Geotechnical Investigation Report

Geotechnical Investigations For
GLS and Concrete Water Tanks

Sudair Industrial City , Sudair, KSA
File : Geot./1719/23
Date : January ,19, 2023
Ref : Quot./100044/23
Date : January,19, 2023
Faisal Electro-Mechanical Co, ( Femco )
Attn.: Mr Orhan , Projects Manager
Subject : Geotechnical Investigations For GLS and Concrete Tanks

Of MODON, at Sudair Industrial City , Sudair, KSA.
Dear Sir,
Reference to the above mentioned subject, and to our agreement, we are pleased to
submit this Geotechnical Investigation Report for the proposed new GLS and
Concrete Tank for MODON, located at Sudair Industrial City , Sudair, KSA
The report covers description of drilling works, field and laboratory testing,
analysis and recommendations for foundation design.
If you have any further clarifications, please feel free to contact us.
Thank you and best regards.
Dr. Kamal M. Ali

Manager, Saudi Labs Ltd., Khobar
Table of Contents
1.0 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................... 1
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK................................................................................................................ 1
3.0 SITE & STRUCTURES DESCRIPTION ............................................................................ 2
4.0 GEOLOGY .............................................................................................................................. 2
5.0 INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES ..................................................................................... 3
5.1 Drilling of boreholes:........................................................................................................................... 3
5.2 Field Testing and sampling : ................................................................................................................ 3
5.3 Rock core drilling and sampling: ......................................................................................................... 3
6.0 LABORATORY TESTING ................................................................................................... 4
6.1 Chemical Tests: ................................................................................................................................... 4
6.2 Physical Tests: .................................................................................................................................... 5
7.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS ............................................................................................. 5
7.1.1 Residual soil: ................................................................................................................................ 5
7.1.2 Limestone Rock : .......................................................................................................................... 5
7.2 Groundwater:...................................................................................................................................... 6
8.0 ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ........................................................................ 6
8.1 General:............................................................................................................................................... 6
8.2 Subsurface strata: ............................................................................................................................... 7
8.3 Type and depth of foundations: ......................................................................................................... 7
8.3.1 GLS Tank: ...................................................................................................................................... 7
8.3.2 Concrete Tank: ............................................................................................................................. 7
8.4 Bearing Capacity Estimation: .............................................................................................................. 8
8.5 Settlement: ......................................................................................................................................... 9
8.6 Modulus of subgrade reaction: ........................................................................................................... 9
8.7 Coefficients of earth pressure :........................................................................................................... 9
8.8 Coefficient of friction between soil and concrete : .......................................................................... 10
8.9 Rock Cavities: .................................................................................................................................... 10
9.0 EARTH WORKS ................................................................................................................. 10
9.1 Excavation and site preparation: ...................................................................................................... 10
9.2 Engineered fill and compaction control: ........................................................................................... 11
9.3 Compaction Equipments : ................................................................................................................. 11
10.0 FOUNDATION PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS .................................................. 12
10.1 Concrete protection: ....................................................................................................................... 12
10.2 Seismic Considerations : ................................................................................................................. 12
10.3 Quality Control testing : .................................................................................................................. 13
11.0 LIMITATIONS .................................................................................................................. 14
Abbreviations .............................................................................................................................. 15
References .................................................................................................................................... 16
APPENDICES
Appendix ( I ) - Geologic Map .

Site Plan and Locations of Boreholes .
- Logs of Borings.
Appendix ( II ) - Laboratory Tests Results .

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
As per the agreement between Faisal Electro-Mechanical Co, ( Femco ), and Saudi
Labs Ltd., this geotechnical investigation study has been conducted for the
proposed GLS and Concrete Water Tank of MODON, located at Sudair Industrial
City, Sudair, KSA.
This report include a brief outline of the project, short descriptions of fieldwork
and laboratory tests, a discussion on site, subsurface conditions and our
recommendations for foundation design and construction considerations.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The purpose of the site investigation is to explore the subsurface condition in order
to determine the physical, chemical and structural characteristics of the underlying
strata and to assess the engineering properties of foundation soil for engineering
analysis, conclusion and recommendations of the following:
1. Type and thickness of subsurface strata.
2. Type and depth of foundation .
3. Allowable net bearing pressure.
4. Expected settlements.
5. Excavation and backfilling.
6. Seismic Considerations .
7. Concrete protection and others.
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3.0 SITE & STRUCTURES DESCRIPTION

The investigated site is located within Sudair industrial city in Sudair. The site is
bound by asphalt roads from all directions.
The proposed site of Water Tanks, is generally flat and covered by dry sand and
gravel (completely weathered limestone) and is almost at the same the level of
adjacent asphalt roads .
It is proposed to construct a GLS Water Tank (45m diam) and rectangular concrete
tank. Foundations of tanks will be of reinforced concrete.
4.0 GEOLOGY
The kingdom of Saudi Arabia consists of two main and distinct geologic zones, the
Arabian Shield, covering almost all parts of western and southwestern regions of
the Kingdom and the Arabian Shelf, covering eastern and north eastern parts of the
Kingdom.
The Arabian Shield consists mainly of Precambrian igneous and metamorphic
rocks whereas the Arabian Shelf constitutes Cambrian to recent sedimentary rocks
and alluvial plains (Quaternary deposits).
The study area is lying within the Arabian Shelf which consists mainly of Tertiary
rock units that belong to the Eocene formation.
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5.0 INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

The field investigation consists of drilling activities, soil testing and sampling. Five
(5) boreholes were drilled at the proposed site, all to a depth of 10m from existing
ground surface.
5.1 Drilling of boreholes:

The drilling work was commenced on January, 03, 2023, and was completed on
January, 09, 2023. All boreholes were drilled utilizing a truck mounted drill rig
(mobile B-53) equipped with power augers , double tube core barrel and capability
of standard penetration test .
5.2 Field Testing and sampling :

Standard penetration tests (SPT) were performed at every 1 meter depth interval in
soil layers. The test was conducted in accordance with the ASTM D-1586
procedures in order to determine the density of the underlying soil layers. On each
SPT execution, the blow counts are recorded for each 15cm of penetration with
three successive 15cm increment. The “N-value” or number of blow count per last
30cm or fraction off was used in the soil classification and estimation of bearing
pressure and settlement.
Recovered soil samples from the split spoon were identified on site, logged and
preserved in moisture proof nylon bags and sent to laboratory for further testing.
5.3 Rock core drilling and sampling:

The site is underlain by soil strata covering rock formations and therefore, core
drilling was conducted to advance boring and to obtain rock samples.
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Using a double tube core barrel, rotary core drilling was performed at every 1.5m
drill run interval. Rock samples were retrieved from the core barrel and placed and
preserved in wooden core boxes with proper labels and description.
Rock core sample recovery and the Rock Quality Designation (RQD) were noted
on the field log.
All samples were gathered for ocular inspection in the field and for further
inspection and testing in the laboratory.
Groundwater was monitored in open holes during and after drilling operation and
water levels were recorded on the boring logs.
Boring logs are shown in Appendix (I) of this report.
6.0 LABORATORY TESTING
Representative soil samples obtained from the SPT sampler were visually
inspected and examined. Visual classification consisted of description of soil
characteristics not obtained by testing such as color, odor, etc. Soil samples were
then grouped and representative samples were selected for testing.
The laboratory tests performed on representative samples were as follows.
6.1 Chemical Tests:
Chemical tests on soil and water samples were performed following standard
chemical procedures in order to determine the pH value , Chloride content, Sulfide
content , and Total dissolved solids.
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6.2 Physical Tests:

Physical tests conducted on selected rock samples were as follow:
 Moisture content as per ASTM D-2216-92
 Specific gravity as per ASTM D-854.
 Unconfined compressive strength of rock cores ( ASTM D-2938).
Tests results are presented in Appendix II of report .
7.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

7.1.1 Residual soil:
The upper part of the subsurface strata at the proposed site consist of residual soil
layer. This layer is the result of the of the in situ weathering of the parent rock. The
thickness of this layer ranges from 1.5m to 1.8m. This material is dry and dense.
7.1.2 Limestone Rock :

Limestone rock was encountered in all boreholes below the above-mentioned soil
layers from a depth of about 1.5 to 1.8m till the end of boring.
Limestone rock is reddish brown and is moderately weathered in the upper portion
. The lower portion is yellowish brown and slightly to moderately weathered as
shown on boring logs where the percent core recovery is from 24% to 60%, the
rock quality designation (RQD) is from zero to 37% , indicating a rock mass rating
of very poor to poor quality.
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The unconfined compressive strength of intact rock core samples was found
between 7.8MPa to 21.4MPa , representing moderately weak to moderately strong
rock. The unit weight of cores samples is from 2.34 g/cm3 to 2.45 g/cm3.
7.2 Groundwater:
No groundwater was encountered in all boreholes tell the termination depth of
boring (10m). This level may change (decrease or increase) due to seasonal and
environmental changes in the area .
8.0 ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

8.1 General:
The controlling factors for the design of structures are as follows:
a) Selection of the type of foundation system and depth best suited to support the
proposed structures on or within the bearing materials.
b) Evaluation of the bearing capacity of the foundation material to carry the
imposed loads on the selected foundation system.
c) Estimation of maximum and differential settlement and selection of allowable
bearing pressure for design purposes.
Other considerations include the effects of environmental conditions such as
aggressive chemical in soil or groundwater, wind & earthquake forces and
drainage consideration.
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8.2 Subsurface strata:

As mentioned in the previous sections, the subsurface strata at this site are made up
of about 1.8m of residual soil layer underlain by reddish brown to yellowish
slightly to moderately weathered limestone rock layers extending to the bottom of
boring. No groundwater was encountered below the existing ground surface.
8.3 Type and depth of foundations:

The proposed structures are a circular GLS water tank and a rectangular concrete
tank. The recommendations as are follows:
8.3.1 GLS Tank:

The GLS is a circular water tank with a diameter of 45m. The tank should be
placed on reinforced, cast insitu concrete raft foundation.
The entire site shall be excavated to a depth of 0.85m below asphalt road level.
Excavation shall be wider by 1m from all sides .The bottom of excavation shall be
leveled and well compacted using heavy vibratory compaction roller .
A Layer, 25cm thick, of (A-1-a) material should be placed and compacted to 95%
of the maximum dry density as per ASTM D-1557.
Plate load test shall be conducted on top of compacted fill to assure the said
bearing capacity and settlement .
Raft foundation shall be placed at a depth of about 60cm below asphalt road level
on well compacted layer of engineered fill type ( A-1-a) material. The depth of raft
could be adjusted to fulfill the hydraulic requirements or as per drawings .
8.3.2 Concrete Tank:

This is a rectangular concrete tank, ( dimensions is not yet finalized by designer).
The tank should be placed on reinforced, cast insitu concrete raft foundation.
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The entire site shall be excavated to a depth of 0.85m below asphalt road level.
Excavation shall be wider by 1m from all sides. The bottom of excavation shall be
leveled and well compacted using heavy vibratory compaction roller . One layer of
(A-1-a) material , 25cm thick , should be placed on bottom and compacted to 95%
of the maximum dry density as per ASTM D-1557.
Plate load test shall be conducted on top of compacted fill to assure the said
bearing capacity and settlement .
Raft foundation shall be placed at a depth of about 60cm below asphalt road level
on well compacted layer of engineered fill type ( A-1-a) material. The depth of raft
could be adjusted to fulfill the hydraulic requirements or as per drawings .
8.4 Bearing Capacity Estimation:

The allowable bearing capacity of soil could be calculated using the theoretical soil
mechanics relations as Terzaghi relations or it may be estimated from empirical
relations of Terzaghi and Meyerhof which was lately modified by many
researchers as (Bowles, 1982, 1996) as follow :
qa = N55 x { (B + F3)2}x Kd , for B > F4

F2 B
Where; qa = Allowable net bearing pressure , KN/m2 .
N55 = Corrected N-value (SPT) ., B = Width of foundation, m .

Kd = Depth correction factor = (1 + 0.33 D/ B )
F2 = 0.08 , F3 = 0.3 and F4 = 1.2m .
An allowable net bearing pressure of (150 KN/m2 ) could be used for the design of
Raft foundation for both GLS & Concrete tank .
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8.5 Settlement:
Usually the allowable settlement criteria is the controlling factor for selection of
allowable bearing pressure , type and size of foundation .
Based on theory of elasticity , the procedure in chapter 5-6 of (J. Bowles, 1996), is
followed to estimate the expected settlement as follow ;.
= q0B’ 1 - µ2 m IS IF
ΔH
Es
where, q0 = the allowable bearing capacity, Es = the average weighted modulus of
elasticity. µ = Poissons ratio, B = footing width, IS and IF are shape factor and
depth factor .
Therefore, the expected total settlement will be less than 50mm and the differential
settlement will be within tolerable limits .
8.6 Modulus of subgrade reaction:

The modulus of sub-grade reaction (Ks) as proposed by (J.Bowles, 1996),
depending on bearing capacity of the underlying strata, is estimated as follow:
Ks = 60 x qa , where, qa is allowable net bearing pressure in KPa.
Therefore, the modulus of subgrade reaction (Ks) using an allowable net bearing
pressure of 150KPa, is equal to (13500KN/m3 ).
8.7 Coefficients of earth pressure :

The earth pressure coefficients (Active, passive and at rest) could be estimated by
use of angle of internal friction value in the following relations.
- Active earth pressure coefficient (Ka) = 1- sin ø
1+sin ø
- Passive earth pressure coefficient (Kp) = 1+ sin ø
1- sin ø
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- At rest earth pressure coefficient (K0) = 1- sin ø

- Angle of internal friction, = 32 degrees
- Coefficient of active earth pressure (Ka) = 0.31
- Coefficient of passive earth pressure (Kp) = 3.25
- Coefficient of earth pressure at rest (Ko) = 0.47
8.8 Coefficient of friction between soil and concrete :

The angle of friction between the soil and concrete is estimated to be in the range
of 280 to 300. The coefficient of friction is defined as the tangent of the angle of
friction. Coefficient of friction between soil and concrete could be taken as (0.53) .
8.9 Rock Cavities:

No open cavities were encountered in any borehole drilled during this
investigation. Some open to partially filled voids having diameter of about 5mm to
10mm, were noticed on some rock cores. Loss of circulating drilling water was
noticed in some boreholes possibly due to presence of open fractures.
9.0 EARTH WORKS

9.1 Excavation and site preparation:
Excavation operation at this site will be in dry, dense sand. Mechanical excavators
could be used in excavation works. Sides of excavation shall be protected to avoid
collapse of soil . Hydraulic jack hammers may also be required .
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9.2 Engineered fill and compaction control:

Fill material below Raft Foundation , should be (A-1-a) material as per ASTM D-
3282 standard . The (A-1-a) material should be placed in 25cm thick layer and
compacted to 95% of the maximum dry density as per ASTM D-1557.
General Fill material to be used for landscaping could be clean sand , type (A-3) as
per ASTM D-3282. It shall be placed in 30cm thick layers and compacted to 75%
of the relative density as per ASTM D-4253 & 4254.
The maximum grain size for engineered fill and general fill should not be more
than 50mm. Fines (material passing sieve # 200) shall not be more than 15% and
10% for (A-1-a) and (A-3) materials, respectively. Plasticity index for (A-1-a)
material shall not be more than 10%, (A-3) material shall be non-plastic.
Testing of compacted backfill material could be done as per ASTM D-6938 using
the nuclear gauge. A minimum of one test shall be conducted for every one
hundred square meter or as agreed upon with the Consulting Engineer.
9.3 Compaction Equipments :

Heavy vibratory compaction rollers ( 25ton) are suitable to compact granular soil
in open areas far from structures . Hand guided plate tampers can be used in areas
close to walls and in pipe trenches . When using Hand –guided tampers , the lift
thickness shall not be more than 15cm .
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10.0 FOUNDATION PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS

10.1 Concrete protection:
Buried reinforced concrete is susceptible to deterioration and corrosion due to
chemical attack by sulphates and chlorides present above certain concentrations in
soil and groundwater.
Chemical test results indicated that sulphates and chlorides contents are high. As
per (Saudi Building Code 304-Tables 4.3.1 & 4.4.2) the expected attack is severe.
It is therefore recommended to protect foundation concrete and reinforcement by
the following:
a) Type (V) Sulfate Resisting Portland cement is recommended to be used for all
concrete that comes in contact with soil.
b) A minimum cement content of 370kg/m3 and maximum water/cement ratio of
0.40 shall be used.
c) The concrete cover for reinforcement shall be 75mm.
d) Foundation and other embedded portions of structures shall be protected from
all external surfaces from the hazardous effect of chemicals in soil and
groundwater by applying suitable water proofing membrane.
e) Epoxy coated reinforcing steel bars shall be used in Raft Foundation .
10.2 Seismic Considerations :

The kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been divided into seven regions for determining
the maximum considered earthquake ground motion as shown on figure 9.4.1(a) of
Saudi Building Code (SBC-301) . The study area is located within Region 4 . The
soil type encountered at site belongs to Soil Class ( B ) of table 14.1.1 of SBC-301.
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The following seismic parameters could be used in preliminary design of

earthquake forces , more details could be obtained from ( SBC -301, sec.9.0).
Short period acceleration ( Ss ) in % g = 8.0

1 sec period acceleration ( S1) in % g = 3.3
Peak ground acceleration in % g = 2.0
Site Class = B
10.3 Quality Control testing :

Quality control testing shall be performed by a testing laboratory. For engineered
fill, the testing laboratory has to conduct all necessary tests for the classification of
soil as (moisture content, grain size analysis, hydrometer test, Atterberg limit and
shrinkage limit), chemical analysis as (pH, chloride and sulfate content) and
strength tests as (maximum dry density, relative density and field density).
For concrete, the testing laboratory should conduct all necessary field tests on fresh
concrete as (slump test and temperature) and take samples (concrete cubes or
cylinders) for determining the strength and density of the hardened concrete.
Plate load test shall be conducted on top of compacted engineered fill .
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11.0 LIMITATIONS
The recommendations of this report are based upon the assumption that the
subsurface conditions do not significantly deviate from those disclosed in the logs
of borings. If any, variations or undesirable conditions are encountered during
construction, or if the proposed structure or construction procedure will differ from
our assumptions, our office should be notified so that supplemental
recommendations can be given.
Should you need additional information, please feel free to contact us.
Respectfully submitted.
SAUDI LABS LTD.
Date : 19, January , 2023 .
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Abbreviations
BH Borehole Rec. Rock Core Recovery

TP Test Pit RQD Rock Quality Designation
GW Well graded GRAVEL GM Silty GRAVEL

GP Poorly graded GRAVEL GC Clayey GRAVEL
SM Silty SAND SP Poorly graded SAND

SC Clayey SAND SW Well graded SAND
ML Inorganic SILT of low plasticity MH Inorganic SILT of high plasticity

plasticity
CL Inorganic CLAY of low plasticity CH Inorganic CLAY of high

plasticity plasticity
LL Liquid Limit PI Plasticity Index

PL Plastic Limit NP Non Plastic
ppm Part per million

TDS Total dissolved solids
pH Hydrogen ion concentration
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

CIRIA Construction Industry Research and Information Association
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References
1/ ASTM (Annual Book of ASTM Standards, 1996) Section 4, Volume 04, 08;
Soil and Rock (1). Volume 04, 02; Concrete and aggregates.
2/ Bowles, J.E., Foundation Analysis and Design, McGraw - Hill Co., Inc.,1996,
P., 1175.
3/ Burland, J.B., and Burbidge, M.C. (1985) “Settlement of foundations on sand

gravel,” proc. Institution of Civil Engineers, 78(1),: 1325-1381,.
4/ Das, Braja M., Principals of Geotechnical Engineering, Cengage Learning,

2006, 2010, 7th ed. P., 683.
5/ NAVFAC DM-7.3 (Soil Dynamics, Deep Stabilization and Special Geotechnical

Construction), Design Manual 7.3, Department of the Navy, USA. Alex. Virg.,
April 1983.
6/ Peck, R. B. , Hanson, W.E., and Thournburn, T.H., Foundation Engineering,

2 nd edition, John Wiley, New York, 1967, P., 310.
7/ Schmertman, John H. (1970), Static Cone to Compute Static Settlement Over

Sand, JSMFD, ASCE, vol.96 No. SM3, May 1970.
8/ Saudi Building Code , (SBC- 301, 302, 303 & 304) , 2016 .
9/ Tomlinson, M. J., Foundation Design and Construction, Longman Group Ltd.,

5th edition, EL BS. 1994. P., 842.
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Appendix ( I )
- Geologic Map .
- Site Plan and Location of Boreholes.
- Logs of borings.
Geologic Map of KSA.

SPT N-VALUES & PROPERTIES OF NON-COHESIVE & COHESIVE SOILS
NON-COHESIVE SOILS :
STANDARD APPROXIMATE DRY UNIT RANGE OF ANGLE OF
IN-SITU
PENETRATION RELATIVE DENSIT, WEIGHT INTERNAL FRICTION
COMPACTINESS
NUMBER(N) Dr % (g/cm3) Ǿ (deg.)
0-4 Very Loose 0 - 15 <1.6 26 - 30
5 - 10 Loose 15 - 35 1.52 - 2.0 28 - 34
11 - 30 Medium Dense 35 - 65 1.75 - 2.1 30 - 40
31 - 50 Dense 65 - 85 1.90 - 2.25 33 - 50
> 50 Very Dense 95 > 2.10 >5 0
COHESIVE SOILS :
STANDARD
DRY UNIT WEIGHT UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE
PENETRATION CONSISTENCY
(g/cm3) STRENGTH qu (KN/m2)
NUMBER(N)
0-2 Very Soft <1.6 0 - 25
3-4 Soft 1.60 - 1.90 25 - 50
5-8 Medium Stiff 1.75 - 2.10 50 - 10
9 - 15 Stiff 1.90 - 2.25 100 - 200
16 - 30 Very Stiff 2.0 - 2.3 200 - 400
> 30 Hard > 2.10 > 400
ENGINEERING ROCK MASS CLASSIFICATION TERMS
INTACT ROCK STRENGTH
UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE
TERM STRENGTH, MPa
Very weak 0.5 to 1.5

Week 1.5 to 5
Moderately Weak 5 to 12.5
Moderately Strong 12.5 to 50
Strong 50 to 100
Very Strong 100 to 200
Extremely Strong > 200
RELATIONSHIP OF RQD AND ROCK QUALITY
ROCK QUALITY R.Q.D., %
Very Poor 0 - 25
Poor 25 - 50
Fair 50 - 75
Good 75 - 90
Excellent 90 - 100
DISCONTINUITY SURFACE AND SPACING
BEDDING PLANS SPACING, mm JOINTS/FAULATS
Thinly Laminated < - 3 -

Thickly Laminated 3 - 10 -
Very Thinly Laminated 10 - 30 Very Closely
Thinly Bedded 30 - 100 Closely
Medium Bedded 100 - 300 Medium
Thickly Bedded 300 - 1000 Widely
Very Thickly Bedded > - 1000 Very Widely
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BOREHOLE NO . 1
Project : Water Tanks. File No.: Geot./1719/23
Client : Femco. Sheet 1 of 1
Location : Sudair Ind. City, KSA. Date Commenced: 03/01/2023
Drill Method : Wash Boring and Coring Date Completed : 03/01/2023
Drill Eqpt. : B - 53 Hole Daim. (mm) : 150
Geo.Eng. : Ahmed Al-Mustafa Core Daim. (mm) : 66
Driller : W. Tiania Groundwater depth (m): Dry
Recovery (%)
Depth ( m )
R. Q. D. (%)
N - Value
Description of Material SPT (N - Value)
0 0 10 20 30 40 50
Residual Soil 30
1
2 50
Reddish brown, fine grained, slightly to 25 0
3 moderatly weathered, LIMESTONE,
moderately weak, very poor RQD.
4
37 0
5
6
Yellowish brown, fine grained, slightly 23 8
7 weathered, LIMESTONE, moderately strong,
very poor to poor RQD.
8 28 11
10 60 30
EOB
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BOREHOLE NO . 2
Recovery (%)
Depth ( m )
R. Q. D. (%)
N - Value
0 0 10 20 30 40 50
Residual Soil 35
1
2 50
Reddish brown, fine grained, slightly to 25 0
3 moderatly weathered, LIMESTONE,
4
50 0
5
6
Yellowish brown, fine grained, slightly 47 10
7 weathered, LIMESTONE, moderately strong,
8 39 25
10 47 27
EOB
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BOREHOLE NO . 3
Recovery (%)
Depth ( m )
R. Q. D. (%)
N - Value
0 0 10 20 30 40 50
Residual Soil 31
1 (Completely weathered limestone)
2 44
4
Reddish brown, fine grained, slightly to
moderatly weathered, LIMESTONE,
24 0
5
6
39 4
7
8 Yellowish brown, fine grained, slightly 40 10

weathered, LIMESTONE, moderately strong,
9
10 54 29
EOB
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BOREHOLE NO . 4
Recovery (%)
Depth ( m )
R. Q. D. (%)
N - Value
0 0 10 20 30 40 50
Residual Soil 33
2 49
4
34 7
5
6
51 15
7

9
10 60 37
EOB
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BOREHOLE NO . 5
Recovery (%)
Depth ( m )
R. Q. D. (%)
N - Value
0 0 10 20 30 40 50
Residual Soil 37
2 40
4
23 0
5
6
44 14
7

9
10 59 27
EOB
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Appendix ( II )
Laboratory Test Results.
- Chemical Analysis .
- Unconfined Compressive Strength Tests .
TABEL 4.3.1 – REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE EXPOSED TO SULFATE-BEARIGN SOILS OR WATER
Maximum
Minimum
Water soluble Water-
Sulfate Sulfate (SO4) in water, Cementitious Minimum
sulfate(SO4) in soil, Cement type cementitious
exposure ppm materials content, ƒc, MPa
percent by weight materials ratio,
Kg/m3
by weight
Negligible 0.00≤ SO4<0.10 0≤ SO4<150
Moderate 0.10≤ SO4<0.20 150≤ SO4<1500 II 0.50 330 28
Sever+ 0.20≤ SO4<2.00 1500≤ SO4≤10,000 V 0.45 350 30
V plus Pozzolan
Very sever+ SO4>2.00 SO4>10,000 0.45 350 30
++
+ If sulfate ions are associated with magnesium ions, supplementary protection, such as application of a barrier coating, is
required.
++Pozzolan that conforms to relevant ASTM standards or that is shown to improve the sulfate resistance by service records
should only be used.
SAUDI BUILDING CODE (304) – STRUCTURAL – CONCRETE STRUCTURES

TABEL 4.3.2 – REQUIREMENTS FOR CONCRETE EXPOSED TO CHLORIDE-BEARING SOIL AND WATER
Maximum
Minimum
Water soluble Water-
Chloride Water soluble chloride Cementitious Minimum
chloride (cl) in soil, Cement type cementitious
exposure (cl) in water, ppm materials content, ƒc, MPa
percent by weight materials ratio,
Kg/m3
by weight
Negligible Up to 0.05 Up to 500
Moderate 0.05 to 0.1 500 to 2,000 0.50 330 28
Sever 0.1 to 0.5 2,000 to 10,000 1 0.45 350 30
1+
Very sever More than 0.5 More than 10, 000 0.40 370 35
Pozzolan ++
++Pozzolan that conforms to relevant standards shall only be used.
SAUDI BUILDING CODE (304) – STRUCTURAL – CONCRETE STRUCTURES

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CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SOIL SAMPLES

(ASTM D 512 & 516)
Date : 11/01/2023
Client : Femco .
Project : Modon Water Tanks .
Location : Sudair Ind. city, Sudair, KSA
File NO. : Geot./1719/23
Borehole Depth Sulfate % Chloride %
1 0.5 0.204 0.115
2 1.0 0.185 0.144
3 1.5 0.124 0.125
5 1.0 0.165 0.114
Chemist in charge:
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Uniaxial Compressive Strength Test

ASTM D-2938
Project : Modon Water Tanks.
Client : Femco .
Location: Sudair .
File No. : Geot./1719/23
Borehole No. Depth (m) Unit weight , g/cm3 UCS, MPa

1 7.2 2.34 7.8
1 9.5 2.36 14.1
2 6.0 2.44 11.8
2 8.0 2.42 12.6
3 7.5 2.42 14.2
3 9.5 2.45 17.9
4 4.5 2.36 10.6
4 6.2 2.38 14.5
5 6.0 2.43 20.2
5 8.4 2.41 21.4
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Geotechnical Investigations For

GLS and Concrete Water Tanks

Attn.: Mr Orhan , Projects Manager

Subject : Geotechnical Investigations For GLS and Concrete Tanks

Thank you and best regards.

Dr. Kamal M. Ali

Appendix ( I ) - Geologic Map .

Appendix ( II ) - Laboratory Tests Results .

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

1. Type and thickness of subsurface strata.

2. Type and depth of foundation .

3. Allowable net bearing pressure.

5. Excavation and backfilling.

7. Concrete protection and others.

3.0 SITE & STRUCTURES DESCRIPTION

5.0 INVESTIGATION PROCEDURES

5.1 Drilling of boreholes:

5.2 Field Testing and sampling :

5.3 Rock core drilling and sampling:

Boring logs are shown in Appendix (I) of this report.

6.0 LABORATORY TESTING

6.2 Physical Tests:

Tests results are presented in Appendix II of report .

7.0 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

7.1.2 Limestone Rock :

8.0 ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

8.2 Subsurface strata:

8.3 Type and depth of foundations:

8.3.1 GLS Tank:

8.3.2 Concrete Tank:

8.4 Bearing Capacity Estimation:

qa = N55 x { (B + F3)2}x Kd , for B > F4

Where; qa = Allowable net bearing pressure , KN/m2 .

N55 = Corrected N-value (SPT) ., B = Width of foundation, m .

8.6 Modulus of subgrade reaction:

8.7 Coefficients of earth pressure :

- At rest earth pressure coefficient (K0) = 1- sin ø

8.8 Coefficient of friction between soil and concrete :

8.9 Rock Cavities:

9.0 EARTH WORKS

9.2 Engineered fill and compaction control:

9.3 Compaction Equipments :

10.0 FOUNDATION PROTECTION CONSIDERATIONS

10.2 Seismic Considerations :

The following seismic parameters could be used in preliminary design of

Short period acceleration ( Ss ) in % g = 8.0

10.3 Quality Control testing :

SAUDI LABS LTD.

Date : 19, January , 2023 .

BH Borehole Rec. Rock Core Recovery

GW Well graded GRAVEL GM Silty GRAVEL

SM Silty SAND SP Poorly graded SAND

ML Inorganic SILT of low plasticity MH Inorganic SILT of high plasticity

CL Inorganic CLAY of low plasticity CH Inorganic CLAY of high

LL Liquid Limit PI Plasticity Index

ppm Part per million

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

3/ Burland, J.B., and Burbidge, M.C. (1985) “Settlement of foundations on sand

4/ Das, Braja M., Principals of Geotechnical Engineering, Cengage Learning,

5/ NAVFAC DM-7.3 (Soil Dynamics, Deep Stabilization and Special Geotechnical

6/ Peck, R. B. , Hanson, W.E., and Thournburn, T.H., Foundation Engineering,

7/ Schmertman, John H. (1970), Static Cone to Compute Static Settlement Over