Arcadis Vietnam

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Excavation Permit
General Information

Date: Permit No.:

Permit Requested by: Tel. No.:

Location of Excavation:

Reason for Excavation:

Details of Excavation

Approximate Size of Excavation:

Excavation Method:

Excavation Equipment / Tools:

Soil Characterization (see next page): Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Type 4

Type of Shoring: Sheet Piles Timber Terrace N/A

No. of Crew Members:

Utilities Identified on Plans Yes No Remarks

1 Underground Power Cable

2 Underground Air / Water Pipes

3 Underground Telepnone Cable

4 Sewerage Pipes

5 Underground Fuel / Oil Pipes

6 Powerlines Overhead of Job

Special Provisions Yes No Remarks

1 Electronic location and marking of underground

2 Electricity to be isolated

3 Hand digging required

4 Observer is to present during excavation

5 Other:_____________________________

Authorization and Approval

We have reviewed the work authorized by this permit and the information contained here. Written instruction and safety
procedures have been received and are understood. This permit not valid unless all appropriate items are completed.

Permit prepared by: Sign: Date:

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Permit reviewed by: Sign: Date:

Permit approved by: Sign: Date:

Soil Types

Type 1 soil that,

a. Is hard, solid, only able to be penetrated by small sharp object with difficulty;

b. Can only be excavated by mechanical equipment;

c. Shows no sign of visible cracks after excavation;

d. Exhibits a dry, shiny appearance after excavation; and

e. Possesses a low moisture content and a high degree of internal strength.

Type 2 soil that,

a. Cracks or crumbles;

b. Can be penetrated by small sharp objects easily;

c. Can be excavated with hand tools with moderate difficulty;

d. Exhibits sign of surface cracking;

e. Exhibits a damp apperance after excavation; and

f. Possesses a low to medium moisture content and a medium degree of internal strength.

Type 3 soil that,

a. Is loose, soft, sandy or previously excavated;

b. Can be excavated with hand tools easily;

c. Will run easily into a well defined conical pile if dry;

d. Will flow or shift unless supported if wet; and

e. Possesses a low degree of internal strength.

Type 4 soil that,

a. Is wet or muddy;

b. Will run easily or flow unless completely supported immediately after excavation;

c. Excerts substantial fluid pressure upon its supporting system; and

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d. Possesses almost no internal strength.

Sloping Chart

Note:
- Clays, silts, loans of non-

(25
homogenous soils require shoring

Recommended Slope forAvarage Soils 1 : 1

and bracing. Solid Rock, Shale or Cemented Sand and
- The present of ground water

Compacted Angular Gravels 1/2 : 1

require special treatment

Compacted Sharp Sand 1-1/4 : 1

Well Rounded Loose Sand 2 : 1

Gravels (90 degree)

(33 - 41 degree)

- 34 degree)
(63 degree)

(45 degree)

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Original ground line

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Approximate angle of repose for sloping sides of excavations

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