TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No.

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

1.1 Terms of Reference 1

1.2 Objectives 1
1.3 Scope 1

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SITE 2

2.1 Location and Site Description 2

2.2 Proposed Development 2

3.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION 3

3.1 Boreholes 3
3.1.1 Sampling 3
3.1.2 Standard Penetration Test 3
3.1.3 Water Levels (Boreholes) 4
3.2 Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing 4

4.0 LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS 5

4.1 Testing 5
4.2 Results 5

5.0 SOIL CONDITIONS 6

5.1 Site Specific Conditions 6

5.2 Engineering Properties of Soil 8
5.2.1 Shearing Resistance Parameter (φ) 8
5.3 Water Levels 8

6.0 SITE SEISMICITY AND DYNAMIC SITE CLASSIFICATION 9

6.1 Site Seismicity 9

6.2 Site Classification 9
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7.0 FOUNDATION AND ANALYSIS AND DESIGN 11

7.1 Site Specific Conditions 11

7.2 Shallow Spread Foundations 11
7.3 Maximum Safe Bearing Capacity 12
7.4 Settlement Analyses 12
7.5 Retaining Wall Design 13

8.0 PAVEMENT DESIGN 14

8.1 General 14
8.2 DCP Tests 14
8.3 Data Interpretation 14
8.4 Pavement Composition 14
8.4.1 Pavement Structure 14

9.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 15

ENCLOSURES

APPENDICES
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1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Terms of Reference

GEOTECH ASSOCIATES LTD. was commissioned by Mc Clactchie Construction Company

Limited on October 2nd, 2017 to carry out a Geotechnical Investigation for the proposed
extension to Holy Cross College.

The investigation was authorized by Mr. Shawn Brew of Mc Clatchie Construction

Company Limited and carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions of our
proposal letter dated September 21st, 2017.

1.2 Objectives

This investigation was geared toward identifying the subsoil condition at the site and
determining the most suitable foundation type for supporting the relevant structures.

1.3 Scope

The following tasks constituted the scope of the works for this report:

 Fieldwork geared toward obtaining representative samples of the subsoil and

necessary in-situ parameters;

 Laboratory testing on soil samples to enable proper classification of the soil and
provide additional subsoil parameters and;

 Presenting detailed information on the subsoil that could govern foundation

behavior.

 Preparation of a Report
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2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SITE

2.1 Location & Site Description

The site is located along Prince Street in Arima at Holy Cross College. The existing
college occupies the north eastern quadrant of a larger site which includes the church and
college. The larger site is bounded on the north by Prince Street; on the west by King
Street; on the east by Marie Street and on the south by an unnamed access road. The area
for the proposed extensions is located along the eastern boundary of the site, south of the
existing buildings. Topographically the site slopes upwards from east to west. The
western boundary of the proposed building is approximately 7m higher than that of the
eastern side. Vegetation consists of short grass and shrubs. The topographic survey plan
which was provided by the Client is presented on Enclosure No. 1

2.2 Proposed Development

The proposed development is expected to be three (3) buildings comprising of an

Auditorium and two school blocks. The Client has indicated that three buildings (1No.
Single Storey, 1No. 2 storey and 1No. 3 storey) are to be constructed at the site. There
will also be hard standing areas for parking. The footprint of the expansion was given as
approximately 2323m2.

The column loads were not available at the time of preparation of this report.

The elevations for the base of the structures inclusive of the proposed ground elevations
for the shallow pad footings are presented on Enclosure No. 2.

There will be some cutting of slope along the western side of the site and filling along the
eastern section of the site.
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3.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION

The field investigation consisted of the following;

Seven (7) boreholes within the footprint of the proposed structures and;
Ten (10) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) Tests along the route for the
pavement and car parking areas.

The locations of the boreholes and DCPs are shown on the topographical map on
Enclosure No. 1.

3.1 Boreholes

The boreholes were advanced with an Acker portable drill rig employing wash boring
techniques. They were all drilled to a depth of 6.6m below ground level.

The fieldwork was done during March 12 – 14th, 2018. The ground elevations of the
Boreholes are summarized in the Table below:

Borehole No Borehole Elevation (m)

B1 114.5
B2 114.0**
B3 108.5
B4 111.1
B5 108.8
B6 111.2
B7 109.6

** B2 was shifted by the Client to top of hill and should therefore have an
elevation a little lower than B1. We have assumed an elevation of 114m
for Borehole No. B2.

3.1.1 Sampling

Samples were taken at intervals of 0.75m for first 3.0m and at 1.5 m thereafter. Only
disturbed split spoon samples were taken. The split spoon sampling procedure also entails
the measurement of the Standard Penetration Resistance, or N value of the soil.

3.1.2 Standard Penetration Test

The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) was carried out in conjunction with split spoon
sampling, in accordance with the method outlined on page (iv) of the preface. This test
gives the Standard Penetration Resistance or N value of the soil. The N value is related to
soil strength and density and is a useful parameter in estimating the bearing capacity of
the subsoil.
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3.1.3 Water Levels (Boreholes)

The water levels measured in the boreholes immediately after drilling are plotted on the
borehole logs (Enclosure Nos. 3 to 9).

Casagrande Type Piezometers (PVC Slotted Pipe) was installed to a depth of about six
meters (6m) in Boreholes Nos. B2 and B3. These piezometers were installed
immediately after completion of the drilling activity in the relevant boreholes.

The readings taken in the piezometer is discussed in Section 5.3 of the report.

3.2 Dynamic Cone Penetrometer Testing

A total of ten (10) Dynamic Cone Penetrometer (DCP) Tests were carried out across the
site on March 21st, 2018. The locations for the tests are shown on Enclosure No. 1.

The tests were conducted in accordance with the procedures presented in the Transport
Research Laboratory (TRL), Overseas Road Note 31.

The DCP Cone tip was 60°.

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4.0 LABORATORY INVESTIGATIONS

4.1 Testing

Laboratory testing consisted of routine classification tests to determine the properties of

the subsoil. All tests were carried out in accordance with the relevant ASTM Standards.

The routine classification tests consisted of:

 Natural moisture contents on all samples;

 Grain size analyses on selected samples;

The results of these tests were used mainly to confirm the visual classifications made in
the field, and to give an indication of the likely engineering behaviour of the subsoils.

4.2 Results

The test results are included on the enclosures as outlined below and are discussed in
subsequent sections of the report.

 Moisture content Test results are plotted on the Borehole Log

(Enclosure Nos. 3 - 9).

 The grain size analyses are shown on the Gradation curves

(Enclosure Nos. 10 - 13).

 The results of the chemical tests are shown on Enclosure No. 14.
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5.0 SOIL CONDITIONS

5.1 Site Specific Conditions

The detailed soil conditions encountered within the boreholes are shown on the Borehole
Logs (Enclosure Nos. 3 - 9). A summarized account of the salient features pertinent to
foundation design is presented below.

A review of the soil profile encountered on the site revealed that it consists of both fine
and coarse grained soils. Based on the soil type, N values and moisture contents obtained
from the soil investigation, the soil profile consists of two (2) soil units.

The soil unit deposits consist of the following:

 Stiff to very stiff, sandy silty clay with a trace of gravel; overlying;
 Hard, silty clay, clayey silt and sandy silt and, dense to very dense, sandy gravel
and gravelly sand with some silt and clay

Soil Unit 1

This unit extends from ground level to depths ranging between 1.5 – 3.0m below ground
level. It consists of stiff to very stiff, brown and red, sandy silty clay with a trace of
gravel.

Surficial layers of loose sand with fine to coarse gravel, and silty gravelly sand occur
from ground to 1.5m in Borehole Nos. B2 and B3.

This unit was encountered in Boreholes B1, B2, and B4 only.

The N Values recorded within the stiff to very stiff layer of this soil unit ranged from 11
to 28 and averaged 20.

The N Values recorded within the loose surficial layer in Borehole Nos. B2 and B3 were
10 and 18. The high N value of 18 is likely attributed to the split spoon striking coarse
gravel.

The grain size distribution curves (Enclosure Nos. 10 - 13) show that this unit consists of
materials in the following proportions:

Stiff to very stiff layer:

Gravel - 0.0 - 24.5 %

Sand - 15.4 - 28.2 %
Silt - 32.2 - 34.5 %
Clay - 25.5 - 39.6 %
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The natural moisture content measured within this unit ranged from 11.3 – 23.6 %.

Soil Unit 2

This unit extends from the base of the Soil Unit 1 (in Boreholes B1, B2 and B4) or from
ground in Boreholes B5, B6 and B7 to the end of the Boreholes (6.6m below ground
level). It also occurs for the base of the surficial layer of Borehole No. B3 to the end of
this borehole. (6.6m below ground)

It consists of hard, brown, grey and red, silty clay, clayey silt and sandy silt and; dense to
very dense, brown, grey and red, sandy gravel and gravelly sand with little silt and clay.

The N Values recorded within these layers ranged from 31 to in excess of 100.

The grain size distribution curves (Enclosure Nos. 10 - 13) show that this unit consists of
materials in the following proportions:

Hard layer:

Gravel - 6.3 - 27.9 %

Sand - 13.1 - 26.0 %
Silt - 18.8 - 47.1 %
Clay - 15.0 - 57.4 %

Dense to very dense layer:

Gravel - 21.7 - 44.8 %

Sand - 25.3 - 47.9 %
Silt & Clay - 7.3 - 46.4 %

The natural moisture content measured within this unit ranged from 3.5 – 24.6 %.
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5.2 Engineering Properties of Soil.

5.2.1 Shear Strength Parameters

The parameters for the fine and coarse grained materials respectively were determined
from correlation with N Values.

A summary of the shear strength parameters are presented in Table 5.2.1 below.

Table 5.2.1 - Undrained Shear Strength (Su) & Angle of Internal Shearing
Resistance (ɸ)

Soil Soil Type Undrained Shear Angle of Internal Shearing

Unit Strength (kPa) Resistance (ɸ) (deg)
1 Cohesive 120 0
Cohesive 200 0
2
Cohesionless 0 42

5.3 Water Levels

The water levels encountered within the borehole ranged from 0.9 – 4.3m below existing
grade and are illustrated on the Borehole Logs (Enclosure Nos. 3 - 9). These water levels
are likely influenced by the presence of wash water in the boreholes.

The water levels observed in the standpipe piezometer installed in Borehole No. B2 & B3
was 3.2 and 4.3m respectively [Elevation 107.6 & 104.2m]. These levels were measure
on March 21st, 2018 (one week after installation of the piezometers).
The levels observed in the standpipe piezometers are for the times noted on the drill log
only and may not be indicative of flood, tidal or seasonal fluctuations in the ground water
level.
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6.0 SITE SEISMICITY AND DYNAMIC SITE CLASSIFICATION

6.1 Site Seismicity

Trinidad lies within a seismically active zone and consequently structural and
geotechnical designs must take cognizance of this. The ASCE 7-10 code stipulates that
new structures be designed to a 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years (i.e. a 2475
year return period). Based on data published by the Seismic Research Unit (SRU) of the
University of the West Indies, 2011 the relevant spectral acceleration for seismic designs
at the subject site for this return period is as follows:

Ss = 1.596 for a period of 0.2s

S1 = 0.381 for a period of 1.0s

Peak Ground Acceleration = 0.576g

The relevant maps are shown on Enclosure Nos. 15 to 17.

6.2 Site Classification

In addition to the above, the ASCE 7-10 requires that the site be classified for the
purposes of dynamic structural designs. The appropriate geotechnical site class is based
primarily on the average measured shear wave velocity (vs) over the depth of 30 m.

Table 6.1 – Site Class Definitions after ASCE 7-10

Site Class ̅̅̅
𝑉𝑠 ̅ or 𝑁
𝑁 ̅ ch ̅̅̅
𝑆𝑢
A. Hard Rock > 5,000 ft/s N/A N/A
B. Rock 2,500 – 5,000 ft/s N/A N/A
C. Very dense soil & soft rock 1,200 – 2,500 ft/s > 50 > 2,000 psf
D. Stiff soil 600 – 1,200 ft/s 15 – 50 1,000 – 2,000 psf
E. Soft clay soil < 600 ft/s < 15 < 1,000 psf
Any profile with more than 10 ft of soil having the
following characteristics:
o Plasticity Index (PI) > 20
o Natural water content, w > 40%
o Undrained shear strength, ̅̅̅ 𝑆𝑢 < 500 psf
F. Soils requiring site-specific evaluations
1) Soils vulnerable to potential failure or collapse under seismic loading, such as
liquefiable soils, quick and highly sensitive clays, and collapsible weakly cemented
soils
2) Peats and/or highly organic clays [H> 10 ft (3 m)] of peat and/or organic clay where H
= thickness of soil
3) Very high plasticity clays [H > 25 ft (7.6 m)] with PI > 75]
4) Very thick soft/medium stiff clays [H > 120 ft (37 m)] with Su < 1,000 psf (50 kPa)
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The determination of the SPT N value to a depth of 30m would require drilling a borehole
to that depth. For foundation design purposes however, this depth is considered
excessive. To provide an approximation of the average N value over the 30m depth
therefore, we have conservatively assumed that the last recorded N-value at the end of the
borehole, at a depth of 6.6m, occurs up to the depth of 30m. Based on our knowledge of
the site geology, it is expected that N Values at greater depth would exceed the assumed
value.

The determination of the shear wave velocity can be done using two approaches viz.

(1) Seismic Testing - ASTM D 4428 or Downhole Seismic Testing – ASTM D 7400
(2) Multichannel Analysis of surface Waves (MASW) Techniques

The former methods also require the drilling of a 30m borehole.

MASW does not require the drilling of a borehole but it beyond the scope for this project.

For the purposes of this project, the determination of the average N value as the basis for
the site classification is considered to be appropriate.

The average N value is determined using the following relationship:

 n 
  di 
 
N   n i 1
 d 
   i  
 i 1  N i  

Where
̅
𝑁 = Average N value over the 30m depth
di = the thickness of the i th layer
Ni = the SPT N value of the i th layer
n = the total number of individual layers

Using this relationship and the SPT data for Borehole B2 which is representative of the
worst site conditions, the value of the worst site conditions, and the value of 𝑁̅ was
determined to be 37. On this basis the site class is determined to be D.
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7.0 FOUNDATION ANALYSIS AND DESIGN

7.1 Site Specific Conditions

The proposed development will consist of three (3) buildings ranging from single to three
storey high. A cross section through the site (east to west) of the site and proposed
elevation of footings was provided by the Client (Enclosure No. 2).

The following table shows the proposed elevation of the base of the footings as provided
by the Client

Base of Footing Elevation

Borehole No
(m)
B1 110.2
B2 110.2
B3 107.3
B4 109.9
B5 107.6
B6 110.0
B7 108.4
B2 was shifted by the Client to top of hill Client and should therefore have an elevation a
little lower than B1. We have assumed an elevation of 114m for Borehole No. B2.

The maximum column loads of the proposed buildings were not provided by the Client at
the time of preparation of this report. It is however assumed that the loads would not
exceed 900kN.

It is understood that the site will be filled to facilitate the construction of the proposed
buildings.

7.2 Shallow Foundations

Based on review of the Borehole Logs is typified as Borehole B1. The stiff to very stiff
layer encountered within this Borehole is considered the worst case scenario for bearing
capacity evaluation.

The ultimate bearing capacity for shallow spread foundations was estimated from the
following relationships (Navfac DM7.2, 1982):

qult = CNc + γD

Where qult = Ultimate bearing capacity

γ = Unit weight of soil
Nc = bearing capacity factor
B = footing width
and D = footing depth
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7.3 Maximum Safe Bearing Capacity

The theoretical maximum safe bearing capacity for shallow spread or strip footings is
150kPa.

The recommended depths of the footing are as follows:

Design Base of Footing Recommendations for

Borehole No
Elevation (m) Base of Footing
B1 110.2 Ok
B2 110.2 Ok
B3 107.3 107.0
B4 109.9 Ok
B5 107.6 Ok
B6 110.0 Ok
B7 108.3 Ok

B2 was shifted by the Client to top of hill and should therefore have an elevation a little
lower than B1. We have assumed an elevation of 114m for Borehole No. B2.

We recommend that the base of the footings at the locations of Borehole Nos. B1, B2 and
B3 be founded in the very stiff to hard cohesive deposits (at least 1.5m below existing
grade). (See Enclosure No. 2A showing location of footings at least 1.5m below grade).
The soil is competent from ground at the other borehole locations.

The maximum safe bearing capacity uses the conventional factor of safety of 3.

7.4 Settlement Analyses

Settlement analysis was performed for isolated pad foundations founded in the very stiff
clay deposits (Worst case scenario).

The settlement estimates were calculated using Schmertmann’s Strain influence factor
method which uses the N Values and grain size results. The results of the analyses are
presented in Appendix 1 and summarized in Table 7.4A below.

Table 7.4A Summary of Settlement Estimates for a Range of Footing Widths

Footing Width Bearing Pressure Settlement
Footing Type
(m) (kPa) (mm)
1 8
Isolated Pad or
2 150 9
Strip
3 10

Typically a maximum consolidation settlement of 25 mm is considered acceptable for

shallow footings.
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Based on our recommendation all footings are to be placed in the very stiff clay deposits
in soil unit 1 or within Soil Unit 2 (hard or dense to very dense deposits). These materials
are relatively incompressible. The theoretical estimates above also show that total and
differential settlement will not be of concern.

7.5 Retaining Wall Design

Based on the cross section shown on Enclosure No. 2 a retaining wall was recommended
at the cut face along the western section of the site. The height of the wall was expected
to be about 4.3m.

Based on discussions with Mr. Allan Cunningham on 5th April, 2018 the Client is now
desirous of cutting the slope back to a safe angle of repose. The graph shown on
Enclosure No. 18 gives recommendations for the slope angle vs. factor of safety. These
analyses were carried out using the Finite Element Computer Program Plaxis. The
generated computer outputs are presented in Appendix 2.

For a minimum factor of safety of 1.5 against instability, we recommend a slope gradient
of 1V:1.5H or gentler.

We recommend that the base of the slope be offset at least 5m from the edge of the
building.

Fill will be retained along the eastern section of the site. The recommended earth
pressure coefficients for the wall design are as follows:

Coefficient of active earth pressure, Ka = 0.36

Coefficient of passive earth pressure, Kp = 2.77

Clean, inert granular backfill is also recommended behind the walls. The walls should be
constructed with adequate weep holes to avoid the build-up of hydrostatic pressure
behind walls.
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8.0 PAVEMENT DESIGN

8.1 General

A total of 10 DCP Tests were carried out to at the site. The depths ranged from 890 to
920mm below grade at the location of DCP Nos. 1 to 3 and 6.

The DCP was terminated at depths ranging from 120 to 410mm at the other locations due
to the tip striking coarse gravel within the soil matrix.

8.2 DCP Tests

The DCP test results were processed using EXCEL computer programme, and are
presented in the form of plots of Depth versus Cumulative Number of Blows. The data
and graphical plots of the results obtained from the DCP tests are as shown in Appendix
3.

From these plots, the depths at which changes in CBR occurred were identified and the
slopes  (mm/blow), of the linear portions were used to determine the in-situ CBR using
the Transportation Research Laboratory (TRL) Overseas Road Note 31 equation:

log10 (CBR) = 2.48 - 1.057.log10 ()

The thickness and associated California Bearing Ratio of the layers are also included in
the individual sheets of the Appendix stated above.

8.3 Data Interpretation

The statistical analyses use the lower ten percentile CBR value which is, the value that is
exceeded by 90 percent of the readings. This value was determined as six percent (6%)
from a cumulative plot of percentage greater than versus soaked CBR (%) for all of the
test data shown in Appendix 3.

8.4 Pavement Composition

8.4.1 Pavement Structure

Based on the considerations outlined above and using the guidelines presented in Road
Note 31, with modifications as considered necessary due to the specific site conditions,
the recommended pavement is as follows;

 50mm asphaltic concrete

 150mm granular base course (GB)
 200mm granular subbase (GS)

TRL Road Note 31 suggests a soaked base course CBR of 80 percent and a subbase
soaked CBR of 30 percent.
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9.0 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the foregoing discussion, the following conclusions can be drawn and
recommendations made:

1. Based on the soil type, N values and moisture contents obtained from the soil
investigation, the soil profile consists of two (2) soil units.

The soil stratigraphy consists of stiff to very stiff, sandy silty clay with a trace of gravel
(Soil Unit 1) overlying hard, silty clay, clayey silt and sandy silt and; dense to very
dense, brown, grey and red, sandy gravel and gravelly sand with little silt and clay (Soil
Unit 2).

Soil Unit 1 extends from ground level to depths ranging between 1.5 – 3.0m below
ground level In Borehole Nos. B1, B2 and B4 only. Surficial layers of loose sand with
fine to coarse gravel, and silty gravelly sand occur from ground to 1.5m in Borehole Nos.
B2 and B3.

Soil Unit 2 extends from the base of the Soil Unit 1 in Boreholes B1, B2 and B4 and
from ground in Boreholes B5, B6 and B7 to the end of the Boreholes at 6.6m below
ground level. It also occurs for the base of the surficial layer in Borehole No. B3, to the
end of this borehole [6.6m below ground).

2. The water levels encountered within the borehole ranged from 0.9 – 4.3m below existing
grade and are illustrated on the Borehole Logs (Enclosure Nos. 3 - 9). These water levels
are likely influenced by the presence of wash water in the boreholes.

The water levels observed in the standpipe piezometer installed in Borehole No. B2 & B3
was 3.2 and 4.3m respectively. These levels were measure on March 21st, 2018 (about
one week after installation of the piezometers).
The levels observed in the standpipe piezometers are for the times noted on the drill log
only and may not be indicative of flood, tidal or seasonal fluctuations in the ground water
level.

3. Shallow foundations are recommended to support the proposed structures. They must be
designed to impose a maximum bearing pressure of 150kN/m2 and founded at the
elevations stated below or lower if necessary.
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Design Base of Footing Recommendations for

Borehole No
Elevation (m) Base of Footing
B1 110.2 Ok
B2 110.2 Ok
B3 107.3 107.0
B4 109.9 Ok
B5 107.6 Ok
B6 110.0 Ok
B7 108.3 Ok

B2 was shifted by the Client to top of hill and should therefore have an elevation a little
lower than B1. We have assumed an elevation of 114m for Borehole No. B2.

We recommend that the base of the footings at the locations of Borehole Nos. B1, B2 and
B3 be founded in the very stiff to hard cohesive deposits (at least 1.5m below existing
grade). (See Enclosure No. 2A showing location of footings at least 1.5m below grade).

The soil is competent from ground at the other borehole locations.

Total and differential settlement is not expected to be of concern for footings sizes
ranging from 1m to 3m and designed to impose a maximum bearing pressure of 150kPa.

4. All excavations for foundations should be blinded with lean concrete as soon as possible
after excavation to avoid possible loss of shear strength of the subsoil as result of
exposure to weather or construction equipment.

5. It is recommended that the footing excavations be inspected by competent geotechnical

personnel, so that the materials exposed therein are similar to those encountered in the
boreholes, and in the analyses.

6. The site is suitable for slab-on-grade construction. The exposed grade should be proof-
rolled to reveal any possible “soft spots” which should be excavated and replaced with
material meeting the minimum requirements below;

The material should comprise of well-graded sand and gravel with no more than 20 %
passing the No. 200 sieve, and should have a maximum particle size of 75 mm. The fines
should have a liquid limit not exceeding 25, a plasticity index not greater than 8, and be
capable of achieving a minimum soaked CBR of 30. This material should be compacted
in lift thickness not exceeding 150mm and to a minimum of 95% of its modified proctor
maximum dry density.

7. The recommended pavement structure for the project is as follows;

 50mm asphaltic concrete

 150mm granular base course (GB)
 200mm granular subbase (GS)
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TRL Road Note 31 suggests a soaked base course CBR of 80 percent and a subbase
soaked CBR of 30 percent. The granular capping layer / selected subgrade fill should
have a minimum soaked CBR of 15 percent.

The granular capping layer and subbase materials are to be compacted to a minimum of
95% of their Modified Proctor Maximum Dry densities. The base course material is to be
compacted to 98% of its Modified Proctor Maximum Dry Density.

Proof rolling of subgrade and replacement of material as per Paragraph 6 above is

recommended prior to placement of pavement structure material.

8. The cut material may be used as general fill on site. It should be compacted in lift
thicknesses no greater than 150mm and to at least 95% of its Modified Proctor Maximum
dry density.

9. The recommended earth pressure coefficients for the wall design for retaining fill
material along the eastern section of the site is as follows:

Coefficient of active earth pressure, Ka = 0.36

Coefficient of passive earth pressure, Kp = 2.77

Clean, inert granular backfill is also recommended behind the walls. . The walls should
be constructed with adequate weep holes to avoid the build-up of hydrostatic pressure
behind walls.

10. The slope along the western section of the site is expected to be cut back at a safe angle
of repose.

For a minimum factor of safety of 1.5 against instability, we recommend a slope gradient
of 1V:1.5H or gentler. Erosion protection measures must be implemented along the
exposed cut face to ensure its long term stability.

11. Earthquake resistant designs should be carried out in accordance with the latest
International Building Code (IBC) requirements.

12. The relevant spectral acceleration for seismic designs at the site are SS = 1.596, S1 =
0.318g and PGA = 0.576g. This is based on a 2% probability of exceedance in 50 years.

13. The site class for seismic design based on IBC 2012 requirement is “D”.
ENCLOSURES
 GEOTECH ASSOCIATES LTD.
TRINIDAD, WI
REPORT No. GA 17 410 ENCLOSURE No. 3

BOREHOLE LOG BOREHOLE No: B 1

Client: Mc Clatchie Construction Co. Ltd. Sheet 1 of 1
Project: G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension No Recovery Water Content (W%)
Poor Recovery (<50mm) Plastic and Liquid Limit
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima Natural Moisture Content
Split Spoon Sample
Northing, Easting: m, m Shear Strength (Cu)
Shelby Tube Sample Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial, UU
Elevation: 114.50m
Core Sample Unconfined Compression, UC
Boring Method: Wash Boring Pilcon Vane Shear, PV
Water Level at End of Drilling
Prep by: A. Budhram Field Vane Shear, FV
Water Level 24 hrs. or more Penetration Resistance (N)
Boring Started on:14/3/18 Completed on:14/3/18
Standard Penetration Test

w% 20 40 60 80 Additional
Soil Depth Sample Bulk
Symbol Tests
Description (m) Cu 50 100 150 200 (kPa) Density and

Numb
Remarks

Type
N-value (Blows/0.3m)
Ground Surface kN/m3
20 40 60 80
0
Stiff, brown & red, SANDY SILTY CLAY.

1 1

Very stiff, brown & red, SANDY SILTY

2
CLAY, trace gravel.
2

3
Hard, brown, SANDY SILT, little clay &
4
gravel.

4 Water Level on
March 21, 2018
was 4.1m.

5
5

6
6

End of Brehole at 6.6m.

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REPORT No. GA 17 410 ENCLOSURE No. 4

BOREHOLE LOG BOREHOLE No: B 2

Client: Mc Clatchie Construction Co. Ltd. Sheet 1 of 1
Project: G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension No Recovery Water Content (W%)
Poor Recovery (<50mm) Plastic and Liquid Limit
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima Natural Moisture Content
Split Spoon Sample
Northing, Easting: m, m Shear Strength (Cu)
Shelby Tube Sample Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial, UU
Elevation: 114.00m
Core Sample Unconfined Compression, UC
Boring Method: Wash Boring Pilcon Vane Shear, PV
Water Level at End of Drilling
Prep by: A. Budhram Field Vane Shear, FV
Water Level 24 hrs. or more Penetration Resistance (N)
Boring Started on:14/3/18 Completed on:14/3/18
Standard Penetration Test

w% 20 40 60 80 Additional
Soil Depth Sample Bulk
Symbol Tests
Description (m) Cu 50 100 150 200 (kPa) Density and

Numb
Remarks

Type
N-value (Blows/0.3m)
Ground Surface kN/m3
20 40 60 80
0
Loose, grey & brown, SAND & fine to
coarse GRAVEL, little silt & clay.

1 1

Very stiff, reddish brown, SILTY CLAY,

2
with little sand.
2

Hard, reddish brown, SILTY CLAY, little

3
sand, trace gravel

3 Water Level on
4 March 21, 2018
was 3.2m.

5
5

6
6

End of Borehole at 6.6m.

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REPORT No. GA 17 410 ENCLOSURE No. 5

BOREHOLE LOG BOREHOLE No: B 3

Client: Mc Clatchie Construction Co. Ltd. Sheet 1 of 1
Project: G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension No Recovery Water Content (W%)
Poor Recovery (<50mm) Plastic and Liquid Limit
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima Natural Moisture Content
Split Spoon Sample
Northing, Easting: m, m Shear Strength (Cu)
Shelby Tube Sample Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial, UU
Elevation: 108.50m
Core Sample Unconfined Compression, UC
Boring Method: Wash Boring Pilcon Vane Shear, PV
Water Level at End of Drilling
Prep by: A. Budhram Field Vane Shear, FV
Water Level 24 hrs. or more Penetration Resistance (N)
Boring Started on:13/3/18 Completed on:13/3/18
Standard Penetration Test

w% 20 40 60 80 Additional
Soil Depth Sample Bulk
Symbol Tests
Description (m) Cu 50 100 150 200 (kPa) Density and

Numb
Remarks

Type
N-value (Blows/0.3m)
Ground Surface kN/m3
20 40 60 80
0
Loose, reddish brown, SILTY
GRAVELLY SAND, little clay.

1 1

Hard, reddish brown, CLAYEY SILT,

2
some sand, trace gravel.
2

3
4

4
Water Level on
March 21, 2018
was 4.3m.
5
5

6
6

End of Borehole at 6.6m.

BECHTEL 17410.GPJ 17/4/18
 GEOTECH ASSOCIATES LTD.
TRINIDAD, WI
REPORT No. GA 17 410 ENCLOSURE No. 6

BOREHOLE LOG BOREHOLE No: B 4

Client: Mc Clatchie Construction Co. Ltd. Sheet 1 of 1
Project: G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension No Recovery Water Content (W%)
Poor Recovery (<50mm) Plastic and Liquid Limit
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima Natural Moisture Content
Split Spoon Sample
Northing, Easting: m, m Shear Strength (Cu)
Shelby Tube Sample Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial, UU
Elevation: 111.10m
Core Sample Unconfined Compression, UC
Boring Method: Wash Boring Pilcon Vane Shear, PV
Water Level at End of Drilling
Prep by: A. Budhram Field Vane Shear, FV
Water Level 24 hrs. or more Penetration Resistance (N)
Boring Started on:13/3/18 Completed on:13/3/18
Standard Penetration Test

w% 20 40 60 80 Additional
Soil Depth Sample Bulk
Symbol Tests
Description (m) Cu 50 100 150 200 (kPa) Density and

Numb
Remarks

Type
N-value (Blows/0.3m)
Ground Surface kN/m3
20 40 60 80
0
Very stiff, greyish brown, GRAVELLY
CLAYEY SILT, little sand.

1 1

Dense to very dense, reddish brown,

2
SANDY GRAVEL, little silt & clay.
2

3
4

65/5"
5
5

6
65/3"
6

End of Borehole at 6.6m.

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 GEOTECH ASSOCIATES LTD.
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REPORT No. GA 17 410 ENCLOSURE No. 7

BOREHOLE LOG BOREHOLE No: B 5

Client: Mc Clatchie Construction Co. Ltd. Sheet 1 of 1
Project: G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension No Recovery Water Content (W%)
Poor Recovery (<50mm) Plastic and Liquid Limit
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima Natural Moisture Content
Split Spoon Sample
Northing, Easting: m, m Shear Strength (Cu)
Shelby Tube Sample Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial, UU
Elevation: 108.80m
Core Sample Unconfined Compression, UC
Boring Method: Wash Boring Pilcon Vane Shear, PV
Water Level at End of Drilling
Prep by: A. Budhram Field Vane Shear, FV
Water Level 24 hrs. or more Penetration Resistance (N)
Boring Started on:12/3/18 Completed on:12/3/18
Standard Penetration Test

w% 20 40 60 80 Additional
Soil Depth Sample Bulk
Symbol Tests
Description (m) Cu 50 100 150 200 (kPa) Density and

Numb
Remarks

Type
N-value (Blows/0.3m)
Ground Surface kN/m3
20 40 60 80
0
Hard, reddish brown, CLAYEY SILT,
some sand & gravel.

1 1

2
2

3
4

5
5

6
6

End of Borehole at 6.6m.

BECHTEL 17410.GPJ 17/4/18
 GEOTECH ASSOCIATES LTD.
TRINIDAD, WI
REPORT No. GA 17 410 ENCLOSURE No. 8

BOREHOLE LOG BOREHOLE No: B 6

Client: Mc Clatchie Construction Co. Ltd. Sheet 1 of 1
Project: G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension No Recovery Water Content (W%)
Poor Recovery (<50mm) Plastic and Liquid Limit
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima Natural Moisture Content
Split Spoon Sample
Northing, Easting: m, m Shear Strength (Cu)
Shelby Tube Sample Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial, UU
Elevation: 111.20m
Core Sample Unconfined Compression, UC
Boring Method: Wash Boring Pilcon Vane Shear, PV
Water Level at End of Drilling
Prep by: A. Budhram Field Vane Shear, FV
Water Level 24 hrs. or more Penetration Resistance (N)
Boring Started on:13/3/18 Completed on:13/3/18
Standard Penetration Test

w% 20 40 60 80 Additional
Soil Depth Sample Bulk
Symbol Tests
Description (m) Cu 50 100 150 200 (kPa) Density and

Numb
Remarks

Type
N-value (Blows/0.3m)
Ground Surface kN/m3
20 40 60 80
0
Hard, greyish brown, SANDY
GRAVELLY CLAY, some silt.

1 1

65/1"
2
2

3
4

Hard, greyish brown, SANDY SILT, little

5
clay & gravel.
5

6
65/2"
6

End of Borehole at 6.6m.

BECHTEL 17410.GPJ 17/4/18
 GEOTECH ASSOCIATES LTD.
TRINIDAD, WI
REPORT No. GA 17 410 ENCLOSURE No. 9

BOREHOLE LOG BOREHOLE No: B 7

Client: Mc Clatchie Construction Co. Ltd. Sheet 1 of 1
Project: G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension No Recovery Water Content (W%)
Poor Recovery (<50mm) Plastic and Liquid Limit
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima Natural Moisture Content
Split Spoon Sample
Northing, Easting: m, m Shear Strength (Cu)
Shelby Tube Sample Unconsolidated Undrained Triaxial, UU
Elevation: 109.60m
Core Sample Unconfined Compression, UC
Boring Method: Wash Boring Pilcon Vane Shear, PV
Water Level at End of Drilling
Prep by: A. Budhram Field Vane Shear, FV
Water Level 24 hrs. or more Penetration Resistance (N)
Boring Started on:12/3/18 Completed on:12/3/18
Standard Penetration Test

w% 20 40 60 80 Additional
Soil Depth Sample Bulk
Symbol Tests
Description (m) Cu 50 100 150 200 (kPa) Density and

Numb
Remarks

Type
N-value (Blows/0.3m)
Ground Surface kN/m3
20 40 60 80
0
Dense, reddish brown, GRAVELLY
SAND, trace silt & clay.

1 1

2
2

3
4

Very dense, reddish brown, GRAVELLY

5
SAND, trace silt & clay.
5

6
6

End of Brehole at 6.6m.

BECHTEL 17410.GPJ 17/4/18
 U.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS
ENCLOSURE No. 10
6 4 3 2 1.5 1 3/4 1/2 3/8 3 4 6 8 10 1416 20 30 40 50 70 100140 200 HYDROMETER
100

95

90

85

80

P 75
E
R 70
C
E 65
N
T
60
F
I 55
N
E 50
R
45
B
Y
40
W
E 35
I
G 30
H
T
25

20

15

10

0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS

GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SILT OR CLAY
coarse fine coarse medium fine
Sample Id. Depth,m Classification MC% LL PL PI Cc Cu
B 1/S 2 1.8

B 1/S 3 2.5

B 1/S 5 4.8

B 2/S 1 1.0

B 2/S 3 2.5
Sample Id. Depth,m D100 D60 D50 D30 %Gravel %Sand %Silt %Clay
B 1/S 2 1.8 4.75 0.04 0.019 0.0 28.2 32.2 39.6
B 1/S 3 2.5 9.50 0.05 0.017 6.4 22.4 33.3 37.9
B 1/S 5 4.8 25.00 0.07 0.034 0.008 16.3 23.0 41.8 18.9
B 2/S 1 1.0 19.00 3.87 1.537 37.5 27.4 35.1
*GRSZL-2 17410.GPJ 17/4/18

B 2/S 3 2.5 9.50 0.00 6.3 13.1 23.2 57.4

PROJECT G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension - Calvary Hill, JOB NO. GA 17 410
Arima DATE April 2018
GRADATION CURVES
Geotech Associates Limited
Tunapuna, Trinidad
 U.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS
ENCLOSURE No. 11
6 4 3 2 1.5 1 3/4 1/2 3/8 3 4 6 8 10 1416 20 30 40 50 70 100140 200 HYDROMETER
100

95

90

85

80

P 75
E
R 70
C
E 65
N
T
60
F
I 55
N
E 50
R
45
B
Y
40
W
E 35
I
G 30
H
T
25

20

15

10

0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS

GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SILT OR CLAY
coarse fine coarse medium fine
Sample Id. Depth,m Classification MC% LL PL PI Cc Cu
B 2/S 6 6.3

B 3/S 1 1.0

B 3/S 4 3.3

B 3/S 6 6.3

B 4/S 1 1.0
Sample Id. Depth,m D100 D60 D50 D30 %Gravel %Sand %Silt %Clay
B 2/S 6 6.3 19.00 0.03 0.021 0.003 13.5 20.4 37.8 28.3
B 3/S 1 1.0 25.00 2.17 0.688 0.034 27.4 33.7 25.3 13.6
B 3/S 4 3.3 19.00 0.04 0.022 0.002 9.0 17.6 42.2 31.2
B 3/S 6 6.3 25.00 0.12 0.055 0.016 18.4 26.0 40.6 15.0
*GRSZL-2 17410.GPJ 17/4/18

B 4/S 1 1.0 25.00 0.07 0.033 0.005 24.5 15.4 34.5 25.5
PROJECT G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension - Calvary Hill, JOB NO. GA 17 410
Arima DATE April 2018
GRADATION CURVES
Geotech Associates Limited
Tunapuna, Trinidad
 U.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS
ENCLOSURE No. 12
6 4 3 2 1.5 1 3/4 1/2 3/8 3 4 6 8 10 1416 20 30 40 50 70 100140 200 HYDROMETER
100

95

90

85

80

P 75
E
R 70
C
E 65
N
T
60
F
I 55
N
E 50
R
45
B
Y
40
W
E 35
I
G 30
H
T
25

20

15

10

0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS

GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SILT OR CLAY
coarse fine coarse medium fine
Sample Id. Depth,m Classification MC% LL PL PI Cc Cu
B 4/S 3 2.5

B 5/S 1 1.0

B 5/S 6 6.3

B 6/S 1 1.0

B 6/S 5 4.8
Sample Id. Depth,m D100 D60 D50 D30 %Gravel %Sand %Silt %Clay
B 4/S 3 2.5 25.00 2.38 0.499 34.7 31.6 33.7
B 5/S 1 1.0 25.00 0.05 0.028 18.0 18.3 23.8 40.0
B 5/S 6 6.3 25.00 0.07 0.031 0.009 12.6 26.0 42.6 18.7
B 6/S 1 1.0 37.50 0.53 0.065 27.9 21.7 18.8 31.6
*GRSZL-2 17410.GPJ 17/4/18

B 6/S 5 4.8 12.50 0.06 0.029 0.012 11.5 24.3 47.1 17.1
PROJECT G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension - Calvary Hill, JOB NO. GA 17 410
Arima DATE April 2018
GRADATION CURVES
Geotech Associates Limited
Tunapuna, Trinidad
 U.S. SIEVE OPENING IN INCHES U.S. SIEVE NUMBERS
ENCLOSURE No. 13
6 4 3 2 1.5 1 3/4 1/2 3/8 3 4 6 8 10 1416 20 30 40 50 70 100140 200 HYDROMETER
100

95

90

85

80

P 75
E
R 70
C
E 65
N
T
60
F
I 55
N
E 50
R
45
B
Y
40
W
E 35
I
G 30
H
T
25

20

15

10

0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
GRAIN SIZE IN MILLIMETERS

GRAVEL SAND
COBBLES SILT OR CLAY
coarse fine coarse medium fine
Sample Id. Depth,m Classification MC% LL PL PI Cc Cu
B 7/S 1 1.0 1.41 51.4
B 7/S 3 2.5

B 7/S 5 4.8

Sample Id. Depth,m D100 D60 D50 D30 %Gravel %Sand %Silt %Clay
B 7/S 1 1.0 25.00 6.10 3.606 1.012 44.8 47.9 7.3
B 7/S 3 2.5 25.00 1.19 0.137 0.020 25.2 28.4 25.6 20.8
B 7/S 5 4.8 25.00 0.23 0.061 0.013 21.7 25.3 34.5 18.5
*GRSZL-2 17410.GPJ 17/4/18

PROJECT G.I. for Holy Cross College Extension - Calvary Hill, JOB NO. GA 17 410
Arima DATE April 2018
GRADATION CURVES
Geotech Associates Limited
Tunapuna, Trinidad
 Enclosure No. 14

ANALYTICAL TEST REPORT

[email protected]
Apt 42 Fidelis Heights, Bates Trace,
St. Augustine
Trinidad and Tobago
(868) 781 4661

Client Profile
Client Name: Geotech Associates Ltd.
Address: 4 Niles Street, Tunapuna
Contact Person: Xavier Herreira
Client ID: TSL-056
Date processed 11.04.2018
Job Name Extension Holy Cross College
Location Arima
Lab Number: GEO-230
Sample Number 001-002

Properties
Job # Sample ID Depth pH SO42- Cl-
ft mg kg-1 % mg kg-1
%
GA 17410 BH1SA1 2.5-4.0 4.42 110 0.011 39 0.004
GA 17410 BH5SA3 7.5-9.0 4.45 70 0.007 15 0.002

General Notes/ Recommendations

The above properties were determined following ASTM methods C 1580, D 4972 and D 512-12 for water soluble
sulphate, pH and chloride in non-organic soils respectively. Routine quality control was performed inclusive of
replicate samples and instrument calibration to ensure accuracy and precision.

Date: 11.04.2018 Date: 11.04.2018

Quality Manager: General Manager:

 Enclosure No. 18

Factor of Safety vs Slope Angle, a

1.90

1.80

1.70

1.60
Factor of Safety

1.50

1.40

1.30

1.20

1.10

1.00
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32
Slope Angle, a (deg.)
 APPENDIX I
Computer Generated Output of Theoretical Estimated Settlement
 APPENDIX II
Results of Slope Stability Analyses - Finite Element Analyses
Output Version 2018.0.0.0

-2.50 0.00 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 [*103 ]
3200.00

3000.00

0.00 2800.00

2600.00

-2.50 2400.00

2200.00

-5.00 2000.00

1800.00

-7.50 1600.00

1400.00

-10.00 1200.00

1000.00

-12.50 800.00

600.00

-15.00 400.00

200.00

-17.50 0.00

-200.00

Incremental deviatoric strain Δγs

Maximum value = 3.037*106 (Element 201 at Node 413)
Minimum value = 2.038*10-9 (Element 4 at Node 1787)

Project description Date

Slope Angle = 20 deg. - FOS = 1.770 17/04/2018

Project filename Step User name

Stability - 20 deg B 200 Geotech Associates Ltd.

Output Version 2018.0.0.0

-2.50 0.00 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 [*103 ]
1300.00

1200.00

0.00
1100.00

1000.00
-2.50

900.00

-5.00 800.00

700.00

-7.50
600.00

500.00
-10.00

400.00

-12.50 300.00

200.00
-15.00
100.00

0.00
-17.50

-100.00

Incremental deviatoric strain Δγs

Maximum value = 1.222*106 (Element 219 at Node 1386)
Minimum value = 1.469*10-9 (Element 188 at Node 1495)

Project description Date

Slope Angle = 22 deg - FOS = 1.619 17/04/2018

Project filename Step User name

Stability - 22 deg B 200 Geotech Associates Ltd.

Output Version 2018.0.0.0

-2.50 0.00 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 [*103 ]
10.00

9.50

9.00
0.00
8.50

8.00

-2.50 7.50

7.00

6.50
-5.00
6.00

5.50

-7.50 5.00

4.50

4.00
-10.00
3.50

3.00
-12.50 2.50

2.00

1.50
-15.00
1.00

0.50
-17.50 0.00

-0.50

Incremental deviatoric strain Δγs

Maximum value = 9953 (Element 229 at Node 1215)

Minimum value = 0.3537*10-9 (Element 186 at Node 1490)

Project description Date

Slope Angle = 24 deg - FOS = 1.489 17/04/2018

Project filename Step User name

Stability - 24 deg B 200 Geotech Associates Ltd.

Output Version 2018.0.0.0

-2.50 0.00 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 [*103 ]
2600.00

2400.00

0.00
2200.00

2000.00
-2.50

1800.00

-5.00 1600.00

1400.00

-7.50
1200.00

1000.00
-10.00

800.00

-12.50 600.00

400.00
-15.00
200.00

0.00
-17.50

-200.00

Incremental deviatoric strain Δγs

Maximum value = 2.592*106 (Element 200 at Node 59)
Minimum value = 0.02597*10-6 (Element 169 at Node 1525)

Project description Date

Slope Angle = 26 deg - FOS = 1.388 17/04/2018

Project filename Step User name

Stability - 26 deg B 200 Geotech Associates Ltd.

Output Version 2018.0.0.0

-2.50 0.00 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 [*106 ]
120.00

110.00
0.00
100.00

-2.50 90.00

80.00

-5.00
70.00

60.00
-7.50

50.00

-10.00
40.00

30.00
-12.50

20.00

-15.00
10.00

0.00
-17.50

-10.00

Incremental deviatoric strain Δγs

Maximum value = 117.1*106 (Element 212 at Node 392)
Minimum value = 0.2183*10-9 (Element 15 at Node 2050)

Project description Date

Slope Angle = 28 deg - FOS = 1.307 17/04/2018

Project filename Step User name

Stability - 28 deg B 200 Geotech Associates Ltd.

Output Version 2018.0.0.0

-2.50 0.00 2.50 5.00 7.50 10.00 12.50 15.00 17.50 20.00 22.50 25.00 27.50 [*103 ]
300.00

280.00

0.00 260.00

240.00

-2.50
220.00

200.00
-5.00
180.00

160.00
-7.50
140.00

120.00
-10.00
100.00

80.00
-12.50

60.00

40.00
-15.00

20.00

-17.50 0.00

-20.00

Incremental deviatoric strain Δγs

Maximum value = 282.9*103 (Element 206 at Node 249)
Minimum value = 1.356*10-9 (Element 6 at Node 1384)

Project description Date

Slope Angle = 30 deg - FOS = 1.191 17/04/2018

Project filename Step User name

Stability - 30 deg B 200 Geotech Associates Ltd.

APPENDIX III
DCP Tests Results
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1 2
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 17 15
Thickness, mm 650 240
2018-03-21 1 60 0 0 0 CBR % 6 16
1 120 60 1 60.0
1 160 100 2 40.0
1 190 130 3 30.0
1 210 150 4 20.0
1 230 170 5 20.0
1 240 180 6 10.0
1 250 190 7 10.0
1 320 260 8 70.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 360 300 9 40.0 Test # 1
1 420 360 10 60.0
1 450 390 11 30.0
1 470 410 12 20.0 0
1 490 430 13 20.0
1 510 450 14 20.0
1 560 500 15 50.0
100
1 610 550 16 50.0
1 710 650 17 100.0
1 730 670 18 20.0
1 750 690 19 20.0 200
1 770 710 20 20.0
1 790 730 21 20.0
1 810 750 22 20.0
300
1 830 770 23 20.0
1 840 780 24 10.0
1 850 790 25 10.0
1 870 810 26 20.0 400
1 890 830 27 20.0
Depth, mm

1 910 850 28 20.0

1 920 860 29 10.0 500
1 930 870 30 10.0
1 940 880 31 10.0
1 950 890 32 10.0
1 600
1
1
1 700
1
1
1
1 800
1
1
1
900
1
1
1
1 1000
1 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35
1
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 52
Thickness, mm 910
2018-03-21 2 40 0 0 0 CBR % 15
1 80 40 1 40.0
1 110 70 2 30.0
1 120 80 3 10.0
1 150 110 4 30.0
1 170 130 5 20.0
1 190 150 6 20.0
1 210 170 7 20.0
1 220 180 8 10.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 250 210 9 30.0 Test # 2
1 260 220 10 10.0
1 280 240 11 20.0
1 300 260 12 20.0 0
1 310 270 13 10.0
1 330 290 14 20.0
1 350 310 15 20.0
100
1 370 330 16 20.0
1 380 340 17 10.0
1 390 350 18 10.0
1 410 370 19 20.0 200
1 430 390 20 20.0
1 450 410 21 20.0
1 470 430 22 20.0
300
1 490 450 23 20.0
1 510 470 24 20.0
1 520 480 25 10.0
1 540 500 26 20.0 400
1 550 510 27 10.0
Depth, mm

1 580 540 28 30.0

1 600 560 29 20.0 500
1 620 580 30 20.0
1 630 590 31 10.0
1 660 620 32 30.0
1 670 630 33 10.0 600
1 680 640 34 10.0
1 700 660 35 20.0
1 710 670 36 10.0 700
1 730 690 37 20.0
1 740 700 38 10.0
1 750 710 39 10.0
1 760 720 40 10.0 800
1 780 740 41 20.0
1 800 760 42 20.0
1 820 780 43 20.0 900
1 830 790 44 10.0
1 840 800 45 10.0
1 850 810 46 10.0
1 860 820 47 10.0 1000
1 880 840 48 20.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 60
1 900 860 49 20.0
1 920 880 50 20.0 No. of Blows
1 930 890 51 10.0
1 950 910 52 20.0
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1 2
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 9 56
Thickness, mm 360 570
2018-03-21 3 20 0 0 0 CBR % 6 26
1 80 60 1 60.0
1 120 100 2 40.0
1 150 130 3 30.0
1 220 200 4 70.0
1 280 260 5 60.0
1 290 270 6 10.0
1 310 290 7 20.0
2 380 360 9 35.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
2 410 390 11 15.0 Test # 3
2 430 410 13 10.0
2 450 430 15 10.0
2 480 460 17 15.0 0
2 500 480 19 10.0
2 520 500 21 10.0
2 550 530 23 15.0
100
2 560 540 25 5.0
2 580 560 27 10.0
2 600 580 29 10.0
2 610 590 31 5.0 200
2 620 600 33 5.0
2 630 610 35 5.0
2 660 640 37 15.0
300
2 675 655 39 7.5
2 695 675 41 10.0
2 710 690 43 7.5
2 730 710 45 10.0 400
2 750 730 47 10.0
Depth, mm

2 770 750 49 10.0

2 795 775 51 12.5 500
2 820 800 53 12.5
2 840 820 55 10.0
2 860 840 57 10.0
2 885 865 59 12.5 600
2 910 890 61 12.5
2 920 900 63 5.0
2 950 930 65 15.0 700
2
2
1
1 800
1
1
1
900
1
1
1
1 1000
1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70
1
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 30
Thickness, mm 400
2018-03-21 4 40 0 0 0 CBR % 20
1 80 40 1 40.0
1 110 70 2 30.0
1 130 90 3 20.0
1 150 110 4 20.0
1 160 120 5 10.0
1 170 130 6 10.0
1 190 150 7 20.0
1 210 170 8 20.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 220 180 9 10.0 Test # 4
1 230 190 10 10.0
1 250 210 11 20.0
1 270 230 12 20.0 0
1 280 240 13 10.0
1 290 250 14 10.0
1 300 260 15 10.0
1 330 290 16 30.0 50
2 350 310 18 10.0
2 365 325 20 7.5
2 380 340 22 7.5
2 390 350 24 5.0 100
2 400 360 26 5.0
2 410 370 28 5.0
2 440 400 30 15.0
150
10 450 410 40 1.0
20 450 410 60 0.0
20 450 410 80 0.0
20 450 410 100 0.0
Depth, mm

200
1
1
1
1 250
1
1
1
1 300
1
1
1
1 350
1
1
1
1 400
1
1
1
1 450
1 0 20 40 60 80 100 120
1
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1 2
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 14 23
Thickness, mm 220 160
2018-03-21 5 30 0 0 0 CBR % 16 39
1 60 30 1 30.0
1 70 40 2 10.0
1 90 60 3 20.0
1 100 70 4 10.0
1 110 80 5 10.0
1 130 100 6 20.0
1 140 110 7 10.0
1 150 120 8 10.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 170 140 9 20.0 Test # 5
1 190 160 10 20.0
1 200 170 11 10.0
1 220 190 12 20.0 0
1 230 200 13 10.0
1 250 220 14 20.0
1 260 230 15 10.0
2 270 240 17 5.0 50
2 290 260 19 10.0
2 300 270 21 5.0
2 320 290 23 10.0
2 330 300 25 5.0 100
2 340 310 27 5.0
2 360 330 29 10.0
2 370 340 31 5.0
150
2 380 350 33 5.0
2 400 370 35 10.0
2 410 380 37 5.0
10 420 390 47 1.0
Depth, mm

200
20 420 390 67 0.0
20 420 390 87 0.0
1
1 250
1
1
1
1 300
1
1
1
1 350
1
1
1
1 400
1
1
1
1 450
1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1 2 3
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 3 49 28
Thickness, mm 80 370 470
2018-03-21 6 30 0 0 0 CBR % 9 36 15
1 70 40 1 40.0
1 90 60 2 20.0
1 110 80 3 20.0
1 120 90 4 10.0
1 130 100 5 10.0
1 140 110 6 10.0
2 150 120 8 5.0
2 160 130 10 5.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
2 180 150 12 10.0 Test # 6
2 210 180 14 15.0
2 220 190 16 5.0
2 240 210 18 10.0 0
2 250 220 20 5.0
2 260 230 22 5.0
2 270 240 24 5.0
100
2 280 250 26 5.0
2 290 260 28 5.0
2 300 270 30 5.0
2 310 280 32 5.0 200
2 310 280 34 0.0
2 330 300 36 10.0
2 350 320 38 10.0
300
2 370 340 40 10.0
2 380 350 42 5.0
2 410 380 44 15.0
2 430 400 46 10.0 400
2 450 420 48 10.0
Depth, mm

2 470 440 50 10.0

2 480 450 52 5.0 500
2 510 480 54 15.0
2 540 510 56 15.0
2 560 530 58 10.0
2 590 560 60 15.0 600
2 620 590 62 15.0
2 650 620 64 15.0
2 690 660 66 20.0 700
2 720 690 68 15.0
2 740 710 70 10.0
2 770 740 72 15.0
2 810 780 74 20.0 800
2 850 820 76 20.0
2 920 890 78 35.0
2 950 920 80 15.0 900
2
2
2
2 1000
2 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90
2
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 7
Thickness, mm 120
2018-03-21 7 20 0 0 0 CBR % 15
1 40 20 1 20.0
1 70 50 2 30.0
1 80 60 3 10.0
1 90 70 4 10.0
1 100 80 5 10.0
1 120 100 6 20.0
1 140 120 7 20.0
1 140 120 8 0.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 140 120 9 0.0 Test # 7
2
2
2 0
2
2
2
2
2 20
2
2
2
2
2 40
2
2
2
2
2 60
Depth, mm

2
2
2
2
2 80
2
2
2
2
2 100
2
2
2
2
2 120
2
2
2
2
2 140
2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
2
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1 2
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 15 33
Thickness, mm 180 110
2018-03-21 8 10 0 0 0 CBR % 22 85
1 40 30 1 30.0
1 60 50 2 20.0
1 70 60 3 10.0
1 80 70 4 10.0
1 90 80 5 10.0
1 100 90 6 10.0
1 110 100 7 10.0
1 120 110 8 10.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 130 120 9 10.0 Test # 8
1 140 130 10 10.0
1 150 140 11 10.0
1 160 150 12 10.0 0
1 170 160 13 10.0
2 190 180 15 10.0
2 200 190 17 5.0
2 210 200 19 5.0
2 220 210 21 5.0 50
2 240 230 23 10.0
5 260 250 28 4.0
5 270 260 33 2.0
5 290 280 38 4.0
10 300 290 48 1.0 100
20 300 290 68 0.0
20 300 290 88 0.0
1
1
1 150
Depth, mm

1
1
1
1
1 200
1
1
1
1
1 250
1
1
1
1
1 300
1
1
1
1
1 350
1 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
1
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 11
Thickness, mm 180
2018-03-21 9 20 0 0 0 CBR % 16
1 30 10 1 10.0
1 50 30 2 20.0
1 60 40 3 10.0
1 70 50 4 10.0
1 100 80 5 30.0
1 110 90 6 10.0
1 120 100 7 10.0
1 140 120 8 20.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 160 140 9 20.0 Test # 9
1 180 160 10 20.0
1 200 180 11 20.0
1 200 180 12 0.0 0
1 200 180 13 0.0
1 200 180 14 0.0
1
20
1
2
2
5 40
5
5
10
60
20
20
1
1 80
1
Depth, mm

1
1 100
1
1
1
1 120
1
1
1 140
1
1
1
1 160
1
1
1
180
1
1
1
1 200
1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
1
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
GA 17 410
DCP Testing at Holy Cross College Extension Site
Location: Calvary Hill, Arima
In-Situ Subgrade Strength Testing by DCP Sounding
SUMMARY OF DCP RESULTS
Date Test Reading Depth Total Penetration Layer 1
No. (mm) (mm) Blows (mm/blow) Blows 15
Thickness, mm 190
2018-03-21 10 10 0 0 0 CBR % 21
1 40 30 1 30.0
1 50 40 2 10.0
1 60 50 3 10.0
1 70 60 4 10.0
1 80 70 5 10.0
1 90 80 6 10.0
1 100 90 7 10.0
1 110 100 8 10.0 Depth vs. No. of Blows
1 130 120 9 20.0 Test # 10
1 140 130 10 10.0
1 150 140 11 10.0
1 170 160 12 20.0 0
1 180 170 13 10.0
1 190 180 14 10.0
1 200 190 15 10.0
20
1 200 190 16 0.0
1 200 190 17 0.0
1 200 190 18 0.0
1 40
1
1
1
60
1
1
1
1 80
1
Depth, mm

1
1 100
1
1
1
1 120
1
1
1 140
1
1
1
1 160
1
1
1
180
1
1
1
1 200
1 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20
1
1 No. of Blows
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1