DTS-0444 Geotechnical Investigation Report For Tower Nos. 17, 21 & 33 To 40 BH-19, 23, 35 To 42 Rev.B

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CSD Ref. : N-16503.1 CF 7600 G 7072 Rev.B
Title : GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR TOWER NOS.17, 21 & 33 TO 40 (BH-19, 23, 35 TO 42)
Project : OHL WORKS 400KV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA-SHAMKHA AND RELATED SUBSTATIONS MODIFICATION WORKS
ATKINS Comments dtd.20.09.2022 on TRANSCO Comments dtd.XX.XX.2022 on

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Doc. No. N-16503.1 CF 7600 G 7072 Rev.A-RET Doc. No. N-16503.1 CF 7600 G 7072 Rev.A-RET NCC Clarification / Response
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(DTS No. 0398 dtd.31.08.2022) (DTS No. 0398 dtd.31.08.2022)
Contractor to note that the shown depth range in Table 9 is

1 not matching with borehole log sheet or field drilling report. Noted & complied.
Please revise and submit.
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CONTRACT No. N-16503.1
OHL WORKS 400KV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA – SHAMKHA AND RELATED

SUBSTATION MODIFICATION WORKS
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33 TO 40 (BH-19, 23, 35 TO 42)
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Comments on this submission:
1. Contractor to note that the shown depth range in Table 9 is not matching with borehole log sheet or
field drilling report. Please revise and submit.
__________________________________________________________________________________
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ensure conformance to the Specification. Any Specification deviations found subsequent to approval are to be
corrected by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Owner/Engineer.
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OHL WORKS 400KV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA-SHAMKHA AND RELATED SUBSTATIONS MODIFICATION
WORKS
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SUPERSEDED BY DWG/DOC NO: (BH-19, 23, 35 TO 42)
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Table of Contents
Page No.
TRANSMITTAL LETTER ........................................................................................................... I
1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................... 1
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 1
4.0 PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS ................................................ 2
5.0 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA .................................................. 2
6.0 FIELD WORK ......................................................................................... 3
7.0 LABORATORY TESTING ...................................................................... 6
8.0 GROUND CONDITIONS ....................................................................... 10
9.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............... 14
10.0 SELECTION OF SOIL PARAMETERS ................................................ 14
11.0 CONCRETE FOR FOUNDATIONS ...................................................... 23
12.0 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION ........................................................ 24
13.0 REPORT LIMITATIONS ....................................................................... 25
APPENDICES:
APPENDIX A BOREHOLE LOCATION DRAWING

APPENDIX B LOGS OF FIELD TESTS
APPENDIX C GENERALIZED SUBSURFACE PROFILE
APPENDIX D LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
APPENDIX E SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHS
APPENDIX F REFERENCES
APPENDIX G FIELD DRILLING REPORTS
1.0 INTRODUCTION
M/S. Lonestar Technical & Industrial Services (LTIS) was subcontracted by M/s. National Contracting Co.
Ltd. to provide Geotechnical Survey service for the project Transco Contract No. N16503.1 - OHL works
400kv Shahama-Madinat Zayed, Dhama-Shamkha and related Substations modification works, Abu Dhabi,
UAE. This report presents the results of the Geotechnical Investigation for the project tower locations at
Shamkha, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
1.1 Scope of Works

The geotechnical investigation consisted of field studies and laboratory analyses. The field portion of the
investigation employed test boring as primary investigative techniques. Laboratory studies included tests to
determine soil and rock properties.
 Drilling of Nine (09) boreholes (BH-19, BH-23, BH-35, BH-36, BH-37, BH-38, BH-39, BH-41&BH-42)
to a depth of 20.0m and One (01) borehole (BH-40) to a depth of 25.0m below the existing ground
level (EGL) with Standard Penetration Test and Sampling.
 Carrying out necessary field and laboratory tests.
 Performing engineering analysis of field and laboratory findings.
 Developing conclusions and recommendations for foundation design and construction.
1.2 Standards and Codes of Practice

Unless otherwise specified in this document, all equipment, materials and procedures associated with this
work comply with current editions of following relevant Standards and Codes of Practice.
 BS 1377: 1990 Part 9 AMD8264-95, “Method of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes”
 BS 5930:2015 “Code of Practice for Site Investigations”
 BS 1377:Part 2,”Classification Tests”
 BS 1377:Part 3,”Chemical and Electrochemical Tests”
 ASTM D 7012-14, “Compressive Strength and Elastic Moduli of Intact Rock Core Specimens”
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The proposed project is for the construction and commissioning of Overhead Transmission Towers at
Shahama-Madinat Zayed, Dhama-Shamkha for M/s. Transco.
3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

The project site is located at Shamkha. The site location is indicated on the general Borehole drawing in
Appendix A. Field test locations, relative to the proposed site layout, and existing site features, are indicated
on the locality site plan, Appendix A. Ground levels are related to Existing Ground Level (EGL).
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4.0 PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS
The site is situated in Abu Dhabi where a hot arid climate prevails. A hot arid climate is one where evaporation
exceeds precipitation - such as rain and dewfall. This climate regime produces characteristic hot desert
terrains. Average annual rainfall may only be a few centimeters (even only a few millimeters in some parts)
which usually occurs seasonally and sometimes only from a single cloudburst. Summer shade temperatures
are frequently in excess 40°C and humidity may be around 100% near the coast. The contrast between
maximum night and day temperatures and between night and day humidity is often great. Strong persistent
winds are normal in many areas. This unfavorable climate imposes adverse conditions on the concrete
structures, such as:
- High temperature and high seasonal changes.

- High humidity and high change in relative humidity.
- Strong drying winds.
- Condensation at night.
- Windborne salt-laden dust.
- High solar radiation.
5.0 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

The geology of the United Arab Emirates, the available geological literature indicates that U.A.E. coastline
and the floor of the Arabian Gulf mainly consist of extensive carbonate sediments, which is mostly of
Pleistocene or recent in age. With the exception of mountainous regions shared with Oman in the north-east,
the country is relatively low-lying, with near surface geology dominated by Quaternary to late Pleistocene
age, mobile Aeolian dune sands, and sabkha/ evaporates deposits.
The Arabian Peninsula as a whole shows two main geological provinces: 1) The Arabian Shield in the west
which is composed mostly of Precambrian igneous and metamorphic rocks, and 2) The Arabian platform that
is a vast area to the east of the Arabian shield including Qatar and the Emirates.
The geologically stable Arabian plate is separated from the unstable Iranian Fold Belt by the Arabian Gulf. It
is believed that a tilting of the entire Arabian Plate occurred during the Permian period, resulting in uplift in
southern Yemen, and depression to the north-east. Crustal deformations and igneous intrusions occurred in
the north-east as a result of this movement. Subsequent tectonic movements, peripheral to the folding of the
Iranian Zagros Range, during the Plio-Pleistocene epoch, probably contributed to the formation of both the
Arabian Gulf depression, and the mountains regions shared by the United Arab Emirates and Oman in the
north-east.
The near surface geology of the western region of Abu Dhabi is dominated by Aeolian dune sand, sabkha
and evaporates deposits of Holocene to Pleistocene age. These deposits typically comprise fine grained silty
calcareous sand, which is commonly dense and variably cemented beneath a shallow, loose, normally
consolidated mobile layer. Although variable, the degree of cementation generally increases with depth, such
that the variably cemented sand grades to predominantly calcareous sandstone. Very silty, gypsiferous
sabkha and evaporate layers occur occasionally within the Aeolian sand deposits.

Although surficial sabkha deposits are found throughout the coastal belt of the Arabian Gulf, and far inland in
the western and southern parts of the United Arab Emirates, Sabkha is an Arabic name used to describe
relatively fine grained, hyper saline, silt and sand deposits, which are commonly saturated with brine, and salt
encrusted. These deposits form in natural evaporation pans where saline water, introduced by sea invasion
or elevated saline groundwater, is able to accumulate at or near ground surface level, assisted by capillary
action.
6.0 FIELD WORK

The subsurface investigation performed at the site during the period of 06th July 2022 to 27th July 2022. The
field works were consisted of the following:
 Drilling of Nine (09) boreholes (BH-19, BH-23, BH-35, BH-36, BH-37, BH-38, BH-39, BH-41&BH-42)
to a depth of 20.0m and One (01) borehole (BH-40) to a depth of 25.0m below the existing ground
level (EGL) with Standard Penetration Test and Sampling.
All of the works were performed by experienced Lonestar geotechnical personnel under the supervision of a
suitably experienced geotechnical engineer. The works were performed in general accordance with the British
Standard BS 5930:2015 “Code of practice for site investigations”.
The field test results, method of drilling, depth of samples, ground water depth, reference number of borehole,
lithological description of the materials, and other drilling and project information are present in log of boring
in Appendix B.
6.1 Exploratory Borehole
Prior to opening the boreholes, inspection pit was excavated manually up to 1.5m depth from the existing
ground level (EGL) to check the underground utilities. Nine (09) boreholes (BH-19, BH-23, BH-35, BH-36,
BH-37, BH-38, BH-39, BH-41 & BH-42) to a depth of 20.0m and One (01) borehole (BH-40) to a depth of
25.0m were drilled beneath the existing ground level. Drilling was performed by using rotary drilling rigs. The
boreholes were advanced through soil deposits using rotary wash boring techniques. Rotary coring
techniques were used in underlying rock formations.
Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs) were conducted at regular intervals within the soil layers in order to
estimate relative soil densities, and obtain soil samples for classification purposes. Test intervals within soil
layers were carried at 1.0 m intervals and at every change in strata to the end of the boreholes or encounter
of bedrock.
SPTs were conducted in accordance with the British Standard BS 1377: Part 9:1990, “Methods of test for
soils for civil engineering purposes”. The test involves driving a 50mm external diameter thick walled tube
(split spoon sampler) into the bottom of the borehole with successive blows of a 63.5kg hammer falling freely
through 760mm. The sampler is driven through 6 intervals of 75mm and the number of blows required to
penetrate each interval is recorded. The initial 150mm is intended to ensure “seating” of the sampler such
that it penetrates beyond the zone of influence of any soil disturbance at the base of the borehole. The
aggregate number of blows to drive the sampler over the final 300mm is termed the “N” value, and is
considered indicative of the in-situ relative soil density.

In very dense and/or cemented soil layers it is often not possible to ensure complete penetration of the SPT
sampler, due to driving refusal, or the risk of damage to sampling equipment as a result of hard driving. The
practical driving limit is of the order of 50 blows for a penetration of 300mm.Where a penetration of 300mm
was not achieved, due to the density or degree of cementation of the deposits encountered, the number of
blows and distance driven are recorded on the Borehole Logs.
Disturbed SPT and bulk soil samples collected during drilling were retained in sealed, labeled plastic bags.
Groundwater samples were also retained in sealed, labeled plastic bottles. All the soil samples recovered
were then transported to our main laboratory in Mussafah for further examinations and testing. Careful
attention was paid during boring for the existence of groundwater. Groundwater levels were recorded after
completion of each borehole. The water depth observation is recorded on the borehole log.
The test results are shown on the boring log at the respective test depths. Interpretation of the SPT test results
can be found in the Legend to logs of field tests (App. B).
Table 1 Borehole Location

BORE DEPTH UTM CO-ORDINATES *ELEVATION, M
HOLE ID (m) EASTING* NORTHING* (NADD)
BH 19 (Tower-17) 20.0 272559.560 2705521.110 38.956
BH 23 (Tower-21) 20.0 272721.899 2707014.697 44.672
BH 35 (Tower-33) 20.0 272953.515 2712373.891 33.339
BH 36 (Tower-34) 20.0 272969.902 2712838.602 39.208
BH 37 (Tower-35) 20.0 272986.289 2713303.313 47.561
BH 38 (Tower-36) 20.0 273002.501 2713763.028 41.938
BH 39 (Tower-37) 20.0 273018.712 2714222.742 36.517
BH 40 (Tower-38) 25.0 273034.600 2714673.300 29.790
BH 41 (Tower-39) 20.0 272605.142 2714694.876 27.054
BH 42 (Tower-40) 20.0 272290.539 2714710.681 26.042
*Coordinates are provided by the Contractor. *NADD- New AbuDhabi Datum
6.2 Soil Electrical Resistivity Test
Electrical resistivity testing is conducted using Wenner electrode configuration. The testing is conducted using
portable CRM AQUAMETER testing apparatus. The AUTO CRM AQUAMETER, microprocessor based
testing equipment, passes a Direct Current (DC), of known value, through the ground via two current
electrodes (C1 and C2), and measures the potential difference between two additional voltage electrodes (P1
and P2) at intermediate points. The four electrodes are driven approximately 250mm into the ground, in a
line, such that the array is symmetrical. The depth of influence on the test result is approximately 1/3 of the
distance between C1 and C2. Measurements are made for a range of electrode spacing to provide results
applicable to a range of depths.

The current electrode spacing may range up to about 5m. For each test location, measurements are usually
taken with electrode configurations arranged in two orthogonal directions (eg. E-W and N-S orientations).
The apparent soil resistivity is given by:
Apparent Resistivity, ρ = 2πa.R
Where π = 3.142
R = measured resistance between potential electrodes
a = electrode spacing
The computation and interpretation shall be carried out in accordance with BS 1377, P9 and complying
with the project specification.
Table 2 Average Apparent Resistivity (Ώ.m)
Measured Average Apparent Resistivity (Ώ.m ) *EGL Average
UTM Apparent
Location
Coordinates 0.5 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 Resistivity-
(Ώ.m )
E: 272559.560
BH 19 102.1 137.9 187.2 131.0 74.1 50.3 113.8
N: 2705521.110
E: 272721.899
BH 23 78.2 115.0 165.2 134.8 123.2 48.7 110.8
N: 2707014.697
E: 272953.515
BH 35 64.7 101.8 130.7 107.4 56.8 36.1 82.9
N: 2712373.891
E: 272969.902
BH 36 63.8 108.1 147.0 163.0 116.9 72.3 111.8
N: 2712838.602
E: 272986.289
BH 37 66.3 113.1 176.6 189.4 196.0 116.2 142.9
N: 2713303.313
E: 273002.501
BH 38 88.4 86.4 131.4 93.1 60.3 65.0 87.5
N: 2713763.028
E: 273018.712
BH 39 102.4 153.6 162.1 145.1 115.6 69.4 124.7
N: 2714222.742
E: 273034.600
BH 40 82.3 94.6 96.5 89.8 53.7 39.6 76.1
N: 2714673.300
E: 272605.142
BH 41 80.7 126.9 169.9 140.4 71.6 39.6 104.9
N: 2714694.876
E: 272290.539
BH 42 111.8 143.1 215.1 168.9 76.3 50.4 127.6
N: 2714710.681
*EGL – Existing Ground Level,
Table 3 Apparent Resistivity and Soil Corrosion Range

Apparent Resistivity (Ώ.m) Soil Corrosion Range
0 to 10 Highly Aggressive
10 to 30 Aggressive
30 to 100 Mild Aggressive
In excess of 100 Non- Aggressive

Based on the interpretation criteria given in the Table 3, for the location BH-19, BH-23, BH-36, BH-37,
BH-39, BH-41& BH-42 the soil is considered as “Non Aggressive, and for the locations BH-35, BH-38 &
BH-40 the soil is considered as “Mild Aggressive.
Graphical representation of apparent resistivity against electrode spacing for individual test locations is
presented in Appendix B- “Logs of Field Tests”.
7.0 LABORATORY TESTING

A program of laboratory testing was performed on selected soil samples obtained during the field work. Test
results have been used to assist with classifications, and determinations of relevant physical properties of soil
samples. Chemical tests were also performed on selected soil and water samples recovered from borehole.
These results have been used to determine the corrosivity of soil. In general, laboratory testing has been
performed in accordance with British Standard procedures. Laboratory test results are presented in Appendix
D.
Table 4 Summary of Laboratory Tests Performed
Type of Test Test Specification Quantity
Grading (by wet sieving) BS EN 17892-4-2016 10
Moisture content BS EN 17892-4-2016 10
Unconfined Compressive Strength of Rocks (UCS) ASTM D 7012 86
Point Load Strength Index of Rock ASTM D 5731 11
Sulphate, chloride and pH of soil BS 1377, Part 3 10
Table 5 Summary of Laboratory Test results

Particle Shear strength Rock
Depth below EGL
size Atterberg Limit Parameters strength

distribution (Direct shear test) parameters
Location
Description
Angle of
Gravel, %
Sand, %
of materials Cohesion
Silt, %
LL PL PI internal UCS, PLT,

intercept
% % % friction  MPa MPa
C (kPa)
(degrees)
Slightly Silty SAND &
1.00 50 46 4 - - - - - - -
GRAVEL
2.20 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.16
4.20 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.18 -
7.60 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.78 -
(Tower-17)
8.25 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.09 -

BH-19
9.75 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.87 -

10.75 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.04 -
13.20 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.15 -
14.75 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.83 -
17.20 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.21 -
19.60 GYPSUM - - - - - - - - 3.94 -

Depth below EGL
Location
Description
Angle of
Gravel, %
Sand, %
Silt, %
intercept
C (kPa)
(degrees)
Slightly Silty very
1.00 45 51 4 - - - - - - -
gravelly SAND
2.80 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.02
4.40 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 0.85
(Tower-21)
6.30 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.85 -

BH-23
7.80 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.11 -

10.70 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.59 -
12.80 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.24 -
15.30 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.92 -
19.15 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.45 -
Slightly Silty slightly
2.00 4 92 4 - - - - - - -
gravelly SAND
3.00 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.66 -
4.50 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.13 -
6.15 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.89 -
(Tower-33)
7.90 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.33 -

BH-35
11.35 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.21 -

12.10 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.16 -
14.45 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.55 -
15.25 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.33 -
16.60 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.62 -
19.10 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.89 -
Slightly Silty very
1.00 43 53 4 - - - - - - -
gravelly SAND
1.60 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.32
4.60 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.15
(Tower-34)
6.10 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.84 -

BH-36
7.60 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.50 -

11.10 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.33 -
13.50 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.52
15.20 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.04 -
19.80 GYPSUM - - - - - - - - 4.22 -

Depth below EGL
Location
Description
Angle of
Gravel, %
Sand, %
Silt, %
intercept
C (kPa)
(degrees)
Slightly Silty very
1.25 52 43 5 - - - - - - -
sandy GRAVEL
1.70 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.12 -
3.20 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.55 -
5.60 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.28 -
(Tower-35)
9.00 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.31

BH-37
11.90 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.20

14.20 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.92 -
15.80 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.63 -
16.80 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.12 -
18.40 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.04 -
19.50 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 4.15 -
Slightly Silty very
0.00 55 40 5 - - - - - - -
sandy GRAVEL
2.12 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.40 -
3.70 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.95 -
5.80 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.87 -
(Tower-36)
8.00 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.03 -

BH-38
9.30 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.44 -

11.00 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.31 -
12.10 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.82 -
13.30 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.37
16.20 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.48 -
17.70 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.68 -
Slightly Silty SAND &
0.50 47 49 4 - - - - - - -
GRAVEL
1.80 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.50 -
3.80 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.63 -
5.80 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.96 -
8.30 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.95 -
(Tower-37)
BH-39
10.00 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.18 -

10.30 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.71 -
12.50 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.20 -
14.00 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.91 -
17.00 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 0.87 -
18.50 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 0.97 -
19.70 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.40 -

Depth below EGL
Location
Description
Angle of
Gravel, %
Sand, %
Silt, %
intercept
C (kPa)
(degrees)
1.00 5 90 5 - - - - - - -
gravelly SAND
2.60 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.66 -
5.70 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.87 -
7.10 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.45 -
(Tower-38)
12.10 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.81 -

BH-40
13.30 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.63 -

15.60 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.31 -
17.20 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.97 -
18.60 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.95 -
21.40 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.77 -
22.70 GYPSUM - - - - - - - - 3.76 -
24.30 GYPSUM - - - - - - - - 4.49 -
0.00 5 90 5 - - - - - - -
gravelly SAND
3.20 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.95 -
5.00 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.08 -
(Tower-39)
6.20 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.84 -

BH-41
8.20 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.77 -

9.10 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.65 -
12.30 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.27
15.08 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.70 -
17.60 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.39 -
19.10 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.45 -
Slightly Silty gravelly
0.00 12 84 4 - - - - - - -
SAND
1.55 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.28 -
5.40 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.77 -
6.30 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.31 -
(Tower-40)
7.20 SANDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.52 -

BH-42
9.60 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.89 -

11.25 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.51 -
13.25 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 1.84 -
15.10 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 3.08 -
17.20 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - 2.16 -
19.90 MUDSTONE - - - - - - - - - 1.40
*Compressive strength of rock from unconfined compressive strength/Point load test

8.0 GROUND CONDITIONS
8.1 Subsurface Condition
The boreholes drilled shows that there are general similarities and continuities of the subsurface materials, in
spite of some local variations. Classification of the soil has been conducted according to BS 5930:2015. The
tables given in the legend to boring log in Appendix B were used to describe the relative density of the soils.
A generalized subsurface profile has been constructed and is presented in Appendix C. Further information
about the materials encountered can be obtained from the logs of boring presented in Appendix B.
The borehole observations and test results, generally confirm the anticipated geology. However, there is a
slight variation of the thickness and relative densities of the soil. Sub-surface profile with relative densities of
the soil. Descriptions at different depths found in the borehole is given in the following Table 5:
Table 6 Sub-Surface Profile
Depth Range
Borehole Location Description Relative Density
(From EGL),m
Slightly Silty slightly gravelly
0.00 to 1.00 Medium dense
SAND
1.00 to 1.68 Slightly Silty SAND & GRAVEL Very dense
1.68 to 2.00 SANDSTONE Very weak
BH-19
(Tower-17) 2.00 to 7.30 SANDSTONE Very weak
10.68 to 19.18 MUDSTONE Very weak
19.18 to 20.00 GYPSUM Very weak
0.00 to 1.00 Dense
SAND
Slightly Silty very gravelly
1.00 to 1.57 Very dense
SAND
BH-23 2.00 to 3.57 SANDSTONE Very weak
(Tower-21) 3.57 to 5.80 SANDSTONE Extremely weak
SAND
2.00 to 2.50 Dense
SAND
BH-35 2.50 to 2.89 Sandy GRAVEL Very dense

Depth Range
(From EGL),m
Slightly Silty very gravelly
SAND
1.00 to 1.60 Sandy GRAVEL Very dense
BH-36 2.00 to 5.60 SANDSTONE Very weak
(Tower-34)
0.00 to 1.00 Slightly Silty SAND Medium dense

Slightly Silty very sandy
1.00 to 1.50 Very dense
GRAVEL
BH-37
Slightly Silty very sandy

0.00 to 0.50 Dense
GRAVEL

BH-38
0.00 to 1.19 Slightly Silty SAND & GRAVEL Very dense

BH-39
14.69 to 18.00 MUDSTONE Extremely weak
18.00 to 19.00 MUDSTONE Extremely weak

Depth Range
(From EGL),m
0.00 to 1.50 Dense
SAND
BH-40
0.00 to 1.00 Dense
SAND
BH-41 2.00 to 5.90 MUDSTONE Very weak
(Tower-39)
0.00 to 1.14 Slightly Silty gravelly SAND Very dense
BH-42
(Tower-40)
*EGL – Existing Ground Level
Table 7 Presence of Gypsum / Water Loss/ Drop of tools
Bore Hole Id Presence of Gypsum / Water Loss/ Drop of tools Remarks
BH-19 Gypsum from 19.18m to 20.00m -

BH-23 Gypsum from 18.07m to 20.00m -
BH-35 Inclusions of Gypsum from 17.89m to 20.00m -
BH-36 Gypsum from 19.00 to 20.00m -
Inclusions of Gypsum from 14.80m to 18.50m
BH-37 -
and Gypsum from 18.50m to 20.00m
Inclusions of Gypsum from 20.00m to 22.50m
BH-40 -
and Gypsum from 22.50m to 25.00m
BH-38 & BH-42 Not Encountered -

8.2 Ground Water
At the time of investigation, the ground water table was not encountered up to the depth of exploration below
the existing ground level (EGL). However, ground water table is subjected to tidal and weather seasonal
variations or by artificial induced effects. Therefore, reconfirmation is recommended prior to any works related
to the ground water regime. The effect of tidal variation on established ground water table could be in a range
up to 2.0m. And, it is recommended that, this magnitude of variation shall be taken into consideration from
the existing ground level during structural analysis and design.
8.3 Standpipe Piezometer Readings
In order to monitor groundwater levels during and after the fieldwork standpipe piezometers was installed in
each borehole. The standpipe piezometer was comprised of 2” uPVC pipe, slotted over the lower end and
installed and surrounded by fine gravel to about 0.5m above the slotted section. The section below and the
above the filter was capped by a 0.5m thick bentonite seal and the remainders of the borehole (above and
below the bentonite seal) backfilled with a grout using a bentonite / cement grout. The top of each standpipe
protruded approximately 300mm above the surrounding ground level and fitted with an outer case with top
for protection and ease of access.
Table 8 Standpipe Piezometer Readings

Ground Groundwater Readings Depth of Depth of Water
BH NO Elevation Water From From
Date Time
(NADD, m) *EGL, m *NADD, m
19.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-19
+38.956 20.07.22 09:10 am Nil Nil
(Tower-17)
22.07.22 12:05 am Nil Nil
08.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-23
+44.672 11.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
(Tower-21)
12.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
21.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-35
+33.339 22.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
(Tower-33)
25.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
22.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-36
+39.208 25.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
(Tower-34)
26.07.22 08:45 am Nil Nil
25.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-37
+47.561 26.07.22 08:50 am Nil Nil
(Tower-35)
27.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
22.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-38
+41.938 25.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
(Tower-36)
26.07.22 08:50 am Nil Nil
26.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-39
+36.517 27.07.22 08:35 am Nil Nil
(Tower-37)
28.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil

Ground Groundwater Readings Depth of Depth of Water
BH NO Elevation Water From From
Date Time
(NADD, m) *EGL, m *NADD, m
22.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
BH-40
+29.790 25.07.22 08:50 am Nil Nil
(Tower-38)
26.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
25.07.22 08:50 am Nil Nil
BH-41
+27.054 26.07.22 08:50 am Nil Nil
(Tower-39)
27.07.22 08:35 am Nil Nil
BH-42 28.07.22 08:30 am Nil Nil
+26.042
(Tower-40) 29.07.22 08:40 am Nil Nil
9.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

The purpose of the investigation was to evaluate the sub-surface conditions with respect to the design of
foundations for the proposed development. It is understood that the proposal is construction of Over Head
Lines (OHL) for 400kV OHL Works for Transco. The ground conditions revealed in the subsurface profile
indicate that bored cast-in-situ piles can safely carry the proposed structure. The load carrying strata must
be competent to sustain the compression, tension and horizontal loading conditions. Pile length shall be not
less than 6.00m below the natural ground level as per Transco Standard. Pile load tests are considered the
most satisfactory method to assess the carrying capacity of a pile.
10.0 SELECTION OF SOIL PARAMETERS

Table 9 Soil Parameters
subgrade reaction
Inferred from SPT
**Design N value/
Angle of internal
Poissons Ratio
Modulus,Es
Density, kg/m3
Coefficient of
Depth Range
Cohesion, C
Density, (%)
Borehole ID
(nh)MN/m3
friction (Ф)
UCS MPa
*EGL, m
Relative
(MPa)
(MPa)
Bulk
(µ)
3
3
1,2
5
3
4
0.00 to 1.00 27 28.35 1750 35 32 - 0.35 10.0

1.00 to 1.68 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.68 to 2.00 1.16Mpa 190.59 1900 - 30 0.11 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 3.18 1.16Mpa 190.59 1900 - 30 0.11 0.35 25.0
3.18 to 7.30 2.18Mpa 261.28 1900 - 30 0.21 0.35 25.0
(Tower-17)
7.30 to 7.68 1.78Mpa 236.10 2000 - 30 0.17 0.35 25.0

BH-19
7.68 to 9.75 2.09Mpa 255.83 2000 - 30 0.20 0.35 25.0

9.75 to 10.68 2.87Mpa 299.79 2000 - 30 0.28 0.35 25.0
10.68 to 12.18 2.04Mpa 252.75 2000 - 30 0.20 0.35 25.0
12.18 to 14.10 3.15Mpa 314.08 2000 - 30 0.31 0.35 25.0
14.10 to 15.18 2.83Mpa 297.70 2000 - 30 0.28 0.35 25.0
15.18 to 19.18 2.21Mpa 263.07 2000 - 30 0.22 0.35 25.0
19.18 to 20.00 3.94Mpa 351.26 2100 - 30 0.39 0.35 25.0

subgrade reaction
Inferred from SPT
**Design N value/
Angle of internal
Poissons Ratio
Density, kg/m3
Modulus,Es
Coefficient of
Depth Range
Cohesion, C
Density, (%)
Borehole ID
(nh)MN/m3
friction (Ф)
UCS MPa
*EGL, m
Relative
(MPa)
(MPa)
Bulk
(µ)
3
3
1,2
5
3
4
0.00 to 1.00 42 44.10 1850 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.00 to 1.57 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.57 to 2.00 1.02Mpa 178.72 1900 - 30 0.10 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 3.57 1.02Mpa 178.72 1900 - 30 0.10 0.35 25.0
(Tower-21)
3.57 to 5.80 0.85Mpa 163.15 1900 - 30 0.08 0.35 25.0

BH-23
5.80 to 6.80 1.85Mpa 240.69 2000 - 30 0.18 0.35 25.0

6.80 to 10.57 2.11Mpa 257.05 1900 - 30 0.21 0.35 25.0
10.57 to 12.07 2.59Mpa 284.79 2000 - 30 0.25 0.35 25.0
12.07 to 15.07 2.24Mpa 264.85 2000 - 30 0.22 0.35 25.0
15.07 to 18.07 2.92Mpa 302.39 2000 - 30 0.29 0.35 25.0
18.07 to 20.00 3.45Mpa 328.69 2100 - 30 0.34 0.35 25.0
0.00 to 2.00 24 25.20 1750 35 30 - 0.35 10.0
2.00 to 2.50 33 34.65 1800 35 32 - 0.35 10.0
2.50 to 2.89 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
2.89 to 4.39 1.66Mpa 228.00 1900 - 30 0.16 0.35 25.0
4.39 to 5.89 2.13Mpa 258.27 1900 - 30 0.21 0.35 25.0
(Tower-33)
5.89 to 7.39 1.89Mpa 243.28 1900 - 30 0.18 0.35 25.0

BH-35
7.39 to 8.89 1.33Mpa 204.08 2000 - 30 0.13 0.35 25.0

8.89 to 11.89 1.21Mpa 194.66 1900 - 30 0.12 0.35 25.0
11.89 to 13.70 3.16Mpa 314.57 2000 - 30 0.31 0.35 25.0
13.70 to 14.89 1.55Mpa 220.32 2000 - 30 0.15 0.35 25.0
14.89 to 16.39 2.33Mpa 270.12 2000 - 30 0.23 0.35 25.0
16.39 to 17.89 1.62Mpa 225.24 2000 - 30 0.16 0.35 25.0
17.89 to 20.00 2.89Mpa 300.83 2100 - 30 0.28 0.35 25.0
0.00 to 1.00 23 24.15 1750 35 30 - 0.35 10.0
1.00 to 1.60 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.60 to 2.00 1.32Mpa 203.31 1900 - 30 0.13 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 5.60 1.15Mpa 189.77 1900 - 30 0.11 0.35 25.0
(Tower-34)
BH-36
5.60 to 7.10 1.84Mpa 240.04 1900 - 30 0.18 0.35 25.0

7.10 to 8.60 1.50Mpa 216.73 2000 - 30 0.15 0.35 25.0
8.60 to 13.10 2.33Mpa 270.12 2000 - 30 0.23 0.35 25.0
13.10 to 14.60 1.52Mpa 218.17 2000 - 30 0.15 0.35 25.0
14.60 to 19.00 3.04Mpa 308.54 2000 - 30 0.30 0.35 25.0
19.00 to 20.00 4.22Mpa 363.53 2100 - 30 0.42 0.35 25.0

subgrade reaction
Inferred from SPT
**Design N value/
Angle of internal
Poissons Ratio
Density, kg/m3
Modulus,Es
Coefficient of
Depth Range
Cohesion, C
Density, (%)
Borehole ID
(nh)MN/m3
friction (Ф)
UCS MPa
*EGL, m
Relative
(MPa)
(MPa)
Bulk
(µ)
3
3
1,2
5
3
4
0.00 to 1.00 12 12.60 1700 35 30 - 0.35 10.0
1.00 to 1.50 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.50 to 2.00 2.12Mpa 257.66 1900 - 30 0.21 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 5.50 1.55Mpa 220.32 1900 - 30 0.15 0.35 25.0
5.50 to 8.50 1.28Mpa 200.21 2000 - 30 0.12 0.35 25.0
(Tower-35)
8.50 to 11.60 1.31Mpa 202.54 2000 - 30 0.13 0.35 25.0

BH-37
11.60 to 13.00 1.20Mpa 193.85 2000 - 30 0.12 0.35 25.0

13.00 to 14.80 1.92Mpa 245.21 2000 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0
14.80 to 16.00 2.63Mpa 286.98 2000 - 30 0.26 0.35 25.0
16.00 to 17.50 2.12Mpa 257.66 2000 - 30 0.21 0.35 25.0
17.50 to 18.50 3.04Mpa 308.54 2000 - 30 0.30 0.35 25.0
18.50 to 20.00 4.15Mpa 360.50 2100 - 30 0.41 0.35 25.0
0.00 to 0.50 47 49.35 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
0.50 to 1.12 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.12 to 2.00 1.40Mpa 209.38 1800 - 30 0.14 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 2.62 1.40Mpa 209.38 1800 - 30 0.14 0.35 25.0
2.62 to 5.62 1.95Mpa 247.11 1900 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0
(Tower-36)
5.62 to 7.12 2.87Mpa 299.79 1800 - 30 0.28 0.35 25.0

BH-38
7.12 to 8.62 2.03Mpa 252.13 1900 - 30 0.20 0.35 25.0

8.62 to 10.12 2.44Mpa 276.42 1700 - 30 0.24 0.35 25.0
10.12 to 11.62 3.31Mpa 321.95 1800 - 30 0.33 0.35 25.0
11.62 to 13.12 1.82Mpa 238.73 1900 - 30 0.18 0.35 25.0
13.12 to 16.12 1.37Mpa 207.13 1900 - 30 0.13 0.35 25.0
16.12 to 17.62 1.48Mpa 215.28 2000 - 30 0.14 0.35 25.0
17.62 to 20.00 1.68Mpa 229.37 2000 - 30 0.16 0.35 25.0
0.00 to 1.19 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.19 to 2.00 1.50Mpa 216.73 1800 - 30 0.15 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 3.70 1.50Mpa 216.73 1800 - 30 0.15 0.35 25.0
3.70 to 5.69 2.63Mpa 286.98 1900 - 30 0.26 0.35 25.0
5.69 to 7.19 1.96Mpa 247.75 1800 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0
(Tower-37)
7.19 to 8.69 1.95Mpa 247.11 1800 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0

BH-39
8.69 to 10.19 3.18Mpa 315.57 1800 - 30 0.31 0.35 25.0

10.19 to 11.69 1.71Mpa 231.41 1900 - 30 0.17 0.35 25.0
11.69 to 13.19 2.20Mpa 262.48 1900 - 30 0.22 0.35 25.0
13.19 to 14.69 1.91Mpa 244.57 1900 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0
14.69 to 18.00 0.87Mpa 165.06 1800 - 30 0.08 0.35 25.0
18.00 to 19.00 0.97Mpa 174.29 1900 - 30 0.09 0.35 25.0
19.00 to 20.00 1.40Mpa 209.38 1800 - 30 0.14 0.35 25.0

subgrade reaction
Inferred from SPT
**Design N value/
Angle of internal
Poissons Ratio
Density, kg/m3
Modulus,Es
Coefficient of
Depth Range
Cohesion, C
Density, (%)
Borehole ID
(nh)MN/m3
friction (Ф)
UCS MPa
*EGL, m
Relative
(MPa)
(MPa)
Bulk
(µ)
3
3
1,2
5
3
4
0.00 to 1.50 39 40.95 1800 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.50 to 2.00 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 5.00 1.66Mpa 228.00 1800 - 30 0.16 0.35 25.0
5.00 to 6.50 1.87Mpa 241.99 1800 - 30 0.18 0.35 25.0
6.50 to 11.80 1.45Mpa 213.09 1900 - 30 0.14 0.35 25.0
(Tower-38)
BH-40
11.80 to 13.00 2.81Mpa 296.64 2000 - 30 0.28 0.35 25.0

13.00 to 14.00 1.63Mpa 225.93 2000 - 30 0.16 0.35 25.0
14.00 to 17.00 1.31Mpa 202.54 2000 - 30 0.13 0.35 25.0
17.00 to 18.50 2.97Mpa 304.97 2000 - 30 0.29 0.35 25.0
18.50 to 20.00 1.95Mpa 247.11 2000 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0
20.00 to 22.50 1.77Mpa 235.43 2100 - 30 0.17 0.35 25.0
22.50 to 23.00 3.76Mpa 343.14 2100 - 30 0.37 0.35 25.0
23.00 to 25.00 4.49Mpa 374.97 2100 - 30 0.44 0.35 25.0
0.00 to 1.00 38 39.90 1800 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.00 to 1.47 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.47 to 2.00 1.95Mpa 247.11 1800 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 4.47 1.95Mpa 247.11 1800 - 30 0.19 0.35 25.0
4.47 to 5.90 3.08Mpa 310.57 1900 - 30 0.30 0.35 25.0
(Tower-39)
BH-41
5.90 to 7.47 3.84Mpa 346.77 1900 - 30 0.38 0.35 25.0

7.47 to 8.85 2.77Mpa 294.52 1900 - 30 0.27 0.35 25.0
8.85 to 10.47 3.65Mpa 338.08 1900 - 30 0.36 0.35 25.0
10.47 to 14.97 1.27Mpa 199.43 1900 - 30 0.12 0.35 25.0
14.97 to 16.47 2.70Mpa 290.78 1900 - 30 0.27 0.35 25.0
16.47 to 17.97 1.39Mpa 208.63 2000 - 30 0.13 0.35 25.0
17.97 to 20.00 2.45Mpa 276.99 2000 - 30 0.24 0.35 25.0
0.00 to 1.14 50 52.50 2000 65 34 - 0.35 25.0
1.14 to 2.00 1.28Mpa 200.21 1900 - 30 0.12 0.35 25.0
2.00 to 5.14 1.28Mpa 200.21 1900 - 30 0.12 0.35 25.0
5.14 to 5.64 1.77Mpa 235.43 1900 - 30 0.17 0.35 25.0
5.64 to 7.14 2.31Mpa 268.96 2000 - 30 0.23 0.35 25.0
(Tower-40)
BH-42
7.14 to 9.24 1.52Mpa 218.17 2000 - 30 0.15 0.35 25.0

9.24 to 10.14 1.89Mpa 243.28 2000 - 30 0.18 0.35 25.0
10.14 to 11.70 3.51Mpa 331.54 2000 - 30 0.35 0.35 25.0
11.70 to 14.64 1.84Mpa 240.04 2000 - 30 0.18 0.35 25.0
14.64 to 16.14 3.08Mpa 310.57 2000 - 30 0.30 0.35 25.0
16.14 to 18.40 2.16Mpa 260.08 2000 - 30 0.21 0.35 25.0
18.40 to 20.00 1.40Mpa 209.38 2000 - 30 0.14 0.35 25.0
** Least values of SPT is considered for estimation of soil parameters.

1
E Soil from Adopted from Bowels, “Foundation Analysis and Design” - (3.5qc), qC =0.3N60
√
2
E for rock from Hoek and Brown 1998- Em=( )10^( ) 10ᵌ𝑀𝑝𝑎
3
Adopted from Bowels, “Foundation Analysis and Design” and Practical experience.
4
Adopted from TRANSCO SPEC S-TR-CIVIL-OHL (Rev.0-2018)-Cl.2.5.1
5Reese et al ‘’Pile design and Construction Practice-M J Tomlinson. nh value of rocks are provided in general
referring to the nh value of dense sand taking a higher degree of conservation in to account.
The Value of coefficient of horizontal soil stress, Ks can be adopted as 0.62.
10.1 Pile Foundations

The ultimate axial pile capacity has been estimated based on the established design methods. The axial
pile capacity (in compression) is considered as the combination of load resisted in skin friction along the
pile shaft and end bearing capacity. However, the end bearing has been neglected in soil and extremely
weak (UCS value <1MPa) rock strata in this report. The consideration of end bearing capacity may be
the pile designer’s discretion and the pile capacity shall be verified with Pile load test. The uplift
capacities were taken in to account by considering the skin friction alone.
Pile load tests are considered the most satisfactory method to assess the carrying capacity of a pile. It
is therefore recommended that such tests be performed either on specially constructed piles installed
before the start of the general construction works or during the foundation construction period.
The formulas adopted for End bearing and skin friction are as follows
Unit skin friction of pile in cohesion less soil is given by:
Qu = ½ Ks σvo tan δ As
σvo : Effective overburden pressure
Ks : Coefficient of horizontal soil stress
δ : Angle of friction between pile and soil which can be adopted
as the angle of internal friction (Ф)
As : surface area of shaft in contact with the soil.
Skin friction for the portion of pile embedded in Rock, has been calculated using the expression after
Williams and Pells: fs =   quc As
α - reflects variations in the intact strength of the rock
β - Adjustment factor to account for seams of softer material in the rock
quc - unconfined compressive strength of the rock
As- Surface Area of shaft in contact with rock.
Ultimate end bearing resistance of pile in Rock is given by:
Qb=2 N quc Ab
N- Bearing Capacity Factor=tan2(45+/2),=angle of internal friction
Ab- Area of the base of the pile
quc - unconfined compressive strength of the rock
Unit end bearing resistance of pile in cohesion less soil is given by:
Qb=Nq σvo Ab
Nq- Bearing Capacity Factor

Table 10 Bearing Capacity Factors; Value of Nc , Nq , Nγ
Ø 0˚ 5˚ 10˚ 15˚ 20˚ 25˚ 30˚ 35˚ 40˚
Nc 5.7 7.3 9.6 12.9 17.7 25.1 37.2 57.8 95.7
Nq 1.0 1.6 2.7 4.4 7.4 12.7 22.5 41.4 81.3
Nγ 0.0 0.5 1.2 2.5 5.0 9.7 19.7 42.4 100.4

Ref: Terzaghi, Soil mechanics and foundation by Dr.Arora
Figure.1 Soil Bearing Capacity Factors after Terzaghi

The ultimate pile capacities in compression and uplift for various borehole locations are provided in the
Table 11.
Table 11 Ultimate Load Capacity of Pile in Compression / Tension
Ultimate loads in
Pile shaft Length

Borehole Ref.ID
Pile Toe Level Compression(C) / Tension (T)

EGL, (m) kN
(m)
Pile Diameter (m)
0.80 1.00 1.20
8.0 6.0 1749 2187 2624

9.0 7.0 2041 2551 3061
10.0 8.0 2332 2915 3499
(Tower-17)
11.0 9.0 2695 3368 4042

BH-19
12.0 10.0 3207 4009 4811

13.0 11.0 3720 4650 5580
14.0 12.0 4233 5291 6349
15.0 13.0 4746 5932 7118
16.0 14.0 5258 6573 7887
17.0 15.0 5771 7214 8656
8.0 6.0 1835 2293 2752
9.0 7.0 2300 2875 3450
10.0 8.0 2765 3456 4147
(Tower-21)
11.0 9.0 3230 4037 4844

BH-23
12.0 10.0 3695 4618 5542

13.0 11.0 4160 5199 6239
14.0 12.0 4624 5781 6937
15.0 13.0 5089 6362 7634
16.0 14.0 5554 6943 8332
17.0 15.0 6019 7524 9029
8.0 6.0 1592 1990 2388
9.0 7.0 1896 2370 2844
10.0 8.0 2200 2750 3300
11.0 9.0 2504 3130 3757
(Tower-33)
BH-35
12.0 10.0 2808 3511 4213

13.0 11.0 3113 3891 4669
14.0 12.0 3442 4303 5163
15.0 13.0 3832 4790 5748
16.0 14.0 4221 5277 6332
17.0 15.0 4611 5764 6916

Ultimate loads in
Pile shaft Length

Borehole Ref.ID
Pile Toe Level

Compression(C) / Tension (T)
EGL, (m)
kN
(m)
Pile Diameter (m)
0.80 1.00 1.20
8.0 6.0 1734 2168 2601

9.0 7.0 2023 2529 3035
10.0 8.0 2312 2890 3468
11.0 9.0 2601 3252 3902
(Tower-34)
12.0 10.0 2890 3613 4335

BH-36
13.0 11.0 3179 3974 4769

14.0 12.0 3552 4440 5328
15.0 13.0 3934 4918 5901
16.0 14.0 4316 5395 6474
17.0 15.0 4698 5873 7047
8.0 6.0 1930 2413 2895
9.0 7.0 2252 2815 3378
10.0 8.0 2574 3217 3860
(Tower-35)
11.0 9.0 2895 3619 4343

BH-37
12.0 10.0 3209 4011 4813

13.0 11.0 3511 4388 5266
14.0 12.0 3812 4765 5718
15.0 13.0 4114 5142 6171
16.0 14.0 4415 5519 6623
17.0 15.0 4717 5896 7075
8.0 6.0 2066 2582 3099
9.0 7.0 2410 3013 3615
10.0 8.0 2755 3443 4132
(Tower-36)
11.0 9.0 3099 3874 4648

BH-38
12.0 10.0 3443 4304 5165

13.0 11.0 3788 4734 5681
14.0 12.0 4132 5165 6198
15.0 13.0 4476 5595 6714
16.0 14.0 4821 6026 7231
17.0 15.0 5165 6456 7747

Ultimate loads in
Pile shaft Length

Borehole Ref.ID
Pile Toe Level

EGL, (m)
kN
(m)
Pile Diameter (m)
0.80 1.00 1.20
8.0 6.0 2262 2827 3393

9.0 7.0 2639 3299 3958
10.0 8.0 3016 3770 4524
(Tower-37)
11.0 9.0 3393 4241 5089

BH-39
12.0 10.0 3770 4712 5655

13.0 11.0 4147 5184 6220
14.0 12.0 4524 5655 6786
15.0 13.0 2262 2827 3393
16.0 14.0 2639 3299 3958
17.0 15.0 3016 3770 4524
8.0 6.0 2187 2733 3280
9.0 7.0 2551 3189 3827
10.0 8.0 2915 3644 4373
(Tower-38)
11.0 9.0 3280 4100 4920

BH-40
12.0 10.0 3644 4555 5466

13.0 11.0 4009 5011 6013
14.0 12.0 4373 5466 6560
15.0 13.0 4702 5878 7054
16.0 14.0 5032 6290 7547
17.0 15.0 5361 6701 8041
8.0 6.0 2582 3227 3873
9.0 7.0 2901 3626 4351
10.0 8.0 3220 4025 4830
(Tower-39)
11.0 9.0 3539 4424 5309

BH-41
12.0 10.0 3858 4823 5788

13.0 11.0 4178 5222 6266
14.0 12.0 4497 5621 6745
15.0 13.0 4816 6020 7224
16.0 14.0 5165 6457 7748
17.0 15.0 5515 6893 8272

Ultimate loads in
Pile shaft Length

Borehole Ref.ID
Pile Toe Level

EGL, (m)
kN
(m)
Pile Diameter (m)
0.80 1.00 1.20
8.0 6.0 1930 2413 2895

9.0 7.0 2252 2815 3378
10.0 8.0 2597 3246 3895
(Tower-40)
11.0 9.0 2948 3686 4423

BH-42
12.0 10.0 3300 4125 4950

13.0 11.0 3652 4565 5478
14.0 12.0 4004 5005 6006
15.0 13.0 4356 5445 6534
16.0 14.0 4708 5885 7062
17.0 15.0 5060 6324 7589
EGL-Existing Ground Level
The soil and rock parameters used for pile capacity calculation are as per Table 9.
 The self-weight of the pile has not been considered for the evaluation of both compression & uplift capacity.
 All piles capacities provided in this report are for individual piles only.
 The pile loads specified above are based on geotechnical considerations only and should be limited on the basis of
structural capacity of pile.
 The pile cut-off level has been considered as 2m below EGL at every borehole locations.
11.0 CONCRETE FOR FOUNDATIONS

Ten (10) soil samples were tested for the chemical analysis. The sulphate content reported as (SO4) of the tested
soil samples were ranging from 0.020g/L to 0.130g/L. Furthermore, the chloride content reported as (Cl) for the
tested soil samples were ranging from 0.01% to 0.04%. The pH values of the tested samples were ranging from
8.9 to 9.3 (Please refer to the appendix D for chemical analysis summary).
As per BS 8500-1:2006 & BRE Special Digest 1- 2005, with reference to the sulphate results of soil and ground
water, the site has been classified as tabulated:
Table 12 Concrete for foundation based on DS class

Aggressive chemical DC Class for an Cement and
Design
Borehole ID environment for concrete intended working life of combination
sulphate class
class (ACEC- Class): at least 50 years group
BH-19, BH-23,
BH-35, BH-36,
BH-37, BH-38, DS-1 AC-1 DC-1 A to G
BH-39, BH-40,
BH-41 & BH-42

While considering the significance of chloride ingression, recommendations made in CIRIA Publication 2002
“Guide to the construction of reinforced concrete in the Arabian Peninsula” has to be referred. With this in view
and as per table No. 5.1 & 5.2 of CIRIA C577-2002 following site classification and concrete recommendations
shall be noted.
Exposure condition d (iii)

3
Minimum cement content for 20 mm aggregates (Kg/m ) 320 to 400
Maximum water/cement ratio 0.42
Minimum cover for reinforcement 75 mm
As per CIRIA SP31, concrete containing pulverized fuels ash (Pfa), ground granulated blast furnace slag (ggbs)
and silica fumes (sf) are highly resistant to penetration by chlorides due to their increased binding capacity and
refined pore structure. Also, when resistance is needed against both, sulphate and chlorides, concrete may need
to be protected from the soil and groundwater with a waterproofing membrane or tanking and a compromise has
to be made on the type of cement to be used, generally, a cement containing at least 3.5% but not more than
9.0% C3A is preferred. Each situation should be considered on its merit.
11.1 Summary of chemical analysis and concrete recommendation

The concrete recommendation has been summarized in this section by referring to BS 8500-1:2006 & BRE
Special Digest 1- 2005, CIRIA C577-2002 and TRANSCO technical specification S-TR-CIVIL-OHL (REV.0-
2018). Based on the sulphate/chloride content at site, practical experience and hostile climatic condition
prevailing in the region, it is more prudent to recommend a Moderate Sulphate Resisting Cement (MSRC) as per
ASTM C 150, Type II or Combination of MSRC + 60% GGBS for foundation concrete works to achieve durability.
The total cementitious content shall be limited within the range of 350 to 400 kg/m3 and water cement ratio shall
be in the range of 0.36 to 0.45 conforming to the TRANSCO technical specification. As an additional protective
measure for the concrete against corrosion, the pile caps shall be totally applied with 2 coats of 2-pack coal tar
epoxy paint of 125m as mentioned in the TRANSCO specification S-TR-CORR (Rev.0-2018).
12.0 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION

An experienced engineer or supervisor should be present on the site to oversee all earthworks and foundation
construction activities. In particular, it is recommended that all foundation excavations are inspected by a suitably
qualified engineer, prior to foundation construction, to ensure that the contact surface is properly prepared, and
that exposed sub-surface conditions are consistent with design assumptions.

13.0 REPORT LIMITATIONS
Subsurface conditions have been observed and interpreted at the borehole location only. This information has
been used as the basis for our analyses and the recommendations that follow. Although we have allowed for
minor variations in subsurface conditions in the development of our recommendations, conditions can vary away
from exploration locations. Should this become evident during construction, we should be contacted to review
our recommendations and revise them if necessary. The recommendations presented in this report are
considered preliminary, however the results and site conditions revealed by this investigation may be used and
interpret the findings differently and adopt an alternate engineering judgment by the design engineer.
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REPORT OF IN-SITU SOIL ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY
Company : M/s TRANSCO

Contractor : M/S. NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD
TRANSCO CONTRACT No. N16503.1 - OHL WORKS 400kV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED,
Project : DHAMA-SHAMKHA AND RELATED SUBSTATIONS MODIFICATION WORKS
PROSPECTS
Location : ZMC, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Date of test : 29/07/2022 Job No. 347681

Test location : BH-19 (Tower 17) Report No. GR-83953-00
Test Method : BS 1377,P9 Report Date 02-08-2022
Electrode Configuration : Wenner 4 Pin Method Tested By EUO
Equipment : CRM Aquameter Verified By EPI
Test Results
Test Location No. : BH-19 (Tower 17)
Visual description : SAND
Weather conditions : Sunny
Soil Temperature, o C : 40
Eletrode Measured Apparent Resistivity (Ώ.m )

Spacing (m) EAST- WEST NORTH- SOUTH
0.5 107.13 97.08
1 135.09 140.74
2 189.75 184.73
3 135.72 126.29
4 77.91 70.37
5 56.55 43.98
Apparent Resistivity (ohms.m)

200.00
180.00
Apparent Resistivity(Ώ.m)
160.00
140.00
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Adjacent Electrode spacing(m) Horizontal
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 78.85 77.60
1 117.50 112.47
2 170.90 159.59
3 141.37 128.18
4 128.18 118.12
5 43.98 53.41

180.00
160.00
140.00
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 63.15 66.29
1 89.22 114.35
2 121.89 139.49
3 96.13 118.75
4 50.77 62.83
5 37.70 34.56

160.00
140.00
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 63.46 64.09
1 106.19 109.96
2 140.74 153.31
3 158.34 167.76
4 105.56 128.18
5 69.12 75.40

180.00
160.00
140.00
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 67.23 65.35
1 110.58 115.61
2 183.47 169.65
3 201.69 177.19
4 211.12 180.96
5 119.38 113.10

250.00
200.00
150.00
100.00
50.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 89.54 87.34
1 88.59 84.19
2 138.86 124.03
3 102.16 84.07
4 62.33 58.31
5 63.46 66.60

160.00
140.00
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 108.38 96.45
1 155.19 152.05
2 144.51 179.70
3 135.72 154.57
4 103.04 128.18
5 63.46 75.40

200.00
180.00
160.00
140.00
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 83.57 81.05
1 95.50 93.62
2 97.01 96.01
3 89.16 90.48
4 53.53 53.78
5 43.98 35.19

120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 80.52 80.86
1 126.73 127.05
2 178.07 161.73
3 126.29 154.57
4 70.37 72.88
5 43.98 35.19

200.00
180.00
160.00
140.00
120.00
100.00
80.00
60.00
40.00
20.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL

PROSPECTS

Test Results

0.5 108.38 115.30
1 134.08 152.05
2 221.67 208.60
3 173.42 164.37
4 70.87 81.68
5 56.55 44.30

250.00
200.00
150.00
100.00
50.00
Nil
0.00
0 1 2 3 4 5 6
Nil Perpendicular
Remarks: NIL
LONESTAR TECHNICAL & INDUSTRIAL SERVICES LLC Borehole No.: BH 19-Tower 17
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Sheet No.: 1/2
Company M/s. Transco Logged By: Checked By:
Project N16503.1-OHL Works 400kv Shahama-Madinat Zayed, Dhama-Shamkha EZR EHE

Location ZMC, Abu Dhabi
Surface Elevation, m: +38.956
Drilling Started : 16/07/2022 Drilling Completed : 16/07/2022 Coordinates

N : 2,705,521.11 E : 272,559.56
Boring Method : RC Equipment : TITAN 60
Boring Dia(mm) : 100 Core Diameter (mm): 76 Drill Fluid : Bentonite
Sample No.
Sample Type
BH Details Core Recovery
& Depth
Description SPT N SCR RQD
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Medium dense to dense. light brown to brown, slightly SPT1 27

silty, fine to medium grained SAND.
SPT2 33
-1 SPT3 >50
Very dense. light brown to brown, slightly silty, SAND &
GRAVEL. Gravels are weathered sandstone pieces.
SPT4 >50
CORE5
Very weak, thinly laminated, greenish brown, fine to
medium grained SANDSTONE. Slightly to moderately
-2 weathered, extreamely to very closely spaced,
1.16*
subhorizontal to horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures
are drilling induced. 98 98 14
-3
CORE6
Very weak, thinly laminated, light brown to reddish

brown, fine to medium grained SANDSTONE. slightly to 100 49 27
-4 mderately weathered, closely to very closely spaced, 2.18
are drilling induced.
CORE7
-5
98 36 19
-6
CORE8
97 42 24
-7
Very weak to weak, light brown to greyish brown, fine to
medium grained SANDSTONE with traces of gypsum. 1.78
Slightly to moderately weathered, medium to closely CORE9
spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal fractures. Possibly
-8 fractures are drilling induced.
2.09
94 86 82
-9
CORE10
2.87
90 68 64
Remarks -10
Inspection pit was excavated up to 1.50 below EGL. Groundwater table was not encountered up to the depth of exploration.
KEY
U.D : Undisturbed Sample TCR : Total Core Recovery RQD : Rock Quality Designation
B : Bulk Sample
SPT : Standard Penetration Test CORE : Core Sample SCR : Solid Core Recovery EOB : End Of Boring
Appendix B Job No. : 347681



N : 2,705,521.11 E : 272,559.56
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10
CORE11 2.04
Very weak, light offwhite to light greyish , fine grained
MUDSTONE. Slightly to moderately weathered, medium
-11 to closely spaced, subhorizontal to horizontal fractures.
Possibly fractures are drilling induced.
97 64 36
-12
CORE12
98 80 46
-13
3.15
CORE13
-14
92 70 55
2.83
-15
CORE14
98 56 24
-16
CORE15
-17
2.21
100 74 55
-18
CORE16
97 76 60
-19
Very weak to weak, offwhite, massive GYPSUM with
traces of mudstone. Slightly weathered, closely to
medium spaced, sub horizontal fractures. Possibly 3.94
CORE17
fractures are drilling induced. 93 65 65
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample

Project N16503.1-OHL Works 400kv Shahama-Madinat Zayed, Dhama-Shamkha EUO EHE


N : 2,707,014.70 E : 272,721.90
Boring Method : RC Equipment : GEOMATE
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Dense. light brown, slightly silty, slightly gravelly ,fine to SPT1 42

medium grained SAND.
-1 SPT2 >50
Very dense. light brown to brown, slightly silty, very
gravelly SAND. Gravels are weathered sandstone
pieces. SPT3 >50
Very weak, thinly laminated, light greenish brown to CORE4
greenish brown, fine to medium grained SANDSTONE.
-2 Slightly to moderately weathered, extreamely to very
closely spaced, subhorizontal to horizontal fractures. 98 43 0
CORE5
1.02*
-3
100 42 7
Extreamely weak, light brown to brown, fine to medium

grained SANDSTONE. Disinctly weathered, very closely
-4 spaced, subhorizontal to horizontal fractures. Possibly CORE6
fractures are drilling induced.
0.85*
93 40 14
-5
CORE7
Very weak, light brown to brown, conglomeratic
-6 SANDSTONE. Slightly to moderately weathered, very
closely to closely spaced, subhorizontal to horizontal 1.85
fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling induced. 98 54 28
Very weak, light brown to brown, fine to medium grained

-7 SANDSTONE. Slightly to moderately weathered, CORE8
medium to closely , turns into very closely spaced,
100 80 60 2.11
-8
CORE9
-9
94 53 22
Remarks -10
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,707,014.70 E : 272,721.90
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10 CORE10
Very weak, offwhite to light grey, MUDSTONE. slightly to 2.59

moderately weathered, medium to closely , turns into 100 80 73
-11 very closely spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal fractures.
CORE11
-12
98 76 71
2.24
-13 CORE12
96 70 61
-14
CORE13
-15
97 66 45 2.92
-16 CORE14
98 68 38
-17
CORE15
-18
Very weak, offwhite, GYPSUM with traces of mudstone.
Slightly weathered, very closely to closely spaced, sub 96 63 44
horizontal to horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are
drilling induced.
-19 CORE16 3.45
93 74 74
EOB
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,712,373.89 E : 272,953.52
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Medium dense, light brown to brown, slightly silty, slightly

gravelly, fine to medium grained SAND.
SPT1 24
-1 SPT2 27
SPT3 29
-2 SPT4 33
Dense.light brown to brown, slightly silty, slightly gravelly,
fine to medium grained SAND.
SPT5 >50
Very dense. light brown to brown, sandy GRAVEL.
Gravels are weathered sandstone pieces. SPT6 >50
CORE7
Very weak, thinly laminated, light brown to dark brown, 1.66
-3
fine to medium grained SANDSTONE. Slightly
weathered, medium to closely spaced, horizontal to
subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling
induced. 94 73 68
-4
CORE8
2.13
-5 100 84 72
CORE9
-6 1.89
98 65 28
-7
CORE10
1.33
-8 98 60 23
CORE11
-9
98 45 7
Remarks -10
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,712,373.89 E : 272,953.52
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10
CORE12
-11 94 56 25
1.21
CORE13
Very weak, light greyish to light brown, fine medium
-12 grained SANDSTONE with traces of conglomerate. 3.16
Slightly weathered, closely to medium spaced, horizontal
fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling induced.
100 88 88
-13
CORE14
Very weak, reddish brown, MUDSTONE with traces of

gypsum. Slightly to moderately weathered, very closely to
-14 closely spaced, horizontal to sub horizontal fractures. 98 65 44
1.55
CORE15
-15
2.33
97 46 17
-16
CORE16
1.62
-17 98 60 52
CORE17
-18 Very weak, light reddish brown to offwhite, MUDSTONE
with inclusion of gypsum. Distinctly weathered,
extreamely closely to very closely turns into closely
spaced, sub horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are
drilling induced. 100 52 32
-19 2.89
CORE18
95 50 29
EOB
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,712,838.60 E : 272,969.90
Boring Method : RC Equipment : TITAN 120-2
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Medium dense, brown, slightly silty, very gravelly, fine to SPT1 23

-1 SPT2 >50
Very dense.light brown to brown, slightly silty, very
gravelly SAND. Gravels are weathered sandstone
pieces. SPT3 >50
CORE4 1.32*
Very weak, thinly laminated, light brown to brown, fine to
-2 weathered, extreamely closely to very closely spaced , 100 44 0
horizontal to subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures
CORE5
-3
97 37 0
-4 CORE6
1.15*
100 23 7
-5
CORE7
Very weak, thinly laminated, light brown to dark brown,
fine to medium grained SANDSTONE. Slightly to
-6 moderately weathered, medium to very closely turns into 1.84
closely spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal fractures.
Possibly fractures are drilling induced. (From 3.10m to 96 47 19
3.30m & 5.15m to 5.35m very weak non- intacted core of
sandstone)
-7 CORE8
1.50
100 45 31
-8
CORE9
Very weak, greyish brown to brown, fine medium grained
SANDSTONE interbedded with mudstone. Slightly to
-9 moderately weathered, closely to medium turn into very
closely spaced, subhorizontal to inclined fractures.
Possibly fractures are drilling induced. 100 32 21
Remarks -10
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,712,838.60 E : 272,969.90
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10 CORE10
100 43 30
-11 2.33
CORE11
-12
97 18 0
-13 CORE12
Very weak, yellowish brown, MUDSTONE. Slightly to
moderately weathered, closely to medium turns into very
closely spaced, horizontal to sub horizontal fractures. 1.52*
99 35 23
-14
CORE13
-15
3.04
91 62 50
-16 CORE14
93 12 7
-17
CORE15
-18
92 32 7
-19 Very weak, offwhite, GYPSUME with traces of mudstone. CORE16

Slightly weathered, closely to medium spaced, sub
horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling
induced. 96 83 83
4.22
EOB
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,713,303.31 E : 272,986.29
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Medium dense, brown, slightly silty, fine to medium SPT1 12

grained SAND.
-1 SPT2 >50
Very dense, brown, slightly silty, very sandy GRAVEL.
CORE4
Very weak, thinly laminated, greenish brown to light
brown, fine to medium grained SANDSTONE. Slightly 2.12
weathered, closely to very closely spaced, horizontal to 100 55 38
-2 subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling
induced.
CORE5
-3
98 53 16 1.55
-4 CORE6
97 36 14
-5
CORE7
Very weak, light brown to light reddish brown, fine to 1.28
medium grained SANDSTONE with traces of
conglomerate. Slightly to moderately weathered, very
-6 closely to closely spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal
fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling induced. (From 99 59 31
8.10m to 8.50m & 9.40m to 10.00m extreamely weak
non-intact core of sandstone)
-7 CORE8
99 20 7
-8
CORE9
-9 1.31*
97 35 9
Remarks -10
KEY
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N : 2,713,303.31 E : 272,986.29
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10 Very weak, light greenish brown to brown, fine to medium CORE10
grained SANDSTONE. Slightly to moderately
weathered, extreamely closely to very closely spaced,
-11
CORE11
Very weak, light greyish brown, MUDSTONE. Moderately
weathered, very closely to closely spaced, sub horizontal 1.20*
-12 to sub vertical fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling
induced. 100 35 15
-13 CORE12
98 40 10
-14
1.92
CORE13
Very weak, light reddish brown to offwhite, MUDSTONE

-15 with traces of gypsum. Slightly to moderately , very
closely to closely spaced, sub horizontal to horizontal 100 72 42
2.63
-16 CORE14
98 64 36 2.12
-17
CORE15
-18
96 60 32
3.04
Very weak, offwhite, GYPSUME with traces of mudstone.
Slightly weathered, closely to medium spaced, sub
horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling CORE16
-19 induced.
96 83 77 4.15
EOB
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,713,763.03 E : 273,002.50
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Dense, light brown, slightly silty,very sandy GRAVEL. SPT1 47
SPT2 >50
Very dense, light brown to brown, sandy GRAVEL.
-1 CORE4
medium grained SANDSTONE. Fresh to slightly
weathered, closely to medium spaced, subhorizontal
fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling induced. (From
1.50m to 1.62m extreamely weak non-intacted core of 100 70 70
-2 SANDSTONE) 1.40
CORE5
-3 weathered, very closely to closely spaced, horizontal to
induced. (From 3.50m to 3.62m extreamely weak 99 70 39
non-intacted core of SANDSTONE)
Very weak, thinly laminated, light brown to brown, fine to 1.95
medium grained SANDSTONE. Slightly weathered,
-4 medium spaced, horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures CORE6
are drilling induced. (From 3.50m to 3.62m extreamely
weak non-intacted core of SANDSTONE)
medium grained SANDSTONE. Fresh to slightly 96 65 45
-5 weathered, extreamely closely to very closely, turns into
closely spaced, horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures
CORE7
2.87
-6
97 40 26
-7 CORE8
100 53 27
-8 2.03
CORE9
-9 weathered, closely spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal
fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling induced. (From 2.44
10.00m to 10.40m & 13.02m to 13.12m extreamely weak 96 51 39
non-intacted core of SANDSTONE)
Remarks -10
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,713,763.03 E : 273,002.50
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10 CORE10
97 50 17
-11 3.31
CORE11
-12 1.82
96 44 27
-13 CORE12
1.37*
weathered, very closely to closely spaced, horizontal to
induced. (From 16.70m to 17.50m extreamely weak 95 47 9
-14 non-intacted core of SANDSTONE)
CORE13
-15
98 63 41
-16 CORE14 1.48
98 35 23
-17
CORE15 1.68
Very weak,offwhite to light grey, MUDSTONE. Slightly to
moderately weathered, very closely to closely spaced,
-18 horizontal to subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures
96 41 19
-19 CORE16
98 47 11
EOB
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,222.74 E : 273,018.71
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Very dense, brown, slightly silty, SAND & GRAVEL. SPT1 50

Gravels are weathered sandstone pieces.
SPT2 >50
SPT3 >50
-1
CORE4
Very weak, thinly laminated, brown, fine to medium
grained SANDSTONE. Fresh to slightly weathered, very
closely to closely spaced, subhorizontal fractures.
Possibly fractures are drilling induced. (From 2.10m to 1.50
2.50m, 4.00m to 4.19m,5.35m to 5.69m extreamely weak 100 51 37
-2 non-intacted core of SANDSTONE)
CORE5
-3
100 60 47
2.63
-4
CORE6
97 24 0
-5
CORE7
Very weak, thinly laminated, brown, fine to medium 1.96
grained SANDSTONE. Fresh to slightly weathered,
-6 closely to medium spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal
97 77 72
-7
CORE8
100 87 70
-8
1.95
CORE9
-9
93 75 75
Remarks -10
KEY
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N : 2,714,222.74 E : 273,018.71
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10 3.18
CORE10
1.71
100 66 61
-11
CORE11
-12
99 83 74 2.20
-13
CORE12
93 79 79 1.91
-14
CORE13
Extreamely weak, reddish brown,conglomeratic
MUDSTONE. Slightly to moderately weathered, closely
-15 spaced, subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are
drilling induced.
97 42 28
-16
CORE14
100 20 17 0.87
-17
CORE15
-18 Extreamely weak, offwhite to light grey, MUDSTONE.

Slightly to moderately weathered, very closely to closely
spaced turns into medium spaced, subhorizontal 97 61 51 0.97
fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling induced. (From
15.65m to 15.75m, 16.00m to 16.90m & 17.19m to
17.69m extreamely weak non-intacted core of
-19 SANDSTONE) CORE16
Very weak, light grey to greyish brown, MUDSTONE with
traces of gypsum. Slightly to moderately weathered,
99 83 70
closely to medium spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal 1.40
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,673.30 E : 273,034.60
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Dense, brown, slightly silty, slightly gravelly, fine to

SPT1 39
-1 SPT2 42
SPT3 >50
Very dense, brown, sandy GRAVEL. Gravels are
weathered sandstone pieces. SPT4 >50
-2 CORE5
Very weak, thinly laminated, light brown, fine to medium
grained SANDSTONE. Slightly to moderately
weathered, very closely to closely spaced, subhorizontal
to inclined fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling 1.66
induced. 92 38 34
-3
CORE6
-4
98 26 0
-5 CORE7
98 52 34 1.87
-6
CORE8
-7 1.45
100 48 28
-8 CORE9
97 46 21
-9
CORE10
Remarks -10
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,673.30 E : 273,034.60
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10
92 25 16
-11 CORE11
96 48 38
Very weak, light brown, fine to medium grained
-12 SANDSTONE. Slightly weathered, closely spaced, 2.81
are drilling induced. *
CORE12
-13 Very weak, light greyish brown, fine to medium grained

SANDSTONE with traces of conglomerate. Slightly to 98 71 58 1.63
moderately weathered, closely spaced, subhorizontal to
horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling
induced.
-14 Very weak, greyish brown, MUDSTONE. Moderately CORE13
weathered, very closely, subhorizontal fractures. Possibly
fractures are drilling induced. (From 14.70m to 15.50m
extreamely weak non- intacted core of MUDSTONE)
98 14 0
-15
CORE14
Very weak, light brown to light greyish brown, 1.31
to medium spaced, subhorizontal fractures. Possibly
-16 fractures are drilling induced.
98 74 62
-17 CORE15
2.97
100 76 68
-18
CORE16
1.95
-19
96 36 21
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,673.30 E : 273,034.60
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-20 Very weak, greyish brown, MUDSTONE with inclusion of CORE17

gypsum. Slightly to moderately weathered, closely
fractures are drilling induced. (From 20.50m to 21.00m
extreamely weak non- intacted core of MUDSTONE) 96 37 34
-21
1.77
CORE18
*
-22
98 50 48
Very weak, offwhite, GYPSUME with inclusion of

mudstone. Slightly weathered, closely to medium 3.76
spaced, sub horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are CORE19
-23 drilling induced.
98 73 65
-24
4.49
CORE20
96 80 68
-25 EOB
-26
-27
-28
-29
Remarks -30
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,694.88 E : 272,605.14
Boring Method : RC Equipment : Geomate
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Dense, brown, slightly silty, slightly gravelly SAND. SPT1 38
SPT2 41
-1 SPT3 >50
Very dense, greyish brown, sandy, GRAVELS. Gravels
are weathered pieces of Mudstone pieces. SPT4 >50
CORE5
Very weak, greyish brown, MUDSTONE with inclusion of
gypsum. Slightly to moderately weathered, extreamely
closeto very closely spaced, subhorizontal fractures.
-2 Possibly fractures are drilling induced. (From 1.47m to
2.00, 2.40m to 2.70 & 2.97m to 3.10m extreamely weak 99 17 0
non-intacted core of MUDSTONE)
CORE6
-3
Very weak, greyish brown, MUDSTONE with inclusion of 1.95
gypsum. Slightly to moderately weathered, closely
spaced, subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are
drilling induced. (From 3.97m to 4.07m extreamely weak 93 49 35
non-intacted core of MUDSTONE)
-4
CORE7
Very weak, greyish brown, MUDSTONE with inclusion of
gypsum. Slightly to moderately weathered, medium
spaced, subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are
-5 drilling induced. (From 5.10m to 5.90m extreamely weak 3.08
non-intacted core of MUDSTONE) 100 51 39
Very weak, offwhite to light grey, SANDSTONE with CORE8

-6
inclusion of gypsum as veins . Slightly to moderately 3.84
weathered, closely to medium spaced, horizontal to
induced. (From 7.20m to 7.40m & 8.60m extreamely 97 65 46
-7
CORE9
-8
100 63 55 2.77
Very weak, offwhite to light grey, SANDSTONE . Fresh CORE10

-9 to slightly weathered, closely to medium spaced, 3.65
are drilling induced. (From 10.20m to 10.47m extreamely
90 42 25
Remarks -10
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,694.88 E : 272,605.14
Boring Method : RC Equipment : Geomate
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10
CORE11
Very weak, thinly laminated, yellowish brown, fine to
weathered, very closely to closely spaced, horizontal to
-11 subhorizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling
induced. (From 10.47m to 10.70m, 11.50m to 11.85m & 93 37 27
14.35 to 14.97m extreamely weak non-intacted core of
SANDSTONE)
CORE12
-12
1.27 *
100 57 15
-13
CORE13
-14
97 16 0
CORE14
-15 Very weak, light greyish green to dark greyish green, fine 2.70
grained MUDSTONE. Slightly to moderately weathered,
closely to medium spaced, horizontal to subhorizontal
100 78 64
-16
CORE15
-17
100 63 29
1.39
CORE16
-18
90 70 65
-19 2.45
CORE17
100 96 96
EOB
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,710.68 E : 272,290.54
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
0 Very dense, greyish brown, slightly silty, gravelly. fine to

coarse grained SAND.
SPT1 >50
SPT2 >50
-1 CORE3
Very weak, light brown to brown, thinly laminated, fine to
weathered, extreamely closely to very closely spaced, 1.28
-2
CORE4
-3
100 54 22
-4 CORE5
100 46 19
-5
Very weak, light brown to brown, thinly laminated, fine to
medium grained SANDSTONE. Slightly to moderately 1.77
weathered, medium to closely turns into very closely CORE6
fractures are drilling induced. (From 6.64m to 7.14m &
-6 8.10m to 8.30 extreamely weak non-intacted core of
SANDSTONE) 2.31
97 50 50
-7 CORE7 1.52
99 48 40
-8
CORE8
-9
Very weak, light greyish brown, fine to medium grained 93 53 22
MUDSTONE interbedded with sandstone. Slightly to
moderately weathered, very closely to closely spaced, 1.89
Remarks -10
KEY
B : Bulk Sample



N : 2,714,710.68 E : 272,290.54
Sample No.
Sample Type
& Depth
UCS/*PLT
Casing
Legend Depth TCR

(Mpa)
Depth
Water
Depth
Vallue (%)
(cm)
(m) (%) (%)

(cm)
-10 are drilling induced. CORE9
98 69 53
-11
3.51
CORE10
Very weak, yellowish brown, fine to medium grained
-12 to medium spaced, subhorizontal to inclined fractures.
100 29 15
-13 CORE11
1.84
97 56 38
-14
CORE12
-15 3.08
92 58 54
-16 CORE13
93 49 38
-17
2.16
CORE14
-18
90 28 0
Very weak, yellowish brown, fine to medium grained
MUDSTONE. Slightly to moderately weathered,
extreamely closely to very closely spaced, subhorizontal
-19 to horizontal fractures. Possibly fractures are drilling
induced. (From 19.20m to 19.50 very weak non-intacted CORE15
core of SANDSTONE)
90 15 0
EOB 1.40*
Remarks -20
KEY
B : Bulk Sample

BH 23-Tower 21
45 44.67 45
N 42
43.67 N >50
43.10 N >50
41.07
40
BH 19-Tower 17 BH 36-Tower 34 40
38.96 39.21 N 23
N 27 38.87
37.96 N 33 38.21 N >50
37.87
N >50 37.61 N >50
37.28
N >50
35 35.26 35
34.10 BH 35-Tower 33 33.61
33.34
Elevations are N 24
related to NADD N 27
31.66
31.34 N 29
30.84 N 33 30.61
30 30.45 N >50 30
N >50
28.28
26.60
26.11
25 25
24.67
21.45
20 20.21 20
19.78 19.64
18.96 19.21
15.45
15 15
13.34
10 10
5 5
0 0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Project N16503.1-OHL Works 400kv Shahama-Madinat Zayed, Dhama-Shamkha
Location LONESTAR TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ZMC, Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Client M/s. Transco
Cross Sections Job No. : 347681 Appendix : C
LONESTAR_GEOLOGIC_CROSSSECTION 347681 NCC-TRANSCO

50 50
BH 37-Tower 35
47.56 N 12
46.56 N >50
46.06 N >50
45 45
BH 38-Tower 36
42.06 41.94
41.44 N 47
40.82 N >50
40 N >50 40
39.32
38.32
37.56 37.82 BH 39-Tower 37
Elevations are 36.52 N 50
35.96
related to NADD 35.33 N >50
35 N >50 35
33.32
32.76
30.83 BH 40-Tower 38
30 29.79 30
29.06 28.82 N 39
28.29 N 42
27.56 27.79 N >50 BH 41-Tower 39
N >50 27.05 N 38 BH 42-Tower 40
26.05 N 41 26.04
25.58 N >50 N >50
25 N >50 24.90 25
N >50
24.32
23.95
22.58
21.94 21.83
21.15 20.90
20 20
18.52 18.20
17.99
17.52
16.52 16.79 16.58 16.80
15.79
15 15
14.29 14.34
12.08
10 9.79 10
7.64
7.29 7.05
6.04
5 4.79 5
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Project N16503.1-OHL Works 400kv Shahama-Madinat Zayed, Dhama-Shamkha
Location LONESTAR TECHNICAL AND INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
ZMC, Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Client M/s. Transco
Cross Sections Job No. : 347681 Appendix : C
LONESTAR_GEOLOGIC_CROSSSECTION 347681 NCC-TRANSCO.

Particle Size Distribution
Sample # 830-0384 Report # GR 83953-00 Report Date 27-07-2022 Job # 347681 Rev# 0
Customer/Contractor : M/S. NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD
Client / Owner : M/s TRANSCO
Consultant : M/s ATKINS
TRANSCO CONTRACT No. N16503.1 - OHL WORKS 400kV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA-SHAMKHA
Project Name :
AND RELATED SUBSTATIONS MODIFICATION WORKS
Source and Location : BH-19 (Tower 17) Depth of Sample : 1.00m
Date & Time Sampling : 18/07/2022 Test Date : 23/07/2022-25/07/2022
Date & Time Receiving : 19/07/2022 Tested By : FIM
Test Method Used : BS EN 17892-4-2016

Initial Sample Preparation Method : BS 1377 : Part 1 : 2016 Clause 8.3.4 & 8.3.5 & 8.4
Test Method variation : None.
Test Result:- BS sieve %
(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
BS aperture size - mm
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 93
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 82
60 5.000 73
50 3.350 61
40 2.000 50
30 1.180 43
20
0.600 36
0.425 32
10
0.300 27
0 0.212 22
Silt Sand Gravel 0.150 18
Clay
fine medium coarse fine medium coarse fine medium coarse 0.075 5
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 4
Particle Size - mm - -
- -
Gravel Sand Silt/Clay e #N/A
50% 46% 4% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, SAND & GRAVEL - -
Note the descriptive term is based on BS 5930: 1999 and is determined from particle size only, it does not differentiate
between soil particles and shell fragments.
Remarks : Soil can be categorized as granular soil with little fines
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 92
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 84
60 5.000 75
50 3.350 64
40 2.000 55
30 1.180 48
20
0.600 41
0.425 33
10
0.300 27
0 0.212 22
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 4
- -
45% 51% 4% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, very gravelly, SAND - -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 100
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 100
60 5.000 100
50 3.350 99
40 2.000 96
30 1.180 94
20
0.600 89
0.425 81
10
0.300 70
0 0.212 53
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 4
- -
4% 92% 4% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, slightly gravelly, SAND - -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 93
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 83
60 5.000 76
50 3.350 67
40 2.000 57
30 1.180 50
20
0.600 41
0.425 34
10
0.300 29
0 0.212 25
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 4
- -
43% 53% 4% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, very gravelly, SAND - -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 92
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 81
60 5.000 72
50 3.350 58
40 2.000 48
30 1.180 40
20
0.600 34
0.425 29
10
0.300 25
0 0.212 21
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 5
- -
52% 43% 5% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, very sandy, GRAVEL - -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 92
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 78
60 5.000 71
50 3.350 57
40 2.000 45
30 1.180 38
20
0.600 31
0.425 26
10
0.300 22
0 0.212 19
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 5
- -
55% 40% 5% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, very sandy, GRAVEL - -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 93
10.00 83
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 77
60 5.000 68
50 3.350 60
40 2.000 53
30 1.180 48
20
0.600 44
0.425 41
10
0.300 38
0 0.212 31
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 4
- -
47% 49% 4% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, SAND & GRAVEL - -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 100
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 100
60 5.000 100
50 3.350 99
40 2.000 95
30 1.180 91
20
0.600 84
0.425 76
10
0.300 67
0 0.212 52
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 5
- -
5% 90% 5% - -
- -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 100
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 100
60 5.000 100
50 3.350 99
40 2.000 95
30 1.180 91
20
0.600 85
0.425 76
10
0.300 69
0 0.212 54
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 4
- -
5% 91% 4% - -
- -
Appendix-D
Project Name :

(mm) Passing
75.00 100
50.00 100
0.212
0.300
0.600
0.063
0.150
0.425
3.35
37.5
1.18
6.3
37.50 100
20
50
10
14
28
75
2
100 28.00 100
90 20.00 100
80
14.00 100
10.00 99
70
Percentage Passing
6.300 96
60 5.000 94
50 3.350 91
40 2.000 88
30 1.180 84
20
0.600 76
0.425 69
10
0.300 62
0 0.212 48
Clay
0.002 0.006 0.02 0.06 0.2 0.6 2.0 6.0 20 60 0.063 4
- -
12% 84% 4% - -
- -
Descriptive Term : slightly silty/clayey, gravelly, SAND - -
Appendix-D
Report for Moisture Content of Soil
Customer/ Contractor : M/S. NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD Report No : GR-83953-00

Consultant : M/S. ATKINS Request No : 830-0384
Client / Owner : M/s TRANSCO Job No : 347681
TRANSCO CONTRACT No. N16503.1 - OHL WORKS
400kV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA-
Project Name : Sample No : 830-0384
SHAMKHA AND RELATED SUBSTATIONS
MODIFICATION WORKS
Location : ZMC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Report Date : 04/08/2022
Sample Description : Gravelly SAND Size of Sample (g) : 200 to 500

Sampling Date : 06/07/2022 - 26/07/2022 Tested By : FEK
Test Date : 08/07/2022 - 02/08/2022 Verified By : FKE
Sampling Method : BS 5930:2015
Test Method : BS 1377 Part 2
Test Variation : None
SUMMARY OF RESULTS
Test Location Test Depth, m Moisture Content %

BH 19 (Tower 17) 1.00 6.5
BH 23 (Tower 21) 1.00 4.9
BH 35 (Tower 33) 2.00 7.3
BH 36 (Tower 34) 1.00 6.2
BH 37 (Tower 35) 1.25 6.0
BH 38 (Tower 36) 0.00 3.3
BH 39 (Tower 37) 0.50 4.5
BH 40 (Tower 38) 1.00 5.5
BH 41 (Tower 39) 0.00 3.3
BH 42 (Tower 40) 0.00 2.8
APPENDIX – D
Test Report
Point Load Strength Index of Rock
Sample# 830-0384 Report # GR-83953-00 Report Date 23-08-2022 Job # 347681 Rev 0
Project No. : OHL WORKS 400kV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA-SHAMKHA
Sample Description : SANDSTONE No.of Specimen :1
Source and Location : ZMC, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Place of Sampling : BH-19 (Tower-17)
Date & Time Sampling : 18-07-2022 Sampled By : ELI
Date & Time Receiving : 19-07-2022 Date of Test : 22-08-2022
Customer's Ref. : N.P Tested By : FKE
Type of Test : Axial test Verified By : FIM
Test Method : ASTM D 5731
Test Method Variation : NILL
Sp. No. 1 7
Depth (m) 2.2 108
Moisture condition Moist (Natural) 0
Avg. Width (mm) 74 50
Eqv. Core Diameter (De) 68 39.9
Falure Load (kN) 0.39 0.00
Distance, D (mm) 49 25
Direction of Loading Perpendicular 0
Un Corrected Point Load 0.08 0.0

Strength Index Value Is (MPa)
Corrected Point Load Strength

0.10
Index Value Is (50) (MPa)
Water Content % 9.0

Est.UCS Value (Mpa) 1.16
Failure Mode Valid
Remarks: None.
Appendix-D
Test Report
Sp. No. 1 2 7
Depth (m) 2.8 4.4 108
Moisture condition Moist (Natural) Moist (Natural) 0
Avg. Width (mm) 74 75 50
Eqv. Core Diameter (De) 64 80 39.9
Falure Load (kN) 0.31 0.37 0.00
Distance, D (mm) 44 67 25
Direction of Loading Perpendicular Perpendicular 0
Un Corrected Point Load 0.08 0.06 0.0


0.08 0.07
Water Content % 8.0 10.4

Est.UCS Value (Mpa) 1.02 0.85
Failure Mode Valid Valid
Remarks: None.
Appendix-D
Test Report
Sample Description : SANDSTONE, MUDSTONE No.of Specimen :1
Sp. No. 1 2 3 7
Depth (m) 1.6 4.6 13.5 108
Moisture condition Moist (Natural) Moist (Natural) Moist (Natural) 0
Avg. Width (mm) 75 74 75 50
Eqv. Core Diameter (De) 77 79 83 39.9
Falure Load (kN) 0.54 0.49 0.70 0.00
Distance, D (mm) 63 66 72 25
Direction of Loading Perpendicular Perpendicular Perpendicular 0
Un Corrected Point Load 0.09 0.08 0.10 0.0


0.11 0.10 0.13
Water Content % 7.4 6.8 9.6

Est.UCS Value (Mpa) 1.32 1.15 1.52
Failure Mode Valid Valid Valid
Remarks: None.
Appendix-D
Test Report
Sample Description : SANDSTONE, MUDSTONE No.of Specimen :2
Sp. No. 1 2 7
Depth (m) 9 11.9 108
Moisture condition Moist (Natural) Moist (Natural) 0
Avg. Width (mm) 74 75 50
Eqv. Core Diameter (De) 67 83 39.9
Falure Load (kN) 0.43 0.55 0.00
Distance, D (mm) 48 72 25
Direction of Loading Perpendicular Perpendicular 0
Un Corrected Point Load 0.10 0.08 0.0


0.11 0.10
Water Content % 8.7 11.6

Est.UCS Value (Mpa) 1.31 1.20
Failure Mode Valid Valid
Remarks: None.
Appendix-D
Test Report
Sp. No. 1 7
Depth (m) 13.3 108


0.11
Water Content % 10.1

Failure Mode Valid
Remarks: None.
Appendix-D
Test Report
Sp. No. 1 7
Depth (m) 12.3 108


0.11
Water Content % 8.1

Failure Mode Valid
Remarks: None.
Appendix-D
Test Report
Sample Description : MUDSTONE No.of Specimen :1
Sp. No. 1 7
Depth (m) 19.9 108


0.12
Water Content % 10.7

Failure Mode Valid
Remarks: None.
Appendix-D
UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCK CORES
(SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS)
Report No. GR-83953-00 Job No. 347681 Report Date 23-08-2022 Rev # 0
Customer / Contractor : M/s. NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD

TRANSCO CONTRACT No. N16503.1 - OHL WORKS 400kV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA-SHAMKHA AND RELATED SUBSTATIONS MODIFICATION
Project Name :
WORKS
Project Location : ZMC, ABU DHABI, UAE
Tested Method : ASTM D 7012-14e1, Method C Test Date : 22-08-2022
Specimen Preparation
: ASTM D 4543-19 Tested By : FKE
Method
o
Test Method Variation : End flatness doesn't comply with ASTM 4543. Room Temperature, C : 23
Length Diameter Wet Dry Time of Failure

Water Sketch of fracture &
Sample No. B.H No. Depth L/D Density, Density, UCS (Mpa) (min) & Rock Description
Content (%) Stress rate
Visible end effects
(mm) (mm) (gm/cm3) (gm/cm3)
3'10" No Visible End

830-0384 BH-19 4.20 161.0 75.0 2.1 7.1 1.9 1.8 2.18 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 7.60 155.0 75.0 2.1 8.9 1.9 1.8 1.78 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 8.25 160.0 75.0 2.1 10.0 2.0 1.8 2.09 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 9.75 167.0 75.0 2.2 8.1 2.0 1.8 2.87 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 10.75 162.0 75.0 2.2 10.2 2.0 1.8 2.04 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 13.20 165.0 75.0 2.2 9.6 2.0 1.8 3.15 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 14.75 162.0 75.0 2.2 12.4 2.0 1.8 2.83 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 17.20 160.0 75.0 2.1 11.5 2.0 1.8 2.21 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-19 19.60 164.0 75.0 2.2 9.6 2.1 1.9 3.94 GYPSUM
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-23 6.30 155.0 75.0 2.1 8.4 2.0 1.8 1.85 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-23 7.80 164.0 75.0 2.2 9.1 1.9 1.8 2.11 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-23 10.70 165.0 75.0 2.2 8.5 2.0 1.8 2.59 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-23 12.80 159.0 75.0 2.1 10.4 2.0 1.8 2.24 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-23 15.30 166.0 75.0 2.2 12.0 2.0 1.8 2.92 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-23 19.15 161.0 75.0 2.1 9.9 2.1 1.9 3.45 GYPSUM
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 3.00 168.0 75.0 2.2 6.8 1.9 1.8 1.66 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 4.50 165.0 75.0 2.2 8.5 1.9 1.7 2.13 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 6.15 165.0 75.0 2.2 7.3 1.9 1.8 1.89 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 7.90 150.0 75.0 2.0 8.7 2.0 1.8 1.33 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 11.35 152.0 75.0 2.0 10.2 1.9 1.7 1.21 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 12.10 162.0 75.0 2.2 10.7 2.0 1.8 3.16 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 14.45 157.0 75.0 2.1 12.4 2.0 1.8 1.55 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 15.25 154.0 75.0 2.1 11.5 2.0 1.8 2.33 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 16.60 160.0 75.0 2.1 14.1 2.0 1.7 1.62 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-35 19.10 156.0 75.0 2.1 12.8 2.1 1.8 2.89 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects

Project Name :
WORKS
Method
o

Visible end effects

830-0384 BH-36 6.10 165.0 75.0 2.2 9.4 1.9 1.7 1.84 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-36 7.60 154.0 75.0 2.1 10.3 2.0 1.8 1.50 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-36 11.10 160.0 75.0 2.1 9.2 2.0 1.8 2.33 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-36 15.20 164.0 75.0 2.2 12.6 2.0 1.8 3.04 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-36 19.80 158.0 75.0 2.1 11.9 2.1 1.9 4.22 GYPSUM
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 1.70 168.0 75.0 2.2 7.6 1.9 1.8 2.12 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 3.20 151.0 75.0 2.0 6.4 1.9 1.8 1.55 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 5.60 164.0 75.0 2.2 8.3 2.0 1.9 1.28 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 14.20 153.0 75.0 2.0 11.5 2.0 1.8 1.92 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 15.80 162.0 75.0 2.2 12.9 2.0 1.8 2.63 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 16.80 160.0 75.0 2.1 13.3 2.0 1.8 2.12 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 18.40 167.0 75.0 2.2 14.1 2.0 1.8 3.04 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-37 19.50 164.0 75.0 2.2 11.4 2.1 1.9 4.15 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 2.12 152.0 75.0 2.0 12.2 1.8 1.6 1.40 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 3.70 150.0 75.0 2.0 11.8 1.8 1.6 1.95 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 5.80 151.0 75.0 2.0 10.1 1.8 1.7 2.87 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 8.00 152.0 75.0 2.0 10.5 1.9 1.7 2.03 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 9.30 150.0 75.0 2.0 10.2 1.7 1.6 2.44 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 11.00 152.0 75.0 2.0 9.7 1.8 1.7 3.31 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 12.10 150.0 75.0 2.0 9.8 1.9 1.8 1.82 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 16.20 152.0 75.0 2.0 10.5 2.0 1.8 1.48 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-38 17.70 151.0 75.0 2.0 10.5 2.0 1.8 1.68 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects

Project Name :
WORKS
Method
o

Visible end effects

830-0384 BH-39 1.80 152.0 76.0 2.0 8.5 1.8 1.6 1.50 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 3.80 151.0 74.0 2.0 9.6 1.9 1.8 2.63 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 5.80 150.0 75.0 2.0 7.9 1.8 1.7 1.96 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 8.30 150.0 75.0 2.0 9.1 1.8 1.6 1.95 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 10.00 154.0 75.0 2.1 8.2 1.8 1.7 3.18 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 10.30 152.0 75.0 2.0 7.6 1.9 1.7 1.71 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 12.50 152.0 74.0 2.1 9.1 1.9 1.8 2.20 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 14.00 150.0 75.0 2.0 8.5 1.9 1.8 1.91 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 17.00 153.0 75.0 2.0 7.2 1.8 1.7 0.87 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 18.50 152.0 75.0 2.0 8.5 1.9 1.7 0.97 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-39 19.70 150.0 75.0 2.0 8.0 1.8 1.7 1.40 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 2.60 162.0 75.0 2.2 6.5 1.8 1.7 1.66 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 5.70 160.0 75.0 2.1 8.4 1.8 1.6 1.87 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 7.10 167.0 75.0 2.2 10.2 1.9 1.7 1.45 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 12.10 156.0 75.0 2.1 11.0 2.0 1.8 2.81 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 13.30 161.0 75.0 2.1 12.0 2.0 1.8 1.63 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 15.60 164.0 75.0 2.2 11.5 2.0 1.8 1.31 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 17.20 168.0 75.0 2.2 13.0 2.0 1.8 2.97 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 18.60 161.0 75.0 2.1 12.9 2.0 1.8 1.95 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-40 21.40 156.0 75.0 2.1 11.2 2.1 1.9 1.77 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0385 BH-40 22.70 165.0 75.0 2.2 10.0 2.1 1.9 3.76 GYPSUM
1 mm/Min Effects

Project Name :
WORKS
Method
o

Visible end effects

830-0384 BH-40 24.30 166.0 75.0 2.2 9.8 2.1 1.9 4.49 GYPSUM
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 3.20 154.0 75.0 2.1 10.7 1.8 1.6 1.95 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 5.00 151.0 75.0 2.0 12.2 1.9 1.7 3.08 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 6.20 152.0 75.0 2.0 11.6 1.9 1.7 3.84 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 8.20 150.0 75.0 2.0 13.1 1.9 1.6 2.77 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 9.10 152.0 75.0 2.0 12.2 1.9 1.7 3.65 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 15.08 152.0 75.0 2.0 12.9 1.9 1.7 2.70 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 17.60 150.0 75.0 2.0 14.5 2.0 1.7 1.39 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-41 19.10 150.0 75.0 2.0 12.8 2.0 1.8 2.45 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 1.55 151.0 75.0 2.0 8.7 1.9 1.7 1.28 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 5.40 163.0 75.0 2.2 9.3 1.9 1.8 1.77 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 6.30 160.0 75.0 2.1 7.4 2.0 1.8 2.31 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 7.20 154.0 75.0 2.1 11.0 2.0 1.8 1.52 SANDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 9.60 158.0 75.0 2.1 10.5 2.0 1.8 1.89 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 11.25 155.0 75.0 2.1 11.9 2.0 1.8 3.51 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 13.25 160.0 75.0 2.1 13.1 2.0 1.8 1.84 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 15.10 156.0 75.0 2.1 11.8 2.0 1.8 3.08 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
830-0384 BH-42 17.20 164.0 75.0 2.2 13.0 2.0 1.8 2.16 MUDSTONE
1 mm/Min Effects
Remarks : 1. Best effort was achieved for the rock type involved to meet the reqyuirements of ASTM D 4543-19
REPORT OF CHEMICAL TESTS FOR SOIL AND WATER
Job No. 347681

Client M/s TRANSCO
Sample No. 830-0384
Contractor M/s. NATIONAL CONTRACTING COMPANY LTD Report No GR 83953-00

TRANSCO CONTRACT No. N16503.1 - OHL WORKS 400kV
Project Name SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA-SHAMKHA AND Sampled by ELI
RELATED SUBSTATIONS MODIFICATION WORKS
Sample Disc. SOIL & WATER Tested by BEL
2: 1 Water/Soil Extract Ground Water

Sample Depth %Passing Sulphate as Chloride as Sulphate as Chloride as
BH No. pH
Type (m) 2mm SO4 Cl SO4 Cl
(%) (g/l) (%) (g/l) (%)
BH 19
Soil 1.35 87 0.064 0.01 - - 9.2
(Tower 17)
BH 23
Soil 1.30 92 0.130 0.01 - - 8.9
(Tower 21)
BH 35
Soil 2.50 95 0.050 0.03 - - 9.3
(Tower 33)
BH 36
Soil 1.38 89 0.027 0.02 - - 9.2
(Tower 34)
BH 37
Soil 1.00 90 0.082 0.02 - - 9.2
(Tower 35)
BH 38
Soil 0.50 82 0.107 0.04 - - 9
(Tower 36)
BH 39
Soil 0.00 89 0.124 0.01 - - 9.2
(Tower 37)
BH 40
Soil 1.50 84 0.020 0.02 - - 9.2
(Tower 38)
BH 41
Soil 1.00 81 0.031 0.01 - - 9.1
(Tower 39)
BH 42
Soil 0.50 99 0.027 0.01 - - 9.2
(Tower 40)
Test Methods
- Sulphate Content of Soil: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 : Cl.7.6 (Water Extraction)
- Chloride Content of Soil: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 : Cl.9.2 (Water Extraction)
- Sulphate Content of Ground Water: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 Cl.7.6
- Chloride Content of Ground Water: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 Cl.9.2
- PH of Soil and Ground Water: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 Cl.12.0
- Site Classification: BS 8500-1: 2002 & BRE Special Digest 1: 2005
Sample Prep. Method
- Sulphate Content of Soil: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018: Cl.7.2.3
- Chloride Content of Soil: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018: Cl.9.2.3
- PH Value of Soil: BS 1377: Part 3: 2018: Cl.12.4
Test Method Variations: None
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BH-19 (Tower 17)-BOX 01 DEPTH 0.00m to 6.18m
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BH-19 (Tower 17) BOX 04 DEPTH 15.18m to 20.00m
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Contract No. N-16503.

DTS Related to: TRANSCO ADDC/AADC FEWA SEWA

DTS No.: 0444 Revision: B

Region: Abu Dhabi Al Ain Western Region Northern Emirates

TRANSCO – Data Transmittal Sheet 1 │ Page

DTS No. 0444 Previous DTS Ref. - 0398

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Contractor to note that the shown depth range in Table 9 is

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OHL WORKS 400KV SHAHAMA-MADINAT ZAYED, DHAMA – SHAMKHA AND RELATED

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Comments on this submission:

For ATKINS For TRANSCO

N-16503.1-0444 B 05-10-2022 Revised as per Comments on DTS 0398 KR RKL RK

DTS NO: N-16503.1-0444

1.0 INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................... 1

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ...................................................................... 1

3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................... 1

4.0 PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS ................................................ 2

5.0 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA .................................................. 2

6.0 FIELD WORK ......................................................................................... 3

7.0 LABORATORY TESTING ...................................................................... 6

8.0 GROUND CONDITIONS ....................................................................... 10

9.0 ENGINEERING DISCUSSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS ............... 14

10.0 SELECTION OF SOIL PARAMETERS ................................................ 14

11.0 CONCRETE FOR FOUNDATIONS ...................................................... 23

12.0 CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION ........................................................ 24

13.0 REPORT LIMITATIONS ....................................................................... 25

APPENDIX A BOREHOLE LOCATION DRAWING

1.1 Scope of Works

1.2 Standards and Codes of Practice

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION

GR-83953-01 (30thSeptember 2022) Page 1 of 25

- High temperature and high seasonal changes.

5.0 GENERAL GEOLOGY OF THE AREA

GR-83953-01 (30thSeptember 2022) Page 2 of 25

6.0 FIELD WORK

6.1 Exploratory Borehole

GR-83953-01 (30thSeptember 2022) Page 3 of 25

Table 1 Borehole Location

6.2 Soil Electrical Resistivity Test

GR-83953-01 (30thSeptember 2022) Page 4 of 25

Table 3 Apparent Resistivity and Soil Corrosion Range

GR-83953-01 (30thSeptember 2022) Page 5 of 25

7.0 LABORATORY TESTING

Grading (by wet sieving) BS EN 17892-4-2016 10

Moisture content BS EN 17892-4-2016 10

Unconfined Compressive Strength of Rocks (UCS) ASTM D 7012 86

Point Load Strength Index of Rock ASTM D 5731 11

Sulphate, chloride and pH of soil BS 1377, Part 3 10

Table 5 Summary of Laboratory Test results

size Atterberg Limit Parameters strength

LL PL PI internal UCS, PLT,

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