DOCUMENT NO.

REV.

PP-CI-SV-002

PT Caltex Pacific Indonesia

DATE:

SPECIFICATION

AUG 28, 2001

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PREPARED BY

Darmawan B.

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GEOTEHNICAL INVESTIGATION

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TABLE OF CONTENT
1.

2.

3.

4.

GENERAL...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.1.

Scope................................................................................................................................... 2

1.2.

References........................................................................................................................... 2

1.3.

Terminology ........................................................................................................................ 3

REQUIREMENTS......................................................................................................................... 4
2.1.

Material and Equipment ..................................................................................................... 4

2.2.

Personnel ............................................................................................................................ 5

2.3.

Safety................................................................................................................................... 5

2.4.

Sanitary............................................................................................................................... 5

2.5.

Medical ............................................................................................................................... 5

2.6.

Fire Prevention ................................................................................................................... 5

2.7.

Access Road ........................................................................................................................ 5

2.8.

Water Supply....................................................................................................................... 6

EXECUTION ................................................................................................................................. 6
3.1.

Drilling ............................................................................................................................... 6

3.2.

Cone Penetration Test ........................................................................................................ 7

3.3.

Others Test.......................................................................................................................... 7

3.4.

Laboratory Testing ............................................................................................................. 7

3.5.

Survey ................................................................................................................................. 8

3.6.

Clean-up.............................................................................................................................. 8

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT....................................................................................................... 8

OPTIONAL ATTACHEMENTS FOR THIS SPECIFICATION:

ADDENDUM 1: Project Specific Clarifications & Requirements

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1.

Geotechnical Investigation
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GENERAL
1.1.

Scope
This specification outlines the requirements for a geotechnical investigation program for
the COMPANYs projects. The investigation shall include but not limited to field drilling
and excavation, sampling, on site testing, laboratory testing, an engineering evaluation of
conditions encountered, recommendations, and issuance of a report. The report shall
include all soil data, laboratory test results and the resulting interpretations and
recommendations.

1.2.

References
1.2.1.

Related Specification
The following documents prescribe items of related work:
SP-CI-CI-001
General Earthwork
SP-CI-RL-001
Field Road, Piping Corridor
Coordinate work prescribed by this document with work prescribed by the above
listed documents. Wherever this specification differs from the related documents
and Engineering Design Basis of project, the Engineering Design Basis shall
govern.

1.2.2.

Code and Standard

The publications listed below form part of this specification. Each publication
shall be the latest version and addendum in effect at the time of the projects
execution unless otherwise noted. Except as modified by the requirements
specified herein or the details of the drawings, all work included in this
specification shall conform to applicable provisions of these publications.
ASTM (American Standard of Testing and Materials)

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a. ASTM G57

Standard Method for Field Measurement of Soil

Resistivity Using the Wenner Four-Electrode Method

b. ASTM C136

Standard Test Method for Sieve Analysis of Fine and

Coarse Aggregates

c. ASTM D422

Standard Method for Particle-Size Analysis of Soils

d. ASTM D427

Standard Test Method for Shrinkage Factors of Soils

e. ASTM D698

Standard Methods for Moisture-Density Relations of

Soils and Soil Aggregate Mixtures, Using
5.5lb(2.49kg) Rammer and 12 in Drop

f. ASTM D854

Standard Test Method for Specific Gravity of Soils

g. ASTM D1140

Standard Test Method for Amount of Material in Soils

Finer Than The No. 200 Sieve

h. ASTM D1452

Standard Practice for Soil Investigation and Sampling

by Auger Borings

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i. ASTM D1557

j. ASTM D1586

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Standard Test Methods for Moisture-Density

Relations of Soil and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures using
10-lb. (4.54-kg
Standard Method for Penetration Test and Split-Barrel
Sampling of Soils

k. ASTM D1587

Standard Method for Thin-Walled Tube Sampling of

Soils

l. ASTM D1883

Standard Test Method for CBR (California Bearing

Ratio) of Laboratory-Compacted Soils

m. ASTM D2166

Standard Test Method for Unconfined Compressive

Strength of Cohesive Soil

n. ASTM D2216

Standard Test Method for Laboratory Determination

of Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock

o. ASTM D2435

Standard Test Method for One-Dimensional

Consolidation Properties of Soils

p. ASTM D2487

Standard Classification of Soils for Engineering

Purposes

q. ASTM D2488

Standard Practice for Description and Identification of

Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure)

r. ASTM D2573

Standard Method for Field Vane Shear Test in

Cohesive Soil

s. ASTM D2850

Standard Test Method for Unconsolidated, Undrained

Strength of Cohesive Soils in Tri-axial Compression

t.

Standard Method for Direct Shear Test of Soils Under

Consolidated Drained Conditions

ASTM D3080

u. ASTM D3441

Standard Method for Deep, Quasi-Static, Cone and

Friction-Cone Penetration Test of Soil

v. ASTM D4253

Standard Test Methods for Maximum Index Density

of Soils Using a Vibratory Table

w. ASTM D4254

Standard Test Methods for Minimum Index Density of

Soils and Calculation of Relative Density

x. ASTM D4318

Standard Test Method for Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit,

and Plasticity Index of Soils

y. ASTM D4719

Standard Test Method for Pressuremeter Testing in

Soils

Terminology
In this specification, the following words and terms shall have the meanings hereby
assigned to them, unless noted otherwise.

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1.3.1.

Geotechnical Investigation
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COMPANY
Refers to PT. CALTEX PACIFIC INDONESIA, as the ultimate user and owner,
the authorized representative of COMPANY or COMPANY third party
inspection.

1.3.2.

CONTRACTOR
Refers to company selected by COMPANY, which may be responsible for the
detailed engineering design, material and equipment procurement, and
construction as specified in Contract, Scope of Work, or Work Order.

1.3.3.

Vendor
Refers to the company selected by COMPANY or CONTRACTOR, which is
responsible for the purchase agreement or purchase order of the goods/services
specified in this specification
Note:
For EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) project purposes:
The terminology shall have the meanings as above.
For Direct Procurement by COMPANY purposes:
Vendor shall also be responsible as CONTRACTOR.

1.4.

Conflicting Requirements
1.4.1.

In case of conflict between this Specification and its associated Specifications

and the above Codes and Standards, the Vendor shall bring the matter to the
COMPANYs attention for resolution and approval in writing. However, the
most stringent requirement shall apply.

1.4.2.

Should conflicts exist between this specification and other documents, the
following order of precedence shall govern:
Scope of Work
Data Sheets.
This Specification
Other COMPANY Specifications
Other Referenced Publications
Approved for Construction Drawings

2.

Vendors Code

REQUIREMENTS
2.1.

Material and Equipment

2.1.1.

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CONTRACTOR shall maintain sufficient equipment, materials, parts, tools and

supplies to meet the requirements for the Work. All equipment shall be capable
of securing satisfactory samples of the required diameters at the required drilling
depths and shall be capable of boring, sampling, and testing below the water
level and preventing sidewall collapse. Hollow stem auger is the preferred
method of boring and no jetting is allowed.

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2.2.

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2.1.2.

All accessories for drilling, sampling, and water testing such as casing, drill rods,
drill bits, piping, pumps, meters, gauges, and other materials or supplies
necessary for the Work, shall be furnished by CONTRACTOR.

2.1.3.

The equipment shall be in satisfactory operating condition and capable of

performing the Work set forth herein safely and efficiently. The equipment shall
be subject to inspection by COMPANY at all times and if deemed unsatisfactory
shall be removed from the work Site and replaced by satisfactory equipment.

Personnel
All manpower required to execute the drilling program shall be furnished by
CONTRACTOR. A competent general foreman shall be designated which on be half of
CONTRACTOR shall have responsible charge of the drilling equipment at all times. A
geotechnical engineer or geologist will be on hand to log the borings and take samples.

2.3.

Safety
CONTRACTOR shall conduct the Work with due regard for safety, in strict accordance
with the safety regulations. CONTRACTOR shall also take measures to ensure public
safety as well as the safety of employees and shall take all measures required to comply
with applicable laws and regulations. It is specially emphasized that no drill rig mast shall
be raised within 49-3 of any overhead transmission line. CONTRACTOR shall comply
with the current safety regulations as set forth by regulations of Indonesian Government,
and of the Contract.

2.4.

Sanitary
CONTRACTOR shall, at its expense, maintain all portions of the Work in at neat, clean
and sanitary condition at all times. Toilets shall be furnished and maintained by and at the
expense of CONTRACTOR, where needed for use of employees on the Work and their use
shall be strictly enforced. Toilets shall be properly secluded from public observation and
shall be located, constructed and maintained subject to any applicable local ordinances and
subject to approval by COMPANY and by authorities having jurisdiction

2.5.

Medical
First-aid facilities and supplies shall be kept on the work Site as required by government
regulations and CONTRACTOR shall provide and maintain all measures required by said
regulations for the safety and protection of employees, all by and at the expense of
CONTRACTOR.

2.6.

Fire Prevention
All reasonable precaution shall be taken to prevent fires. Each drill rig and vehicle shall
also be equipped with a satisfactory commercial-type fire extinguisher. CONTRACTOR
shall be familiarized and comply with all applicable fire regulations.

2.7.

Access Road
CONTRACTOR shall provide its own means of moving equipment to the location of each
hole. No new access road, bridges or other means of access will be provided by
COMPANY. CONTRACTOR may use available existing roads with permission and

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approval by COMPANY and shall be responsible for the maintenance and repair of such
roads to the condition as existed before CONTRACTORs use.
2.8.

Water Supply
COMPANY will not provide water supply for drilling operations. It will be responsibility
of CONTRACTOR to provide all water necessary to perform the Work.

3.

EXECUTION
3.1.

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Drilling
3.1.1.

Before the drilling program begins, the Geotechnical Consultant must discuss the
program with CONTRACTOR. The holes shall be shown on the bore hole
location drawings. Bore hole locations, number, and depth might be field
modified depending on subsurface conditions encountered during field
investigation.

3.1.2.

Required depth of borings shall be as shown on the borehole location drawings. It

shall, however, be ensured that the depth of competent material has been
determined and all the required information has been obtained. If bedrock is
encountered, drilling shall be carried at least 10- 0 into the bedrock and cores
shall be obtained for laboratory tests. If bedrock is not encountered within
reasonable depths and the Geotechnical Consultant, in agreement with
CONTRACTOR, decides not to drill to bedrock then drilling shall be carried out
at least 100 0 into the competent materials. Depth(s) of holes to be drilled
shall be finalized in agreement with CONTRACTOR in the field.
CONTRACTOR shall obtain COMPANY's approval before revising a bore hole
depth.

3.1.3.

The Work shall be performed using equipment of suitable type and in good
operating condition. The equipment shall be capable of boring, sampling, and
testing below the water level and preventing sidewall collapse.

3.1.4.

Undisturbed samples shall be taken for cohesive soils at any change in strata and
at 5 0 intervals within a given stratum. In areas where soil properties change
rapidly with depth, samples shall be taken at smaller intervals. Thin-walled tubes
either with a Shelby tube sampler or a stationary piston type sampler shall be
capable of obtaining undisturbed soil samples in accordance with ASTM D1587.
During sampling, the tube shall be pushed into the ground by a continuos and
rapid motion, without impact or twisting. Samples shall not be less than 12inches in length in all cohesive soils.

3.1.5.

Undisturbed samples shall be treated with extreme care at all times and shall not
be dropped, jarred, or vibrated in any way. All sample tubes shall be kept
appropriately sealed and not subjected to hot temperatures. All sample containers
shall be clearly labeled with job number, boring, and sample number as well as
depth, blow count, and length of recovery and shall be protected against exposure
and damage. CONTRACTOR shall prepare and box all samples in a suitable
manner to allow safe transportation to a laboratory without damage or
disturbance.

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3.2.

3.1.6.

Standard penetration tests should be conducted close to the levels where

undisturbed samples are taken. Standard Penetration values must be provided for
cohesionless soil. The test is performed according to ASTM D1586.

3.1.7.

Groundwater levels in boreholes shall be recorded after the water level has
stabilized. Open stand pipes and pneumatic piezometers shall be installed in the
boreholes at locations to be selected by the Geotechnical Consultant. The
locations and number of these instruments shall be agreed upon between the
Geotechnical Consultant and CONTRACTOR. They shall be monitored soon
after installation and then after a period of 14-days. Proper protective measures
such as a cap and locking device shall be installed on these piezometers.

3.1.8.

Hand boring shall be done according to ASTM D1452. Continuous logging shall
be performed through the required depth. Sampling shall be done as specified in
paragraph 4.

3.1.9.

CONTRACTOR shall backfill all bore holes and test pits. Test pits shall be
backfilled with material excavated from the test pits. Borings shall be filled with
cement grout or compacted soil to the top of the hole.

Cone Penetration Test

3.2.1.

3.3.

3.4.

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Cone Penetration Test is performed by pushing the standard cone (Cone

Penetrometer or Friction-Cone Penetrometer) according to ASTM D3441. This
method tests the soil in place and does not obtain soil samples. The interpretation
of the results from this method requires knowledge of the types of soil penetrated
obtained from parallel borings and soil sampling methods.

Others Test
3.3.1.

Soils resistivity measurements shall be taken within the boundaries shown on the
borehole location drawings. Method of resistance measurement shall be as per
ASTM G57 or equivalent. Test results are to be submitted in the written report.
The report shall include ohmmeter values obtained and location of test points.

3.3.2.

Seismic survey shall be carried out to evaluate dynamic soil properties at the
sites. These are required for structural and machine foundation designs.

3.3.3.

The Pressuremeter testing shall be used to determine the in-situ stress-strain test
performed on the wall of a borehole using a cylindrical probe that is expanded
radially. The test is performed according to ASTM D4719.

Laboratory Testing
Sufficient tests shall be performed to permit the development of geotechnical design
criteria for earthwork and site development including roads and foundation design criteria.
CONTRACTOR and Geotechnical Consultant shall finalize the number of tests and
samples to be tested after a review of field logs. Tests on representative samples shall
include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following:
3.4.1.

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Cohesive Soil
Natural moisture content and unit dry weight (ASTM D2216)
Grain size analysis (ASTM D422 and D1140)
Atterberg limits (ASTM D4318)

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3.4.2.

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Consolidation test including rebound (ASTM D2435)

Unconfined and tri-axial compression tests (ASTM D2166 and D2850)
Compaction tests (ASTM D1557)
Swell tests (ASTM D2435)
Shrinkage (ASTM D427)
Vane Shear Test (ASTM D2573)

Cohesionless Soil
Specific gravity (ASTM D854)
Grain size analysis (ASTM C136)
Shear Test (ASTM D3080)

3.4.3.

Miscellaneous
Water soluble sulphate content
pH
Soil resistivity
CBR: both soaked and unsoaked (ASTM D1883)
Other tests as required for recommendations (refer to section 4.2.7)

Spare soil samples shall be retained for possible additional testing in future.
These samples shall be properly stored for 6-months. COMPANY shall be
notified before these samples are discarded. Data points shall be shown on all
plots of test data included in the report.
3.5.

3.6.

Survey
3.5.1.

Qualified surveyor under the supervision of the Geotechnical Consultant shall

survey all the drilled holes. A permanent benchmark shall also be established if
there are no existing benchmarks in area. Both the elevation and coordinates of
the boreholes shall be provided in the report.

3.5.2.

Existing underground lines and obstructions will be staked by COMPANY

before drilling commences. Location of boreholes may be field adjusted to suit
underground lines. COMPANYs approval, however shall be obtained before
drilling is commenced on these field adjusted holes.

Clean-up
The work areas shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times. On completion of
the Work, CONTRACTOR shall remove its rigs, all surplus and unused material, and
material removed from the holes and shall leave the area in a clean condition, all to the
satisfaction of COMPANY. CONTRACTOR shall remove all casings and every hole and
test shall be completely backfilled as specified.

4.

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT
4.1.

A draft copy of the report shall be submitted immediately after the field and laboratory
works are finished. The format for the contentions of the final report shall be approved by
CONTRACTOR before the report is issued.

4.2.

The final form of the report shall include the following:

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4.2.1.

A map showing the location of all boreholes and their elevations referenced to
the permanent benchmark.

4.2.2.

A discussion of the geology of the area.

4.2.3.

A brief discussion of field drilling and sampling procedures and equipment.

4.2.4.

A log of each boring showing the following:

4.2.4.1 Ground elevation with respect to permanent benchmark.
4.2.4.2 Coordinate location using the permanent benchmark coordinate system.
4.2.4.3 Depth below ground level to the top of each stratum and final depth of
boring.
4.2.4.4 Description of each stratum, including description per the Unified Soil
Classification System.
4.2.4.5 Location of samples and method of sampling.
4.2.4.6 Location and resulting values of penetration tests.
4.2.4.7 Groundwater elevation and dates recorded.
4.2.4.8 Date and time at beginning and completion of boring.
4.2.4.9 Type of drilling equipment used.

4.2.5.

Description of laboratory tests performed and data obtained from these tests.

4.2.6.

Summary of soil properties obtained from various tests required for the site
preparation and foundation design at the Site.

4.2.7.

Discussion and recommendations with respect to:

4.2.7.1 Recommendations and discussion for Site preparation including roads
design and station areas.
4.2.7.2 Recommended foundation types and depths (deep and shallow
foundation).
4.2.7.3 Allowable bearing values at various recommended depths for spread
foundations. Allowable bearing shall be indicated as being gross or net
values. Allowable passive and active pressure to resist horizontal loads.
4.2.7.4 Dynamic soil properties for dynamic analysis of foundations subjected to
vibratory loading (machine foundation), including: dynamic shear
modulus G, dynamic Youngs modulus E, Poissons ratio ,
damping factor D, and bulk unit weight g.
4.2.7.5 Allowable capacities of deep foundations (assuming concrete/steel pipe
piles) for downward, uplift, and horizontal loads. Plots for depths versus
pile capacities for various pile diameters are to be provided. The effects
of group action are to be provided. The effects of down drag shall be
included.
4.2.7.6 Load vs. settlement curves for recommended foundation types.
4.2.7.7 Provide Coefficient of Permeability.

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4.2.7.8 Difficulties in excavating the Site, if any.

4.2.7.9 Suitability of soils at the Site for use in compacted fills.
4.2.7.10Criteria for placing and compacting fills.
4.2.7.11Corrosive effects of the soil on carbon steel pipe.
4.2.7.12Possibility of harmful sulphate action on concrete below ground and
advisability of using sulphate resistant Portland cements.
4.2.7.13Soils resistivity data.
4.2.7.14General recommendations on excavation, shoring, subsurface drainage
system, backfilling, and transition between structures founded at
different depths.
4.2.7.15Potential for soil liquefaction.
4.2.7.16Compaction procedures for natural and fill soil.
4.2.7.17Soil mixing procedures to meet the specified gradation and density.

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