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APPENDIX R: GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

Clarrie Hermes Drive Extension EIS 3002194 | Revision No. 03 | 29 October 2009

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REPORT ON GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

PROPOSED ROAD EXTENSION CLARRIE HERMES DRIVE NICHOLLS

Prepared for: SMEC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

PROJECT 50315 JANUARY 2009

REPORT ON GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION

PROPOSED ROAD EXTENSION CLARRIE HERMES DRIVE NICHOLLS

Prepared for: SMEC AUSTRALIA PTY LTD

PROJECT 50315 JANUARY 2009

Douglas Partners Pty Ltd


ABN 75 053 980 117

PO Box 108 Waramanga ACT 2611 Phone (02) 6287 2555 Fax (02) 6287 2577
canberra@douglaspartners.com.au

Unit 1, 1-7 Waramanga Place Waramanga ACT 2611 Australia

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 1. 2. 3. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................... 1 SITE DESCRIPTION AND REGIONAL GEOLOGY.................................................... 2 FIELD WORK .............................................................................................................. 2 3.1 3.2 Methods........................................................................................................... 2 Results............................................................................................................. 3 3.2.1 New Pavement Sections (Pits 1 14) ................................................. 3 3.2.2 Existing Pavement: Barton Highway................................................... 4 3.2.3 Existing Pavement: Kuringa Drive ...................................................... 4 3.2.4 Existing Pavement: Clarrie Hermes Drive........................................... 4 3.2.5 Groundwater ........................................................................................ 4

4. 5. 6.

LABORATORY TESTING ........................................................................................... 5 PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT.................................................................................... 6 COMMENTS ............................................................................................................... 6 6.1 Site Preparation and Earthworks..................................................................... 6 6.1.1 Stripping............................................................................................... 6 6.1.2 Excavation Conditions ......................................................................... 7 6.1.3 Reuse of Excavated Material ............................................................... 7 6.1.4 Filling Placement ................................................................................. 8 6.1.5 Filling Compaction ............................................................................... 8 6.1.6 Site Drainage ....................................................................................... 9 Pavement Design Considerations ................................................................... 9

6.2 7.

LIMITATIONS............................................................................................................ 10

APPENDIX A APPENDIX B -

Drawing 1 Notes Relating to this Report Results of Field Work Results of Laboratory Tests

APPENDIX C -

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REPORT ON GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION PROPOSED ROAD EXTENSION CLARRIE HERMES DRIVE, NICHOLLS

1.

INTRODUCTION

This report presents the results of a geotechnical investigation carried out for the proposed extension of Clarrie Hermes Drive at Nicholls. The work was commissioned by SMEC Australia Pty Ltd, civil design engineers for the project.

The proposed extension totalled an approximate length of 2 km. The investigation was carried out to provide information on surface and subsurface conditions and to provide comments on design CBR values, foundations, earthworks and site preparation.

The investigation comprised the drilling/excavation of boreholes and test pits followed by laboratory testing on selected samples and engineering analysis and reporting. Details of the work undertaken and the results obtained are given within this report, together with comments relating to design and construction practice.

A site survey drawing indicating the proposed road alignment was provided by the client for the purposes of the investigation.

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2.

SITE DESCRIPTION AND REGIONAL GEOLOGY

The proposed extension route follows an approximate north-east/south-west alignment beginning at the Clarrie Hermes Drive/Kelleway Avenue intersection and terminating at the Kuringa Drive/Barton Highway intersection, a distance of approximately 2000 m. The route traverses moderately sloping terrain with surface gradients estimated to be approximately 1V:10H to 1V:40H.

Reference to the Canberra 1:100 000 Geological Series Sheet (Ref 1) indicates that the upper part of the site is underlain by rock units of the Mount Ainslie Volcanics and the lower parts by an unnamed formation both of early Silurian age. Both formations are part of the Hawkins Volcanic Suite.

The Mount Ainslie Volcanics mapped at this site typically comprise dacitic ignimbrite, minor ashstone, agglomerate and shale whilst the unnamed formation comprises green-grey dacite porphyry. The investigation confirmed the presence of dacite and mudstone (shale) underlying the site.

3.

FIELD WORK

3.1

Methods

The fieldwork comprised the following:

the excavation of fourteen test pits (Pits 1 14) to depths of 0.7 3.6 m using a Case extendahoe fitted with a 450 mm wide bucket. the drilling of four boreholes (Bores 15 18) to 1.0 m depth using a Kubota KX121-3 mini excavator fitted with a 300 mm diameter solid flight auger.

It is noted that Pits 1 14 were excavated for the proposed new road segments and Bores 15 18 for existing pavement profiling at road tie-in points.

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The pits/boreholes were logged on-site by an experienced technical officer with selected samples taken to assist in strata identification and for laboratory testing. The location of the field tests are shown on Drawing 1 (Appendix A) with the AHD surface levels shown on the test pits logs interpolated from the survey information provided.

3.2

Results

The test pit and borehole logs are included in Appendix B together with notes defining classification methods and descriptive terms. The field tests encountered variable subsurface conditions underlying the site with the principal succession of strata for each specific area of the site broadly summarised in the following sections.

3.2.1

New Pavement Sections (Pits 1 14)

FILLING: brown, dry to moist, gravelly silty clay in Pit 1 to 0.15 m depth.

TOPSOIL: brown and dark brown sandy silt with some rootlets to depths of 0.1 0.2 m in Pits 4 12 and 14.

SILT: hard, dry, grey/light brown sandy silt to depths of 0.15 0.6 m.

OVERBURDEN: very stiff to hard (desiccated in some layers), dry to moist, brown, grey, orange brown and yellow brown overburden soil comprising variable portions of clay, silt and sand. Overburden was logged in Pits 3 11 to depths of 0.5 2.5 m and to the limit of investigation of 1.5 3.6 m in Pits 1, 2 and 12 14.

BEDROCK: very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, brown and yellow brown dacite below depths of 0.5 2.5 m in Pits 3 11. Pit 3 was discontinued within low strength dacite at the limit of investigation at 3.0 m (non refusal), whilst Pits 4 11 were terminated at hard digging depths (refusal) of 0.7 3.0 m.

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3.2.2

Existing Pavement: Barton Highway

ASPHALT: grey asphalt to 0.13 m and 0.2 m depth. BASECOURSE: compacted, dry to moist, purple brown and green grey sandy gravel to 0.5 m depth. SUBGRADE: medium dense, dry to moist, yellow brown clayey sand (grading into extremely weathered dacite in Bore 17) to the limit of investigation at 1.0 m depth.

3.2.3

Existing Pavement: Kuringa Drive

ASPHALT: grey asphalt to 0.08 m depth. BASECOURSE: compacted, dry to moist, grey sandy gravel to 0.48 m depth. FILLING: compacted, moist, brown gravelly sandy clay (possible select filling layer) to the limit of investigation at 1.0 m depth.

3.2.4

Existing Pavement: Clarrie Hermes Drive

ASPHALT: grey asphalt to 0.18 m depth. FILLING: compacted, moist, yellow brown clayey sandy gravel (possible select filling layer) to 0.8 m depth. SUBGRADE: very stiff, dry to moist, grey brown sandy clay to the limit of investigation at 1.0 m depth.

3.2.5

Groundwater

No free groundwater was observed during excavation/drilling of the field testing. However it is noted that the pits/bores were backfilled immediately following excavation/drilling precluding long term monitoring of groundwater levels. Groundwater conditions rarely remain constant and can change seasonally due to variations in rainfall and other factors.

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4.

LABORATORY TESTING

Selected samples collected from the test pits were tested in the laboratory for measurement of insitu moisture content, compaction and plasticity properties, California bearing ratio (CBR), particle size analysis and dispersion potential. The detailed laboratory test report sheets are included in Appendix C with the results summarised below in Tables 1 and 2.

Table 1 Results of Plasticity Testing, Particle Size Analysis and Dispersion Potential

Pit No 4 5

Depth (m) 1.0 0.7


Where: FMC LL

LL (%) 39 22

PI (%) 21 5

LS (%) 7.5 3.5

Emerson Class No 6 8

% Passing 2.36 mm Sieve 70 53


PI LS

% Passing 0.075 mm Sieve 35 9


= Plasticity Index = Linear Shrinkage

Material Sandy Clay/Clayey Sand Weathered Dacite

= Field Moisture Content = Liquid Limit

Table 2 Results of CBR Testing


Pit No. 1 4 9 10 13 14
Where

Depth (m) 0.6 1.0 0.6 1.2 1.0 0.6

FMC (%) 12.5 14.5 17.5 6.5 12.0 9.5

OMC (%) 12.5 15.0 18.0 10.5 11.5 12.5

MDD (t/m3) 1.92 1.86 1.78 2.02 1.93 1.93

CBR (%) 7 1.5 1.5 40 1.0 6

Material Clayey Sand Sandy Silty Clay Sandy Clay Weathered Dacite Sandy Silty Clay Silty Clay/Clayey Silt

FMC = Field moisture content OMC = Optimum moisture content

MDD = Maximum dry density CBR = California bearing ratio

The samples tested for CBR were compacted to 95% modified dry density ratio at optimum moisture content and soaked for four days under surcharge loadings of 4.5 kg. The compaction test results show that the samples tested were dry or close to optimum moisture content with a variable range in CBR value.

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The results further indicate that the clayey/silty portion of the samples tested are of low to intermediate plasticity. The Emerson Class numbers indicate that the samples tested are of low dispersive potential.

5.

PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT

It is understood that the proposed 2 km of extension of Clarrie Hermes Drive will form a link between the Barton Highway and Horse Park Drive. The roadway will comprise one lane in each direction. The project will also involve modifications to the existing Kuringa Drive and Barton Highway intersection. At the time of reporting, road long-sections had not been

completed however, it is expected that minimal filling will be required with a maximum excavation depth of 3 4 m.

6.

COMMENTS

6.1

Site Preparation and Earthworks

6.1.1

Stripping

Site preparation for the construction of road formations should include the removal of vegetation, silty topsoils and other deleterious materials from the proposed construction areas. Based on the results of the investigation, stripping depths of up to 0.2 m are expected.

It is noted that the majority of the new pavement areas are underlain by silty sands and sandy silts to significant depths. This material could prove to be difficult to handle and compact and will require careful moisture control. It is recommended that prior to any stripping of this

material, inspection be undertaken by a suitably qualified geotechnical engineer to assess the need for any remedial measures.

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6.1.2

Excavation Conditions

The investigation has indicated subsurface conditions generally comprising silty topsoils, variable overburden soils with some desiccated layers overlying weathered dacite bedrock in those locations which encountered rock.

The silty topsoil, overburden soils and very low to low strength dacite bedrock could be expected to be removed using conventional earthmoving plant and as such no difficulties are anticipated.

Below hard digging depths (test pit refusal) though, excavation will largely be dependent on the degree of fracturing/jointing and the strike and dip of bedding within the rock relative to the excavation. Previous experience in the Canberra area has indicated that large excavators fitted with toothed buckets and rippers could excavate 4 5 m within weathered rocks and cemented soils. However, ripping (with D8 or D9 equipment) and some rock breaking should be

anticipated within the vicinity of Pits 5, 6, 8 and 11 where refusal/near refusal was reached at shallow depths.

For permanent excavations in the topsoil, overburden and weathered rock, maximum gradients of 2.5H:1V (horizontal:vertical) for residual soils and 1H:1V for very low to low strength dacite are recommended. To minimise surface erosion the batter should be protected with toe and spoon drains and vegetated as soon as possible after construction.

For temporary excavations, maximum gradients of 1H:1V and 0.5H:1V are suggested for very stiff to hard soils and very low to low strength rock respectively.

Batters for low strength or greater bedrock should be individually inspected and treated accordingly.

6.1.3

Reuse of Excavated Material

The upper silty layer (underlying the root zone) is not considered to be suitable for engineering applications. These soils may be difficult to handle and compact and will require careful

moisture control. The soils can be used for topsoil, placed in the verge, in landscape mounds or other non-structural applications.

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The overburden soils include various combinations of sand, silt and clay. Generally the soils appear adequate for reuse as general fill or controlled fill but would not suitable for use as select fill as referenced in the ACT Government Standard Specification for Urban Infrastructure Works Flexible Pavement Construction.

The weathered rock encountered in the test pits was logged as low to medium strength. This material is considered suitable for use as filling in roadway embankments. As excavation

proceeds below the level of pit refusal, it would be expected that cobble and boulder sized rock pieces would be removed, which would need to be crushed prior to use within filling areas (size dependent on end use).

6.1.4

Filling Placement

In areas that require filling, the stripped surfaces should be proof rolled in the presence of a geotechnical engineer. Any areas exhibiting significant deflections under proof rolling should be treated by over-excavation and replacement with low plasticity granular filling.

All filling material should be placed in horizontal layers of maximum 250 mm loose thickness. The material should have a moisture content within the range of 2% of modified optimum at the time of placement.

All batters should be constructed no steeper than 2.5:1 (horizontal:vertical), protected against erosion with toe and spoon drains constructed as a means of controlling surface flows on the batters.

6.1.5

Filling Compaction

All filling placed within construction platforms should be compacted to a minimum 90% modified maximum dry density, except for the upper 1.0 m, which should be compacted to a minimum of 95% modified maximum dry density (ACT Government Standard Specification for Urban Infrastructure Works Earthworks). To validate compaction, field inspections and in-situ testing of earthworks must be undertaken.

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6.1.6

Site Drainage

In undertaking earthworks operations on the site, it should be recognised that the drainage characteristics of the site will be significantly altered and that temporary measures will be required during construction to divert stormwater flow from the site. The overburden soils will be susceptible to inundation and consequently, temporary drainage measures should be designed, wherever possible, to avoid site inundation during wet weather. Unlined open spoon drains at least 0.5 m deep are expected to be effective in intercepting water from upslope areas entering the site.

6.2

Pavement Design Considerations

Based on the results of the field investigation, laboratory testing undertaken to date and previous experience in the Gungahlin area, it is suggested that design subgrade CBR values as indicated in Table 3, be adopted for design purposes which makes allowance for variability in the strength of the site soils.

Table 3 Design CBR Values

Subgrade Material Clayey Sandy Weathered Dacite

Design CBR (%) 1.0 3.0 7.0

Relevant Test Locations 2,7,9,10,11,13 1,3,4,8,12,14,15-18 5,6

Depending on the extent of excavation and/or filling, the subgrade conditions could change significantly. As such, a review of the suggested design subgrade CBRs should be undertaken following determination of road long-sections and subsequently during construction with additional CBR testing undertaken.

The standard of construction, the selection of materials and quality of workmanship for the roads should satisfy the requirements of the latest edition of the Standard Specification for Urban Infrastructure Works or similar document.

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Surface and subsoil drainage should be installed and maintained to protect the pavement and subgrade. Subsoil drains should be located at a minimum of 0.5 m depth below the excavation level. Guidelines on the arrangement of subsoil drainage is given on Page 20 of ARRB SR41 (Ref 2). It should be noted that if the sub-base is of low permeability relative to the base layer, then the subsoil drain must intersect all pavement layers as shown in ARRB SR41.

7.

LIMITATIONS

This report has been prepared for the exclusive use of SMEC Australia Pty Ltd for the specific application to the proposed Clarrie Hermes Drive extension at Nicholls. The report's

conclusions or recommendations do not apply if the nature, design or location of the development is changed. If changes are contemplated, Douglas Partners must review them to assess their impact on this report.

DOUGLAS PARTNERS PTY LTD Reviewed by

Michael Jones Associate

Michael J Thom Principal

References: 1. Geology of Canberra 1:100 000 Geological Series Sheet 8727, Bureau of Mineral Resources, (1992). ARRB SR41 A Structural Design Guide for Flexible Residential Street Pavements, Australian Road Research Board, Special Report No. 41, 1989.

2.

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APPENDIX A
Drawing 1

APPENDIX B
Notes Relating to this Report Results of Field Work

APPENDIX C
Results of Laboratory Testing

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 634.6 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 1 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
FILLING - well compacted, dry to moist, brown medium plasticity gravelly silty clay

0.15 0.3

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt CLAYEY SAND - dense, dry, light brown orange fine to coarse grained clayey sand

634

0.6

0.8

SANDY SILT - dessicated, dry, grey mottled low plasticity sandy silt
1

1.1

SANDY SILTY CLAY - hard, dry, yellow brown medium plasticity sandy silty clay

1.4

SILTY SAND - dense, dry, brown fine to coarse grained silty sand

1.5

633

1.7

SANDY CLAY - very stiff, dry to moist, grey brown mottled medium plasticity sandy clay

2.1

CLAYEY SILT - very stiff, dry to moist, grey brown low to medium plasticity clayey silt

2.2

2.5
632

Pit discontinued at 2.5m (limit of investigation)

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

631

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 639.5 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 2 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
SANDY SILT - very stiff, dry, grey low plasticity sandy silt

0.15

SANDY CLAY - hard, dry, brown yellow medium plasticity sandy clay

639

0.6

CLAYEY SAND - dense, dry, yellow brown fine to coarse grained clayey sand

0.9
1

SILTY SAND - dessicated, dry, brown grey mottled fine to coarse grained silty sand

1.0

638

- dry to moist, brown from 1.6m

2.0

637

2.5

SANDY SILT - very stiff, dry to moist, grey brown mottled low plasticity sandy silt

3.0

Pit discontinued at 3.0m (limit of investigation)

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

636

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 644.5 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 3 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
SANDY SILT - very stiff, dry, dark brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.2

SILTY SAND - medium dense, dry, brown fine to coarse grained silty sand

644

0.5

643

1.5

- dense from 1.6m

642

2.5

DACITE - low strength, extremely to highly weathered, brown medium grained dacite

2.5

3.0

Pit discontinued at 3.0m (limit of investigation)

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

641

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 653.0 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
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PIT No: 4 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

653

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

D
0.6

0.5

CLAYEY SAND - dense, dry, yellow brown fine to coarse grained clayey sand

652

1.0

1.4

DACITE - very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, yellow brown medium grained dacite

651

2.0

2.2

Pit discontinued at 2.2m (refusal)

650

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 662.5 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 5 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

662

0.45

DACITE - very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, brown medium grained dacite
B 0.7

0.7

Pit discontinued at 0.7m (refusal)

661

660

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

659

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 658.0 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 6 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

658

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.4

CLAYEY SILTY SAND - dense, dry, yellow brown mottled fine to medium grained clayey silty sand RHYODACITE - very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, moderately fractured, brown yellow fine to medium grained dacite
B 0.6

0.6

657

1.2

Pit discontinued at 1.2m (refusal)

656

655

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 649.5 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 7 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.4
649

SANDY SILTY CLAY - hard, dry, brown orange grey mottled medium plasticity sandy silty clay

0.7

- light yellow brown grey mottled from 1.0m

648

1.6

1.9
2

RHYODACITE - very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, yellow brown fine to medium grained rhyodacite

647

2.6

2.8

Pit discontinued at 2.8m (refusal)


3

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

646

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 649.9 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 8 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.4

CLAYEY SILTY SAND - dense, dry, yellow brown dark grey mottled fine to coarse grained clayey silty sand

0.8
649

RHYODACITE - low strength, highly weathered, moderately fractured, brown yellow fine to medium grained rhyodacite

1.0

1.2

Pit discontinued at 1.2m (refusal)

648

647

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

646

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 649.0 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 9 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

649

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.35

SANDY CLAY - hard, dry, orange yellow brown mottled medium to high plasticity sandy clay
B 0.6

- yellow brown from 0.8m


648

1.1

CLAYEY SAND - dense, dry, yellow brown fine to coarse grained clayey sand with some rock structure
B 1.3

1.5

DACITE - very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, brown yellow fine to medium grained dacite

647

2.1

Pit discontinued at 2.1m (near refusal)

646

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 651.0 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 10 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

651

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.45

SANDY CLAY - hard, dry, orange yellow brown mottled medium to high plasticity sandy clay

0.5

0.9
650

CLAYEY SAND - dense, dry, yellow brown fine to coarse grained clayey sand with some rock structure DACITE - very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, brown yellow fine to medium grained dacite

1.1

1.2

1.8

Pit discontinued at 1.8m (near refusal)


2

649 648

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 655.0 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 11 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

655

0.1

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.35

SANDY CLAY - hard, dry, orange yellow brown mottled medium to high plasticity sandy clay
D 0.5

0.7

DACITE - very low to low strength, extremely to highly weathered, brown yellow fine to medium grained dacite

654

1.2

1.6

Pit discontinued at 1.6m (near refusal)

653

652

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 650.3 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 12 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - dark brown sandy silt with rootlets

0.15
650

SANDY SILT - hard, dry, light brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.6

SILTY SAND - dense, dry, brown fine to coarse grained silty sand

1.0

649

2.0

648

2.7

SILTY CLAYEY SAND - dense, dry, brown fine to coarse grained silty clayey sand with silty clay pockets

3.0

647

3.6

Pit discontinued at 3.6m (limit of investigation)

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 644.3 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 13 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
SANDY SILT - hard, dry, brown low plasticity sandy silt

0.2
644

CLAYEY SAND - dense, dry, brown yellow fine to coarse grained clayey sand

0.5

0.9
1

SANDY SILTY CLAY - hard, dry, yellow brown medium plasticity sandy silty clay

1.0

643

1.3

SILTY SAND - cemented, dry, brown yellow grey mottled fine to coarse grained silty sand

2.0

642

2.3

Pit discontinued at 2.3m (slow progress)

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

641

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

TEST PIT LOG


CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 639.4 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Water Sample Depth Type Results & Comments Dynamic Penetrometer Test (blows per mm)
5 10 15 20

PIT No: 14 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
TOPSOIL - brown sandy silt with rootlets

0.2

SILTY CLAY/CLAYEY SILT - hard, dry, yellow brown low to medium plasticity silty clay/clayey silt

639

B
0.7

0.6

SILT - hard, dry, grey low plasticity silt with some sand

1.0

SANDY CLAY - hard, dry, dark brown medium plasticity sandy clay

D
638

1.3

1.5

Pit discontinued at 1.5m (limit of investigation)

637

RIG: Case Extendahoe - 450mm bucket WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

636

LOGGED: JRB
Sand Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.3 Cone Penetrometer AS1289.6.3.2

CHECKED Initials: Date:

BOREHOLE LOG
SMEC Australia Pty Ltd CLIENT: PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 642.5 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Sample Water Depth Type Results & Comments

BORE No: 15 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1


Well Construction Details

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
ASPHALT - 200mm grey asphalt

0.2

FILLING - well compacted, dry to moist, green grey fine to coarse grained sandy gravel (base)

642

0.5

CLAYEY SAND - medium dense, dry to moist, yellow brown fine to coarse grained clayey sand
D 0.7

1.0

Bore discontinued at 1.0m (limit of investigation)

641

640

RIG: Kubota KX121-3 DRILLER: Beno Excavations TYPE OF BORING: 300mm auger WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

639

LOGGED: JRB

CASING:

CHECKED Initials: Date:

BOREHOLE LOG
CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 638.0 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Sample Water Depth Type Results & Comments

BORE No: 16 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1


Well Construction Details

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
ASPHALT - 80mm grey asphalt FILLING - well compacted, dry to moist, grey fine to coarse grained sandy gravel (base)

638

0.08

0.15

0.45

FILLING - well compacted, dry to moist, brown medium plasticity gravelly sandy clay (select)
D 0.6

637

1.0

Bore discontinued at 1.0m (limit of investigation)

636

635

RIG: Kubota KX121-3 DRILLER: Beno Excavations TYPE OF BORING: 300mm auger WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB

CASING:

CHECKED Initials: Date:

BOREHOLE LOG
CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 641.5 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Sample Water Depth Type Results & Comments

BORE No: 17 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1


Well Construction Details

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
ASPHALT - 130mm grey asphalt

0.13

FILLING - well compacted, dry to moist, purple brown fine to coarse grained sandy gravel (base)

0.15

641

0.5

CLAYEY SAND - medium dense, dry to moist, yellow brown fine to coarse grained clayey sand with some gravel

0.5

0.9
1

1.0

DACITE - very low strength, extremely weathered, brown yellow medium grained dacite Bore discontinued at 1.0m (limit of investigation)

640

639

RIG: Kubota KX121-3 DRILLER: Beno Excavations TYPE OF BORING: 300mm auger WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

638

LOGGED: JRB

CASING:

CHECKED Initials: Date:

BOREHOLE LOG
CLIENT: SMEC Australia Pty Ltd PROJECT: Proposed Road Extension LOCATION: Clarrie Hermes Drive, Nicholls SURFACE LEVEL: 633.0 m EASTING: NORTHING: DIP/AZIMUTH: 90/-Graphic Log
Sampling & In Situ Testing Sample Water Depth Type Results & Comments

BORE No: 18 PROJECT No: 50315 DATE: 10 Dec 08 SHEET 1 OF 1


Well Construction Details

Description
Depth (m)
RL

of Strata
ASPHALT - 180mm grey asphalt

633

0.18

FILLING - well compacted, moist, brown yellow fine to coarse grained clayey sandy gravel (select)

0.5

0.8

SANDY CLAY - very stiff, dry to moist, grey brown medium plasticity sandy clay Bore discontinued at 1.0m (limit of investigation)

0.9
1

632

1.0

631

630

RIG: Kubota KX121-3 DRILLER: Beno Excavations TYPE OF BORING: 300mm auger WATER OBSERVATIONS: No free groundwater observed REMARKS:
SAMPLING & IN SITU TESTING LEGEND
A D B Ux W C Auger sample Disturbed sample Bulk sample Tube sample (x mm dia.) Water sample Core drilling pp PID S PL V Pocket penetrometer (kPa) Photo ionisation detector Standard penetration test Point load strength Is(50) MPa Shear Vane (kPa) Water seep Water level

LOGGED: JRB

CASING:

CHECKED Initials: Date:

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