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DOCUMENT TITLE : Project No.: P11570

EPC SCOPE OF WORK FOR GEOTECHNICAL Document No.: 11-99-83-1602
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EPC FOR BAB INTEGRATED FACILITIES Rev : 1 Date: 28/09/2016

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Table of Contents
1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................6
1.1 Bab Field Description ..................................................................................................................................6
1.2 Project Objective ..........................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Project Scope ................................................................................................................................................7
1.4 Definitions & Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................8
1.4.1 Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................8
1.4.2 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................9
1.5 Climatic Conditions .....................................................................................................................................9
1.6 Applicable Codes, Standards & Specifications ....................................................................................9
1.6.1 International Codes & Standards ...........................................................................................................10
1.7 Documentation Review .............................................................................................................................12
1.8 Specification Deviation/Concession Control ......................................................................................13
1.9 Permits to Start of Field work .................................................................................................................13
1.10 Available Data .............................................................................................................................................13
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK ...........................................................................................................................................14
2.1 Site Work ............................................................................................................................................................14
2.2 Schedule of Quantity for Geotechnical Investigation .....................................................................................15
2.3 In-situ and Laboratory testing ..........................................................................................................................18
3.0 OVERALL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................18
3.1 General................................................................................................................................................................18
3.2 Personnel ............................................................................................................................................................19
3.3 Execution Methodology .....................................................................................................................................19
3.4 Equipment ..........................................................................................................................................................20
3.5 Mobilisation / Demobilisation ...........................................................................................................................20
3.6 Liaison with Third Parties ................................................................................................................................21
3.7 Transportation of Samples ................................................................................................................................21

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4.0 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION WORK - SPECIFICATION...........................................................21
4.1 Objectives ...........................................................................................................................................................21
4.2 Geotechnical Survey Requirements ..................................................................................................................21
4.3 Field Investigations ............................................................................................................................................22

a) Trial Pits .........................................................................................................................................................22
b) Standard Penetration Test ..........................................................................................................................23
c) Seismic Downhole Test ...............................................................................................................................23
d) Electrical Resistivity Test .............................................................................................................................23
e) Thermal Resistivity Test ..............................................................................................................................23
4.4 Sampling .............................................................................................................................................................23
4.5 Boring .................................................................................................................................................................24
4.6 Ground Water Sampling & Testing .................................................................................................................25
4.7 Laboratory Tests ................................................................................................................................................25
4.7.1 Mechanical / Grain Size Analysis ................................................................................................................26
4.7.2 Bulk Unit Weight, Dry Unit Weight, Specific Gravity and Void Ratio ....................................................26
4.7.3 Direct Shear Tests .........................................................................................................................................26
4.7.4 Permeability Tests .........................................................................................................................................26
4.7.5 Compaction Tests ..........................................................................................................................................26
4.7.6 Soil Chemical Tests .......................................................................................................................................27
4.7.7 Chemical Tests on ground water .................................................................................................................27
4.7.8 Atterberg’s limits as applicable....................................................................................................................27
4.7.9 Consolidation tests for cohesive soils as applicable ....................................................................................27
4.7.10 Active and Passive earth pressure coefficient ........................................................................................27
5.0 EVALUATION AND REPORTING ................................................................................................................27
5.1 General................................................................................................................................................................27
5.2 Form of Reports .................................................................................................................................................28
5.2.1 Interim Report ...............................................................................................................................................28
5.2.2 Final Report ...................................................................................................................................................30
6.0 QUALITY ...........................................................................................................................................................32
6.1 Quality Assurance / Quality Control ................................................................................................................32

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7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE) ......................................................................................32
7.1 General................................................................................................................................................................32
7.2 Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Management Plan ...............................................................................33
8.0 DELIVERABLES ..............................................................................................................................................33
8.1 General................................................................................................................................................................33
8.2 Geotechnical Investigation Deliverables .....................................................................................................34
9.0 BILL OF QUANTITIES ...................................................................................................................................35
10.0 LIST OF DOCUMENTS & DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................37

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1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION
Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Petroleum Operations Ltd. (ADCO) intends to increase
crude oil production from current production rate of 1.4 Million Barrels Oil per Day
(MMBOPD) to 1.8 MMBOPD. This increase in production will be achieved by developing
different reserves (building block development) in ADCO fields.
ADCO plans to develop the new Thamama-A and Thamama-H zones in Bab field which,
along with other ongoing developments, will sustain the additional production of 400
MBOPD. At the same time, ADCO plans to develop the new Updip & Attic zone to sustain
the current production of 300 MBOPD from Thamama-B zone.
This project comprises the Front End Engineering Design (FEED) for;
• The Full Field Development (FFD) of Thamama-A, H, and B Updip & Attic surface
facilities.
• The surface facilities required to sustain the production of Thamama-B (Far North
(FN), Mid Dip (MD), and Down Dip(DD)), Thamama-G, Habshan-1, and Habshan-2.
1.1 Bab Field Description
The Bab field is located in a desert area, approximately 160 km southwest of Abu Dhabi
city (Ref. Figure 1.1). The field covers an area of approximately 45 km by 25 km. The
main processing facilities are located around Bab Habshan.
The field is sour with high H2S content. The wells to the northeast of Bab field exhibit
generally higher H2S content than wells to the southwest.
Bab injects aquifer water into the producing zones as the pressure maintenance strategy.
Associated water will be injected back to Thamama-B reservoir under ongoing project.
Associated gas separated at BCDS is delivered to GASCO for processing and processed
Crude Oil is pumped to ADCO export network.
1.2 Project Objective
The overall Objectives of the BAB Integrated Facilities Project are as follows:
• To create capacity for Th-H and Th-A new reservoirs to produce additional 15
MBOPD each as part of 1.8 MMBOPD building blocks.
• To sustain production from Th-B at 300 MBOPD by developing Th-B Updip and Attic.

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• To reinstate BCDS technical margin at 20% by handling the production coming from
Hb-1 (30 MBOPD), Hb-2 (30 MBOPD) and Th-G (60 MBOPD).
Figure 1-1: ADCO Concession Area
1.3 Project Scope
The Bab Integrated Facilities Project Development Plan recommends phasing the
development of Bab Th-A, Th-H & Th-B UAD into two phases in terms of gathering
facilities and water injection system requirements only. Phase I shall cater for wells drilled
up to 2022 and phase II is for wells drilled beyond 2022 up to 2045.
Phasing is considered only for oil gathering and water injection systems requirements.
The selected concept for BIFP is described as follows;
• New oil train of 176 MBLPD capacity in BCDS.
• New produced water treatment unit.
• Dewatering and disposal facilities for RDS-1, RDS-4,RDS-6, RDS-8 and RDS-9.
• Oil gathering and transportation system.

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• Pads, Mini Pads, Well bays, Virtual Pads, and additional manifolds to existing
RDSs.
• Additional new water injection clusters.
• Modifications to existing and /or New control room and substation(s).
• All required utilities for the above.
1.4 Definitions & Abbreviations
1.4.1 Definitions
PROJECT BAB INTEGRATED FACILITIES PROJECT (BIFP)
COMPANY ADCO (Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Petroleum

Operations Ltd.)
Wherever the word “Principal” is used in SHELL DEP, the

same shall be replaced by the word “COMPANY”, with the
same authorities / responsibilities as defined in SHELL
DEP
CONTRACTOR The party which carries out all or part of the design,
engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning or
management of the project. CONTRACTOR includes its
approved manufacturers, vendors, suppliers and SUB-
CONTRACTOR’s. Requirements of this specification shall
be enforced at all levels of the CONTRACTOR's
procurement and construction process. The company shall
have access to all CONTRACTOR suppliers to the same
extent as required of CONTRACTOR.
BIDDERS/SUPPLIER All the possible ENTITIES contacted before an order is

placed.
VENDOR Once the order is placed, the selected

ENTITY/SUPPLIER
SUBCONTRACTOR A Party (an ADCO approved Specialist) who will perform

this scope of work.
SHALL Indicates a mandatory requirement
SHOULD Indicates a strong recommendation to comply with the

requirements of this document

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1.4.2 Abbreviations
ADCO Abu Dhabi Company for Onshore Oil Operations

ADNOC Abu Dhabi
: National Oil Company
ADD Abu Dhabi
: Datum
ASTM American
: Society of Testing and Materials
BSI British Standards Institute
CDS Central Degassing Station
DEP Design & Engineering Practice
DS Disturbed Sample
EPC Engineering Procurement and Construction
FEED Front End Engineering Design
UAE United Arab Emirates
UDS Undisturbed Sample
1.5 Climatic Conditions
CONTRACTOR shall note the following climatic conditions with respect to the work
areas:
Wind Prevailing direction from the N-NW

Maximum ambient temperature in shade +58°C
Temperature Minimum ambient temperature in shade +4°C
Maximum solar black bulb temperature +85°C
Humidity Relative max. at 45°C – 95%
Rainfall Maximum 51.0 mm/year
Heavy Dew Daily
1.6 Applicable Codes, Standards & Specifications

The publications listed below forms part of this Specification. All work shall conform to
latest revisions, at the time of award of contract, of listed National Standards and Local
Regulations. In the event of conflict between various Codes, Standards and
Specifications the most stringent one shall apply.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with requirements of latest editions - including addendums,

revisions & amendments of applicable Codes and Standards of following organizations
specifically applicable to laboratory tests and fieldwork to be performed.

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1.6.1 International Codes & Standards
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with requirements of latest editions including

addendums, revisions & amendments of applicable Codes and Standards of following
organizations specifically applicable to laboratory tests and fieldwork to be performed:
 SHELL DEPs (Ver. 36.0)

 British Standard (BS)
 American Society for Testing and Material (ASTM)
Standards to be followed shall preferably be British Codes. ASTM standards shall be

followed when BS Code recommendations are not available for required work / tests.
SHELL DEPs:
DEP 34.11.00.10 - Gen Site Investigations

DEP 34.11.00.11 - Gen Site preparation and earth works including Tank
Foundations and Farms
DEP 34.11.00.12 - Gen Geotechnical & Foundation Engineering
British Standards:
BS EN 1997-2 Geotechnical design - Part 2: Ground investigation and

testing
BS 1377-2 Methods of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes
BS EN 1097-3 Tests for Mechanical and Physical Properties of Aggregates
BS EN 933-1 Tests for geometrical properties of aggregates Part 1:
Determination of particle size distribution - Sieving method
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM):
ASTM D420 Guide to Site Characterisation for Engineering, Design and

Construction Purposes
ASTM D421 Standard Practice for Dry Preparation of Soil Samples for
Particle Size Analysis and Determination Of Soil Constants
ASTM D422 Standard Test Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils
ASTM D512 Chloride Ion in Water.
ASTM D516 Sulfate Ion in Water.
ASTM D596 Reporting Results of Analysis of Water
ASTM D698 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction
Characteristics of Soil Using Standard Effort (12,400 ft-
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lbf/ft3(600 kN-m/m3))
ASTM D854 Specific Gravity Test
ASTM D1293 Standard Test Methods for pH of Water
ASTM D1140 Amount of Materials in Soils Finer than the No. 200 (0.075
mm) Sieve
ASTM D1194 Bearing Capacity of Soil for Static Load and Spread
Footings.
ASTM D1557 Standard Test Methods for Laboratory Compaction
Characteristics of Soil Using Modified Effort (56,000 ft-lbf/ft3
(2,700 kN-m/m3))
ASTM D1559 Compaction Test
ASTM D1586 Standard Test Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel
Sampling of Soils
ASTM D1587 Standard Practise for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of Soils
for Geotechnical Purposes
ASTM D1883 CBR (California Bearing Ratio) of Laboratory Compacted
Soils.
ASTM D1888 Particulate and Dissolved Matter in Water.
ASTM D2113 Rock Core Drilling and Sampling of Rock for Site
Investigation.
ASTM D2166 Uni Axial Compression Test
ASTM D2216 Determination of Natural Moisture Content of Soil and rock
ASTM D2217 Wet Preparation of Soil Samples for Prticle Size Analysis and
Determination of Soil Contents.
ASTM D2434 Standard Test Method of Permeability of Granular Soils
(Constant Head)
ASTM D2435 One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils.
ASTM D2487 Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes
(Unified Soil Classification System)
ASTM D2488 Standard Practise for Description and Identification of Soils
(Visual Manual Procedure)
ASTM D2844 Resistance R-Value and Expansion Pressure of Compacted
Soils.
ASTM D2850 Standard Test Method for Unconsolidated, Undrained
Triaxial Compression Test on Cohesive Soils
ASTM D2938 Unconfined Compressive Strength of Intact Rock Core
Specimen.
ASTM D3080 Direct Shear Test
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ASTM D3441 Standard Test Method for Mechanical Cone Penetration
Test
ASTM D3370 Sampling Water from Closed Conduits.
ASTM D3550 Ring Lined Barrel Sampling of Soils.
ASTM D4130 Standard Test Method for Sulfate Ion in Brackish Water,
Seawater, and Brines
ASTM D4186 One Dimensional Consolidation Properties of Soils Using
Controlled Strain Loading.
ASTM D4220 Standard Practises for Preserving and Transporting Soil
Samples
ASTM D4253 Standard Test Methods for Maximum Index Density and
Unit Weight of Soils Using a Vibratory Table
ASTM D4254 Standard Test Methods for Minimum Index Density and Unit
Weight of Soils and Calculation of Relative Density
ASTM D4318 Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit, and Plasticity Index of Soils
ASTM D 4373 Calcium Carbonate Content of Soils.
ASTM D4428 Cross hole Test
ASTM D4611 Standard Test Method for Specific Heat of Rock and Soil
ASTM D4767 Consolidated Undrained Triaxial Compression Test for
Cohesive Soils.
ASTM D4829 Expansion Index of Soils.
ASTM D4914 Standard Test Methods for Density of Soil and Rock in
Place by Sand Replacement Method in a Test Pit
ASTM D4972 Ph of Soils.
ASTM D5334 Standard Test Method for Determination of Thermal
Conductivity of Soil and Soft Rock by Thermal Needle Probe
Procedure
ASTM D5731 Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock
ASTM G51 Measuring pH of Soil for Use in Corrosion Testing.
ASTM G57 Field Measurement of Soil Resistivity Using the Wenner
Four Electrode Method
1.7 Documentation Review
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the Company of any apparent conflict between this
Specification, Codes and Standards, Referenced Documents and any other applicable
documentation (i.e. Datasheets, Contract).

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The CONTRACTOR is to prepare a tabulated list of discrepancies between any of these
documents for review with the Company. Resolution and/or interpretation precedence
shall be obtained from the Company in writing before proceeding.
1.8 Specification Deviation/Concession Control
Any technical deviations to this Specification shall be sought by the CONTRACTOR only
through a CONCESSION REQUEST procedure.
Any CONCESSION REQUEST will require Company to review and consider the
proposed CONCESSION REQUEST. At Company's option approval may be granted,
such approval shall be granted prior to the proposed technical changes being
implemented. Technical changes implemented prior to approval shall be subject to
rejection.
1.9 Permits to Start of Field work
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining all permits and approvals from the
concerned authorities prior to the start of works.
1.10 Available Data
Company shall supply any available drawings/reports showing known underground

utilities. The CONTRACTOR shall satisfy them concerning the whereabouts of any
underground utilities. The CONTRACTOR shall verify actual locations before drilling by
locating the services by hand excavated trial pit or similar careful methods.

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2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
This specification covers the minimum requirements for Geotechnical investigations for
the proposed project. Detailed drawings showing test locations shall be furnished by
CONTRACTOR for COMPANY approval. ADCO’s approved specialist shall perform all
necessary tests (Lab and Field) in accordance with COMPANY’s approved Geotechnical
SOW.
The work shall comprise of in general, but not limited to the following;
a) Mobilization of personnel and equipment.
b) Geotechnical Investigation. SUBCONTRACTOR shall carry out the

necessary coordination with Topographical survey SUBCONTRACTOR
in particular regarding the following:
i) Setting out of all facilities.
ii) Setting out borehole locations and defining existing grade level at these
locations.
iii) Identification of the limit of Sabkha areas, Wadis and Sand dunes.
c) Field testing through all kinds of soil & rock as specified in Section 2.2:
d) Standard Penetration tests and collection of disturbed and undisturbed

soil samples from boreholes as specified.
e) Electrical soil resistivity test
f) Laboratory tests on soil and water samples collected.
g) Providing a factual report on the results of the fieldwork and laboratory

testing.
h) Plugging boreholes and backfilling trial pits in 300 mm thick layers

compacted to the Company’s approval, clearing the site and
demobilizing personnel and equipment.
i) Preparation and submission of soil reports.
j) CONTRACTOR shall supply all labor, materials, transportation, permits

and incidentals necessary for carrying out fieldwork, laboratory tests and
preparation of reports
2.1 Site Work
The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the following in-situ field work including:
 Drilling Boreholes
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 Trial Pits
 SPT
 Seismic Down Hole Test
 Piezometer Test
 Electrical Resistivity Test & Thermal Resistivity Test
Locations and levels of boreholes and field tests shall be established with respect to UTM
co-ordinates and Abu Dhabi Datum (ADD) respectively. The summary of scope of work is
given below:
2.2 Schedule of Quantity for Geotechnical Investigation
The scope of work shall comprise of the following minimum numbers of Geotechnical
Investigation Test’s as given below:
Test Down 30 M 15 M Trial Electric Thermal In-situ Piezom

Hole Deep Deep Pits (3m al Resistivi Density eter
Test (15 Bore Bore Deep) Resistivi ty Rest Test Test
M Deep Holes Holes ty Test
Bore (Note –
Hole) 8)
Location
BCDS 2 No’s - 18 No’s 7 No’s 7 No’s 7 No’s 7 No’s 4 No’s
RDS-1 1 No’s 6 No’s 10 No’s 3 No’s 2 No’s 2 No’s 1 No’s 1 No’s
RDS-3 - - 2 No’s 1 No’s 1 No’s 1 No’s 1 No’s -
RDS-6 1 No’s 6 no’s 14 No’s 3 No’s 2 No’s 2 No’s 1 No’s 1 No’s

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Bore (Note –
Hole) 8)
Location
PADS (4 -
No’s of
- 24 No’s 16 No’s 8 No’s 8 No’s 16 No’s 8 No’s
Pads)
(Note – 4)
Mini Pad’s - - 55 No’s 33 No’s 22 No’s 22 No’s 33 No’s 22 No’s

(11 No’s
of Pads)
(Note – 4)
Well Bays - - 33 No’s 22 No’s 22 No’s 22 No’s 11 No’s 11 No’s

(11 No’s
of Pads)
(Note – 6)
Water -
Injection
Clusters
4 No’s 4 No’s 8 No’s 8 No’s 8 No’s 8 No’s 4 No’s
(4 No’s of
Pads)
(Note – 5)

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Bore (Note –
Hole) 8)
Location
Pipeline - - - 32 No’s 32 No’s - 32No’s -

Route’s
Pipeline - - 6 No’s - - - - -
Road
Crossings
Notes:
1. COMPANY has provided the guidelines for conducting the Geotechnical Investigation
program the project. It shall be considered as the minimum work to be carried out by
the COMPANY’s approved CONTRACTOR. It shall be the responsibility of
CONTRACTOR to perform all the required Geotechnical Investigations to ensure the
completeness of design and construction work during EPC phase of the project.
2. Along the Pipe line corridor if there is higher water table is observed and use of Trial
Pit is not feasible, then Boreholes (instead of Trial Pit) shall be made. The decision
shall be based on the instruction of the COMPANY’s representative.
3. The requirement of boreholes at the Pipeline Road crossing shall be based on the
instruction of the COMPANY’s representative.
4. The numbers of test mentioned in the scope are the Total number of test required for
all the 4 No’s of Main Pads and 11 No’s of Mini Pads and shall be equally divided
among each of pads/Mini pads during the actual site investigation works.
all the 4 No’s of Water Injection Cluster and shall be equally divided among each of
WI Cluster’s during the actual site investigation works.
all the 11 No’s of Well Bays and shall be equally divided among each of Well Bay’s
during the actual site investigation works.
7. In the areas where major backfilling works has been carried out to achieve the
required finished grade levels, all the Geotechnical Investigation Test shall be carried
out only after the completion of site grading works.

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8. Minimum 3 boreholes of 30 m depth, 1 at center and 2 at the perimeter of tanks shall
be considered for each tank at dewatering RDSs. CONTRACTOR shall identify the
requirement of increasing the depth or number of boreholes and conduct testing if
required for detailed engineering and construction.
The scope of the EPC Project covers the following areas i.e. BCDS Plant Area, 4 Main
Pad’s, 11 Minipad’s, 11 Well Bay’s, 10 RDS’s, 4 Water Injection Cluster’s, Pipeline
Corridor and any other area as mentioned in EPC scope of work.
The Geotechnical investigation conducted during the FEED stage are attached with the
Tender documents. However CONTRACTOR shall note that the provided reports are for
his information only and shall not be considered as rely upon information.
CONTRTACTOR shall carryout his own Geotechnical investigations at all the project
areas as required to complete the detailed engineering and construction as per EPC
scope of work.
2.3 In-situ and Laboratory testing
The CONTRACTOR shall perform all necessary in-situ and laboratory testing as detailed
in this document to provide the design data required for the Current Phase of the Field
Development Project and the associated civil works.
If the CONTRACTOR doesn’t have laboratory then he shall use a Company approved
test laboratory for the work.
3.0 OVERALL REQUIREMENTS
3.1 General
Geotechnical Investigation and interpretation shall be carried out in accordance with DEP
34.11.00.10-Gen (Site Investigations),
DEP 34.11.00.12-Gen (Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering) shall be referred to,

for geotechnical analysis and design recommendations.
As a minimum, CONTRACTOR shall carry out the following activities:
 Ground investigation by boreholes
 Identify the depth of summer ground water table at all project areas to finalize
earthing calculations.
 In situ testing (SPT, Electrical Resistivity etc.)
 Sampling and recovery of disturbed and undisturbed soil samples
 Laboratory testing of soil and water samples

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 Interpretation and analysis
 Transportation of samples to the test laboratory.
 Obtain all the necessary permits to perform the Work
 Reporting including preparation and issue of interim reports (3 nos. Draft Reports
with soft copy in CD ROM per work scope area)
Company shall have the right to review, for acceptance, any Work being performed by
the CONTRACTOR. This review shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of their
responsibility to provide complete and accurate data.
All text, dimensions, test data, results and all other information relating to the work shall
be expressed in the English language and referenced to the Metric system.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary resources and equipment to perform the
activities required to successfully complete the Geotechnical Investigation in a timely
manner.
Resources shall include, but not be limited to, all office and field personnel, equipment,
material supplies, laboratory test facilities and labor necessary to complete the Work as
defined in this document.
3.2 Personnel
The Geotechnical Work shall be carried out by a suitably qualified and experienced
Geotechnical Engineer, who shall be assigned to the Work on a full time basis and be
present on site for the duration of the site work. The Geotechnical Engineer shall also
manage and co-ordinate the investigation, laboratory testing, data processing and report
production.
The number of teams shall be sufficient to perform the Work in accordance with the
Company’s scheduled requirements and the approved program.
All personnel and the number of teams to be used to carry out the work shall be detailed
in the CONTRACTOR's Method Statement. COMPANY shall have the right to review and
approve the qualifications and performance of all personnel proposed by the
CONTRACTOR to perform the works prior to mobilization of any personnel and
equipment.
3.3 Execution Methodology
Prior to commencement of work the CONTRACTOR shall prepare and issue a Method
Statement document describing in detail the methodology of execution for approval by
COMPANY. This shall include minimum of the following:
 Detailed Procedure for Field Work

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 Detailed Procedure for laboratory work including number of various laboratory / field
tests proposed to be carried out in each location
 Execution Schedule
a) Time of completion of field investigation
b) Time of completion of laboratory tests
c) Time of completion of chemical analysis
d) Time of completion of factual report.
 QA/QC Plan
 HSE Plan
3.4 Equipment
The CONTRACTOR shall supply an equipment list and all the equipment necessary
to carry out the geotechnical investigations. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that
all equipment necessary to carry out the work is in good working order and has been
calibrated within the last twelve months. Copies of the relevant calibration certificates
shall be made available to the CONTRACTOR prior to the commencement of work.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide all equipment and consumables of whatever nature
necessary for the proper, safe and timely completion of the work. Except as may
otherwise be expressly stated to the contrary in the Contract, the CONTRACTOR
shall provide and maintain all temporary works, necessary for the safe, proper and
timely completion of the works.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide sufficient equipment to carry out the work in
accordance with the approved program.
3.5 Mobilisation / Demobilisation
The CONTRACTOR shall mobilize all personnel, equipment and materials,

necessary for the safe and efficient performance of the work in accordance with the
approved program.
The CONTRACTOR shall demobilize all resources brought to the site in relation to
the works, as defined in this document. The CONTRACTOR shall leave the site
clean and tidy upon completion of the work.
The CONTRACTOR shall not demobilize any of the personnel, resources or

equipment without the prior approval of the CONTRACTOR. Such approval shall only
be granted provided the applicable scope of work has been completed.

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3.6 Liaison with Third Parties
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining all consents, permits,

licenses, authorizations and all such approvals required to perform the work in
accordance with the approved program. The CONTRACTOR shall assist the
Company to obtain all information and relevant details, from landowners and local
authorities, of all existing services and proposed future development in the field
areas.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain all necessary permits and authorizations to locate
all existing buried foreign services/utilities using electronic detection devices, and to
hand excavate slit trenches to expose the located buried service.
3.7 Transportation of Samples
The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining all consents, permits,

licenses, authorizations and all such approvals, where required, to transport soil
samples to address(es) notified by CONTRACTOR.
4.0 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION WORK - SPECIFICATION
4.1 Objectives
The objectives of the geotechnical investigation are summarized as follows and

CONTRACTOR is to undertake the work required to ensure that these objectives are
achieved:
 To establish chemical conditions in the ground and groundwater including attack on

buried structures and health and safety during construction and operation
 To provide information and recommendations to facilitate accurate assessment of the

suitability of various design and construction options
 To provide recommendations for trench excavation and side stability
 To classify soil to pipe friction factors
 To obtain geotechnical design parameters for the adequate and economic design of
foundations and earthworks at site.
No modification or deviation from this specification shall be made unless authorized in

writing by COMPANY.
4.2 Geotechnical Survey Requirements
The CONTRACTOR shall continuously review the survey data and advise the
COMPANY of any anomalies as site and laboratory work progresses. The
CONTRACTOR shall consider engineering and design problems as data becomes

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available and advise COMPANY of any potential changes to the exploration and testing
program that may improve the quality and accuracy of the engineering interpretation and
subsequent design recommendations.
Locations of boreholes and other field tests shall be provided by the Company before the
start of the work. Borings or other field tests may be relocated by Company after the start
of work. The CONTRACTOR shall locate by field survey (plan and elevation) the soil
borings and field test locations and provide the records of the survey to the Company.
The CONTRACTOR shall also identify the location of any underground water and
drainage systems, foreign services, and sensitive sites.
Safety considerations with respect to all aspects of earthworks including but not limited to
excavation, entry of pits etc. shall be in accordance with DEP 34.11.00.11- Gen – “Site
preparation and earth works including Tank Foundations and Farms”.
4.3 Field Investigations
Fieldwork shall also determine location of any existing buried underground services,
which may interfere with geotechnical investigation and shall take all reasonable
precautions to avoid damages to those, prior to commencement of investigation work.
Hand-dug trial pits shall be employed to determine the locations of any such services.
Any damage sustained to any services shall be repaired and reinstated at the cost of
CONTRACTOR.
Field investigations pertaining to any sub-soil exploration work shall have following
requirements as minimum:
1) Sampling
2) In-situ testing
a) Trial Pits
The pit shall be 3.0m deep or up to the top of the rock layer or up to Ground
Water Level (GWL) whichever occurs earlier, having size 2.5mx2.5m at top upto
2m followed by 1.5mx1.5m from 2m to 3.0m depth. Test pits shall be logged by a
Geotechnical Engineer or a Geologist in the field using ASTM D2488. At least
one undisturbed soil sample shall be collected from each pit and undergo routine
laboratory testing as specified. Prepare and maintain a field log of each test pit.
Representative bulk samples shall be obtained from each layer or different depths
for compaction, bulk grain size analysis, and other applicable testing. Soil sample
classifications shall be adjusted according to ASTM D2487 after the completion of
the laboratory test.
Trial pits shall be hand excavated and shall avoid any underground utilities at the
proposed locations. Trial pits shall be backfilled in layers not exceeding 300mm
and thoroughly compacted to insitu ground condition before completion of the
investigations. Trial pits shall be fenced off until it has been backfilled and
reinstated.
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b) Standard Penetration Test
Standard Penetration Test shall be performed in accordance with BS 1377: Part 9

that is to count the number of blows at every 0.50m intervals for the first 3.00m
depth and every 1.00m intervals for the rest of the depth and change in strata.
c) Seismic Downhole Test
Seismic Downhole Test shall be carried out in accordance with ASTM D7400
‘Standard Test methods for Downhole Seismic Testing’.
Seismic Downhole test should be carried out at field to ascertain in-situ dynamic
properties of soil. This test would be carried out to establish primary as well as shear
wave velocities in sub-soil up to a depth of 15 meter below existing ground level.
Downhole tests should be performed at regular interval (every meter) of height.

Strain levels at which shear wave velocities were obtained shall be furnished in
report. Soil parameters such as dynamic shear modulus, Poisson’s ratio, dynamic
modulus of elasticity shall be determined & furnished in report on the basis of
obtained shear wave velocity.
d) Electrical Resistivity Test
Electrical Resistivity of soil shall be determined by using the Wenner Four

Electrode Method as per BS 1377(Part 9) and clause of 16.2.3 of BS 7430.
e) Thermal Resistivity Test
Thermal resistivity tests shall be conducted according to the procedures outlined

in IEEE-STD-442-1981/ASTM D 5334 at a spacing of Two kilometer distance
along all pipelines to determine the field thermal resistivity of in-situ soil and
measurement shall be taken near surface soils of 0.5m to 6.0m depth @ 1.0m
depth interval
4.4 Sampling
The samples should be extracted from soil stratum for visual examination, for carrying
out various laboratory tests; for determination of engineering properties of sub-soils and
for logging of soil profile. Depending upon ground conditions (sand, silt, clay or rock);
suitable sampling techniques approved by COMPANY should be employed to obtain
variety of quality samples for appropriate laboratory tests.
Disturbed samples shall be obtained from the sampler at the top of each new stratum
and thereafter at 1.0 m intervals of depth.
Disturbed samples may also be obtained from the standard penetration test using the
split barrel sampler in accordance with ASTM D1586. Test sample retainers or trap
valves shall be inserted in the split barrel sampler where it is difficult to pick up samples
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Sample handling and storage shall be in accordance with ASTM D4220.
Soil samples thus collected will enable determination of following soil properties:
a) Physical properties / index properties of soil viz., gradation characteristics,

volume, and weight (moisture content, density)
b) Mechanical properties of soil viz., strength and compaction characteristics
c) Chemical properties of soil
Depths below ground level at which samples are taken should be recorded in boreholes
logs. Samples should be properly preserved, carefully transported to the laboratory such
that sample properties and integrity are maintained.
Groundwater sampling & Testing:
Samples shall be taken from each borehole where groundwater is encountered. One
number water sample from each borehole (if encountered) shall be collected and
submitted for chemical analysis. Sample volume shall not be less than 0.25 liters.
All samples shall be examined and described by a suitably qualified Geotechnical

Engineer in accordance with BS EN 1997-2 or similar approved Standard.
Samples shall be clearly labeled in accordance with BS EN 1997-2 or similar approved

Standard.
Samples shall also be protected from direct heat and sunlight. Samples shall be
transported to the address (es) notified by Company. Where required selected samples
shall be delivered elsewhere on the instruction of the Company.
Samples shall be kept for a period of 2 months after submission of the approved final
report. After this time the Company's permission should be sought for their disposal.
Company will then advise CONTRACTOR on retaining, disposing or delivering to
Company ware house.
4.5 Boring
Boring shall be carried out by Rotary/Shell & Auger boring in accordance with the
relevant ASTM standard/ BS code. Minimum diameter of boring shall be 150mm. While
boring above water table, no water shall be introduced in the boreholes. Casing shall be
used to support the sides of boreholes in soft to firm soils. Any other proposed method of
boring other than the specified method may be acceptable in case found suitable for the
type of soils encountered at site.
The depth of ground water table shall be measured. The water table in the borehole shall
be allowed to stabilize after depressing the water level adequately by bailing. Take water
level measurements in all open boreholes at the completion of drilling and 24 hours after
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Detailed log of all the boreholes shall be prepared by the CONTRACTOR who shall
employ suitably qualified engineering geologists to carry out logging. All logs should be
clearly presented and provide a complete accurate factual record of the conditions
encountered and the samples obtained. Boreholes shall have co-ordinates, levels and
the depth at which water has been encountered.
Boreholes shall be plugged on completion of investigation by concrete or alternatively,

shall be filled with cement or bentonite/cement grout inserted by means of a grout pipe
extending to the bottom of the borehole.
4.6 Ground Water Sampling & Testing
The CONTRACTOR shall establish groundwater level if encountered.
In selected boreholes, ground water samples shall be taken in accordance with ASTM D
3370. Groundwater sample testing, shall include, but not necessarily be limited to pH,
sulfate, chloride and dissolved matter (ASTM D1293, D516, D512), and the results shall
be reported in accordance with ASTM D596.
4.7 Laboratory Tests
In addition to in-situ field tests, laboratory tests shall be conducted on collected samples
(DS / UDS) from trial pits and boreholes to identify and classify the soils as well as to
determine physical, mechanical and chemical properties for proper use in design and
construction.
All tests shall be carried out under supervision of qualified Laboratory Supervisors having
experience in geo-technical testing and under overall guidance of the Engineer, in-
charge of entire geotechnical investigation.
All tests shall be carried out in accordance with Codes & Standards mentioned earlier.
The laboratory tests shall be carried out in accordance with the most recent ASTM
standards, where applicable. Perform adequate number and type of tests on
representative samples in order to characterize the subsurface soils, and to develop
representative strength, compressibility and corrosively properties of the soils as well as
groundwater properties as indicated in this specification. Both the basic recorded data
and final results of each test shall be presented in the Final Soil Report. Each test shall
be identified by borehole number, sample elevation, sample description, and date of test,
contract name and location.
Laboratory test on selected soil samples shall be carried out in such a manner that the
results represent the entire depth of soil being investigated.
All equipment and material required for laboratory testing shall be in good repair and with
valid calibration. Copies of all calibration certification shall be made available to
COMPANY and originals shall be available on request.

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All personnel conducting testing Work shall be qualified in terms of education, training,
and experience in their assigned tasks. The Company reserves the right to inspect the
laboratory facilities and review the qualifications of the personnel performing the Work.
The laboratory tests shall essentially comprise of, but not limited to the following.
4.7.1 Mechanical / Grain Size Analysis
This test shall be carried out in accordance with BS 1377 (Part 2).
At least five samples from each stratum of soil shall be subjected to sieve analysis for
coarse-grained soils (sands, gravels) and hydrometer analysis for fine-grained soils
(clays, silts) and results shall be plotted on semi-log scale (Graphically) with
investigator’s comments.
4.7.2 Bulk Unit Weight, Dry Unit Weight, Specific Gravity and Void Ratio
These tests should be carried out on soil samples collected from each stratum of each
borehole.
4.7.3 Direct Shear Tests
These tests should be conducted as per BS 1377 (Part- 7 & 8) or equivalent

ASTM D ASTM D3080 to assess shear strength characteristics of the soil (c, cohesion
&, angle of internal friction) on undisturbed soil samples. For each test at least three soil
samples with identical initial conditions should be used .Results shall be presented in
tabular as well as in graphical forms mentioning the borehole number and the depth at
which soil samples were collected with other relevant data.
4.7.4 Permeability Tests
Permeability tests (constant head method) should be carried out to determine Coefficient
of Permeability of the soil as per BS 1377-5 / ASTM D2434.
4.7.5 Compaction Tests
Following minimum tests are required:
a) Both Standard and Modified Proctor Test shall be carried out for soils as per ASTM D
698 and ASTM D1557 for determination of dry density / moisture content relationship
b) Determination of relative density of cohesion less soils as per ASTM D 4253 &
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4.7.6 Soil Chemical Tests
Following chemical tests should be carried out as a minimum to assess chemical

characteristics of soil as per BS: 1377 (Part 3): -
a) Determination of carbonate content
b) Determination of chloride content
c) Determination of organic content
d) Determination of sulphate content of soil
e) Determination of pH value
f) Determination of Sulphate reducing bacteria (5 Nos.) locations of these tests shall be
agreed with the Company in due course.
4.7.7 Chemical Tests on ground water
Following chemical tests should be carried out on ground water (if encountered) as a
minimum to assess chemical characteristics of water.
a) Determination of Chloride content according to ASTM D 4130/ BS 1377 (Part 3).
b) Determination of Sulphate content, according to ASTM D 4130/ BS 1377 (Part 3).
c) Determination of pH value according to ASTM D 1293.
d) Determination of total dissolved solids, according to ASTM D 4130/ BS 1377 (Part 3).
4.7.8 Atterberg’s limits as applicable
This test shall be carried out in accordance with BS 1377 (Part 2) or equivalent
ASTM D 4318.
4.7.9 Consolidation tests for cohesive soils as applicable
4.7.10 Active and Passive earth pressure coefficient
5.0 EVALUATION AND REPORTING
5.1 General
All drawings, reports, logs and other documentation shall be submitted in ENGLISH
language and all dimensions, units of measurement, physical constants etc. shall be in
standard SI units unless otherwise specified.
The CONTRACTOR shall issue daily survey progress reports to Company field
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The CONTRACTOR shall prepare full field survey and engineering reports for review and
approval by Company.
The CONTRACTOR shall allow for six paper copies of interim and final reports together
with an electronic version in CD ROM, with drawings being compatible to AutoCAD
version 2011.
The CONTRACTOR shall issue Drawings showing site location plan, pit locations and
other field tests.
The CONTRACTOR may have to incorporate some comments indicated by COMPANY

on final report. This may involve carrying out of some further field / laboratory tests.
5.2 Form of Reports
Within seven (7) days of completion of laboratory testing, the CONTRACTOR shall issue
an interim factual report to Company for review. Within 2 weeks of receipt of comments,
if any, on the interim report, the CONTRACTOR shall issue a final report incorporating
the comments. Both the reports shall be submitted in two sections, the first being factual
and the second being interpretative. Both sections may be presented together in one
volume or in multiple volumes if the data requires.
The report shall begin with a cover page showing the name of the CONTRACT and the
names of the CONTRACTOR and Company and unique volume number.
5.2.1 Interim Report
Within seven (7) days of completion of the Laboratory testing, an interim factual report
shall be issued for review to Company. The interim report shall contain the following as a
minimum:
 Summary of investigations with preliminary conclusions and recommendation
 Scope of the investigation with brief description of the methodology for exploration,
sampling techniques, equipment deployed for various tests etc with emphasis on any
special problems if encountered at the sites. Reference to specification and
standards adopted and any deviations from them to be included.
 Description of the nature of the soils, geotechnical characteristics, SPT and

laboratory test interpretations explaining general behavior and strength and
deformation properties of soils.
 Borehole logs presented to a suitable vertical scale with all relevant information.
Borehole logs shall include the following information:
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 Type of hole, reference number, elevation of ground surface.
 Tool diameter, depth of casing, drilling fluid.
 Depths & type of samples collected etc.
 Results of In Situ Tests
 Results of all laboratory tests
 Soil classifications and grading of each stratum.
 Section through various boreholes showing soil stratification.
 Cross-section connecting various strategic boreholes, to get an idea of the soil

stratification across the site.
 Recommended allowable safe bearing capacities at 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0m,
4.5, 5.0 m depths of soil for a range of varying foundation sizes (i.e. 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0,
5.0m width and Raft Foundation) using Mayerhof’s / Vesic’s Equation (whichever is
more suitable to Soil type).
 Recommended allowable safe bearing capacities shall be provided for a total

allowable settlement of 25 mm and differential settlement of 12 mm for isolated
foundation.

allowable settlement of 50 mm for Raft foundations.
 Recommended allowable safe capacities (i.e. Compression Load capacity, Uplift /

Tension capacity and Lateral Load capacities) for Pile Foundations for a range of
varying Pile diameters and depth of embedment (i.e. 0.5, 0.6, 0.75, 0.9, 1.0m
diameter of Piles & for 10m, 15m and 20 m deep piles). The Lateral load capacities
shall be provided for an allowable lateral displacement of 10 mm.
 Predicted range of settlements and areas of subsidence (e.g. underground erosion

and cavitation by acidic water or mining activities).
 Identification of Sabkha Areas, Recommendation for Construction of foundation in
Sabkha Areas and protective measures required for foundations.
 Recommendations on minimum excavation angle for soils.
 Recommendations for any shoring and dewatering required for the installation of
buried pipelines and other underground structures.
 Recommendations for pipeline trench excavation, including any difficulties that might
be expected.
 Drawings showing site location plan, borehole & pit locations, piezometers and other
field tests outside borehole / pit.
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 The plans shall be to a stated scale and shall include a North Point. Additional
information shall be provided where required by Contractor.
 Recommendations of side slope for earthworks (i.e. cutting / backfilling) required to

attain the proposed grade levels of new plant areas and access roads.
 Recommendations for stabilizing the existing slopes to attain required grade level for
new plants.
 For RDS-6 plant area, where the proposed new plant elevation is lower than the
existing plant elevation, CONTRACTOR shall provide recommendations for the slope
stability of existing slopes along with required surface treatment, if any.
 Recommended allowable safe bearing capacities to be considered for structures on

slopes.
5.2.2 Final Report
The final report shall be issued to Company within two weeks from receipt of comments if
any on the interim report and shall include the items in the interim report plus the
following as a minimum:
 Executive Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
 Scope of Investigation work description of exploration methods and sampling

techniques
 Historical data about previous site usage, change to original data etc. if applicable
 Description of the nature of the soils, geo-technical characteristics, SPT and

laboratory test interpretations explaining behavior, strength and deformation
properties of the soils and degree of excavation difficulty
 Appraisal of Field and Laboratory Test results
 Bulk and dry density
 Corrosivity of soil and subsoil water to embedded pipelines, including likelihood of

microbial corrosion of metals by sulphate reducing bacteria (Results of Redox
potential and chemical analysis of soil and water).
 Angle of internal friction and/or cohesion
 Compaction characteristics
 Soil-pipe friction factor
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 Recommended allowable safe bearing capacities at 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0m,
4.5, 5.0 m depths of soil for a range of varying foundation sizes (i.e. 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, 4.0,
5.0m width and Raft Foundations) ) using Mayerhof’s / Vesic’s Equation.

allowable settlement of 25 mm and differential settlement of 12 mm for isolated
foundation.

allowable settlement of 50 mm for Raft foundations.
 Recommended allowable safe capacities (i.e. Compression Load capacity, Uplift /

Tension capacity and Lateral Load capacities) for Pile Foundations for a range of
varying Pile diameters and depth of embedment (i.e. 0.5, 0.6, 0.75, 0.9, 1.0m
diameter of Piles & for 10m, 15m and 20 m deep piles). The Lateral load capacities
shall be provided for an allowable lateral displacement of 10 mm.
 Boundaries of Sabkha areas
 Thermal Conductivity of soil
 Specific Heat of soil
 Regional geology and geological subsurface conditions from existing records.
 Unusual soil conditions or geologic hazard viz. corrosion potential of soils, artesian
pressures (if encountered), etc.
 Co-efficient of sliding frictions for concrete to soil & steel to soil

 Angle of friction of soil against pipe (Pipe with a three layer polyethylene coating)
 Modulus of resilience
 Modulus of sub-grade reaction, Modulus of Elasticity, Compression characteristic of

soil.
 Coefficient of skin friction between soil and concrete (i.e. required for design of pile
foundations).
 Provide geotechnical design parameters for the adequate and economic design of
earthen pad foundations & concrete pad foundations for storage tanks & vessels, Co-
efficient of elastic uniform compression..
 Identification of Sabkha Areas, Recommendation for Construction of foundation in
Sabkha Areas and protective measures required for foundations.
 Recommended thermal Resistivity of soil in degree centigrade meter per Watt to
determine de-rating factors for power cables
 Recommendations of side slope for earthworks (i.e. cutting / backfilling) required to

attain the proposed grade levels of new plant areas and access roads.
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 Recommendations for stabilizing the existing slopes to attain required grade level for
new plants.
 For RDS-6 plant area, where the proposed new plant elevation is lower than the
existing plant elevation, CONTRACTOR shall provide recommendations for the slope
stability of existing slopes along with required surface treatment, if any.
 Recommended allowable safe bearing capacities to be considered for structures on

slopes.
 Interpretation of various test results like electrical Resistivity and thermal conductivity
along with recommendations for design.
 Provide dynamic soil properties such as shear wave velocity, dynamic shear
modulus, Poisson’s ratio, dynamic modulus of elasticity.
 All Codes, Standards and methods / formulae / References, which have been used.
6.0 QUALITY
6.1 Quality Assurance / Quality Control
The CONTRACTOR shall operate an effective corporate quality system in accordance

with ISO 9001 or equivalent. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a project specific quality
plan to the CONTRACTOR for review, comment and approval within one week of award
of contract. This plan shall comply with the requirements of ISO 10005 and shall detail
the controls and verifications to be put in place to assure quality. The Quality Plan may
be in the form of a reference to the appropriate documented procedures that form an
integral part of the CONTRACTOR's Quality System. Nevertheless the CONTRACTOR
shall follow ADCO's relevant requirements.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit for review and approval a copy of each procedure,
certificate, data sheet and report applicable to the field survey work, data processing and
document production. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for ensuring that all
documentation requiring approval is submitted in the format acceptable to the
CONTRACTOR
7.0 HEALTH, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
7.1 General
CONTRACTOR shall comply with required ADCO “Health, Safety and Environmental
rules and conditions for CONTRACTORs” safety practices while carrying out this work
and any person found contravening these regulations may be subjected to immediate

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removal from site. In case of conflict between the safety requirement of ADCO and
CONTRACTOR, the most stringent requirements shall prevail.
No work shall be performed on the site without a valid Work Permit signed by an
authorized representative of the Company. All and any requirements of Work Permit
shall be complied with in all respects.
Any incident which could adversely affect an existing facility shall be reported
immediately to Company. Appropriate action shall then be taken, with the consent of the
COMPANY, to rectify any damage to the facility or any potential problem.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform the work as defined in this Specification in accordance
with COMPANY Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policy. The primary objectives
are as follows:
 No accidents;
 No harm to people; and
 No damage to the environment.
7.2 Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Management Plan
The CONTRACTOR shall set up and supply a Health Safety and Environment (HSE)
Management Plan for the proposed site investigation, transportation and activities. This
shall include the following information:
 Bridging Document listing all CONTRACTOR, COMPANY and appropriate third
party contacts, telephone numbers, radio channels etc;
 Emergency evacuation procedures, whether for individual medical emergencies or
strategic evacuation of the entire survey team;
 List of all known hospitals in the region; and
 Details of the medical support agency.
The CONTRACTOR shall produce an organogram showing all appropriate contacts and
similarly flow diagrams of actions to be taken in the event of emergencies by designated
persons. An Emergency Response Exercise shall be conducted at the beginning of the
survey and any lessons learnt incorporated into updated plans and organograms.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide and issue weekly HSE statistics for collation by
COMPANY.
8.0 DELIVERABLES
8.1 General
The CONTRACTOR shall provide the following deliverable items as specified below
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Within one (1) week of Contract award:
 Project Specific Quality Plan
 Technical Method Statements specific to each part of the Work
 Completed HSE Questionnaires and written confirmation of compliance with Project
Transportation Policy
 Equipment List
 Details of all equipment to be used ( both on site and in the laboratory)
 Copies of calibration certificates
In addition, CONTRACTOR shall prepare daily reports for each of the survey activities. A
copy of the daily reports shall be given to CONTRACTOR's representative on site.
8.2 Geotechnical Investigation Deliverables
Within one (1) week of completion of site operations the CONTRACTOR shall submit to
CONTRACTOR:
 One (1) electronic copy (on computer disc, or by e-mail data transfer) of the
preliminary report of the investigation, describing the site operations and drawing
preliminary conclusions based on all available data
 The CONTRACTOR shall prepare reports. (3 nos. Draft Reports with soft copy in
CD Rom per Work Scope area).
Within four (4) weeks of completion of the site operations the CONTRACTOR shall submit
to CONTRACTOR:
 One (1) electronic copy (on computer disc, or by e-mail data transfer) of the draft
Interpretative report for review and comment
 Three (3) hard copies of the draft Interpretative report for review and comment.
Hard copies shall include representative laboratory test sheets and calculations
made in the preparation of the report.
 One (1) electronic copy and one (1) hard copy of all digital photographs.
The CONTRACTOR shall allow up to 2 weeks for review and approval of the Reports by the
Company and shall incorporate any comments and amendments required by Company
within a maximum period of 2 weeks.
On incorporation of CONTRACTOR's comments the CONTRACTOR shall issue to

CONTRACTOR three (3) paper copies and one electronic copy on CD ROM of the Final
Report.
Notes to drawings:
1. The area of survey shall be confirmed with Company before the commencement
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2. In case any document referred to this specification is not available with
CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall specifically request for the applicable
documents to the Company
9.0 BILL OF QUANTITIES
Scope and Schedule of estimated quantities for Geotechnical Investigation:
Item No. Description Unit Quantity
Administrative works including

1. mobilization, demobilization, LS 1
equipment/vehicle, passes, etc.
2. 15 M Deep Seismic Downhole Tests No’s 11
3. 30 M Deep Boreholes No’s 30
4. 15 M Deep Boreholes No’s 202
5. Trial Pits – 3m Deep No’s 137
6. Electrical Soil Resistivity Test No’s 113
7. Thermal Resistivity Test No’s 81
8. In-situ Density Test No’s 116
Piezometer Test for Ground water

9. No’s 54
Monitoring
15 Mechanical / Grain Size Analysis No’s 264

Laboratory Tests
Bulk Unit Weight, Dry Unit Weight,

16 No’s 264
Specific Gravity and Void Ratio
17 Direct Shear Tests No’s 352
18 Compaction Tests No’s 176
19 Soil Chemical Tests No’s 176

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Item No. Description Unit Quantity
20 CBR Tests No’s 176
21 Chemical Tests on Ground Water No’s 176
22 Atterberg limits No’s 176
Sulphate-reducing Bacteria Test (Ref Note

23 No’s 20
5)
24 Drawings and Reports (Note 2) LS 1
Notes:
1. The quantities for the detailed Geotechnical Investigation mentioned above are the
minimum requirements only. EPC Contractor to finalize the scope of work to deliver
the detailed design and construction as per EPC scope of work and obtain ADCO
approval before proceeding for actual investigation.
2. CONTRACTOR is not entitled for any additional payment for revision and submission
of revised report including drawings & documents for ADCO’s review/approval,
irrespective of number of cycles and for final submission, complete in all respects as
per Scope of Work.
3. Along the Pipe line corridor if there is higher water table is observed and use of Trial
Pit is not feasible, then Boreholes (instead of Trial Pit) shall be made. The decision
shall be based on the instruction of the ADCO representative.
4. The requirement of boreholes at the Pipeline Road crossing shall be based on the
instruction of the ADCO’s representative.
5. For Pipelines, minimum one sampling point shall be taken at least at every 5km. If
the Pipeline is shorter than 5km, the sample will be collected from the midpoint of the
length. Locations of these tests shall be agreed with the ADCO during the field
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10.0 LIST OF DOCUMENTS & DRAWINGS
The following documents & drawings will be provided as soft copies with this Scope of
Work:
Sl. Drawing / Document Rev. Title Attached

No. Number (Yes/No)
1. EM 30-99-95-0004 4 CAD Manuals for Consultants No
2. EP 30-99-90-0001 8 Drawing Design and Numbering No

System
3. EP 30.99.90.0024 3 Preparation of Supplier’s /Vendors No
Engineering Drawings and Documents
4. EM 30-99-95-0006 2 ADCO Guidelines for Submission of No
Electronics Documentation
Notes to drawings:
1. In case any document referred to this specification is not available with

CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall specifically request for the applicable
documents to the COMPANY.

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DOCUMENT TITLE : Project No.: P11570

EPC FOR BAB INTEGRATED FACILITIES Rev : 1 Date: 28/09/2016

1.0 PROJECT INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................6

1.1 Bab Field Description ..................................................................................................................................6

1.2 Project Objective ..........................................................................................................................................6

1.3 Project Scope ................................................................................................................................................7

1.4 Definitions & Abbreviations.......................................................................................................................8

1.4.1 Definitions ......................................................................................................................................................8

1.4.2 Abbreviations ................................................................................................................................................9

1.5 Climatic Conditions .....................................................................................................................................9

1.6 Applicable Codes, Standards & Specifications ....................................................................................9

1.6.1 International Codes & Standards ...........................................................................................................10

1.7 Documentation Review .............................................................................................................................12

1.8 Specification Deviation/Concession Control ......................................................................................13

1.9 Permits to Start of Field work .................................................................................................................13

1.10 Available Data .............................................................................................................................................13

2.0 SCOPE OF WORK ...........................................................................................................................................14

2.1 Site Work ............................................................................................................................................................14

2.2 Schedule of Quantity for Geotechnical Investigation .....................................................................................15

2.3 In-situ and Laboratory testing ..........................................................................................................................18

3.0 OVERALL REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................................................18

3.2 Personnel ............................................................................................................................................................19

3.3 Execution Methodology .....................................................................................................................................19

3.4 Equipment ..........................................................................................................................................................20

3.5 Mobilisation / Demobilisation ...........................................................................................................................20

3.6 Liaison with Third Parties ................................................................................................................................21

3.7 Transportation of Samples ................................................................................................................................21

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4.1 Objectives ...........................................................................................................................................................21

4.2 Geotechnical Survey Requirements ..................................................................................................................21

4.3 Field Investigations ............................................................................................................................................22

4.4 Sampling .............................................................................................................................................................23

4.5 Boring .................................................................................................................................................................24

4.6 Ground Water Sampling & Testing .................................................................................................................25

4.7 Laboratory Tests ................................................................................................................................................25

4.7.1 Mechanical / Grain Size Analysis ................................................................................................................26

4.7.3 Direct Shear Tests .........................................................................................................................................26

4.7.4 Permeability Tests .........................................................................................................................................26

4.7.5 Compaction Tests ..........................................................................................................................................26

4.7.6 Soil Chemical Tests .......................................................................................................................................27

4.7.7 Chemical Tests on ground water .................................................................................................................27

4.7.8 Atterberg’s limits as applicable....................................................................................................................27

4.7.9 Consolidation tests for cohesive soils as applicable ....................................................................................27

4.7.10 Active and Passive earth pressure coefficient ........................................................................................27

5.0 EVALUATION AND REPORTING ................................................................................................................27

5.2 Form of Reports .................................................................................................................................................28

5.2.1 Interim Report ...............................................................................................................................................28

5.2.2 Final Report ...................................................................................................................................................30

6.0 QUALITY ...........................................................................................................................................................32

6.1 Quality Assurance / Quality Control ................................................................................................................32

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7.2 Health Safety & Environment (HSE) Management Plan ...............................................................................33

8.0 DELIVERABLES ..............................................................................................................................................33

8.2 Geotechnical Investigation Deliverables .....................................................................................................34

9.0 BILL OF QUANTITIES ...................................................................................................................................35

10.0 LIST OF DOCUMENTS & DRAWINGS ...................................................................................................37

DOCUMENT TITLE : Project No.: P11570

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1.1 Bab Field Description

1.2 Project Objective

DOCUMENT TITLE : Project No.: P11570