a Ll algae g ay ill po pall Sl CA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT Prepared For M/S. RS REALTY FZ—LLC PROPOSED G+6 BUILDING PLOT NO: TR.006 LOCATION: TECOM, DUBAI By Eig Tae fl Yon Geotechnical Engineer Novernber 26, 2012 OUR REF: DsI15968, The main purpose of tis study Is f0 determine the surface and subsurface condos al the proposed sie and to define hyszal and mochaneal properties of Ie foundation materalsn agdtan ta speciyng oer engineering characteristics of the Entountted crata, This © mower {2 gade the designar Yo achieve an adequile and econamie design ofthe foundation Dubal__ POBox: 10476 Te = 04 2856498 Fax: 04 2856400 Tas: oa oe ‘Abu Dhabi P.O Box - 9068 Tel. 02 8557772 Fax: 02 540189 Sr esketat e Rah baw Vos ge Siaa ell alge g Ql po pl ll CEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING M/S: AL ASRI ENGG. CONS. OUR REF: DS/15568 P.O.BOX - 20845 DATE: 26-11-2012 DUBAI, UAE. 1, Arch. Engineer ‘SUB: SITE INVESTIGATION ON PROPOSED G6 BUILDING FOR M/S. RS REALTY £Z= LLC ON PLOT NO TR.006 AT TECOM, DUBAI Dear Sir, We have the pleasure to submit our site investigation report on your proposed Building at the above site. This report includes field and laboratory test results in addition to our conclusions and recommendations for design and type of 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 call on us for any assistance whenever needed, General Manager. TECHNICAL LABORATORY DUBAI. ABU DHABI id Dubal__POBox: 10476 Teh 04 2856808 Fax 04 2856490 TEVA ga SETAE Oa ET ‘Abu Dhabi P.O.Box . 90888 Tel. 02557772 Fax :02 5540189 ETT oy cotta: Sant coovevy : aa SAANLl alga g dy ll po p ll pl GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING (ONTENTS PAGE NO: Letter of Transmittal se ti] Table of Contents. : tii} 1. IMtrOdUCtiOn.....sevree = vs 7 [01] 2. Purpose of Investigation. i a (01) 3. Scope of Work ae (01) 4, Site Description , (02] 5, Subsoil Conditions and Description. F) aoe [02] 6, Field and laboratory tests — (031 7. Discussion See ee (031 8. *Engineering recommendations 43] ATTACHMENTS PLATE Ni Location Plan Borehole Location Plan.........- a 2 Borehole logs. P 3-8 Borehole correlation chart er 9 Legend for borehole logs....0...- eee 10 SoillRock Definitions... 4 " Particle size distribution. os 12-14 Chemical test results. . ss 15 Sulphate and Acid resistance... .essesseoe - 2 16817 Appendix = 1... 18819 Appendix -2. 7 20 References. i = a “Note: Engineering recommendation is outside the scope of accreditation s/15568 ‘iit Dubay POBox 10476 Te = 04 2856408 Fax 08 2656400 ‘Abu Dhabi P.O Box : 90888 Tel. : 02 5557772 Fax : 02 5540189 =} (3) Tt GSE ETAT Ope VER age Ge SYAL o@ih CN eaeVWY GB GAMA scrape “ealgha Ll alge g dll pl pall ell GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING 1.0 / INTRODUCTION This report presents the field work and test results of geotechnical investigation of the proposed site with the following information. + Client: Mis. RS Realty Fz-L.LC © Site area : 4,976 sqm. © Project — : G+6 Building + PlotNo — :TR.006 + Location: Tecom, Dubai + Number of floors : 7 (G+6) 2.0/ PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATIO! The main purpose of this study is to determine the surface and subsurface conditions at the proposed site and to define physical and mechanical properties of the foundation materials in addition to specifying other engineering characteristics of the encountered strata. This is in ‘order to guide the designer to achieve an adequate and economic design of the foundation structure. 3.0/ SCOPE OF WORK Geotechnical investigation was made at the proposed site by drilling 3 (Three) boreholes numbered as given in the borehole location plan plate 2. The borehole locations were agreed by the consultant. The location of the site is given on Location Plan Plate 1 Boreholes of 100 mm diameter were drilled down to 20.0m from the respective borehole levels, using @ Rotary Drill driling rig. Driling in soils was carried out by the Rotary Fluid Flush method. Sampling and subsequent laboratory testing were used to classify various soil strata. Fieldwork was commenced on 10/11/2012 and was completed on 12/11/2012. Dsi15568 Page 1 of 8 Dubai PIO Box: 10476 Tek 04 2556008 Fax: 08 2856400 TEWASTEN: Ga EWAN GSB NEM Sus ge ‘Abu Dhabi POBox. 90888 Tel..02 5557772 Fax : 02 5540189 WY 008-4AN 2 OBS AN aeeW¥YT 3 cgi MAMA train lial| Ll alga g ty etll po pall iS ll GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING 4.0/ SITE DESCRIPTION ‘The proposed site covers an area of 4,976 sq.m. It is bordered on the north and east with existing roads and on the other sides with undeveloped plots. At the time of investigation, the site was undulating and was vacant. 5,0 SUBSOIL, CONDITIONS AND DESCRIPTION ‘The nature of subsurface lithology as encountered by borehole drilling, described in accordance with BS 5930:1999, is summarized below. A section through boreholes is presented on the borehole correlation chart, plate 9. ‘Depth Range (m) Brown, slightly sity to silly medium to fine / fine SAND with 05-55 | 12-50 | iocaily few to many cemented bands and ittle gypsum Brown to reddish brown, medium to fine grained Som) : SANDSTONE embedded with gypsum ‘At the time of investigation, the ground water was encountered at depths ranging from 4.1-4.3m below the investigated ground level. Measurements of ground water levels were taken on the day following the completion of fieldwork. Measured ground water table may be expected fo vary due to seasonal conditions or any dewatering in the vicinity 6.0/ FIELD AND LABORATORY TESTS 6.1/ FIELD TESTS T/ STANDARD PENETRATION TEST Standard penetration tests (SPT's) were conducted regularly at 0.5m intervals up to 3.0m and thereafter at 1.0m intervals up to the investigated depth in accordance with the driling procedure specified in BS 5930:1999, The test was carried out using an automatic drop hammer assembly, which utilizes an automatic trip mechanism to release the weight all in accordance with BS1377, 1990 part 9: Test 3.3 Amd 8264:1995. Results are presented on borehole logs plates 3-8 2, ROTARY CORING Rotary coring was carried out in rock strata using a diamond driling bit in accordance with the rotary coring procedure specified in BS 5930: 1999. The cores were extracted and thereafter stored in labeled boxes after wrapping the cores in cling wrap to prevent moisture loss. Results of RQD (Rotary Quality Designation), TCR (Total Core Recovery) and SCR (Solid Core Recovery) are presented in borehole logs plates 3 ~ 8 DSI15568 Page 2 of 8 Dubai POBox: 10876 Tel =04 7056498 Fax: 04 2056400, TRAE: gad oA Gg VT mos ‘Abu Dhabi P.O.Box : 90888 Tel. 02 5557772 Fax: 025540189 SO FBY A) ov ccc.sas : ak wt coovvit apt UeAMA tase aldLill alga g eyill pool pill pill GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING 6.2/ LABORATORY TESTS Soil and water samples recovered from the boreholes drilling were subjected to laboratory testing for Sieve analyses and Chemical analyses. 62.1 / SIEVE ANALYSIS ‘A total of 6 Nos. Sieve analyses were carried out on representative soil samples. Results are presented on plates 12 - 14. Tests were carried out in accordance with 851977, Pert 2:1990 Amd 9027:1996 Test 9.2 6.2.2 / CHEMICAL ANALYSIS Chemical tests were carried out on 3 Nos. representative ground water samples. Results are presented on plate 15. ‘Sulphate and chloride content tests were carried out in accordance with BS1377, 1990 part 3 Amd 9028: 1996 tests §.5 and 7.2 respectively. Mohr’s method was used for chloride determination instead of Volhard's method as mentioned in the specifications. pH was determined as per BS1377, 1990 part 3 Amd 9028: 1996, test 9.5, 7.0/ DISCUSSION The proposed construction is a G+6 Building ‘Atthe time of investigation the following facts were observe > The site was undulating and was vacant. > The ground water table was encountered at a depth ranging from 4.1-4.3m below the investigated natural ground level Based on the type of structure and the soil conditions encountered, raft foundation is considered suitable to be used. Considering the recommendation appended in Clause 8.1, the bearing pressure is ‘evaluated based on both shear and settlement criteria outlined in the procedure for bearing pressure determination (QAP 06 App C) which is based on the references [1], [2), [3] & [4] Even though a higher bearing pressure can be allowed on the basis of shear oriteria, the recommended bearing pressure has been limited to 240 kN/m’ for raft foundation to keep the total settlements within permissible limits. ‘Alternatively, pile foundation can be used instead of raft foundation, 0S/15568 Page 3 of 8 ‘Dubai PLOBox: {0476 Tol 04 2866408 Fax 04 2856499 TEYRSNENT: GSE TASTER GAB VOT nom 8 ‘Abu Dhabi PO Box: 90888 Tel, .02 5587772 Fax .02 5540189 / 13) ileal sA¥s Sak ok ancvvry gad TiAAK cc, citiel algae g dy pl pl ll GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING 8.0/ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATIONS 8.1/ RECOMMENDED BEARING PRESSURE ‘One of the following options can be adopted prior to placing foundation. $.1/ RAFT FOUNDATION: Excavaie the construction area up to 2.0m below the adjacent (asphalt) road level and compact the excavated surface to not less than 95% of the maximum dry density of the soil Using a heavy roller. Further, two layers of approved granular fill (road base) material shall be placed(each layer shall not exceeding 250mm thick) up to the proposed foundation level of 1.5m below the adjacent (asphalt) road level, such that each layer shall be ‘compacted to not less than 98% of the maximum dry density ofthe fil material. >» Compaction tests shall be carried aut for each compacted layer to confirm the aforementioned percentage of compaction. Based on the above, an allowable bearing pressure of 240kN/m? can be used for raft foundation placed at the above excavated and backfill compacted level. This allowable bearing pressure is obtained using Terzaghi and Peck Chart “Estimating allowable bearing pressure for foundations in sand on basis of results of standard penetration tests", and incorporates a factor of safety of al least 3 on the ultimate bearing pressure, assuming ‘ground water to rise to foundation level. > The total settlements under the above loading are estimated to be less than 50mm for raft foundation. This should not cause any problem. > A maximum value of 19,000 kNim? can be used for the modulus of subgrade reaction (K,) of the soil for the design of raft foundation 8.2/ PILE FOUNDATIONS Bored cast insitu or continuous flight auger piles are recommended to be used. Table~1 gives the working loads for piles installed at a depth 12.5m below the adjacent asphalt road level into SANDSTONE layers considering that the cut off level of piles may be fixed at 4.5m below the adjacent asphalt road level. Thus, the net (effective) length of the pile is 1.0m “These working loads are functions of both point (bearing) resistance and skin friction and are estimated based on the SPT values. The working load capacities in tension are function of both the effective weight of the pile (shaft weight) plus the skin fricion resistance of that of compression piles neglecting the pullout capacity from base enlargement (assuming piles with straight shafl). Moreover, the Fesulting pile load capacities are compared with structural capacities of piles in both Compression and tension and taking into consideration the compressive strength of the specifies concrete In general, the ultimate tension resistance (Py) shall be reduced to the design value (Pi) using suitable safety factor SF. Pa = Pu / SF. for uplift and heaving, normally sefety factors ranging from 1.5-2.5 can be used. Dsi15568 Page 4 of 8 Dubai PLOBox: 10476 To. OF 2656408 Fax: 04 856400 TET GE TAT OB NE ae ge “Abu Dhabi POBox . 90888 Tel. .02 5557772 Fax :02 5540189 BPA, ox ccee sass gah -¥ oe0vwvt : ah MeAAh cacoe “ablLl alge g dye po pil eal GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING ‘The ultimate tension forces in this case are reduced by SF=1.5 and the corresponding design values are as shown in Table-1 Table-1 Pile Diameter (m) Working Load Capacity (kN) [050] 060 | 0.70 | 0.80 | 090] 40 Working Load Capacities in Compression Skin Frition yea | Baz | 202 | 334 | 378 | HB End Bearing 64 | 1244 | 1604 | 2012 | 2800 | 3457 Total Compression Load | 1049. | 1487 4986 | 2547 3177 | 3875 Working Load Capacities in Tension Total Tension Load 339 [9 | 847] 637 | 727 | 820 + The above working loads allow for a safety factor of 2.5 for compression and 1.5 for tension. «The loads were calculated based on the method outlined in the reference "Foundation design and construction” by Tomlinson. + Itmay be noted that the above recommended pile working load capacities are tentative and hence these values should be confirmed by carrying out pile load tests. Piling contractors shall be contacted to confirm the working loads for their respective system. + Every pile must be tested for its integrity (quality and homogeneity) by carrying out non- destructive tests like sonic test method. This is necessary to check out the defects or damages (if any) which may occur after installation of piles due to the lateral impacts, movements, soil instability and others + Care should be taken into account during installation of piles in such case good interactions between the concrete (or grout) and the soil/rock are ensured in order to mobilize optimum friction. Moreover, no disturbance shall be caused to the end bearing strata $0 as to cause no excessive settlement under initial loading, + The recommended optimal spacing (S) between clustered piles is in the order of (2.6 to 3,5 Diameter of the pile-C/C) for vertical loads, such that: $ 230 inch for Friction Piles and S 224 inch for Point Load Piles. Larger pile spacing is usually more efficient for groups carrying lateral and/or dynamic loads. = The maximum sattlement under the above loadings is predicted to be not more than 1% of the pile diameter. Based on the subsoil strata conditions, the following values of the modulus of subgrade reaction (Ky & K,) of the soil given in Table-2 can be used for the design of pile foundations. DS/15568 Page 6 of 8 Dubal__ POBox: 10876 Tel. 04 2856808 Fax: 04 2856400 ‘Abu Dhabi P.O.Box . 90888 Tel. 02 5557772 Fax : 02 5540189 Tana ga oe SAMN2 gah oT TANT Ga EA Fane WT: ght AVAAKa eb ages g dey yd pall ll CA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING Table2 “ Modulus of Horizontal Subgrade Reaction Values Pile ues Level | Bile Diameter (m) 7 1 7 @ | Or [oso | 0.60 | ozo | 080 | 090 | 1.0 Cutoff 1.60 | 30 | 25 | 24 19 a7 45 250 | 208 178 | 156 139 425 ‘Modulus of Vertical Subgrade Reaction Values | ~ (MiNi) - Toe | 1260 |ios9[_a77 | 7ae_| 634 _[ 855 _| 494 Vertical Spring Values (MNim) | 20] 248 | 204 | 918 | 353 | 308, = The modulus of vertical subgrade reaction values are calculated based on the predicted allowable settlement of 1% of the pile diameter and more reliable values can be got after performing Pile load test. = Regarding horizontal subgrade reaction, in sand, the soil stiffness is usually found to increase with depth quite markedly. For soft clay and granular soils, a linear increase of soil stiffness with depth is generally recommended as the best approximation, (See Ref. CIRIA report 103 Design of Laterally-loaded piles page 20 and 23) §.3/ SEISMIC PARAMETERS “The current practice in U.A.E. is to follow the Uniform Building Code (UBC) 1994 for seismic design parameters. The latest version of the code UBC1997 may also be adopted, Based on the seismic activity, UAE has been grouped under + Seismic Zone: 2A + Seismic Zone Factor (Z): 0.15 Based on the SPT (N-Values) and/or UCT: ‘The soil profile types can be considered as tabulated below. Shear Wave Soil/Rock Y SPT | UCTRange Deanien | Velocity | ange kee) Soil Profile Type ee lovee - = Hard Rock 1500 - : Se Rook 760 to 1500 iy | Sa | Very Dense S | & 360 to 760 | > 50 100 Se | Soft Rook i | Stiff Soil Profile | 180 to 360 | 15 to 50 | 50 to 100 | So | | Soft Soil Profile 180 <18 so | Se 1 Soil Requiring Site — Specific Evaluation Ell S: | ‘SPT: Standard Penetration Test on Soil UCT: Unconfined Compressive Strength Test on Rock Ds/16668 Page 6 of 8 ‘Dubai _ POBox: {0476 Te =04 2956408 Fax 0s 2856499 Tre “Abu Dhabi P.O.Box . 90888 Tel. .02 5557772 Fax .02 5540189 i pal ETAT Tage ON aos Ge PMY cote vats ak wv c00v WY: oa AGAMA tom aleb al gee g dey yal pill pp dll @EA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING Hence, the following coefficient can be adopted: Based on the subsoil strata of the site, the Soil Profile Type is Se. In addition, the following other parameters can be considered: “The Seismic Coefficients C, and C, can be considered with depending on the Seismic Zone Factor (2) ‘Seismic Zone Factor 2=0.15 Soil Profile Type - — Sa S| Se Ss | s | ‘Seismic Coefficient C. | 0.12 015 | 0.18 022 | 0.30 Seismic Coefficient C, | 0.12 015 | 025 | 0.32 0.50 Hence, the following coefficients can be adopted also: + For Soil Profile Type Sc, The Seismic Coefficient, is 0.18 + For Soil Profile Type Sc, The Seismic Coefficient C, is 0.25 Note 1. Al the time of foundation construction, this office shall be contacted to carry out compaction or other tests if recommended in our report at random locations selected by us in which case only a letter of confirmation can be issued for the ‘Safe Bearing Pressure and foundation levels. 2. In case of piles, this office shall be contacted for pile integrity tests without which 2 confirmation fetter cannot be issued. 3, For more detailed notes on the limitations of these recommendations as well as ‘quides to good engineering practice in foundation level preparation and construction, Appendix-1 on plates 18 & 19 shall be referred. 8.4/ CHEMICAL COND! JONS ‘The results of chemical analysis presented on plate 15 show class 4 sulfate conditions as per table 7(a, b &c) of BS 5328 Part 1:1997, a copy of which is presented on plate 16 & 17, In view of severe climatic conditions in the guif class 5A conditions shall be assumed for ‘water cement ratio and cement content Chloride content is high, therefore adequate precautions should be taken to avoid corrosion of steel reinforcement due to moisture movements and chloride ingress. However, as the chloride content in the above case is on the higher side, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is recommended instead of the Sulphate-Resisting Portland Cements (SRC) ‘mentioned in the above specifications. Dsi18868 Page 7 of 8 ‘Diba _ POBox: TOATS Tl 042856468 Fax 04 2380400 TRAN Gad ATTA aa A oe Ge Oe oad CO Eon ‘teen ca AMET? Ban ee SSIOID 3 Oak VAN: call SRST 1 DAD AGAMA Lowe gallLl alga g Qype pol pl Soll GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING Bitumen coating may be applied in addition to ascertaining that good quality dense concrete is made with careful supervision and good workmanship. Alternatively standard requirements of local municipality should be strictly followed For more details about the cement type considering the different levels of chlorides and sulphates, Appendix-2 on plate 20 shall be referred, which has taken into consideration the recommendations given in CIRIA Special publication 31 (CIRIA Guide to Concrete Construction in the Gulf Region), BRE Digest 2s well as BS 5328 Partt: 1997. Checked by Prepared by esi KA ENG, TAMARA N. YACOUB TECHNICAL LABORATORY Geotechnical Engineer DUBAI: ABU DHABI ps/1568 Page 8 of 8 Dubai P.O.Box: 10476 Tol. 0+ 2856408 Fax: 04 2056400 TASTE: Gh “ETARAA: GAB TSO ne ge ‘Abu Dhabi POBox. 90888 Tel, . 02 5557772 Fax .02 5540189 BY, yes thas ad. «¥ c0etVVE : oylth 4.AAA sanese aahel alge g dll pd pl ll TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING LOCATION PLAN CEA ita hides 2 op ahs t Ts, monet te BS Nes ee See EMIRATES HILIS3 50 Very dense Very stift 150 to 300 Hard Gremeerthan 300 Rock strength elassification ( BS $930:1999 ) ‘ a | Compressive Strengih ‘Ten Field Definition | Nave Extremely strong Rooks ring om hammer blows > 200 Very strong, ‘Core chipped only by heavy hammer blows loo - 200 | strong Broken by heavy hammer blows 50 - 100 Moderately trong ‘Broken by light haramer blows 12s - $0 Moderately weak ‘Thin slabs or edges broken by heavy hand pressure 5 +125 Weak Gravel size lumps can be broken in half by heavy hand pressure 125-5 Very weak Gravel size lumps ean be crushed between Finger and < 125 ‘thumb Consistency of Clays and approximate correlation to the Standard Penetration Number , N Tinconfined Compression Strength - spr Consisteney : es o Very Soh 25 i Sot #10 ‘Meum sit L_ 1020 Suit in 100-200 20-30 Very sit 200-400 530 Hard I >a Ref; Braja M. Das Pinciples of Foundation Engineering 3" Faition, PWS Publishing, page 89 s/18568 PLATE: 11 ‘Dubai POBex: T0476 Tol 04 2856408 Fax: 04 2866400 ‘abu Dhabi PO Box :GUBAR fel G2 BEBTTT2 Fax 025640180TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING sar EEN REPORT ON PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION “est mod BS 1577 Part 21990 Amd 90271996 Test 9.2 est Secon repre eto 177 Pat 00 And a 098 Ce 7 3878) [WS.RS Really FZ-UUC [Proposed G+6 Buscing on Pio No TROD [Eecation: [econ Dubai i PERCRMIAGE ‘eon [ens] _ car DESCRIPTION Gav] sit | sano [anavei| + | 2 | ost Slightly sity fine SAND ; i. / ia j I / 5 Bs - boo 3 . 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Project, Proposed G+6 Building Plot No. ‘TR.006 Location ‘Tecom, Dubai Sampling Method BS 5930 1999 Clause 23.3 ‘Sampled by ‘Technical Laboratory Personnel - Chloride Gontent | Sulphate Content | pH Content Class: «ch gt (SO,) af ‘Sample Identification asis77 Pansies | 9841977 Patatoe0 | Bs-r377Pensvom | BS-5228 Part 11987 Test 72 Tost 5.35.6 Testo GROUND WATER SAMPLE. BH No 1 | 1.50 3.19 | 77@a%e 4 Deh (a) 44 BHNo 2 1.87 337 75@25C 4 Depth (= 4 BUNo 3 } 150 317 4 Depth (mi 43 Method variation: None Remarks : Commercial buffer solution was used for pH meter calibration DS/15568 PLATE-15 Dub POBon (04S Te 04 2OSDB Fax: 04 TEGEIOO TRAN aE TONNE ETO ee Ley Me hep oe sy en aad oberon Fee costae (dan sinus ed| Lill alge g dy ll pl pill ll GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING ‘Sulfate and acid resistance BS 5328: Part 1: 1997 Table 7. Sulfate and acid resistance 8) Recommendations for conerete exposed to sulfate atack Sulfate J Exposure conditions ero Se | eer aa peat Reson Gentes | cera Comat poy | Da By Sagl Gomer | Smgee mana eee esas Bea ent Ere ete |ee Soleo om Bie | Soon SOuwt Ms? el | so.% SO,g/__| Mg? gil Kg/m? 7 eoa a len a Me | Ae | ua | |= See 30 fos 2 foswra|_ i20 2 soo [oss | a 3 280 0.55, 2am | Sale si0 030 fe 15 ea Classify onthe | 3.7___ 3 320 0.50 wangeld (Goel geen 2 3a0 [as th 3) wen NB water/soil 67 tag 3 360. OAS 23 [aiwatfane gj) | (BSP 3 [350 [ous sa [>60 | <10 >6.7 | =12__| As forelass 4A plus surface protection” SB > 6.0 > 10 > 6.7 >12 ‘As for elass 4B plus surface protection” 1) Classification on the basis of groundwater samples is preferred. Higher values are given for water/soll extract in recognition of the difficulty of obtaining representative samples and of achieving a comparable extraction eae o that indicate by analysis of roundwater samples. Suitable methods forthe analysis of groundwater for sulfate ae given in BS 1377: Part 3 and in Building Ressarch Repor 279 [7] which also gives methods for determination of magnesium. When results are expressed as SOs they ‘may be converted to SO, by multiplying by a faetor of 1.2 2) Adjustments to minimum cement contents should be made for ageregates of womsinal size other than 20 mm in accordance ‘with table 5) The limit on water-soluble magnesium does not apply to brackish groundwater (chloride content between 12 pl and 18 w/. 4) Portland limestone cement should only be used in elas | sulfate conditions 5) See CP 192 and BS 8102, NOTE 1, Within the nits specified i this table, the sulfate resistance of combinations of gabs or pfa with SRPC wl be at bast valent to combinations with cement conforming to 8S 12, but such combinations are unlikely to exceed the sulfate resisting performance of SRPC, NOTE 2. Cements containing ggbs or pf ate more sensitive to strong magnesium sulfate and limit on water-soluble ‘magnesium content is given for classes 4 and 5 when using these cements, [NOTE 5. The fikclihood of attack by sulfate depends on the presence and mobility of groundwater (see table Te and BRE Digest 463 [1. psiss6e PLATE: 16 Dubai POBox: 10476 To =04 2866408 Fax 04 2856408 VEO osu FANE age NINES OS ge ‘Abu Dhabi PO Box . 90888 Tel. -02 5857772 Fax .02 6640189. BEM, si oni anes path ot URN = LAD Aoikbh conmseer cal| Ll alge g deg pl pall ll Ca TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING ‘Sulfate and acid resistance BS 5328: Part 1: 1997 Table 7. Sulfate and acid resistance 1) Cement groups for use in table 7a Group | Deseription ft a) Portland cement conforming to BS 12 }) Portland blastfurnace cements conforming to BS 146 ©) High slag blasfurnace cement conforming to BS 4246 {) Portland pulverized-fuel ash cements conforming to BS 6588 ¢) Pozzolanie pulverized-fuel ash cement conforming to BS 6610 f} Portland limestone cement conforming to BS 7583” 2) Combinations of Portland cement conforming to BS 12 with ggbs conforming to BS 6699 fh) Combinations of Portland cement conforming to BS 12 with pulverized-fuel ash confort BS 3892: Part | a) Portland pulverized-Fusl ash cements conforming to BS 6588, containing not less than 26% of pfa by mass of the nucleus or combinations of Portland cement conforming to BS 12 with pfa conforming to BS 3892: Part 1, where there is not less than 25% pfa-and not more than 40% pf by mass of the combination i) High slag blastfurnace cement conforming to BS 4246, containing not less than 74% slag by mass of hucleus or combinations of Portland cement conforming to BS 12 with egbs conforming to BS 6699 ing to 2 where there is less than 70% gebs and not more than 85% gigbs by mass of the combination | NOTE 1. For group 2b cements, granulated blastfurnace slag with alumina content greater than 14% should be used ‘aly with Porsland cement having tricalcium aluminate (C3A) content not exceeding 10%. [NOTE 2, The nucleus is the total mass ofthe cement eonstiments excluding caleium sulfate and any additives such as grinding ais. fii 3 ‘Sulfaire-resisting Portland cement conforming t0 BS 4027 Portland limestone cement should only be used in lass 1 sulfite conditions, ‘Table 7, Sulfate and acid resistance cations to table Za for other types of exposure and types of construction” For classes 2,3 and 4 the requirements for cements, ‘Statie groundwater”? cenent content and free water / cement ratio given in table 7a may be lowered by one class Ifa hydrostatic head greater than five mes the thickness of the conerete is ercated by the groundwater, Basement, embankment or retaining wall the classification in table 7a should be raised by one class. This requirement can be waived ifa barrier to prevent moisture transfer through the wall is provided For classes 2,3 and 4 the requirements for eement group] ‘cement content and free water / cement ratio given in table 7a may be lowered by one class ©) Moa Cast-in-situ concrete over 430 mm thick, Precast ground beams, wall units or piles with smooth surfaces which after normal curing have been exposed to air but For cast-in-situ reinforced conerete special consideratior protected from rain for several weeks should be given to the need to maintain adequate cover to the reinforeement Castin-situ concrete (other than ground Noor stabs") | y i aor ee eee ‘The elassifention in tbe 7 should be aed by one 1 Any reluaionsn sulfate cass alowed by this ble only apply other durability and stveral considerations pers | 2) Novninally dry sites or soils with permeability Tess than [0s as given in igure 6 of BS 8004: 1986 (e.s. unfissured clay) here its desided thatthe groundwater is essentially static (sce BRE Digest 363 [1] "For ground floor slabs see BRE Digest 363 [1] s/15568 PLATE: 17 Dibal_ POBon: 10170 Tal 042056198 Fan 04 ZHEGA90 SRS panes RAAT aos Ge Oe aaa ae ania aL CRT aa y 1 008-VAN 2 co N @00YYVE cud SSAA zee ldeka lg g Mell pl ll 9 hl CA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING APPENDIX-1 The following points must be taken into consideration as general notes, guides in conjunction with the recommendations included in this report. 4) As mentioned in the report the boreholes made were of 100/150mm in diameter. The information received from the limited number and the stipulated diameter of boreholes m hot represent the entire site and may not reveal all the weak layers or conditions especially (when they are localized. Hence no respansibilities can be born for conditions not revealed by Bareholes or trial pits made on the site. In case of any such findings we shall be contacted immediately to arrange a site visit by our engineer to make an on site study of such conditions iter which recommendations if itis deemed necessary will be revises. 2) There are many methods to calculate the allowable bearing pressures of the soil and there are considerable variations in the values obtained by different methods and hence it is practically impossible to fix a single value for a particular site for 2 given breadth and type of foundations even after considering the same magnitude for factor of sefety. This is because of the many uncertainties in determining the allowable bearing pressure values. Most of Unverlainy components are coming fram the complex behavior of the soil, limited Investigation of the subsurface conditions, changing environmental conditions in the site, etc. Based on our experience we may be assigning different values for factor of safety for different Gress in UAE and this will be a minimum of 3.0 for shallow foundations and 2.6 for piled foundations. 3) The ground water table reported is expected to vary subject to seasonal variations or any dewatering process in the vicinity. Hence it is advisable to install a standpipe Piezometer and monitor the ground water table at regular intervals until it was established that the water level in borehole Rad reached equilibrium. At the time of construction it shall be made sure that the ‘Gxcavation levels for foundations are at least 0.3m above the ground water table so that ‘Compaction process at the excavated level can be properly carried out to the required degre mentioned in our report. In case of any difficulty in achieving proper compaction, a 250mm. layer thick granular fill material shall be placed and compacted to the required degree of ‘compaction. 4) Where the construction area levels are less than the proposed foundation ‘evel. filing Below the foundation level shall be carried out in leyers not exceeding 250mm and each layer Shall be compacted to at least 95%of the maximum dry density of the soil in case of fine material or to 98% in case of granular fill (road base). The compaction percentages attained Shall be confirmed by carrying out insitu density tests for each compacted layer. For backfills Upto 1.0m, plate load tests shall be carried out to confirm the efficiency of the backfil. In case the backiili exceeds 1.0m cone penetration tests (GPT) shall be carried out to confirm the 5) For excavations deeper than 2.0m, suitable side protections have to be ensured so that the excavation shall not pause a threat to the personnel working on the site or cause any damage to nearby existing buildings or roads. 6) While carrying out dewatering, it shall be ensured that no excessive settlement is caused to the nearby structures and the process shall be carried out in stages. Moreover, suitable precautions have to be taken especially in arees with weak strata Ds/15568 PLATE: 18 oN opal POBox (0476 Te 04 ZOSORD Fax 08 THEBI00 TEMA Foal “TWAT aa NOT noe we ee ee EL ML amEM ya hes REREAD BER eetssAt se calh ot aeaVevt | cas UOAM ceage ikLl alge g dyetll pol pl ll CA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING 7) Where the foundations are required to be placed on the existing ground level itis advisable fo remove at least the top 200mm layer in case of sand stratum so that any organic matter, contaminants or deleterious material on the surface be removed. 8) In case there is an existing structure, which Is waiting for demolition, and the soil investigation has to be carried out outside the existing structure it is advisable to sink one or two more boreholes after demolition to confirm the bearing pressure, 9) In case there is any clay strata above the groundwater table, care should be taken to avoid any water from reaching this layer by providing enough drainage of the domestic waste water nd making the area immediately surrounding the building impermeable so that no water from any source will reach the clay layer. 10) It is advisable to keep the foundations at least 1.0m below the finished ground level so that any future excavations for service lines may not undermine the foundations. 14) It is considered undesirable to place the foundations directly over amorphous gypsum (with high content) layer, and hence a minimum of 150mm layer thick approved fill material has to be placed and compacted to not less than 95% of the maximum dry density of the fil material 12) In case ground improvements are necessary to be carried out, techniques suitable for any particular site shall be selected in consultation with geotechnical engineer. 13) In case of any hard strata like the sandstone, siltstone or other rock types, use of special excavators for excavations of such strata shalll be considered. 14) The recommendations given in this report need not be considered as final and binding, ‘These recommendations may be altered (where the soil parameters permit) depending on the design requirements and by agreement with the geotechnical engineer. Dsi1568 PLATE: 19 Dubal__ POBox: 10476 Tel 04 2858408 Fax: 04 856400 TETOTEN | gs TARETAT GE ET age ge ‘Abu Dhabi P.O Box . 90888 Tel, 02 5587772 Fax .02 5540189 =) 1B) FLAN a oH SOREN | ohh TORU cece coLl alge g dye pl pall ye ll GEA TECHNICAL LABORATORY FOR SOIL & BUILDING MATERIAL TESTING APPENDIX-2 The following points must be taken into consideration as general notes, guices in conjunction wilh the Chemical Conditions and recommendations inchided in this report. 4) RECOMMENDED CEMENT TYPES, In practice, the use of proper cement type in the foundation should take into consideration the Sulphate and chlorige contents encountered. However, one of the usual reasons for using Other than Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is to reduce the effects of chemical attack on the concrete, Since the following concepts play a crucial role in coment reactions, it Is felt necessary to explain them with respect to CIRIA special publication 31 (CIRIA Guide to Concrete Construction in the Gulf Region). + Tricalcium Aluminate (CsA) is the component of the cement, which reacts with sulphates tnd expands. G,A (with high content) reacts with Sulphates and causes undesirable expansion in concrete, while it reacts with Chloride to avoid the expected chloride attack on reinforcement. + Thus, Sulphate-Resisting Portland Cement (SRC) contains less CxA than OPC to reduce the effect of the reaction between C,A and Sulphate. However, CsA can also combine with chlorides, which might otherwise cause reinforcement to rust, and current research ‘grounds Increasing concern that where sulphates and chlorides occur together, the use of Sulphate-resisting cement may be inadvisable. Sulphate-resisting cements do not make concrete immune from Sulphate attack, but only make it better able to withstand moderate concentrations of sulphates, Based on the above, CIRIA has concluded that the use of Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is safer in case of = Higher contents of both sulphates and chlorides are occurring together so as to satisfy a balance in aforementioned behaviors. = Higher contents of chlorides and lower contents of sulphates are available. Admixtures are preferable also to be used here to avoid or decrease the possibilty of chlorides (with high contents) attacking the reinforcement. Cthenwise, it is recommended that the use of Sulphate-Resisting Portland Cements (SRC) is safe when: = Lower contents of both sulphates and chlorides are occurring together = Higher contents of sulpnate and lower contents of chlorides are present. 2) ACCEPETANCE LIMITS OF CHLORIDES & SULPHATES = Chlorides: As per BS:3148: 1980; Recommended limiting values for total chloride (presence of chlorides in the mixing water or other sources in concrete) by weight of Cement in different types of concrete are Included in 6.3.8 of CP 110: Part 1: 1972. As a Guide, the chloride content of the water should generally not exceed 500 mg of chloride per litre (Le. 0.5 gf) = Sulphates: As per BS:3148: 1980; A general guide to the acceptability of sulphates in mixing water is that the sulphate ‘content should not be exceed 1000mg of sulphur trioxide per litre (Le. 1.0 gil) BRE Digest 250 and CP 110 grade soils and groundwater in five levels of sulphate concentration: 0.2% total sulphate or 1.0 gil in 2:1. soil water extract Is considered significant psi19568 PLATE: 20 ‘Dube POBox: 10478 Tol 04 2656868 Fax: 04 2856400 TIRE Oa PART oa We ge eee hab! 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