Soil Test Report

United Soil Engineering
SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT

FOR TUAS SOUTH STREET 6/7/10
Date exploration:
03 Apr 2013 to 09th Apr 2013
rd
Document No:
USE/SI/13/JTC/TSS6/7/10/RPT-1
Submitted to:
M/s. Jurong Town Corporation
Prepared by:
Nanda
No.27 Mandai Estate, #06-11 Innovation Place, Singapore 729931; Tel: 6896 8718 * Fax: 6896 8879
* E-mail: soilinfolee@yahoo.com; *Website: www.unitedsoilengineering.com.sg
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JTC/TUAS SOUTH STREET 6/7/10/RPT-1
Contents
1.
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 1
2.
Scope of works .................................................................................................... 1
3.
Field exploration .................................................................................................. 1
4.
Method of investigation ....................................................................................... 1

4.1 Drilling
4.2 Standard Penetration Test
4.3 Undisturbed sampling of soils
4.4 Rock Coring
5.
Subsurface soil conditions .................................................................................. 6
6.
Summary of laboratory test ................................................................................ 7
7.
Conclusions .......................................................................................................... 8
Appendix A: Log of Boring

Appendix B: Soil Profile-Cross sections
Appendix C: Laboratory Test Results
Appendix D: Location Plan
Prepared by
27 Mandai Estate
#06-11 Innovation Place
Singapore 729931
Tel: 6896 8718 Fax: 6896 8879
E-mail: thlee@unitedsoil.com.sg
No.27, Mandai Estate, #06-11 Innovation Place, Singapore-729931; Tel: 68968718 * Fax: 68968879
* E-mail: soilinfolee@yahoo.com *Website: www.unitedsoilengineering.com.sg

1.0 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of the soil investigation works at Tuas South Street 6/7/10 for
M/s. Jurong Town Corporation.
The site investigation was carried out in accordance with the British Standard Code of Practice
for soil investigation (BS 5930:1981).
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

The purposes of this site investigation are:
a. To explore the subsurface condition of the proposed site by drilling borehole and to provide
general data relating to the project.
b. To carry out standard Penetration test (SPT) with 63.5Kg hammer having free fall of
760mm to determine the natural bearing resistance of the subsoil.
c. To obtain disturbed soil samples for visual inspection.
3.0 FIELD EXPLORATION

The field exploration programme was carrying out during the period 03rd Apr 2013 to 09th Apr
2013.
The work was supervised by full time Geologist from our office who were responsible for
maintaining LOG OF BORING.
A total of Three (3) boreholes denoted as BH-01, BH-02 & BH-03 were sunk at location as
instructed by M/s. Jurong Town Corporation.
The borehole was drilled from existing ground level. Ground water level related to borehole
was indicated in the BOREHOLE LOG.
4.0 DESCRIPTION OF METHOD OF SITE INVESTIGATION

4.1
a)
Method of Drilling
Commence drilling with HW 100mm casing with tungsten shoe using wash boring
method. Clean casings and rods before use.
b)
Drill bits, which can produce a 100mm diameter hole, are used and 100mm diameter
casing with 0.5,1 and 1.5m length were joint and advanced to protect the borehole from
collapsing.
c)
Wash bore to the first sampling depth i.e. UD/SPT @ typically at the specified intervals
below ground level. (Intervals of sampling will be according to specifications).
d)
Prepare sampling equipment as appropriate UD - Thin wall tube, 75mm or 100mm

with paraffin wax melted down to be used as a seal for the UD sample and Mazier
sampler. Mazier - 72mm / 1m long PVC tube to obtain samples whereby open thin-wall
tube is unable to penetrate, suitable for use in very dense OA, stiff to hard residual soils

or sometimes very soft rock SPT - Standard split spoon sampler with cutting shoe
attached. Disturb - Disturbed samples taken at soil change - normally from wash out
cuttings, ends of UD samples or SPT samples.
4.2
Standard Penetration Test
1.
Perform Standard Penetration Test
a)
Conduct SPT according to specifications or commonly, SPT is conducted immediately

after UD sampling.
b)
Lower drill rods with attached SPT split spoon sampler with liner (optional) and catcher
(optional) into borehole to required depth.
c)
On upper portion of rods (protruding out of borehole above ground) mark on rods 3
sections of 150mm each.
d)
Attach hammer coupling to rods and automatic free fall hammer to coupling.
e)
Commence SPT by lifting the hammer weight of standard 63.5kg. vertically by way of a
wire line pulley until hammer automatically drops from height of 30 inches standard. This
indicates 1 blow count. Use guide rods to ensure that the hammer falls vertically onto the
coupling.

f)
Supervisor will count and record nos. of blows required to complete each section of
75mm length each (total 6 sections) eg.3:5:7:7:6:6.
g)
Record all penetration in field log e.g. 3:5:7:7:6:6 = 26 blows/300mm. seating drive
criteria for SPT: the seating drive recommendation as stated in BS: 1377: part 9:1990
clauses 3.3.4.2 (a). Based on the clause, the seating drive shall be a penetration of
150mm or 25blows whichever is first reached. The n value would be the subsequent blow
counts over four consecutive 75mm penetration or 100 blows.
h)
Extract split spoon sampler and rods from borehole.
i)
Clean outside of split spoon sampler and open the split spoon for visual inspection.
j)
Supervisor to note down recovery e.g. 35/45 cm etc.
k)
Collect 2 sets of samples and place them in appropriate clear plastic container and cap
the container.
l)
Record details on the label and stick onto the plastic container with sample.
m)
Tape container securely to prevent moisture loss or total loss of sample. One set of
sample is to be delivered to the lab daily while the other set is to be retained on site until
borehole completion.
n)
When test is completed, record sampling / testing details and soil type into the Borehole
Log.
o)
Proceed to next sampling / testing depth according to instructions.

4.3
Undisturbed Sampling of Soil
4.3.1 PERFORM UD SAMPLING (OPEN DRIVE TUBE)
a)
At required depth of 3.0m (as example). Halt drilling of borehole with casings at 2.90m. In
soft and stiff soils, the casing is advanced by chopping with water pressure and driven
respectively.
b)
Allow continued flushing of borehole with water, until borehole is cleared of cuttings, with
loose and disturbed material removed.
c)
Detach casings from drilling head, check borehole depth with weighed down measuring
tape (reference used will be the ground level).
d)
Before sampling, the Supervisor/Operator shall check that the tubes are clean, dent free
and cutting edge of the tube is sharp. Check sampling tubes before commencement of
drilling works on a daily basis. With UD sampling equipment ready (open drive sample
tube attached to coupling, attached to drill / sampling rods), lower sampling tube and rods
to the required depth.
e)
h) At top end of sampling rods (protruding out above ground level), mark out on the rods
using appropriate marking tool and rule (chalk and small measuring tape) the length of
sample required. (Say 1m). Usually, a minimum length of 700mm is sufficient.
f)
After marking out, align the rods with the hydraulic drill head maintaining absolute
verticality.
g)
Using the hydraulic drill head, depress the rods into the ground (at the required depth)
until the mark on the drill rods or sampling length is achieved.
h)
Once accomplished, withdraw the drill rods with sample tube which is attached to it
smoothly from borehole. Work Procedure BH Drilling, Sampling and Standard
Penetration Testing Supervisor to check on condition of sample and if necessary, record any indentation, obstructive material like boulder or timber etc., recovery of sample i.e.
60/70 cm, any soil fallen out of bottom of tube etc.
i)
Clean outside of open drive sample tube with clean wet cloth or sponge.
j)
Detach sample tube with soil sample within from drill rod/ adaptor head.
k)
Trim both ends of tube of any wet and disturbed soil.
l)
Immediately seal ends of tube with paraffin wax.
m)
Supervisor to place label onto tube and note down details of sample on label.
n)
After the sealing and labeling process, place the sample tube in an upright position with
bottom of sample tube at ground level. Place tight fitting rubber caps on both ends of the
tube. Wrap the tube with cushion.
Keep sample under the shade on site until ready to be delivered to the office / lab at the
end of each working day.

4.3.2 PERFORM MAZIER SAMPLING
a)
Prepare HX size core barrel with detachable retractable cutting shoe. Fit PVC inner tube
of 2mm thick, 72mm internal diameter and 1m long into the core barrel.
b)
Lower core barrel with Mazier sampler into the borehole and commence drilling. Take
note of rate of penetration by referring to marking on drilling rig next to drill hole axis.
c)
Let cutting of soil in water return pass through sieve to note soil type. (When available
and as appropriate, foam flush will be used).
d)
Penetrate as much as possible (maximum of 1 meter).
e)
Retrieval, seal and label the sample as described in 4) - p) - s).
f)
Mark clearly on the tube the top as TOP and bottom of tube as BOTTOM.
g)
If required, store in core box in sequence.
h)
If penetration of Mazier sample is very low and at the discretion of the Supervisor that this
method is not suitable to maximize recovery, drilling will be continued with coring to
facilitate sample extraction.
4.4
Rock Coring
a)
Coring will be generally carried out is soils which are too hard for wash boring method.
b)
Check NMLC triple-tube core barrel, core bit with reamer shell, core boxes to ensure that
they are in proper working conditions.
c)
Advance appropriate casings with diamond tipped casing shoe to rock level and flush
clean of cuttings, sand etc.
d)
Check depth of rock below ground level, lower core barrel and drill rods down to rock
level and commence rock coring.
e)
On achieving core run of 1.00m length, stop coring and extract core barrel and all drill
rods.
f)
Remove core bit and reamer shell, remove core lifter case and core spring, pump out the
split spoon holding the sample, remove one half of the split spoon, identify rock sample,
check recovery of rock sample - quantity and quality.
g)
Lay self clinging sheeting in core box. Remove cores carefully from the core barrel into
core box. Immediately wrap rock sample with the clear sheeting to maintain quality of
sample.
h)
Place sample in the correct order in core box starting with the shallowest core on the left
side nearest the hinge and then working along the slot in sequence. Fill in any core
losses with Styrofoam equal to length of the core lost.
i)
Label the core box inside and outside the lid with the following information - project title,
borehole no, depth of cores, TCR, SCR and RQD (inside lid only), box no and total no. of
boxes. Work Procedure BH Drilling, Sampling and Standard Penetration Testing
j)
Fix up the core barrel and continue with the next core run.

k)
Repeat e) - k) until borehole termination criteria is achieved.
l)
Extract all casings and clean-up all equipment.
m)
Deliver core box to office upon completion of borehole. Take photograph within a week.
5.0 SUBSURFACE SOIL CONDITIONS
The subsurface condition of the site within the vicinity of the borehole is in general,
characterised by the following layers:
BH-01
From GL to 1.5m, trial hole & hand auguring, consists of SAND, from 1.5m to 24.0m, consists
of SAND and from 24.0m to 33.19m, consists of SILT.
Borehole terminated at 33.19m depth (SPT: 20 nos, UD: 2 nos).
BH-02
of SAND and from 24.0m to 33.12m, consists of SILT.
BH-03
of SAND, from 30.0m to 36.0m consists of CLAY and from 36.0m to 48.23m, consists of SILT.

6.0 SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULT



ENGINEERING CONSIDERATION
The actual types of structure or its loading conditions have not been made available at this
stage.
Therefore, the design consideration is not included in this report presentation.
The interpretations of the soil investigation results were enclosed and the final decision on the
type of foundation to be adopted, rest with the Engineer.
If the subsurface soil condition encountered at the site during construction differs from the
results of this investigation as presented in this report, it is requested to revert back to us for
reassessment of the conclusions and recommendations made in this report.
7.0 CONCLUSIONS
The following appendices are attached and complete in this report:
Appendix A: Log of Boring
Appendix B: Soil Profile-Cross sections
Appendix C: Laboratory Test Results
Appendix D: Location Plan
Should there be any queries regarding this report, we would please to discuss them with you.
Respectfully submitted
UNITED SOIL ENGINEERING
JIMMMY LEE
MANAGER
9367 1409

APPENDIX A:
LOG OF BORING


Relationship between SPT values and Consistency

APPENDIX B:
SOIL PROFILE CROSS SECTION

APPENDIX C:
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

APPENDIX D:
LOCATION PLAN

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Scope of works .................................................................................................... 1

Field exploration .................................................................................................. 1

Method of investigation ....................................................................................... 1

Subsurface soil conditions .................................................................................. 6

Summary of laboratory test ................................................................................ 7

Appendix A: Log of Boring

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2.0 SCOPE OF WORK

3.0 FIELD EXPLORATION

4.0 DESCRIPTION OF METHOD OF SITE INVESTIGATION

Prepare sampling equipment as appropriate UD - Thin wall tube, 75mm or 100mm

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Standard Penetration Test

Perform Standard Penetration Test

Conduct SPT according to specifications or commonly, SPT is conducted immediately

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Extract split spoon sampler and rods from borehole.

Supervisor to note down recovery e.g. 35/45 cm etc.

Proceed to next sampling / testing depth according to instructions.

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Undisturbed Sampling of Soil

4.3.1 PERFORM UD SAMPLING (OPEN DRIVE TUBE)

Trim both ends of tube of any wet and disturbed soil.

Immediately seal ends of tube with paraffin wax.

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Penetrate as much as possible (maximum of 1 meter).

Retrieval, seal and label the sample as described in 4) - p) - s).

If required, store in core box in sequence.

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Repeat e) - k) until borehole termination criteria is achieved.

Extract all casings and clean-up all equipment.

5.0 SUBSURFACE SOIL CONDITIONS

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