Geotechnical Report for 60MTPD Chlorine & Alkaline Expansion and 150MTPD Calcium Chloride Plants in Riyadh

A REPORT ON
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR

60MTPD CHLORINE & ALKALINE
EXPANSION PLANT & 150MTPD CALCIUM
CHLORIDE PLANT IN RIYADH
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
PROJECT # 18/1039
CLIENT
NUBERG ENGINEERING LIMITED
AUGUST 2018
Riyadh
14 August 2018
Nuberg Engineering Limited

Nuberg house, A-38H Sector-64
Noida, UP 201301
India
Attention : Mr. Gaurav Singhal

Vice President - Construction
Subject : 60 MTPD Chlor Alakali Expansion Plant

& 150 MTPD Calcium Chloride Plant - Riyadh
Report on Geotechnical Investigation
Dear Sir:
Riyadh Geotechnique & Foundations (RGF) is pleased to submit this report on the geotechnical investigation
for the above subject project. This investigation was carried out in accordance to our Proposal Ref. No.RIY-
GEE-PP-18-163-02, dated 1st of July 2018.
This report includes the results of the field and laboratory investigations, geotechnical description of the
subsurface materials, geotechnical analysis, interpretation of the findings, conclusions and recommendations to
aid the design and construction of the foundations.
In the event that additional information or clarifications are required, please contact our office at your
convenience. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your cooperation and look forward to be
of service to you in the near future.
Yours Sincerely Prepared by
MOHAMMED AYAS MUHAMMAD RIZWAN

Deputy General Manager Geotechnical Engineer
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60 MTPD Chlor Alakali Expansion Plant & 150 MTPD Calcium Chloride Plant -
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE NO.
1.0 INTRODUCTION 01
2.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 02

2.1 SITE DESCRIPTION 02
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION 02
2.3 SEISMICITY 03
3.0 THE SCOPE OF WORK 04
4.0 INVESTIGATION DETAILS 05

4.1 FIELDWORK 05
4.2 PLATE LOAD TESTS 06
4.3 LABORATORY TESTING 06
5.0 RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION 08

5.1 GENERAL 08
5.2 SUBSURFACE STRATA 08
5.3 GROUNDWATER CONDITION 09
5.4 SOIL CLASSIFICATION TESTS 09
5.5 CHEMICAL TESTS 10
6.0 GEOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS 11

6.1 UNIT WEIGHT AND SHEAR STRENGTH PARAMETER 11
6.2 COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION BETWEEN SOIL AND CONCRETE 12
6.3 COEFFICIENT OF EARTH PRESSURES 12
6.4 MODULUS OF ELASTICITY 13
6.5 SOIL PROFILE TYPE CLASSIFICATION 14
7.0 FOUNDATION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 15

7.1 GENERAL 15
7.2 SELECTION OF FOUNDATION TYPES 15
7.3 DEPTH AND WIDTH OF FOUNDATIONS 15
7.4 SETTLEMENT AND ALLOWABLE BEARING PRESSURES 16
7.5 SLAB ON GRADE 17
8.0 THE EARTHWORK 18

8.1 CLEARING, GRUBBING, LEVELING AND GRADING 18
8.2 EXCAVATIONS 18
8.3 FILL MATERIALS 19
8.4 PLACEMENT AND COMPACTION 19
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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9.0 SOIL CORROSIVITY 20

9.1 PROTECTION OF CONCRETE AGAINST CORROSION 20
9.2 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES 20
10.0 DRAINAGE PROVISIONS 21
11.0 PAVEMENT 22
12.0 RESERVATIONS 23
TABLES
FIGURES
LIST OF APPENDICES
APPENDIX "A" : BOREHOLE LOGS AND PLATE LOAD TEST RESULTS
APPENDIX "B" : LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
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A REPORT ON
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
60MTPD CHLORINE & ALKALINE EXPANSION PLANT & 150MTPD
CALCIUM CHLORIDE PLANT IN RIYADH
KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA
1.0 INTRODUCTION
R iyadh Geotechnique and Foundations (RGF), Riyadh was engaged by Nuberg

Engineering Limited for carrying out the geotechnical investigation for 60MTPD
Chlorine & Alkaline Expansion Plant & 150MTPD Calcium Chloride Plant in Riyadh.
The principal objective of this investigation was to evaluate the subsurface conditions at the
site and to make a geotechnical investigation report, describing the investigation performed,
the methodology used, the results obtained and recommendations for foundations.
The field investigation program included drilling of six (06) boreholes down to a depth
ranging between 10 and 15 meters below existing ground level and carrying out Standard
Penetration Tests (SPTs). Concurrent with the field activities, selected representative
subsurface samples obtained from the boreholes were tested in RGF Soils and Materials
Testing Laboratories in Riyadh.
This report on geotechnical investigations covers the reporting requirements stipulated in the
scope of work.
The report contains the main text together with TABLES & FIGURES. The borehole logs and
results of field & laboratory tests are presented in APPENDICES.
Geotechnical Investigation: 60MTPD Chlorine & Alkaline Expansion Plant & 150MTPD Calcium Chloride Plant in Riyadh
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2.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION
2.1 SITE DESCRIPTION
The project site is located within the premises of an existing plant on Al Kharj road near Exit-
12. The proposed site is bounded by fence from all sides followed by neighbour from north
and asphalt roads from other sides. Boreholes 6 and 7 were drilled at a relatively lower ground
level of about 1.5 meters than the other boreholes. The site was generally covered with fill
material comprising of a mixture of sand, silt, gravel and asphalt pieces. The general site
identification UTM coordinates using WGS84 (38R) datum are:
Northing = 2709893.00
Easting = 0695232.00
And Technological
2.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION structure of three
to four floor.
The project consists of constructing expansion building for the existing plant. As per the
information provided by the client the proposed structure will comprise of one to two floors
without basement. R.C.C Building
in addition to
foundation for
Equipments and
Tankages.
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2.3 SEISMICITY
The site is located in a Zone which has seismic activity equivalent to Zone “0 ” as identified
by United States International Building Code of 2003 (IBC-03) and having seismic zone
factor of 0.05.
According to SBC 301 Section 9.4.1. the project site is located in Region 4. The Regions and
accelerations are shown in FIGURE-2A to FIGURE-2C of the report. The Seismic factors for
Riyadh area, as Per Saudi Building Code (SBC-301), are as follows:
 Short Period Acceleration (SS) in %g = 0.8

 1-Sec Period Acceleration (S1) in %g = 0.2
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3.0 THE SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of the geotechnical investigations comprised subsurface soil exploration through
drilling, sampling and testing, analyses of field and laboratory data and assessment of the
geotechnical conditions at the site. This report prepared by RGF describes the phase of the
geotechnical investigations carried out at site and provides the evaluation of the subsurface
conditions encountered at the investigated locations. The recommendations given in this
report are based on field and laboratory test results and on the state-of-the-art knowledge in
foundation engineering, design and construction.
The scope of work for geotechnical investigations consisted of the following major tasks:
1. Drilling of six (06) boreholes down to a depth ranging between 10.0 and 15.0 meters
below the existing ground level.
2. In situ testing and sampling of overburden soil by performing Standard Penetration Tests
(SPTs) at the specified depth intervals.
3. Testing representative samples of subsurface materials in our laboratory.
4. Performance of Plate Load Tests at two (2) designated locations.
5. Preparation of geotechnical report presenting the results of investigation together with

the field and laboratory testing data and recommendations for foundations design and
construction.
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4.0 INVESTIGATION DETAILS
4.1 FIELDWORK
4.1.1 Drilling of Boreholes, Performance of SPTs

The field investigations consisted of drilling and sampling of six (06) boreholes down to a
maximum depth of 15.0 meters below the existing ground surface. The locations of boreholes
are shown in FIGURE-1 and the co-ordinates of boreholes are presented in TABLE-1.
The drilling at the borehole location was carried out using one of our ACKER AD-II drilling
rigs. The drilling was generally commenced by wash boring method. A tricone bit was used
to cut and loosen the particles, penetrating through the overburden soil by rotary action, till
final depth of borehole. Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs) were performed in the overburden
layers. The SPTs were performed in accordance with ASTM D 1586 using a split spoon
sampler of 35mm inner diameter and 50mm outer diameter.
The drive assembly of SPT consists of a 63.5 Kg. weight, a driving head and a guide
permitting a free fall of 76cm. The sampler was driven 45cm into the soil for each test or to
refusal. The number of blows for every 15cm penetration was counted for the full 45cm of
driving. The number of blows required to drive the sampler, the last 30cm of penetration was
recorded as Standard penetration resistance. The samples recovered from the split spoon
sampler were visually inspected and classified as per ASTM 2488. A description of soil
samples recovered including change in stratification, colour, structure, density grain size,
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organic material, shape of particles, moisture condition and cementation was recorded in the
form of field borehole log along with the presentation of SPT number.
All the disturbed samples recovered from the split spoon sampler were preserved in
polyethylene bags, identified by boring number, sample number, depth and standard
penetration resistance for each 15cm increments, and later on were sent to RGF laboratory at
Riyadh for further identification and testing.
The borehole logs are presented in APPENDIX “A” of this report.
4.2 PLATE LOAD TESTS
Two (02) plate load tests were performed at the locations designated by the client shown in
FIGURE-1. The tests were performed as per ASTM D-1196 under dry and inundated
conditions. The tests were executed at a depth of 2.0 meters below existing ground level in a
open test pit. The plate was loaded up to a maximum pressure of 423kPa using reaction load.
Settlement was recorded and the load-settlement curve was developed. The plate load test
results and the corresponding load settlement curve are presented in APPENDIX “A” of this
report.
4.3 LABORATORY TESTING
Based on the sub-surface strata encountered at site, a laboratory testing program was carefully
prepared. The laboratory testing was performed at our Riyadh Soil & Material Testing
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Laboratory. The relevant laboratory testing was performed on selected soil samples retrieved
from boreholes. The laboratory test results are presented in APPENDIX “B”.
The testing program included the following tests:
SR. NO. TYPE OF TEST STANDARDS USED
1. Sieve Analysis ASTM D422
2. Atterberg Limits ASTM D4318
3. Moisture Content ASTM D2216
4. Chemical (pH, Sulphate, Chloride) BS 1377 & BS 812
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5.0 RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION
5.1 GENERAL
Borehole drilling, in-situ testing and sampling were done in the field and samples retrieved
were tested in our laboratory. Results of the investigations discussed in this report are based
on the data obtained at the investigated points, test results and on the engineering
interpretation of the data obtained. It is possible to have variations in the ground conditions.
In case of any variation revealed during execution of the work, the matter can be referred back
to RGF for further analyses.
5.2 SUBSURFACE STRATA
The subsurface strata at the site as revealed from the borehole logs consisted of the following
layers:
Layer-1: Random Fill (0.0 to 0.5~3.5 meters)

The top layer extending from ground surface to a depth ranging between 0.5 and 3.5 meters
consisted of random fill material comprising of brown/light brown, silty SAND with gravel
and clayey SAND with gravel mixed with asphalt pieces. The in-situ compactness of this layer
was found to be in loose to very dense condition with SPT N-values in the order of 05 blows
to more than 50 blows for 30cm penetration of the split spoon sampler.
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Layer-2: Overburden Deposits (0.5~3.5 to 10.0~15.0 meters)
Overburden deposits comprising of brown, clayey SAND with or without gravel, lean CLAY,
sandy lean CLAY and gravelly lean CLAY with sand was encountered in all boreholes below
random fill down to the final depth of the borehole. The in-situ compactness of this layer was
found to be in dense to very dense condition with SPT N-values in the order of 32 blows to
more than 50 blows for 30cm penetration of the split spoon sampler.
The relationship of N-values with various engineering properties of soils is given in

TABLE-2.
5.3 GROUND WATER CONDITION
Groundwater was not encountered in any borehole down to the maximum depth of borehole
during the present geotechnical investigation. Standpipe piezometers were installed in BH-01
and BH-07 for further groundwater monitoring.
5.4 SOIL CLASSIFICATION TESTS
The classification tests performed on selected representative samples of sub-surface materials

consisted of determination of natural moisture content, liquid limit and plastic limits and
particle size distribution. The tests were performed in accordance with relevant ASTM
Standards (ASTM D-422, D-2487 and D-4318). The material was classified as SC and CL
according to unified soil classification system (USCS). The moisture content of soil samples
ranged between 6.8% and 21.7%. The Liquid Limits varied between 27% and 37% while
Plasticity index varied between 8% and 15%.
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5.5 CHEMICAL TESTS
Chemical tests were performed on representative soil samples taken from boreholes. The
chemical analysis of soil samples indicates that chloride content ranged between 1110ppm and
2480ppm (0.111% to 0.248%) and Sulphate content ranged between 2190ppm and 3574ppm
(0.219% to 0.3574%). The pH value ranged between 8.2 and 8.5.
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6.0 GEOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Geotechnical parameters represent the soil properties determined based on in-situ and
laboratory testing performed. These parameters are usually used for design. The parameters
are as follows:
6.1 UNIT WEIGHT AND SHEAR STRENGTH PARAMETER
The following soil parameters were assigned based on correlations between in-situ testing
(SPT) and soil classification.
Select Fill:
Unit Weight = γ = 18kN/m3
Angle of Internal Friction =  = 35o
Cohesion = C = 0
Sandy lean CLAY/Lean CLAY with sand:

Cohesion = C = 100kN/m2
Clayey SAND:
Cohesion = C = 25kN/m2
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6.2 COEFFICIENT OF FRICTION BETWEEN SOIL AND CONCRETE
The angle of friction between the soil and concrete can be taken as 24°. The coefficients of
friction are defined as the tangent of the angle of friction. (Reference: Foundation Analysis &
Design by J. E. Bowles, 5th Edition). As such the following friction factor will be applicable:
- Coefficient of friction between soil and concrete = tan 24° = 0.44
6.3 COEFFICIENT OF EARTH PRESSURES
The  value of 35 degrees should be adopted for the granular soil for the purpose of earth
pressure calculations. Accordingly the coefficients of active, passive and at rest pressures are
estimated as follows:
(a) Coefficient of
1  Sin
Active Earth Pressure (Ka) = = 0.27
1  Sin
(b) Coefficient of
1  Sin
Passive Earth Pressure (Kp) = = 3.70
1  Sin
(c) Coefficient of
"At rest" Earth Pressure (Ko) = 1 - Sin = 0.43
In case of backfill materials, it is considered that these materials will be granular in texture
and compacted to a dry density of not less than 95% of the maximum Modified Proctor
Density (ASTM D 1557) in case of the structural fill and not less than 90% in case of general
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backfill. The granular backfill materials compacted to these recommended density will
develop an angle of friction of the order of 35 degrees. Therefore the above recommended
values of coefficients of Earth will also be applicable to the granular backfill materials, placed
and compacted in accordance with the recommendations given in this report. (Reference:
Foundation Analysis & Design by J. E. Bowles, 5th Edition).
6.4 MODULUS OF ELASTICITY (Es)
The immediate settlement of shallow foundation depends upon the elastic properties of the
load bearing strata, characterized by Modulus of Elasticity (Es). The Modulus of Elasticity of
soils is directly proportional to N-values recorded during SPTs. The constant of
proportionality depends upon the type of soils in which the tests are carried out. The Modulus
of Elasticity of soils is directly proportional to N-values recorded in SPTs for non-cohesive
strata while for stiff to hard silts/clays the modulus of elasticity depends on the value of
unconfined compression obtained. For the strata encountered in this particular investigations,
following relationship between Es and N-values were used as suggested by NAVFAC:
SOIL TYPE Su/N Es/N
Cohesive Silts and clays 200-500 -
Clean, fine to medium sands & slightly silty -

700
sands
Coarse sands & sands with little gravel - 1000
Sandy gravels and gravel - 1200
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Where: Es = Modulus of Elasticity, KPa
N = SPT N-Value
6.5 SOIL PROFILE TYPE CLASSIFICATION
In the absence of shear wave velocity data from this specific site and based on SBC-301,
Table-14.1.1, the sub-surface strata at site below the proposed foundation level can be
classified as Soil Profile Type-“C”.
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* Technical Discussion on field tests & laboratory tests
may be included to arrive at the recommendation for
Net Allowable Bearing capacity.
7.0 FOUNDATION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
7.1 GENERAL
In order for the foundations to be safe, the load carrying strata must be competent to sustain
the imposed loading without undergoing shear failure and at the same time any settlements of
the foundations must not exceed the tolerable limits. Therefore, the load carrying
characteristics of the strata must be evaluated from these two considerations. Furthermore site
development plan was not available at the time of report preparation. Recommendations are
given based on the current existing ground level. Should the site grading dictates appreciable
cutting and/or filling, RGF, should be made aware of these changes to verify its
recommendations given below.
7.2 SELECTION OF FOUNDATION TYPES
In appreciation of the subsurface condition, any type of shallow foundation (isolated/strip/mat) is

considered feasible for the proposed structure at the site. The mat foundation can be designed of
variable thickness depending on the loads within building section. Provision of deep foundations
will not be necessary for any of the proposed structure.
7.3 DEPTH AND WIDTH OF FOUNDATIONS
The subsurface conditions at the site indicated the presence of random fill ranging in thickness
between 0.5 meters to 3.5 meters. The random fill was underlain by dense to very dense
overburden soil deposits that extended to the end of the drilled boreholes. Placement of
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foundations on random fill is not recommended as uncontrolled settlement will occur within
the fill. It is our recommendation that the random fill be removed from within the structure
footprint with an additional extension of 1.0 meters from all sides. Upon reaching the natural
overburden soil layer, we recommend proof rolling of the excavated level prior to the
placement of select fill material. The select fill shall be placed in lifts of 25cm each compacted
to a minimum of 95% of modified proctor density.
Composition of select fill material (such as gravel %,
sand % and silt %) may be added.
In appreciation of the subsurface condition and the type of structure to be constructed at the
site, the foundations of the structure can be designed as shallow foundation
(Isolated/strip/mat) placed on natural strata or compacted select fill at a minimum depth of 1.5
meters from existing ground level.
The width of footing must not be less than 1.0 meter for isolated footing and 0.75 meter for
strip footing.
7.4 SETTLEMENT AND ALLOWABLE BEARING PRESSURES
Allowable shear calculations as well as settlement evaluation has been made utilizing the
geotechnical parameters determined. It is the allowable settlement of foundation rather than
shear failure of the ground which will govern the assignment of the allowable bearing pressure
for design of foundations. The maximum allowable settlement for spread and mat foundations
is generally considered as 25mm and 50mm respectively and 75% of total settlement is
acceptable as differential settlement.
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The bearing capacity calculations for shear failure are presented in TABLE-3. The expected
settlement under a range of foundation sizes subjected to a range of net allowable bearing
pressures are summarized in TABLES-4 to 6.
In consideration of the above and based on the type of structures to be constructed at the site,
we recommend the use of any type of shallow foundations (spread/strip/mat) placed on natural
soil or select fill material at a minimum depth of 1.5 meters below existing ground level. A net
allowable bearing pressure of 150kN/m2 (1.5kg/cm2) is recommended for foundations placed
on natural soil or select fill strata. The subgrade modulus for the different types and sizes of
foundations can be calculated from the relevant settlement tables provided.
As a general note, any loose or soft pockets, if encountered at the bottom level of the footing,
shall be replaced with a well-compacted granular material. The foundation excavation must be
sprayed with plenty of water and must be proof-rolled prior to the placement of foundations.
7.5 SLAB-ON-GRADE
For the slab-on-grade, considering that within the site area the random fill exists down to 0.5
and 3.5 meters, we recommend that all random fill material should be removed from within
the building footprint area and replaced by structural backfill placed in layers (loose lift not to
exceed 25cm) and compacted to a minimum of 95% of the modified proctor density. A
subgrade modulus of 20,000kN/m3 can be used in the design of slab placed on compacted
select fill material.
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8.0 THE EARTHWORK
8.1 CLEARING, GRUBBING, LEVELING AND GRADING
Prior to any construction activity at the site, it must be cleared of all debris and random fill
material. This can be carried out by graders/dozers. For leveling and grading, stakes should be
installed on a grid marked by Surveying Crews. The required levels to be attained through cut
or fill at the grid points must also be identified.
The leveling and grading can be carried out by normal earth moving machine in soils. No
special problems are anticipated in excavating and moving these soils with excavators,
scrappers and dozers.
8.2 EXCAVATIONS
The excavations for construction of foundations, other substructures or trenches for utility
lines can be made in upper soil. The excavation in these layers can be made by using
conventional earth moving machinery including scrappers, dozers and trenchers etc.
The sides of excavation in soil shall be sloped at 1.5 :1 (1.5 Horizontal = 1 vertical) to the
required foundation depth. After reaching the designed foundation level and before placing the
foundation, it is recommended that the soil should be well compacted by using a vibratory
roller or equivalent.
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* For all types of fill (Site Development fill, structural fill, general fill.) only one type of
material should be incorporated for practical consideration. further commercial
nomenclature of fill material should be indicated in addition to technical specifications.
Also recommendation may include suitability of using excavated soil out of existing
overburden as fill material.
8.3 FILL MATERIALS
The fill intended to raise the ground to site development level and support the structural
foundations of floors must comprise only the “select materials”.
The materials must be granular and non-plastic meeting the gradation requirements as
described for Groups A-l-a or A-l-b according to ASTM D-3282 classification system. The
Plasticity Index (P.I.) of these materials is limited to 6%. All structural fill should be placed
in layers (loose lift not exceeding 25cm) and each layer compacted to dry density not less than
95% of the dry density as determined through Modified Compaction Test (ASTM D 1557).
The above recommendations are valid for both site development fill and structural fill. For
general filling, any type of material free of organic material, vegetation and debris are
considered satisfactory. The “general fill” material can be used in backfilling above
foundation level outside building area.
8.4 PLACEMENT AND COMPACTION
All general/structural fill materials must be placed in layers not exceeding 25cm in loose state.
In case of structural fill, the compacted density must not less than 95% determined on the
basis of Modified Proctor Compaction Tests (ASTM D 1557), while in case of general fill a
compacted density of 90% of modified compaction test is considered satisfactory. Moisture
content of the fill material shall range between ± 2% of optimum moisture content (OMC) as
determined using modified proctor test.
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9.0 SOIL CORROSIVITY
9.1 PROTECTION OF CONCRETE AGAINST CORROSION

The requirement may be revisited in light of chloride content of 0.248% & sulphate
content of 0.357% in concluding recommendation.
The chemical tests performed on the soil samples indicate relatively significant chloride and
sulphate content as per CIRIA guide for concrete construction in the gulf region. The
following ranges of specifications are recommended:
Also specify Minimum grade of concrete for foundations
Cement Content (kg/m3) : 350

Water Cement Ratio : maximum of 0.42
Minimum cover (mm) : 50
Cement type : Ordinary Portland Cement (Type I) with microsillica
At least two layers of bituminous coating should also be applied to the exterior of all the
foundations.
9.2 PROTECTION OF UTILITIES
It is necessary that all the utility lines (water, sewage, oil pipe lines and cables etc.) should be
protected against corrosion due to presence of deleterious salts in the soil materials used for
backfilling of utility trenches. Such protection specifically required for certain underground
utilities the specifications of the manufacturer of such utility should be followed.
Remedial Measures against corrosion may be included in the recommendation.
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10.0 DRAINAGE PROVISIONS
A well planned drainage network should be designed for the site to take care of (i) rainfall, (ii)
runoff water, (iii) irrigation water, (iv) sewage, etc.
The drainage system should be capable of disposing safely waters from all sources without
causing any adverse effects to structures and/or foundation soils.
While preparing the site for the proposed construction, a suitable drainage network should be
planned so as to remove the water from rains and from the other sources effectively away
from the main structures. This should be continuously and effectively taken to a pre-planned
zone so as to discharge into the design outlets in the area.
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11.0 PAVEMENT
In areas where pavements are to be constructed on natural ground or in cut/fill, the subgrade
must be properly prepared by stripping loose top soil and debris. The stripped surface should
be compacted to a minimum of 95% density as determined from modified compaction test
ASTM D-1557.
The fill materials for sub-grade used in construction of pavements should be less than 3 inches
(75mm in size) reasonably well graded and contain minimum practicable amount of fines. All
the fills must be compacted in layer, (loose lift not exceeding 25cm) and should be compacted
to a minimum of 95% of maximum density as obtained from modified compaction test. A
CBR value of 10% shall be used in the design of pavement.
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12.0 RESERVATIONS
Results and recommendations given in this report are based on the data obtained at the
investigated points and best possible engineering interpretation and judgment. RGF bears no
responsibilities for the variations encountered from what has been described in this report.
However, if matter is referred to RGF, an advice can be provided in resolving the issue.
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PROJECT: MTPD Chlorine & Alkaline Expansion Plant & 150MTPD Calcium
Chloride Plant in Riyadh
CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Limited
Incremental Pressure, Aqs (kN/m 2)

Width of
Foundation Estimated Settlement, S (mm)
(m)
100 125 150
1.00 3.08 4.08 5.13
2.00 6.64 6.13 7.68
3.00 6.79 8.97 11.22
4.00 8.43 11.11 13.88
5.00 10.11 13.32 16.61
Note:
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Foundation placed on natural soil/select fill material at a minimum depth of 1.5
meters below existing ground level.
TABLE - 5
Estimated Settlement of Strip Foundations
Incremental Pressure, L\qs (kN/m 2)

Width of
Estimated Settlement, S (mm)
Foundation (m)
100 125 150
1.00 4.83 6.38 7.99
1.50 7.07 9.33 11.66
2.00 8.88 11.70 14.60
2.50 10.77 14.17 17.67
Note:
Settlement has been calculated using Schmerlmann et al (1978) Method for

Foundation placed on natural soil/select fill material at a minimum depth of 1.5
meters below existing ground level.
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TABLE - 6
Estimated Settlement of Mat Foundations
Incremental Pressure, Aqs (kNlm 2)

Width of
Foundation Estimated Settlement, S (mm)
(m)
100 125 150
7.00 12.80 16.82 20.95
10.00 16.04 21.04 26.16
12.00 18.05 23.64 29.37
15.00 20.70 27.09 33.61
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Foundation placed on natural soil/select fill material at a minimum depth of
1.5 meters below existing ground level.
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FIGURES
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APPENDIX "A"
BOREHOLE LOGS AND

PLATE LOAD TEST
RESULTS
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BOREHOLE LOGS
RIYADH GEOTECHNIQUE & FOUNDATIONS CO. BHNO.: BH-01
Test Boring Log SHEET 1 OF 2

PROJECT: Geotechnical Investigation: 60 MTPD Chlor Alkali Expansion Plant & 150
ELEVATION: N: 2709774.000
MTPD Calcium Chloride Plant at Riyadh.
E: 695276.000
PROJECT NO.: 18/1039 1 CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Ltd. DATE STARTED

21/07/18
DATE COMPLETED
21/07/18
DRILLING EQUIPMENT: Acker AD-II GROUND WATER
SIZE & TYPE OF CASING: 100mm diameter pipe DATE TIME I WATER
DEPTH
I CASING
DEPTH
DRILLING METHOD: Wash Boring - L I 4~
CORE BAR.: -- I LENGTH: I BIT: DRILLER: Mohammed Akbar
SAMPLER: S.P.T. I WEIGHT: 63.50 kg I DROP: 76cm INSPECTOR: Yasir Mehmood
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Test Boring Log

SHEET 2 OF 2
PROJECT: Geotechnical Investigation: 60 MTPD Chlor Alkali Expansion Plant & 150 MTPD
Calcium Chloride Plant at Riyadh.
PROJECT NO.:
CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Ltd. 18/1039
UJ SAMPLES ROCK
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UJU REMARKS
UJ~ 0 REC. ROD.
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14
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meters.
16

E: 695247.000
PROJECT NO.: 18/1039 j CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Ltd. DATE STARTED

19/07/18
DATE COMPLETED
19/07/18
DEPTH
I CASING
DEPTH
DRILLING METHOD: Wash Boring -- 1 I 4.5
CORE BAR.: --- I LENGTH: I BIT: DRILLER: Mohammed Akbar
LlJ SAMPLES ROCK

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meters.
11
12
13
14
15

E: 695322.000
PROJECT NO.: 18/1039 J CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Ltd. DATE STARTED DATE COMPLETED
16/07/18 16/07/18
SIZE & TYPE OF CASING: 100mm diameter pipe
DATE TIME I 'ff~~f~I <S~~~~
DRILLING METHOD: Wash Boring - I I 4~
CORE BAR.: --- 1 LENGTH: -- J BIT: DRILLER: Mohammed Akbar
SAMPLER: S.P.T. _j WEIGHT: 63.50 kg I DROP: 76cm INSPECTOR: Yasir Mehmood
W
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SHEET 2 OF 2
PROJECT NO.:
UJ SAMPLES ROCK
I _J
I-~ I-E
(l_E DESCRIPTION u::: UJU REMARKS
UJ~ 0 REC. ROD.
o e::: NO. z~
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38
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8
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9
44
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10cm
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12cm
11
12
50/
14cm
13

50/
14 8cm
15
meters.
16

E: 695267.000
PROJECT NO.: 18/1039 I CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Ltd. DATE STARTED DATE COMPLETED
17107118 17107118
DEPTH
I CASING
DEPTH
DRILLING METHOD: Wash Boring -- 1 1 3.0
CORE BAR.: -- I LENGTH: I BIT: DRILLER: Mohammed Akbar
w SAMPLES ROCK
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PROJECT NO.:
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UJ~ 0 REC. RQD.
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40
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9
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7cm
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meters.
11
12
13
14
15
Test Boring Log SHEET OF 2

E: 695281.000
PROJECT NO.: 18/1039 CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Ltd. DATE STARTED DATE COMPLETED
17107118 18/07/18
DRILLING EQUIPMENT: Acker AD-II
SIZE & TYPE OF CASING: 100mm diameter pipe CASING
DATE
DEPTH
DRILLING METHOD: Wash Boring 3.0
CORE BAR.: LENGTH: BIT: DRILLER: Mohammed Akbar
SAMPLER: S.P.T. WEIGHT: 63.50 kg DROP: 76cm INSPECTOR: Yasir Mehmood
ui SAMPLES ROCK
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FILL MATERIAL down to 0.5 meter. S-1 12 SPT at surface.
Brown, very dense, clayey SAND with gravel. 23
32
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33
41
2
3
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13cm
5
6
14cm
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SHEET 2 OF 2
PROJECT NO.:
UJ SAMPLES ROCK
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UJ~ o NO. z~ REC. ROD. REMARKS
o a::: UJ""" % %
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9
10

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11
12~~--~~~~~~------------------~~~
Brown, hard, lean CLAY. S-9 42 SPT at 12.0 meters.
50/
6cm
13
14
15
SPT at 15.0 meters.
meters.
16
Test Boring Log SHEET OF 2

E: 695318.000
PROJECT NO.: 18/1039 CLIENT: Nuberg Engineering Ltd. DATE STARTED DATE COMPLETED
18/07/18 18/07/18
SIZE & TYPE OF CASING: 100mm diameter pipe CASING
DATE
DEPTH
DRILLING METHOD: Wash Boring 4.5
CORE BAR.: LENGTH: BIT: DRILLER: Mohammed Akbar
SAMPLER: S.P.T. WEIGHT: 63.50 kg DROP: 76cm INSPECTOR: Yasir Mehmood
W
SAMPLES ROCK
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FILL MATERIAL down to 2.0 meters. 9 SPT at surface.
Brown, medium dense, clayey SAND with gravel 6
and asphalt pieces. 6

7
9
3
Brown, hard, sandy lean CLAY. 13 SPT at 3.0 meters.
17
23
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35
50/
5 9cm
6
50/
13cm
7
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PROJECT NO.:
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w~ 0 REC. ROD.
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% %
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50/
10cm
8
9
12cm
SPT at 10.0 meters.

meters.
11
12
13
14
15
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PLATE LOAD TEST

RESULTS
ASTM DI1951D1195M-09(2015)
PLATE LOAD TEST

CLIENT : NUBERG ENGINEERING LIMITED_ Lab Ref: PP/0262/18
60 MTPD CHLORINE & AlKALIS EXPANSION PLABT # 150 MTPD
PROJECT: CALCIUM CHlORIDE PLANT -RIYADH. Date: 24.07.2018
Test Request No: --
TEST NO: 1 (Dry & Soaked condition) LOCATION:~BH~-~05~(~2.0~O~M~)
------------------ _
DIA OF PLATE (cm): 45.72 AREA OF PLATE (sq.cm):...;;.1~64.;.;1;..;..;.7...;..3 _

WEATHER :~H...;..ot;._ _ TESTING DATE: ~2...;.;4'..;;_;07...;.;.2;;...;;0..;;..18;.__
SOIL DESCRIPTION· Brown Clayey SAND
DATE/ LOAD PRESSURE SETTLEMENT GAUGE AVERAGE AVERAGE
TIME Bars KG. kg/sq.cm READING, DIVISIONS. (1 Div.=O.Olmm) READING SETTLEMENT
GAUGE-l GAUGE-2 GAUGE-3 mm
9:35 0.00 2451 2576 2491 2506.00 0.00

SETTING LOAD STARTED:
9:55 15 1,126 0.69 2215 2346 2262 2274.33 0.00
10:10 0 0 0.00 2281 2416 2208 2301.67 0.00
LOADING STARTED:
10:25 15 1,126 0.69 2125 2256 2043 2141.33 1.60
10:40 30 2,240 1.36 1954 2088 1876 1972.67 3.29
10:55 45 3,293 2.01 1770 1908 1696 1791.33 5.10
11:10 60 4,378 2.67 1582 1723 1512 1605.67 6.96
11:25 75 5,603 3.41 1420 1550 1341 1437.00 8.65
11:40 90 6,947 4.23 1265 1393 1179 1279.00 10.23
UN·LOADING STARTED:
11:45 60 4,378 2.67 1275 1402 1190 1289.00 10.13
12:10 45 3,293 2.01 1292 1420 1206 1306.00 9.96
SOAKING STARTED
4:10 45 3,293 2.01 1001 1129 915 1015.00 12.87
RE·LOADING STARTED:
4:25 60 4,378 2.67 925 1055 836 938.67 13.63
4:40 75 5,603 3.41 799 924 712 811.67 14.90
4:55 90 6,947 4.23 702 822 614 712.67 15.89
UN·LOADING STARTED:
5:10 60 4,378 2.67 714 832 625 723.67 15.78
5:25 30 2,240 1.36 750 865 659 758.00 15.44
5:40 0 0 0.00 1069 1179 1088 1112.00 11.90
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RIYADH GEOTECHNIOUE
& FOUNDATIONS
APPROVED REPORT
RIY -PHY -SOlL-O IS-OO(FR)
Date:OI.05.2015
P-2
PLATE LOAD TEST

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A REPORT ON

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR

KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA

Nuberg Engineering Limited

Attention : Mr. Gaurav Singhal

Subject : 60 MTPD Chlor Alakali Expansion Plant

Yours Sincerely Prepared by

MOHAMMED AYAS MUHAMMAD RIZWAN

Document Control Reference Number RIY-GEE-PR-18-____ -01

Document Title : Report on Geotechnical Investigation.

Client Name : Nuberg Engineering Limited

RGF Project No. 18/1039 Branch/Dept. : Geotechnical Department (Eng.), Riyadh

Document Control Copy Number Distributed To Date

Revision Date Orig. Approved

0 Draft for IDR (internal document review) --- --- ---

Approved By: Prepared By:

Name : MOHAMMED AYAS Name : MUHAMMAD RIZWAN

Owner: Quality Management Representative

2.0 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION 02

3.0 THE SCOPE OF WORK 04

4.0 INVESTIGATION DETAILS 05

5.0 RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION 08

6.0 GEOTECHNICAL PARAMETERS 11

7.0 FOUNDATION DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS 15

8.0 THE EARTHWORK 18

9.0 SOIL CORROSIVITY 20

10.0 DRAINAGE PROVISIONS 21

APPENDIX "A" : BOREHOLE LOGS AND PLATE LOAD TEST RESULTS

APPENDIX "B" : LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

R iyadh Geotechnique and Foundations (RGF), Riyadh was engaged by Nuberg

2.1 SITE DESCRIPTION

 Short Period Acceleration (SS) in %g = 0.8

3. Testing representative samples of subsurface materials in our laboratory.

4. Performance of Plate Load Tests at two (2) designated locations.

5. Preparation of geotechnical report presenting the results of investigation together with

4.1.1 Drilling of Boreholes, Performance of SPTs

The borehole logs are presented in APPENDIX “A” of this report.

4.2 PLATE LOAD TESTS

4.3 LABORATORY TESTING

The testing program included the following tests:

SR. NO. TYPE OF TEST STANDARDS USED

1. Sieve Analysis ASTM D422

2. Atterberg Limits ASTM D4318

3. Moisture Content ASTM D2216

4. Chemical (pH, Sulphate, Chloride) BS 1377 & BS 812

5.2 SUBSURFACE STRATA

Layer-1: Random Fill (0.0 to 0.5~3.5 meters)

The relationship of N-values with various engineering properties of soils is given in

5.3 GROUND WATER CONDITION

5.4 SOIL CLASSIFICATION TESTS

The classification tests performed on selected representative samples of sub-surface materials

6.1 UNIT WEIGHT AND SHEAR STRENGTH PARAMETER

Sandy lean CLAY/Lean CLAY with sand:

- Coefficient of friction between soil and concrete = tan 24° = 0.44

6.3 COEFFICIENT OF EARTH PRESSURES

6.4 MODULUS OF ELASTICITY (Es)

SOIL TYPE Su/N Es/N

Cohesive Silts and clays 200-500 -

Clean, fine to medium sands & slightly silty -

Coarse sands & sands with little gravel - 1000

Sandy gravels and gravel - 1200

6.5 SOIL PROFILE TYPE CLASSIFICATION