GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

PROJECT : PROPOSED (B+G+1) VILLA

LOCATION : PLOT NO. 1363 – HUMAIDEYA (2) – MID SECTOR –

AJMAN – UAE

OWNER : HH SHEIKH AHMED HUMAID RASHED AL NOAIMI

REPORT REF. NO. : GIR24 – 11493

DATED : AUGUST 15, 2024

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS ................................................................................... 1

3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND SURFACE CONDITIONS ................................. 2

4.0 FIELD WORKS ........................................................................................... 2

4.1 Drilling and Sampling ....................................................................... 2
4.2 Standard Penetration Test (SPT) ..................................................... 3

5.0 LABORATORY TESTING ........................................................................... 3

5.1 Particle Size Distribution................................................................... 3
5.2 Chemical Analysis ............................................................................ 4

6.0 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA AND PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS 4

7.0 GROUNDWATER ..................................................................................... ..5

8.0 DISCUSSIONS, GEOTECH. EVALUATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS ... 6

9.0 FOUNDATION CONCRETE ..................................................................... 10

10.0 LIMITATION AND USE OF REPORT ....................................................... 12

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont’d….)

APPENDIX A:
▪ Site Plan Showing Borehole Locations

APPENDIX B:
▪ Key to Boreholes
▪ Borehole Logs
▪ Boreholes Correlation Chart

APPENDIX C: Laboratory Test Results

▪ Chemical Analysis Results
▪ Particle Size Distribution Curves

APPENDIX D:
▪ D-1 – General Notes & Guidelines
▪ D-2 – Standard Procedure for Site Investigation

APPENDIX E:
▪ E-1 – General Notes & Guidelines – Chemical Conditions &
Recommendations Related to Cement Type
▪ E-2 – Building Research Establishment Digest 363 (Extracts)

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

This report presents the results of a geotechnical investigation and soil evaluation
carried out by Al Madeena Engineering Laboratory for: -

Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa

Location : Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) – Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE
Owner : HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Rashed Al Noaimi

The work was carried out upon the request of HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Rashed
Al Noaimi.
The purpose of this investigation was: -
• To determine the soil and groundwater conditions at the investigated site
• To evaluate the suitability of the encountered soil to support the foundations
of the proposed project
• To make comments and lay recommendations related to the foundations to
be used in the project.

2.0 SCOPE OF WORKS

According to the information given, the proposed development consists of the

construction of (B+G+1) Villa.

The scope of this investigation included: -

• Drilling Five (05) boreholes to a depth of fifteen (15) meters each located as
shown on the site plan in Appendix A.

• Performing the necessary field works and laboratory tests on the samples
obtained during the drilling works.

• Conducting an engineering analysis and providing geotechnical

recommendations based on the findings of this investigation.

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3.0 SITE DESCRIPTION AND SURFACE CONDITIONS
According to the official affection map, the investigated site lies in Plot No. 1363 –
Humaideya (2) – Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE – covering a total area of 484273.4 m2.
At the time of investigation, the site was surrounded with an asphalt road, existing
construction and empty spaces
Based on visual estimation, the proposed construction area was of slightly
uneven nature and its average ground elevation is 10 cm to 50 cm below the
adjacent asphalt road level.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The above site description was based on visual estimation (eye
inspection) and is given for guidelines purposes only. To confirm that the site
conditions are generally as described above, it is recommended that both the
Consultant and Contractor involved in the project should conduct site checking
BEFORE starting their works.
In case differences are found, our laboratory should be IMMEDIATELY contacted to
address these differences.
Please refer to the attached photograph showing the surface conditions of the site.

4.0 FIELD WORKS

4.1 Drilling and Sampling

Fieldwork commenced on August 04, 2024 and was completed on August
08, 2024. Five boreholes were drilled at the site to a depth of 15.0 meters.
The locations of the (05) boreholes (BH01 to BH05) were set out by Al-
Madeena Laboratory within the plot as shown in the site plan in Appendix A
of this report.
A Drilling Rig Machine (PILCON) was used for drilling the boreholes
adopting percussive drilling method.

Procedures specified in the code of practice for site investigation BS

5930:2015 were used. Brief descriptions of the methods are presented in
Appendix D. (App. D-2)
Disturbed and split spoon samples were obtained from the boreholes for
soil classification and laboratory testing.

Groundwater levels were monitored during and immediately after drilling.

(Refer to clause 7.0 of this report)

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 4.2 Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
In order to determine the relative density of the revealed strata, Standard
Penetration Test at frequent intervals of depth were conducted in
accordance with BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Geotechnical Investigation
and testing – Field testing.

The SPT consist of driving a 50mm external diameter thick walled tube
(Split spoon sampler) into the bottom of the borehole using a 63.5 Kg
hammer falling freely through 760mm.

Initially the sampler is driven 150mm into the soil to be seated and to pass
through disturbed soil at the bottom of the borehole. The number of blows
required for driving the sampler a further 300mm is recorded and termed as
the “N” value. The results are shown on the attached borehole logs in
Appendix B.

The obtained split spoon samples from the above tests were properly
preserved, identified and sent to the laboratory for further testing.

5.0 LABORATORY TESTING

In order to determine the physical, mechanical and chemical properties of the
ground materials, soil samples were tested in accordance with the appropriate part
of BS 1377 (1990) “Methods of Test for Soils for Civil Engineering Purposes.”
Laboratory testing consisted of visual classification on all the soil samples. Particle
size distribution and chemical analysis of soil were conducted on selected samples
as follows: -

5.1 Particle Size Distribution

Particle size distribution was carried out in accordance with B.S. 1377: 1990
Part 2: Method 9 “Determination of Particle Size Distribution”. Clause 9.2.

For this project, a total of (4) selected soil samples were mechanically
analysed by wet sieving for classification purposes.

Appendix C includes the results together with their representation in the

form of particle size distribution curves.

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 5.2 Chemical Analysis

The likelihood of deterioration of the foundation concrete to aggressive in-

situ condition was assessed by the determination of the pH, sulphate and
chloride content of the soil in accordance with the following B.S. Standards:

BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 7.3 & 7.6 “Determination of the
Sulphate Content of soil and Groundwater.”
BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 9.2 “Determination of the Chloride
Content.”
BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 12.5 “Determination of the pH Value.”

For this project, (3) soil samples were tested and their chemical Analysis
Results are given in Appendix C. No tests were made on ground water
since it was not encountered till the end of the boring.

6.0 GEOLOGY OF THE AREA AND PREVAILING WEATHER CONDITIONS

The geology of the United Arab Emirates and the Arabian Gulf area has been
substantially influenced by the deposition of marine sediments associated with
numerous sea level changes during relatively recent geological time. 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.

Conditions in Ajman area essentially consist of a linear coastline dissected by

channels or creeks. Superficial deposits consist of beach dune sands together
with marine sands and silts. In addition, wind erosion, capillary action and
evaporation has led to extensive sabkha deposits in certain areas, notably around
the creeks. These superficial deposits are underlain by alternating beds of
calcarenite, carbonate sandstone, sands and cemented sands.

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The site is situated in Ajman where a hot arid climate prevails. A hot arid climate is
one where evaporation exceeds precipitation - such as rain, snow 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.

7.0 GROUND WATER & DEWATERING

Observations concerning the ground water were made during and at completion of
the drilling operations. No ground water was established at any of the borehole
locations, thus, dewatering will not be required during excavation and
construction of the foundations.

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8.0 DISCUSSION, GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

The choice of particular type of foundation depends upon the character of the soil,
the presence of ground water at the site, the magnitude of the imposed loads, and
the project characteristics.

For this particular case, the following prevailing site conditions exist: -
• The proposed project is construction of (B+G+1) Villa.
• The topography of the site was generally level. Based on visual estimation,
the proposed construction area was of slightly uneven nature and its
average ground elevation is 10 cm to 50 cm below the adjacent asphalt
road level. At the time of investigation, no ground water was established
at any of the borehole locations.
• Based on the visual identification, SPT results and laboratory testing made
on selected representative samples from those obtained from the
boreholes, the generalized and prevailing descriptions of the soil strata
encountered from the ground level down to the end of the boreholes are as
follows: -

Depth (m) Prevailing Description (BS 5930: 2015)

Loose to Medium dense then dense becoming very

0.50 – 15.00 dense, light brown, slightly silty, fine to medium grained
SAND

Further and detailed information about the materials encountered in the

borehole locations can be obtained from the borehole logs presented in
Appendix B.

Based on the above discussions and from careful reading of the borehole
logs with other data, SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS is suitable for the project
subject to the following considerations and requirements.

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8.1 Brief Technical Review on Shallow Foundations on Granular Soil
For shallow foundations especially for those founded on granular soil, the
allowable bearing capacity can be determined at the specified depth by using the
results obtained from the field Standard Penetration Tests (SPT), the empirical
equations developed by Schmertmann, Terzaghi and Peck, Meyerhof and
modified by Bowles, practical experience and taking into consideration a safety
factor of three against the ultimate bearing capacity of the soil.
Allowable bearing pressure is dependent on shear strength of the soil and
tolerance of the proposed structure to settlement. In granular soil, the settlement
factor is normally more critical and settlement in such deposits normally takes
place during construction and initial loading.
8.2 Foundation Placement Depth
As a general suggestion, the basement will be constructed under a part of the
area of the proposed project. The foundations of the part of the basement and the
foundations of the other parts of the project without basement shall be placed at
different levels.

8.2.1 FOR PART OF VILLA WITH BASEMENT

• Isolated/Combined/Strip/Raft footings are recommended.

• As a general suggestion, the foundation placement level of the basement
(on top of PCC) will be at around 3.0 m below the adjacent asphalt road
level.

Considering above, and before starting the construction of the foundations, the
following should be made for the preparation and improvement of the foundation
ground:-

• Excavate the foundation construction area of the basement down to around

3.3 m below the adjacent asphalt road level. The exposed soil at the
excavated level should be well compacted to a degree of compaction not
less than 95% in order to confirm that any loose materials are densified and
properly compacted.
• Above the excavated and compacted ground, place one layer of compacted
road base material of 200 mm thickness. The degree of compaction for this
road base layer should not be less than 98%.

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 • A 100 mm thick layer of blinding concrete (PCC) should be placed to protect
the final compacted surface.
• Since the required excavation work is deep, suitable excavation method
should be adopted and side protection should be ensured during excavation
and foundation placement works so that it will not cause a threat to the
personnel working on the site or cause any damage to adjacent / nearby
existing buildings or roads.

8.2.2 FOR THE OTHER PARTS OF VILLA WITHOUT BASEMENT

• Isolated/Combined/Strip/Raft footings are recommended.

• As a general suggestion, the foundation placement level of the basement
(on top of PCC) will be at around 1.0 m below the adjacent asphalt road
level.

Considering above, and before starting the construction of the foundations, the
following should be made for the preparation and improvement of the foundation
ground:-

• Excavate the foundation construction area of the basement down to around

1.3 m below the adjacent asphalt road level. The exposed soil at the
excavated level should be well compacted to a degree of compaction not
less than 95% in order to confirm that any loose materials are densified and
properly compacted.
• Above the excavated and compacted ground, place one layer of compacted
road base material of 200 mm thickness. The degree of compaction for this
road base layer should not be less than 98%.
• A 100 mm thick layer of blinding concrete (PCC) should be placed to protect
the final compacted surface.

➢ The mentioned preparations for the foundation ground shall be

inspected by an experienced engineer to confirm that undesirable
materials have been removed, compaction criteria are achieved and
the recommended foundation depth has been reached.

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 8.4 Allowable Bearing Pressure
Based on the technical discussion and engineering considerations outlined in the
preceding clauses and provided that the preparations and improvement of the
foundation ground are properly conducted as mentioned above, ACCORDINGLY,
the recommended Allowable Bearing Pressure Values and their corresponding
Modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction (Ks) to be used in the design of foundations
placed on top of the PCC layer are shown in the table below and given in options
for different types of shallow foundations:-
Foundation Net Allowable Modulus of
Foundation Permissible
Shallow Foundation Placement Bearing Sub-Grade
Location Excavation Settlement
Type depth Pressure Reaction, Ks
Depth (m) 2 3 (mm)
(m) (kN/m ) (kN/m )
Isolated /Combined/Strip
-3.3 -3.0 200 24000 <25
>2.0 m to 3.0 m width
Part of Isolated /Combined/Strip
Villa With >3.0 m to 4.0 m width -3.3 -3.0 190 22800 <25
Basement Raft (25 mm Settlement) -3.3 -3.0 180 21600 <25
Raft (50 mm Settlement) -3.3 -3.0 270 16200 <50
Isolated /Combined/Strip
-1.3 -1.0 170 20,400 <25
>1.0 m to 2.0 m width
Other Isolated /Combined/Strip
-1.3 -1.0 160 19,200 <25
Parts of >2.0 m to 3.0 m width
Villa Isolated /Combined/Strip
-1.3 -1.0 150 18,000 <25
Without >3.0 m to 4.0 m width
Basement Raft (25 mm Settlement) -1.3 -1.0 140 16800 <25

Raft (50 mm Settlement) -1.3 -1.0 230 13,800 <50

Notes:
8.4.1 The above foundation placement and excavation depths are related to the
adjacent asphalt road level considered as ±0.0 m. However, these depths can be
slightly adjusted within (±0.2 m) if needed by the Consultant for
constructional/architectural requirements and these slight adjustments will not
affect the above soil bearing pressure values.
8.4.2 The Raft Foundation option was given on the assumption that the soil parameters
below the drilled depth are consistent.
8.4.3 From the above options, the appropriate foundation type to be adopted will be
determined by the structural engineer depending on the loading conditions and
other foundation design considerations.
8.4.4 Using the recommended allowable bearing pressure values, the anticipated total
settlements are within the permissible limits mentioned in the above table. Most
of the settlement will take place during the construction period.

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8.5 Backfilling Above the Top of Foundation
Selected backfill materials should be provided above the top of the foundation up
to finishing floor level. The backfill should be adequately compacted in layers not
exceeding 250 mm thickness each to achieve a degree of compaction not less
than 95% for each layer.
Notes:
1. At the time of foundation construction, our laboratory shall be contacted to carry
out compaction or other tests if recommended in our report at random locations
selected by us in which case only a letter of confirmation can be issued for the safe
Bearing Pressure and foundation levels.
2. For more detailed notes on the limitations of these recommendations as well as
general notes and guidelines to good engineering practice in foundation level
preparation and construction, please refer to Appendix D-1 of this report.

9.0 FOUNDATION CONCRETE

The results of the chemical analysis of the samples recovered from the boreholes
given in Appendix C of this report show Class 1 sulphate conditions as per Tables
5.2 and 5.3 (See next page) which is an extract reproduced from BRE Digest 363
July 1991. Appendix E of this report contains extracts from BRE Digest 363 July
1991.
Chloride content is low, however, adequate precautions should be taken to avoid
corrosion of steel reinforcement due to moisture movements and chloride ingress.
Due to the hostile climate that prevails in UAE, experience has shown that it is
more prudent to apply higher requirements. Thus, it is recommended that
Sulphate Resisting Portland Cement (SRC) of class 3 conditions should be
assumed. Moreover, and based on current practice in UAE, the following
recommendations will give a mix design generally accepted as a minimum
standard for structural concrete resisting chemical attack: -
Cement Type Min. Cement Content Max. W/C Ratio
SRC 370 Kg/m3 0.45
Further, the foundation concrete shall be protected by using bitumen coating or
water proof membrane in addition to ascertaining that good quality dense concrete
is made with careful supervision and good workmanship. Alternatively, the
standard requirements of Municipality/ relevant authorities should be strictly
followed.
For more details about the cement type considering the different levels of chlorides
and sulphates, Appendix E-1 shall be referred, which has taken into consideration
the recommendations given in CIRIA Special Publication 31 (CIRIA Guide to

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Concrete Construction in the Gulf Region) BRE Digest as well as BS 5328 Part
1:1997.
TABLE 5.2
CONCRETE SPECIFICATION AGAINST SULPHATE ATTACK
BRE Digest 363 July 1991
Concentration of Sulphate
In soil or fill Minimum Maximum
Cement Type
By 2:1 Cement free
CLASS By acid In ground- (See Table
water/soil kg/m3 (Notes water/cement
extraction % Water g/l SO4 1c)
extract – g/l 1 & 2) ratio (Note 1)
SO4
SO4
1 <0.24 <1.2 <0.4 A-L Note 3 0.65
A-G 330 0.50
2 1.2-2.3 0.4-1.4 H 280 0.55
I-L 300 0.55
If>0.24 H 320 0.50
3 2.3-3.7 1.4-3.0
classify on I-L 340 0.50
basis of 2:1 H 360 0.45
3.7-6.7 3.0-6.0
4 extract I-L 380 0.45
3.7-6.7 3.0-6.0 H 360 0.45
>6.7 >6.0 As for Class 4 plus surface protection – see CP
5
>6.7 >6.0 102
Note 1 Cement content includes pfa and slag.
Note 2 Cement contents relate to 20mm nominal maximum size aggregate. In order to maintain the cement content of
the mortar fraction at similar values, the minimum cement contents given should be increased by 40kg/m 3 for
10mm nominal maximum size aggregate and may be decreased by 30kg/m 3 for 40mm nominal maximum size
aggregate as described in Table 8 of BS 5328 : Part 1.
Note 3 The minimum value required in BS 8110 : 1985 and BS 5328 : Part 1 : 1990 is 275 kg/m 3 for unreinforced
structural concrete in contact with non-aggressive soil. A minimum cement content of 300 kg/m 3 for (BS 8110)
and maximum free water/cement ratio of 0.60 is required for reinforced concrete. A minimum cement content of
220 kg/m3 and maximum free water/cement ratio of 0.80 is permissible for C20 grade concrete when using
unreinforced strip foundations and trench fill for low-rise Buildings in Class 1.
TABLE 5.3
TYPES OF CEMENT
Code Type or Combination
A Portland cement to BS 12
B Portland blastfurnace cements to BS 146
C High slag blastfurnace cement to BS 4246
D Combinations of Portland cements to BS 12 and blastfurnace slag to BS 6699
E Portland pfa cements to BS 6588
F Combinations of Portland cement to BS 12 and to BS 3892 Part1
G Pozzolanic pfa-cement to BS 6610 : 1991
H Sulphate-resisting Portland cement to BS 4027
I High-slag blastfurnace cement to BS 4246 containing not less than 74% slag by
Mass of nucleus
J Combinations of Portland cements to BS 12 and blastfurnace slag to BS 6699
Containing not less than 70% slag and not more than 90% slag by mass of slag plus cement.
K Portland pfa cements to BS 6588 containing not than 26% pfa by mass of nucleus
L Combinations of Portland cements to BS 12 and pfa to BS 3892 : Part 1 containing
not less than 25% pfa and not more than 40% pfa by mass of pfa plus cement.
In codes I and J, slag with aluminia (A12O3) content over 14% should be used only with Portland cement having low to
moderate C3A content (Typically less than 10%).

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 APPENDIX A

▪ Site Plan Showing Borehole Locations

 APPENDIX B

▪ Key to Boreholes
▪ Borehole Logs
▪ Boreholes Correlation Chart
 KEY TO BOREHOLES (BS 5930:2015)
SOIL TYPES

MADE GROUND ( FILL ) BOULDERS and COBBLES GRAVEL

SAND SILT CLAY

PEAT Silty SAND Gravelly SAND

Shelly SAND Gravelly Silty SAND Sandy SILT

Gravelly Sandy SILT Sandy GRAVEL

ROCK TYPES

LIMESTONE CONGLOMERATE SANDSTONE

SILTSTONE MUDSTONE CALCARENITE

GYPSUM Igneous (MG)

SOILS
Non-Cohesive Soils Cohesive Soils
SPT N Value Relative Angle of Internal Consistency Undrained Shear Strength
(Blows / 300mm) Density Friction* (kN/m2)
0–4 Very Loose < 30o Very Soft < 20
4 – 10 Loose 30o- 35o Soft 20 – 40
10 – 30 Medium 35o- 40o Firm 40 – 75
Dense
30 – 50 Dense 40o- 45o Stiff 75 – 150
> 50 Very Dense > 45o Very Stiff 150 – 300
* After Meyerhof Hard > 300

ROCK
Rock Strength Classification
Light Cable Percussion Boring BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9
Unconfined Compressive Description
Rotary Core Drilling BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11
Strength ( MN/m2 ) Standard Penetration Test BS 1377: Part 9: 1990 Sec.
3.3; BS EN ISO 22476-3:2005
Extremely weak 0.6 – 1.0 Groundwater Level Measurement BS 5930: 2015 Sec. 8 CL.
26.4& 52.2; EN ISO 22475-1
Very weak 1 - 5.0
Weak 5 - 25
Medium Strong 25 to 50
Strong 50 to 100
Very Strong 100 to 250
Extremely strong >250
 APPENDIX C

Laboratory Test Results

▪ Chemical Analysis Results

▪ Particle Size Distribution Curves
 APPENDIX D

▪ D-1 – General Notes & Guides

▪ D-2 – Standard Procedure for Site Investigation
 APPENDIX E

▪ E-1 – General Notes & Guidelines – Chemical Conditions &

Recommendations Related to Cement Type
▪ E-2 – Building Research Establishment Digest 363 (Extracts).
 APPENDIX F

▪ Copy of the Laboratory Professional License

 Photograph showing the surface conditions of the site

Fig 01: BH-02 Fig 02: BH-03

Fig 03: BH-04 Fig 04: BH-05

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SITE PLAN SHOWING BOREHOLE LOCATIONS
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Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH01 Sheet (1/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 04/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -2810202 E: -352288
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
mm mm mm

0 ±0.0
SPT 1 0.5 – 0.95 3 4 6 10

1 SPT 2 1.0 – 1.45 5 6 8 14

SPT 3 1.5 – 1.95 8 11 14 25

2 SPT 4 2.0 – 2.45 5 13 15 28

SPT 5 2.5 – 2.95 4 14 16 30

3 SPT 6 3.0 – 3.45 6 13 18 31

4 SPT 7 4.0 – 4.45 8 16 23 39 Medium dense to dense

becoming very dense, light
brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium grained SAND.
5 SPT 8 5.0 – 5.45 11 22 28 50

6 SPT 9 6.0 - 6.45 15 22 28 50

7 SPT 10 7.0 - 7.42 17 25 25/115 >50

8 SPT 11 8.0 - 8.41 19 27 23/105 >50

9 SPT 12 9.0 - 9.38 20 32 18/75 >50

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level.

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
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Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH01 Sheet (2/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 04/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -2810202 E: -352288
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
Mm Mm Mm

10 SPT 13 10.0 - 10.33 21 34 16/30 >50

11 SPT 14 11.0 - 11.33 23 37 13/30 >50

12 SPT 15 12.0 - 12.32 24 39 11/20 >50

Medium dense to dense
becoming very dense, light
brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium grained SAND.
13 SPT 16 13.0 - 13.33 25 41 9/30 >50

14 SPT 17 14.0 - 14.29 25/115 43 7/20 >50

15 SPT 18 15.0 - 15.26 25/105 50 - >50 -15.26

End of borehole

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH02 Sheet (1/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 05/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -2810207 E: -352243
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
mm mm mm

0 ±0.0
SPT 1 0.5 – 0.95 4 4 6 10

1 SPT 2 1.0 – 1.45 5 6 8 14

SPT 3 1.5 – 1.95 6 11 13 24

2 SPT 4 2.0 – 2.45 4 9 11 20

SPT 5 2.5 – 2.95 3 10 12 22

3 SPT 6 3.0 – 3.45 5 11 14 25

4 SPT 7 4.0 – 4.45 7 12 14 26

Medium dense to dense
becoming very dense, light
brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium grained SAND.
5 SPT 8 5.0 – 5.45 7 16 25 36

6 SPT 9 6.0 - 6.45 16 22 28 50

7 SPT 10 7.0 - 7.42 17 25 25/115 >50

8 SPT 11 8.0 - 8.41 19 27 23/105 >50

9 SPT 12 9.0 - 9.38 21 32 18/75 >50

(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH02 Sheet (2/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 05/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -2810207 E: -352243
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
Mm Mm Mm

10 SPT 13 10.0 - 10.33 22 34 16/40 >50

11 SPT 14 11.0 - 11.33 23 41 9/30 >50

12 SPT 15 12.0 - 12.32 25 45 5/20 >50

Medium dense to dense
becoming very dense, light
brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium grained SAND.
13 SPT 16 13.0 - 13.33 25/105 47 3/10 >50

14 SPT 17 14.0 - 14.29 25/115 48 2/10 >50

15 SPT 18 15.0 - 15.26 25/115 50 - >50 -15.26

End of borehole

(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level.

Sample/KeySPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH03 Sheet (1/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 06/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -2810242 E: -352251
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
mm mm mm

0 ±0.0
SPT 1 0.5 – 0.95 2 4 4 8

1 SPT 2 1.0 – 1.45 3 5 7 12

SPT 3 1.5 – 1.95 5 9 11 20

2 SPT 4 2.0 – 2.45 7 10 13 23

SPT 5 2.5 – 2.95 9 12 15 27

3 SPT 6 3.0 – 3.45 9 14 16 30

4 SPT 7 4.0 – 4.45 11 15 19 34

Loose to Medium dense to dense
becoming very dense, light
brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium grained SAND.
5 SPT 8 5.0 – 5.45 12 18 25 43

6 SPT 9 6.0 - 6.45 14 22 28 50

7 SPT 10 7.0 - 7.42 19 24 26/115 >50

8 SPT 11 8.0 - 8.41 20 25 25/105 >50

9 SPT 12 9.0 - 9.38 21 32 16/105 >50

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH03 Sheet (2/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 06/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -2810242 E: -352251
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
Mm Mm Mm

10 SPT 13 10.0 - 10.33 23 34 16/30 >50

11 SPT 14 11.0 - 11.33 25 38 12/30 >50

12 SPT 15 12.0 - 12.34 25 40 10/40 >50

Very dense, light brown, slightly
silty, fine to medium grained
SAND.
13 SPT 16 13.0 - 13.30 25/115 42 8/30 >50

14 SPT 17 14.0 - 14.22 25/105 45 5/10 >50

15 SPT 18 15.0 - 15.25 25/95 50 - >50 -15.25

End of borehole

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH04 Sheet (1/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 07/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -281028 E: -352209
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
mm mm mm

0 ±0.0
SPT 1 0.5 – 0.95 3 3 4 7

1 SPT 2 1.0 – 1.45 3 5 7 12

SPT 3 1.5 – 1.95 9 12 14 26

2 SPT 4 2.0 – 2.45 6 10 13 23

SPT 5 2.5 – 2.95 8 12 12 24

3 SPT 6 3.0 – 3.45 5 12 15 27

4 SPT 7 4.0 – 4.45 8 18 25 43 Loose to Medium dense then

dense becoming very dense,
light brown, slightly silty, fine
to medium grained SAND.
5 SPT 8 5.0 – 5.45 12 22 28 50

6 SPT 9 6.0 - 6.45 10 21 29 50

7 SPT 10 7.0 - 7.42 12 25 25/115 >50

8 SPT 11 8.0 - 8.41 14 17 23/105 >50

9 SPT 12 9.0 - 9.38 19 32 18/75 >50

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH04 Sheet (2/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 07/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -281028 E: -352209
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
Mm Mm Mm

10 SPT 13 10.0 - 10.33 20 33 17/30 >50

11 SPT 14 11.0 - 11.33 22 36 14/30 >50

12 SPT 15 12.0 - 12.32 23 38 12/20 >50

Very dense, light brown, slightly
silty, fine to medium grained
SAND.

13 SPT 16 13.0 - 13.34 25 40 10/40 >50

14 SPT 17 14.0 - 14.29 25/105 43 7/30 >50

15 SPT 18 15.0 - 15.26 25/105 50 - >50 -15.25

End of borehole

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH05 Sheet (1/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 08/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -281000 E: -352186
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
mm mm mm

0 ±0.0
SPT 1 0.5 – 0.95 2 4 4 8

1 SPT 2 1.0 – 1.45 3 5 6 11

SPT 3 1.5 – 1.95 5 9 10 19

2 SPT 4 2.0 – 2.45 7 10 12 22

SPT 5 2.5 – 2.95 9 11 14 25

3 SPT 6 3.0 – 3.45 9 13 17 30

4 SPT 7 4.0 – 4.45 9 15 18 33

Medium dense to dense
becoming very dense, light
brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium grained SAND.
5 SPT 8 5.0 – 5.45 13 18 25 43

6 SPT 9 6.0 - 6.45 15 22 28 50

7 SPT 10 7.0 - 7.42 19 24 26/95 >50

8 SPT 11 8.0 - 8.41 20 26 24/105 >50

9 SPT 12 9.0 - 9.38 21 32 18/75 >50

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
Logged By: WS Checked By: ML
• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 Report No. : GIR24 – 11493
Consultant
M/S BOREHOLE LOG Borehole No. : BH05 Sheet (2/2)
Project : Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Borehole Diameter : 150 mm
: Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) Drilling Date : 08/08/2024
Location
– Mid Sector -Ajman – UAE Boreholes Depth (m): 15.0 m
*Ground Level (m): ±0.0
: HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Method of Drilling : Percussion Coordinates: N : -281000 E: -352186
Owner
Rashed Al Noaimi Operator : Amir Ground Water Level: Not Encountered
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Samples
No. of Blows

Legend
Reduced
Depth Seating Test Drive TCR SCR RQD
(m) (%) (%) (%) Description of Strata Level
Type & Depth (m) N (m)
No From - To 150 150 150 Value
Mm Mm Mm

10 SPT 13 10.0 - 10.33 23 35 15/30 >50

11 SPT 14 11.0 - 11.33 25 37 13/30 >50

12 SPT 15 12.0 - 12.29 25/105 40 10/30 >50

Medium dense to dense
becoming very dense, light
brown, slightly silty, fine to
medium grained SAND.
13 SPT 16 13.0 - 13.37 25/95 42 8/20 >50

14 SPT 17 14.0 - 14.27 25/105 44 6/10 >50

15 SPT 18 15.0 - 15.27 25/105 45 5/10 >50 -15.25

End of borehole

*(±0.0 m) level is established on the existing ground level..

Sample/Key SPT: Standard Penetration Test D: Distributed Sample U: Undistruputed Sample C: Core
TCR: Total Core Recovery SCR: Soil Core Recovery RQD: Rock Quality Designation
Test Methods:
Light Cable Percussion Boring - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.9 Rotary Core Drilling - BS 5930: 2015 Sec.4, Cl.24.11:
SPT Test Method - BS-1377, Part 9, 1990 Sec 3.3 Groundwater BS 5930: 2015, CL 26.4 & CL 52
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• Test result relate only to the samples tested RP-007 Rev 04 16 Mar 21
• This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory
 REPORT ON CHEMICAL ANALYSIS OF SOIL RP-001
(Water Soluble Sulphate & Chloride Content and pH Value) Rev.06/ Sep 22

Consultant M/S Report No. GIR24- 11493

Client / Owner HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Rashed Al Noaimi Report Date 13/08/2024
Contractor N. P. Date Received 04-08/08/2024
Project Name / No. Proposed (B+G+1) Villa Test Date Started 04/08/2024

Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) – Mid Sector - Test Date Completed 13/08/2024
Project Location
Ajman – UAE Sampling Date 04-08/08/2024
Customer Reference Nil Sampled By MEL REP.
Sample Description light brown Sand Sample Brought By MEL REP.
Sample Source Site Tested By MA
Sampling Method BS 5930: 2015
Sample Preparation Method for Sulphate Content BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 7.3.2
Sample Preparation Method for Chloride Content BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 9.2.3
Sample Preparation Method for pH Value BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 12.4
Test Method for Sulphate Content (Water Soluble) BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 7.3 & 7.6
Test Method for Chloride Content (Water Soluble) BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 9.2
Test Method for pH Value BS 1377: Part 3: 2018 + A1:2021 Cl. 12.5

RESULTS:

Passing Sulphate Content as SO4

Reference Depth Chloride Content as
2.0mm Sieve pH Value
No. (m) Cl (%)
(%) (mg/l) (g/l)
BH No. 01 1.5 280 0.28 0.06 8.2

BH No. 02 2.0 100 270 0.27 0.07 8.3

BH No. 03 2.5 270 0.27 0.08 8.4

Method Variation:
Remarks : Water to Soil ratio is 2:1 for Water Soluble Sulphate and Chloride Content Analysis.

For Al Madeena Engineering Laboratory

Test result relate only to the samples tested.
This report shall not be reproduced (except in full) without written approval of the laboratory.
This test is not accredited by ENAS.
 Test Report On Determination Of Particle Size Distribution RP-008 Rev 14/ Mar 20
TEST METHOD : BS 1377 Part 2 : 1990: CL. 9.2 (Amd. 9027/96)
Report Ref. No. GIR24– 11493 dated 14/08/2024
Project Proposed (B+G+1) Villa
Owner HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Rashed Al Noaimi
Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) – Mid
Consultant M/S Location
Sector -Ajman – UAE
BOREHOLE No. 01 – Samples BOREHOLE No. 02 – Samples
B.S. Sieve Size Identification & Description Identification & Description
(mm) Sample No. SPT 03 Sample No. SPT 06
Depth (m) 1.5 Depth (m) 3.0
Particle Size Distribution Results – Cumulative Percentage Passing
20.0 100 100
14.0 100 100
10.0 100 100
6.3 100 100
5.0 100 100
3.35 100 100
2.0 100 100
1.18 98 99
0.600 97 98
0.425 94 95
0.300 91 92
0.212 85 86
0.150 72 76
0.063 9 8
Sample
Light brown SAND Light brown SAND
Description
Curve Series 1 Series 2
Tested By: MR Checked By: ML

• Test result relate only to

COBBLES

Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse

CLAY

the samples tested

• This report shall not be
SILT SAND GRAVEL reproduced (except in full)
without written approval of
the laboratory
 Test Report On Determination Of Particle Size Distribution RP-008 Rev 14/ Mar 20
TEST METHOD : BS 1377 Part 2 : 1990: CL. 9.2 (Amd. 9027/96)
Report Ref. No. GIR24– 11493 dated 14/08/2024
Project Proposed (B+G+1) Villa
Owner HH Sheikh Ahmed Humaid Rashed Al Noaimi
Plot No. 1363 – Humaideya (2) – Mid
Consultant M/S Location
Sector -Ajman – UAE
BOREHOLE No. 03 – Samples BOREHOLE No. 05 – Samples
B.S. Sieve Size Identification & Description Identification & Description
(mm) Sample No. SPT 04 Sample No. SPT 08
Depth (m) 2.0 Depth (m) 5.0
Particle Size Distribution Results – Cumulative Percentage Passing
20.0 100 100
14.0 100 100
10.0 100 100
6.3 100 100
5.0 100 100
3.35 100 100
2.0 100 100
1.18 99 98
0.600 97 97
0.425 94 93
0.300 90 89
0.212 87 84
0.150 76 75
0.063 9 8
Sample
Light brown SAND Light brown SAND
Description
Curve Series 1 Series 2
Tested By: MR Checked By: ML

• Test result relate only to

COBBLES

Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse

CLAY

the samples tested

• This report shall not be
SILT SAND GRAVEL reproduced (except in full)
without written approval of
the laboratory
 APPENDIX D-1
GENERAL NOTES & GUIDELINES

The following points must be taken into consideration as general notes and guidelines in
conjunction with the recommendations included in this report.

1. As mentioned in the report, the boreholes made were of 150 mm in diameter. The
information received from the limited number and the stipulated diameter of boreholes
may not represent the entire site and may not reveal all the weak layers or conditions
especially when they are localized. Hence, no responsibilities can be born for conditions
not revealed by boreholes or trial pits made on the site. In case of any such findings, we
shall be contacted immediately to arrange a site visit by our engineer to make an on site
study of such conditions after which recommendations if it is deemed necessary will be
revised.

2. There are many methods to calculate the allowable bearing pressure of the soil and
there are considerable variations in the values obtained by different methods and hence,
it is practically impossible to fix a single value for a particular site for a given breadth and
type of foundations even after considering the same magnitude for factor of safety. This
is because of the many uncertainties in determining the allowable bearing pressure
values. Most of uncertainty components are coming from the complex behavior of the
soil, limited investigation of the subsurface conditions, changing environmental
conditions in the site, etc. Based on our experience, we may be assigning different
values for factor of safety for different areas in UAE and this will be a minimum of 3.0 for
shallow foundations and 2.5 for piled foundations.

3. The ground water table reported is expected to vary subject to seasonal variations or any
dewatering process in the vicinity. Hence, it is advisable to install a standpipe
Piezometer and monitor the ground water table at regular intervals until it was
established that the water level in borehole had reached equilibrium. At the time of
construction, it shall be made sure that the excavation levels for foundation are at least
0.3 m above the ground water table so that compaction process at the excavated level
can be properly carried out to the required degree mentioned in our report. In case of
any difficulty in achieving proper compaction, a 250 mm layer thick granular fill material
shall be placed and compacted to the required degree of compaction.

4. Where the construction area levels are less than the proposed foundation level, filling
below the foundation level shall be carried out in layers not exceeding 250 mm and each
layer shall be compacted to at least 95% of the maximum dry density of the soil in case
of fine material or 98% in case of granular fill (road base). The compaction percentages
attained shall be confirmed by carrying out in-situ density tests for each compacted layer.

5. For excavation deeper than 2.0 m, suitable side protections have to be ensured so that
the excavation shall not cause a threat to the personnel working on the site or cause any
damage to nearby existing buildings or roads.

6. While carrying out dewatering, it shall be ensured that no excessive settlement is caused
to the nearby structures and the process shall be carried out in stages. Moreover,
suitable precautions have to be taken especially in areas with weak strata.
7. Where the foundations are required to be placed on the existing ground level, it is
advisable to remove at least the top 200 mm layer in case of sand stratum so that any
organic matter, contaminants or deleterious material on the surface be removed.

8. In case there is an existing structure which is waiting for demolition and the soil
investigation has to be carried out outside the existing structure, it is advisable to sink
one or two more boreholes after demolition to confirm the bearing pressure.

9. In case there is any clay strata above the groundwater table, care should be taken to
avoid any water from reaching this layer by providing enough drainage of the domestic
waste water and making the area immediately surrounding the building impermeable so
that no water from any source will reach the clay layer.

10. It is advisable to keep the foundations at least 1.0 m below the finished ground level so
that any future excavations for service lines may not undermine the foundations.

11. It is considered undesirable to place the foundations directly over amorphous gypsum
(with high content) layer, and hence, a minimum of 150 mm layer thick approved fill
material has to be placed and compacted to not less than 95% of the maximum dry
density of the fill material.

12. In case ground improvements are necessary to be carried out, techniques suitable for
any particular site shall be selected in consultation with geotechnical engineer.

13. In case of any hard strata like the sandstone, siltstone or any other rock types, use of
special excavators for excavations of such strata shall be considered.

14. The recommendations given in this report need not to be considered as final and
binding. These recommendations may be altered (where the soil parameters permit)
depending on the design requirements and by agreement with the geotechnical
engineer.
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STANDARD PROCEDURE FOR SITE INVESTIGATION

The following notes outline the general procedures adopted in geotechnical site investigation
contracts and should be read in conjunction with the report. These procedures are generally
in accordance with British Standards BS 5930: 2015 code of site investigation and BS 1377:
1990, Method of test for soils for Civil Engineering Purposes.

Boring Technique

The standard method of boring in soil for site investigation is known as the “cable
percussion” method. It consists of using a shell in non-cohesive soil and a clay cutter in
cohesive soil both being wire cables operated. Chiseling breaks up very hard soil, boulders
or other hard obstructions and the fragments removed with the shell. Unless otherwise
stated, the “Percussion Technique” has been employed in sand while “Rotary Drilling” is
used in rocky layers. Rotary core drilling can be undertaken either in an existing borehole
that has been taken down to rock head or on virgin ground. It is essentially a rock drilling
process, but good cores can also be obtained of certain types of drift material such as hard
clay or boulder clay.

Routine Sampling

A 100 mm-diameter drive sampler conforming to British Standards takes undisturbed

samples of cohesive soils. Disturbed samples of granular soil or soils in which undisturbed
sampling are not possible are taken from the boring tools and placed in plastic bags. Unless
otherwise stated in the main test, the disturbed soil samples may not be at their natural
water content.

Standard Penetration Test

The standard penetration test count quoted on the borehole logs have been obtained using
SPT equipment conforming to both British and American Standards. A thick wall sample
tube, 50-mm external diameter, is driven into the soil by a hammer weighing 63.5 kg and
with a free fall drop of 760mm. The number gives a guide to consistency of the soil and also
used to estimate the bearing capacity of the soil.

Disturbed Samples

Disturbed samples are taken from the boring tools or from the standard penetration test
sample tube at suitable depths so that together with the undisturbed sample there is a
representative sample at the top of each change in stratum and there after at regular interval
down the borehole until the next stratum is encountered.

Groundwater Levels

The ground water levels entered on the boring logs are those recorded at the time of
investigation. It is to be noted that ground water level are subject to variation caused by
seasonal effects or changes in local drainage and or pumping conditions. Borehole water
levels are recorded together with the depth at which seepage of water or inflows can be
detected and the observances do not give an accurate indication of the actual ground water
condition. Standpipes are installed whenever an accurate record of the ground water level is
required.
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NOTES & GUIDELINES
CHEMICAL CONDITIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS RELATED TO CEMENT TYPE
RECOMMENDED CEMENT TYPES

In practice, the use of proper cement type in the foundation should take into consideration
the sulphate and chloride contents encountered. However, one of the usual reasons for
using other than the Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) is to reduce the effects of chemical
attack on the concrete.

Since the following concepts play a crucial role in cement reactions, it is felt necessary to
explain them with respect to CIRIA Special Publication 31 (CIRIA Guide to Concrete
Construction in the Gulf Region).
 Tricalcium Aluminate (C3A) is the component of the cement, which reacts with
sulphates and expands. C3A (with high content) reacts with Sulphates and causes
undesirable expansion in concrete, while it reacts with Chloride to avoid the
expected chloride attack on reinforcement.
 Thus, Sulphate-Resisting Portland Cement (SRC) contains less C3A than OPC to
reduce the effect of the reaction between C3A and Sulphate. However, C3A can also
combine with Chlorides, which might otherwise cause reinforcement to rust, and
current research grounds increasing concern that where sulphates and chlorides
occur together, the use of sulphate-resisting cement maybe inadvisable. Sulphate-
resisting cement do not make concrete immune from Sulphate attack, but only make
it better able to withstand moderate concentrations of sulphates.

Based on the above, CIRIA has concluded that the use of Ordinary Portland Cement
(OPC) is safer in case of:
 Higher contents of both sulphates and chlorides are occurring together so as to
satisfy a balance in aforementioned behaviors.
 Higher contents of chlorides and lower contents of sulphates are available.
Admixtures are preferable also to be used here to avoid or decrease the possibility of
chlorides (with high contents) attacking the reinforcement.
Otherwise, it is recommended that the use of Sulphate-Resisting Portland Cements
(SRC) is safer when:
 Lower contents of both sulphates and chlorides are occurring together.
 Higher contents of sulphate and lower contents of chloride are present.

ACCEPTANCE LIMITS OF CHLORIDES & SULPHATES

 Chlorides: As per BS 3148: 1980; Recommended limiting values for total chloride
(presence of chlorides in the mixing water or other sources in concrete) by weight of
cement in different types of concrete are included in 6.3.8 of CP 110: Part 1:1972. As
a guide, the chloride content of the water should generally not exceed 500 mg of
chloride per liter i.e. (0.5 g/L)
 Sulphates: As per BS 3148:1980; A general guide to the acceptability of sulphates in
mixing water is that the sulphate content should not exceed 1000 mg of sulphur
trioxide per liter i.e. (1.0 g/L)
BRE Digest 250 and CP 110 grade soils and groundwater in five levels of sulphate
concentration: 0.2 % total sulphate or 1.0 g/L in 2:1 soil-water extract is considered
significant.