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Annex F: Ready Checklist For Geological/ Geotechnical Investigation

This document provides a checklist for geological and geotechnical investigation reports and plans. It outlines required elements for the report, including location maps, borehole logs, laboratory test results, evaluations, and recommendations. It also lists specific laboratory soil tests required for different types of projects like highways, bridges, water, and buildings. The checklist ensures investigation reports address key geological features and geotechnical parameters needed for foundation design.

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Annex F: Ready Checklist For Geological/ Geotechnical Investigation

This document provides a checklist for geological and geotechnical investigation reports and plans. It outlines required elements for the report, including location maps, borehole logs, laboratory test results, evaluations, and recommendations. It also lists specific laboratory soil tests required for different types of projects like highways, bridges, water, and buildings. The checklist ensures investigation reports address key geological features and geotechnical parameters needed for foundation design.

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Annex F: Ready Checklist for Geological/

Geotechnical Investigation
Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards: Volume 2C – Geological and Geotechnical Investigation

Department of Public Works and Highways Issue Date: 15 January 2014


Bureau of Design Doc. Code: DPWH-BOD-SID-QMSF-05c
SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATION DIVISION Revision No.: 0

Ready Checklist for Page No.: 1 of 3


Geological/Geotechnical Investigation
DoTS Transaction Code: BOD. Ref. No.:
Project Description:
Office or
Consultant:

Location: Approved by:


Type of Structure:
Type of Documents: Plans Report/Analysis Change Order Variation Order Others: _________

ITEMS COMMENTS
C.1 GEOLOGICAL/GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

Are the following incorporated in the report?


Y N N/A
Geology (Discussion on Topography, Climate, Vegetation,
Soils/Rock Types, Geologic Structures, Seismicity,
Geohazards)

Location Map of Project with Geographic/Grid Coordinates


System
Geologic Map Showing Soils/Rocks Formation, Geologic
Structures such as Faults, Beddings, Folds, Fractures, etc.,
including Strikes and Dips
Material Sources Map (For Highway Projects)
Geologic Hazards (Volcanic Activity, Earthquake, Landslides &
Slope Movement, River Action & Flooding, Marine Action, Soil
Erosion, Waste Disposal, Groundwater Pollution, Mining,
Surface Subsidence, Sinkholes)
Auger Borehole/Test Pit/Borehole Location Plan and Soil
Profile relative to the proposed project including reference
information such as Station, Coordinates, Reference Elevation
of the Hole, MSL, etc.
Auger/Test Pit Logs showing soil/rock type (For Highways
Project and Material Sources)
Discussion on results of Geotechnical Investigation and
Laboratory Testing
Duly Signed Results of the Test Conducted
Evaluation of Results
Recommendation (Foundation Type and Required
Geotechnical Parameters for Design)
Geotechnical Report duly signed by the Geotechnical
Engineer
Photographs (Related to Geologic/Geotechnical Investigation
such as Project Location, Boring Operation/Sampling,
Samples in Core Boxes, etc.)
Others (i.e. Soil Improvement, presence of boulders and
other obstructions, etc.)

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Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards: Volume 2C – Geological and Geotechnical Investigation

Department of Public Works and Highways Issue Date: 15 January 2014


Bureau of Design Doc. Code: DPWH-BOD-SID-QMSF-05c
SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATION DIVISION Revision No.: 0

Ready Checklist for


Geological/Geotechnical Page No.: 2 of 3

Investigation
Are the following in indicated in the boring logs?
Y N N/A

Borehole Number
Project Name, Address of Project, Client
Name/Implementing Office
Date of Start and Completion of Boring
Type of Drilling Equipment and Casing Information
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Sampling and Coring Information
Description of Materials Penetrated
Classification of Soil/Rock
Sample Recovery and RQD for Rock Strata
Indicate Depth to Groundwater or Seepage Zones
Artesian Pressure Information
(Dam and Waterworks Projects)
Elevation of the Top and Bottom of the Hole and the Top
of Rock Formation, if encountered

C.2 LABORATORY SOIL TEST REQUIREMENTS


C.2.1 HIGHWAYS PROJECTS
Are the following laboratory soil test procedures performed?
Y N N/A
Mechanical Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Test
Specific Gravity
Atterberg Limits
California Bearing Ratio (CBR)
Consolidation Test
Natural Moisture Content (NMC)
Consolidation Test

C.2.2 BRIDGE PROJECTS


Are the following laboratory soil test procedures performed?
Y N N/A
Mechanical Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Test
Natural Moisture Content (NMC)
Atterberg Limits
Specific Gravity
Consolidation Test
Direct Shear Test (DST) or Triaxial Compression Test

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Design Guidelines, Criteria and Standards: Volume 2C – Geological and Geotechnical Investigation

Department of Public Works and Highways Issue Date: 15 January 2014


Bureau of Design Doc. Code: DPWH-BOD-SID-QMSF-05c
SURVEYS AND INVESTIGATION DIVISION Revision No.: 0

Ready Checklist for Page No.: 3 of 3


Geological/Geotechnical Investigation
C.2.3 WATER PROJECTS
Are the following laboratory soil test procedures performed?
Y N N/A
Mechanical Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Test
Atterberg Limit
Permeability Test
Unconfined Compression Test (UCT)
Direct Shear Test (DST) or Triaxial Compression Test

C.2.4 BUILDING PROJECTS


Are the following laboratory soil test procedures performed?
Y N N/A
Mechanical Sieve Analysis
Hydrometer Test
Natural Moisture Content (NMC)
Atterberg Limit
Specific Gravity
Consolidation Test
Direct Shear Test (DST) or Triaxial Compression Test

C.3 GEOLOGICAL/GEOTECHNICAL PLAN


Are the following requirements indicated in the Geological/Geotechnical Plan?
Y N N/A
J North Arrow
Name of Project/Location
Borehole Location Plan
Borehole Designation
Borehole Log Reflected According to Ground Elevation
Type of Recommended Foundation Drawn Adjacent to Boring
Logs with SPT Graph
Ground Water Elevation
Name of Waterway and Direction of Flow (for Bridge and
Water Projects)
Geological/Geotechnical Waiver Duly Signed (for Foreign and
Local Consultant)
Appropriate Signatories in the Title Block

Reviewed by :
Position :
Date :

CONCURRED BY : (NAME)
Position : Chief, Surveys and Investigation Division
Date :

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