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PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Reference #:
1309DE05
Project Name:
Project Location:
SALAPUNGAN, TARLAC
Client:
Clients Address:
Consultant:
Contact Number:
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Client which is the DPWH-Tarlac First District Engg Office, request the services of
Geonorms & Associates to perform a subsurface investigation of a Proposed Slope
Protection located at Salapungan, Tarlac, Philippines.
This report was prepared to give geotechnical review based on the outcome of laboratory
tests using soil samples acquired from the site.
The following are the provided suggestion for the foundation proposal of the structure:
1. General course of action in construction implementation.
2. Screening for probable inconvenience such as expansive or liquefiable soils .
3. Allowable bearing capacities of feasible foundations.
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Borehole No.
21.00
No. Of Samples
SPT
15
Coring
Laboratory Test
Particle Size Distribution
Moisture Content
Atterberg Limits
United Soil Classification System
No. of Samples
14
14
14
14
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This measurement is done by lowering a weighted tape down the hole until water
contact is made. Readings are made after water is allowed to stand for a minimum
period of 12 hours following completion of the drilling. The observation made during this
period is assumed as the ground water level.
The following laboratory tests are performed in accordance with the specified procedures
from the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Appropriate test procedures are
referenced in ASTM Manuals for the soil tests discussed in the following sections:
a) Natural Moisture Content (ASTM-D2216)
This test is also known as water content. It is the ratio expressed as a percentage of the
weight of water in a given mass of soil to the weight of the solid particles.
b) Grain Size Analysis of Soils (ASTM-D422)
A process wherein the proportion of each grain size present in a given soil sample (grain-size
distribution) is determined. The grain- size distribution of coarse grained soils is determined
directly by sieve analysis, while that of fine-grained soils is determined indirectly by
hydrometer analysis. The grain-size distribution of mixed soils is determined by combined
sieve and hydrometer analyses.
c) Atterberg Limits of Soils (ASTM-D4318)
A procedure that consists of several parameters that are primarily water contents which
define the limits of various stages of consistency for fine-grained soils. The liquid limit (LL)
and the plastic limit (PL) define the upper and lower limits, respectively, of the plastic range of
a soil; the numerical difference between these two limits expresses the plasticity of a soil and
is termed the plasticity index (PI).
d) Classification of Soils for Engineering Purposes (ASTM-D2487)
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In general, soils are classified based on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). In this
system, soil falls within one of the three major categories: coarse- grained, fine- grained, and
highly- organic soils.
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7.0 LIMITATIONS
Prepared by:
Civil/Geotechnical Engineer
PRC No.:
PTR No.:
13, May 2011
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