SOIL REPORTREVIEWCHECKLIST
PLOT NO. DATE
CONSULTANT GEOTECHNICAL LAB
SEC S/N ELEMENTS TO BE CHECKED CONSULTANT LABORATORY
NOT NOT
SUBMISSION OK OK N/A OK OK N/A
Revision number clearly shown, traceable changes in report, Geotechnical
1.
File number stated in the report.
2. Detailed calculations (calculation methods with references)
SCOPE AND DESIGN SUMMARY
3. Design details provided by consultant for undertaking analysis
4. Scope of investigation prior to carrying out investigation is adequate
All risks & hazards are identified on site recommendations provided
5.
include satisfactory mitigation measures
INVESTIGATION PROCEDURE
Elevations and Coordinates measured and reported to the correct
6.
coordinate system
7. Investigation carried out to the International and Local standard (EIAC)
8. Investigation able to identify and classify accurately the stratigraphy
9. Sufficient sampling and Lab testing undertaken
In-Situ & Lab testing adequate to provide appropriate physical, chemical
10.
and engineering parameters
GROUND CONDITIONS & GROUNDWATER CONDISION GROUND CONDITIONS
11. Correlation with local geotechnical desk study
12. Presence of voids/cavities at the site
13. Groundwater level accurately determined
14. Aggressive nature of the ground identified and defined
15. Thickness of Manmade ground / Fill correctly identified
FACTAL REPORT PART
SOIL /ROCK PROPERTIES FOR EACH LAYER
16. SPT(N) Value
17. Carbonate Content of Soil & Rock
18. Rock Quality Designation (RQD)
19. Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS)
20. Modulus of Elasticity/Young's modulus (YM)
21. Permeability Parameters.
22. Angle of Internal Friction (φ)
23. Cohesion Values (c)
24. Poisson’s Ratio
25. Bulk Density (wet/dry)
INTERPRETATIVE REPORT PART
POTENTIAL GEOTECHNICAL HAZARDS
29. Soil Erodibility and Protection against Erosion
30. Soil Corrosion
31. Liquefaction Potential
32. Collapse Potential
GEOTECHNICAL DESIGN PARAMETERS
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33. Evaluation of Soil/ Rock Parameters based on field an lab tests
34. Geotechnical Analytical Parameter Model
35. Kₒ, KA & KP (At Rest, Active & Passive Pressure)
36. Modulus of Elasticity (Vertical/Horizontal)
FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS
A. Shallow & Raft Foundation
38. Allowable Bearing Capacity & Settlement (for specific footing size)
39. Modulus of Sub-Grade Reaction (Ks)
B. Pile/ Deep Foundations
40. Pile Capacities - Compression & Tension
41. QS (Friction) and QB (End Bearing)
43. Single Pile Settlement
44. Vertical/ Horizontal Single Pile Stiffness
46. Horizontal/Vertical Modulus Subgrade (KH/KV)
SEISMIC DESIGN PARAMETERS
47. Seismic Zone
48. Seismic Zone Factor (z)
49. Soil Profile Type
50. Seismic Coefficients (Ca & Cv)
51. Liquefaction Analysis
GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRUCTION
52. Ground Water Control (Dewatering)
53. Excavation Side Slopes (for 1.2 meter only)
54. Specifications for Backfilling Material & Compaction Criteria
PAVEMENT DESIGN (WITHIN THE PLOT)
55. Road/Pavement design parameters (CBR, base/sub-base etc.)
GROUND SOIL IMPROVEMENT
56. Type and methodology for ground Improvement
CONCRETE FOR GEOTECHNICAL WORKS
57. Cement Type
58. Design Sulphate Class
APPENDICES
59. Site Plan & Borehole Location Plan
60. Borehole Logs
61. Geological/Geotechnical Cross Section Profiles (A3 format)
62. Photographs of Soil & Rock Samples
63. In-Situ & Laboratory Test Results
64. Liquefaction Analysis (Input and Output Graphs if any)
65. Standard References (if any)
GEOTECHNICAL LAB & CONSULTANT DETAILS
GEOTECHNICAL LABORATORY CONSULTANT
NAME STAMP NAME STAMP
DESIGNATION DESIGNATION
SIGNATURE & DATE SIGNATURE & DATE
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