provide a sacrificial layer (Section D6.5)
APM5
Address drainage of site (Section D6.6)

EXTRACT
Table D2 Concrete qualities to resist chemical attack for the general use of in-situ concrete: limiting values for composition
DC Class
Maximum
Minimum cement or combination content (kg/m3)
Recommended cement and
free-water/cement
for maximum aggregate size of:
or combination ratio
* 40 mm
20 mm
14 mm
combination group
10 mm
DC-1
A to G inclusive
DC-2
0.55
300
320
340
360
D, E, F
0.50
320
340
360
380
A, G
0.45
340
360
380
380
0.40
360
380
380
380
DC-2z
0.55
300
320
340
360
A to G inclusive
DC-3
0.50
320
340
360
380
0.45
340
360
380
380
0.40
360
380
380
380
D, G
DC-3z
0.50
320
340
360
380
A to G inclusive
DC-4
0.45
340
360
380
380
0.40
360
380
380
380
0.35
380
380
380
380
D, G
DC-4z
0.45
340
360
380
380
A to G inclusive
DC-4m
0.45
340
360
380
380
Grouped cements and combinations

A
B
Cements
Combinations
CEM I, CEM II/A-D, CEM II/A-Q, CEM II/A-S, CEM II/B-S, CEM II/A-V,
CIIA-V, CIIB-V, CII-S, CIIIA, CIIIB, CIIA-D,
CEM II/B-V, CEM III/A, CEM III/B
CIIA-Q
CEM II/A-La, CEM II/A-LLa
CIIA-La, CIIA-LLa
CIIA-La, CIIA-LLa
CEM II/A-L , CEM II/A-LL
CEM II/B-V+SR, CEM III/A+SR
CIIB-V+SR, CIIIA+SR
CEM IV/B (V), VLH IV/B (V)
CIVB-V
CEM III/B+SR
CIIIB+SR
SRPC
For cement and combination types, compositional restrictions and relevant Standards, see Table D3.
Note
a The classification is B if the cement/combination strength class is 42,5 or higher and C if it is 32,5.

EXTRACT
Table D3 Cements and combinations for use in Table D2

Type
Designation
Standard
Grouping with
respect to sulfate
resistance
Portland cement
CEM I
BS EN 197-1
Portland-silica fume cement
CEM II/A-D
BS EN 197-1
A
A
Portland-limestone cement
CEM II/A-L
BS EN 197-1
B a or C a
CEM II/A-LL
BS EN 197-1
B a or C a
BS EN 197-1
Portland-pozzolana cement
CEM II/A-Q
Portland-slag cements
CEM II/A-S
BS EN 197-1
CEM II/B-S
BS EN 197-1
Portland-fly ash cements
Blastfurnace cements
CEM II/A-V
BS EN 197-1
CEM II/B-V c
BS EN 197-1
CEM II/B-V+SR d
BS EN 197-1
CEM III/A
BS EN 197-1
CEM III/A+SR f
CEM III/B
CEM III/B+SR f
BS EN 197-4
BS EN 197-1
BS EN 197-4
BS EN 197-1
BS EN 197-4
BS EN 197-1
BS EN 197-4
Pozzolanic cement g,h
CEM IV/B (V)
BS EN 197-1
Very low heat pozzolanic cement
VLH IV/B (V)
BS EN 14216
Sulfate-resisting Portland cement
SRPC
BS 4027
CIIA-V
BS 8500-2, Annex A
BS 8500-2, Annex A
Combinations conforming to BS 8500-2, Annex A, manufactured in the

concrete mixer from Portland cement and fly ash, pfa, ggbs or limestone fines:
CEM I cement conforming to BS EN 197-1 with a mass fraction of 6 to 20 %
of combination of fly ash conforming to BS EN 450 or pfa conforming to BS 3892-1
CIIB-V c
d
of combination of fly ash conforming to BS EN 450 or pfa conforming to BS 3892-1
CIIB-V+SR
BS 8500-2, Annex A
CIVB-V
BS 8500-2, Annex A
CII-S
BS 8500-2, Annex A
of combination fly ash conforming to BS EN 450 or pfa conforming to BS 3892-1

of combination of ggbs conforming to BS 6699
CIIIA
BS 8500-2, Annex A
CIIIA+SR f
BS 8500-2, Annex A
CIIIB
BS 8500-2, Annex A

CIIIB+SR
BS 8500-2, Annex A
CIIA-L
BS 8500-2, Annex A
B a or C a
of combination of limestone fines conforming to BS 7979
CIIA-LL
BS 8500-2, Annex A
B a or C a
CIIA-D
See Note j
CIIA-Q
See Note k
of combination of silica fume conforming to BS EN 13263 i

of combination of metakaolin conforming to an appropriate Agrment certificate
Notes
a The classification is B if the cement or combination strength is class 42,5 or higher and C if it is class 32,5.
b Metakaolin only.
c Where the fly ash or pfa content is a mass fraction of 21 to 24%.
d The addition of the abbreviation +SR denotes an additional requirement for sulfate resistance that the fly ash content should be a mass fraction of not less than 25% of
the cement or combination. Where it is less than 25%, the grouping with respect to sulfate resistance is A (Note c).
e Cements or combinations with higher levels of slag than permitted in this table may be used for certain specialist applications, but no guidance is provided in this Special
Digest or BS 8500.
f The addition of the abbreviation +SR denotes an additional requirement for sulfate resistance, that where the alumina content of the slag exceeds 14%, the tricalcium
aluminate content of the Portland cement fraction should not exceed 10%. Where this is not the case, the grouping with respect to sulfate resistance is A.
g CEM IV/A cement with siliceous fly ash should be classified as CEM II-V cement.
h (V) indicates siliceous fly ash only.
i Until BS EN 13263 is published, the silica fume should conform to an appropriate British Board of Agrment certificate.
j These combinations are not currently covered by BS 8500-2, Annex A. However, silica fume can be used in accordance with Clause 5.2.5 of BS EN 206-1.
k These combinations are not currently covered by B S 8500-2, Annex A. However, metakaolin conforming to Clause 4.4 of BS 8500-2 may be used in accordance with
Clause 5.2.5 of BS EN 206-1. If the k-value concept is used, a k-value with respect to sulfate resistance of 1.0 should be used.
CIRIA C577-2002,
Guide to the Construction of Reinforced Concrete in the Arabian Peninsula
(Extract)
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Chapter 5, Key Recommendations for Durable Concrete (extract)
Table 5.1: Classification of Exposure Conditions in the Arabian Peninsula
Exposure
Condition
Locations
Superstructures inland with no risk of windborne salts
Superstructures in areas of salt flats, inland or near

the coast, exposed to windborne salts
Parts of structures in contact with the soil, well above
capillary rise zone, with no risk of water introduced at
the surface by irrigation, faulty drainage systems,
washing down etc.
Parts of structures in contact with the soil, within the
capillary rise zone, below ground water level, or where
water may be introduced at the surface by irrigation,
discharge of wastes, washing down, etc.
These situations all lead to a potential for the
concentration of aggressive salts by evaporation.
(i)
Significant sulfate contamination only
(ii) Significant chloride contamination only
(iii) Significant contamination with both sulfates and
chlorides
Marine structures (splash zone)
Water retaining structures (including sewage treatment

plants)
Table 5.2: Typical concrete mix criteria and cover requirements for exposure conditions in the Arabian Peninsula,
from Table 5.1
Exposure
conditions
Cementitious
material (s)
c*
Portland Cements
or additions
d(i),(ii)or(iii)
e and f
Portland cement
blends with
additions
Minimum cementitious
content for 20mm aggregates
(kg/mm3)
Maximum
freewater/cement
ratio
**
Additional
requirements
Minimum
cover to the
reinforceme
nt
(mm)
300-320
0.52
None
30
320
0.50
None
40
320-350
0.45
None
40-50
320-400
0.42
Tanking
40-50
370-400
0.40
None
100-150
When concrete is cast directly in contact with soil the minimum cover should be increased to 75mm.
** On well supervised projects free-water/cement ratios down to 0.35 have been successfully achieved using the latest
generation of superplasticisers.

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APPENDIX A

Project No: SA15000273

Client/Owner: Emirates International Projects Gen. Cont.

Ground Level (m): 0.0

Boring Started: 20/10/2015

Boring Dia. (mm): 121

Core Dia. (mm): 79

Boring Completed: 20/10/2015

Casing Dia. (mm): -

Casing Depth (m): -

Water Depth (m): N.E

Rig: C.M.V Driller: SIKANDER

N TCR SCR RQD

Poorly graded SAND with silt & gravel

Poorly graded SAND with silt (SP-SM): Moist,

Poorly graded SAND with silt & gravel

Undisturbed Sample Key: Disturbed Sample Key:

CS: Core Sample

DB: Drive Barrel

SH: Shelby Tube

Logged By: Nikith

see next page for description

Checked By: Eng. Fadi

Project No: SA15000273

Client/Owner: Emirates International Projects Gen. Cont.

Ground Level (m): 0.0

Boring Started: 20/10/2015

Boring Dia. (mm): 121

Core Dia. (mm): 79

Boring Completed: 20/10/2015

Casing Dia. (mm): -

Casing Depth (m): -

Water Depth (m): N.E

Rig: C.M.V Driller: SIKANDER

N TCR SCR RQD

SILTSTONE: Weak, light grayish brown/ light

END OF BORING (12.0m)

Undisturbed Sample Key: Disturbed Sample Key:

CS: Core Sample

DB: Drive Barrel

SH: Shelby Tube

Logged By: Nikith

Checked By: Eng. Fadi

Project No: SA15000273

Client/Owner: Emirates International Projects Gen. Cont.

Ground Level (m): 0.0

Boring Started: 19/10/2015

Boring Dia. (mm): 121

Core Dia. (mm): 79

Boring Completed: 19/10/2015

Casing Dia. (mm): -

Casing Depth (m): -

Water Depth (m): N.E

Rig: C.M.V Driller: SIKANDER

N TCR SCR RQD

Poorly graded SAND with silt & gravel

Poorly graded SAND with silt (SP-SM): Moist,

Poorly graded SAND with silt & gravel

see next page for description

Undisturbed Sample Key: Disturbed Sample Key:

CS: Core Sample

DB: Drive Barrel