EGYPTIAN CEMENT

FACTORY -PHASE 1
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ANCILLARY BUILDINGS
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ARAB REPUBLIC OF EGYPT

SOHAG GOVERNORATE

EGYPTIAN CEMENT FACTORY (PHASE I)

6000 TPD CLINKER CEMENT

ANCILLARY BUILDINGS
SITE INVESTIGATION AND FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS REPORT

PROJECT OWNER

PROJECT MAIN CONTRACTOR

CHENGDU DESIGN & RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF

BUILDING MATERIALS INDUSTRY CO. LTD
GEOTECHNICAL CONSULTANT

A-A CONSULTANTS MISR RAYMOND

DR\ MOHAMED EL NABARAWY

TYPE OF PREPARED REVIEWED APPROVED PROJECT

DISCIPLINE:
DOCUMENT BY BY BY NO.
Geotechnical Report M.G H.S. M.A 40-542
A&A DOCUMENT
NUMBER:
SITE INVESTIGATION AND FOUNDATION DATE: REV NO.
RECOMMENDATION REPORT
EGYPTIAN CEMENT FACTORY (PHASE 1)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION:..................................................................................................................................................3
2 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE UNDER STUDY .........................................................................................3
3 SCOPE OF GEOTECHNICAL WORK: ..............................................................................................................4
4 SITE INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES: ..............................................................................................................4
5 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS..............................................................................................................................7
6 RELATION BETWEEN GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES, FIELD AND LABORATORY TEST
RESULTS.................................................................................................................................................................8
7 GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SUBSOIL.........................................................................................11
8 GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS ..........................................................................................................................15
9 RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................................................................................18

APPENDICES

 Appendix 1: Borehole logs & lab results.

 Appendix 2: Geological Cross sections.

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1 INTRODUCTION:
This report has been prepared upon the request of sinoma chengdu design & research
institute of building materials industry co. ltd to Misr Raymond Foundations in order to
carry out the engineering services for the site investigation and geotechnical
recommendations for EGYPTIAN CEMENT FACTORY (PHASE 1) – Ancillary
buildings. A site investigation program was implemented by MISR RAYMOND and A&A
(The Consultant) using in house capabilities as well as other specialized soil investigation
contractors.

This report is prepared in order to document the geotechnical activities and to present the
results of the analysis as well as the recommendations for foundation design.

2 DESCRIPTION OF STRUCTURE UNDER STUDY

The project understudy is the EGYPTIAN CEMENT FACTORY (PHASE I) which is
located at Sohag governorate. Figure 2.1 shows the general layout of the project under
study. This report is considering the following ancillary buildings:

 Fence.
 1210: Mix crushing and transport.
 1741: Duty room / Prayer room.
 1230: Coal mill Foundation.
 1231: Coal mill system.
 1470: Main Substation.

Figure 1: General Layout of the project under study

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3 SCOPE OF GEOTECHNICAL WORK:

The activities performed for the subject project included:
 Planning of the site investigation program.
 Execution of borings and sample collection.
 Managing field and laboratory activities.
 Reviewing and preparing the site investigation factual report presenting the
site findings and the laboratory testing results. This factual report is the
Appendix 1 of this report.
 Conducting the geotechnical analysis based on the data presented in the
factual report.
 Utilizing the above results to develop recommendations for the design and
construction of the foundation for the building.

4 SITE INVESTIGATION ACTIVITIES:

4.1 General:
A site investigation program has been carried out in order to provide adequate
information on the subsurface conditions at the site. The site investigations were
conducted by the specialized soil investigation firm (GeoDrill) under the
supervision of Misr Raymond Geotechnical Engineer during September 2017.
The site investigation program comprises mechanical boreholes, field tests and
laboratory tests. Boreholes, field and laboratory tests results are included in the
factual report enclosed in Appendix 1.
4.2 Boreholes
Eleven (11) Mechanical boreholes were carried out to depth ranging from 10.00m to
20.00m below the existing ground level. The coordinates of the boreholes shown in
table (4.1). The drilled boreholes were four inches in diameter. Appendix No 1
includes the boreholes logs drawn to a suitable scale. On each borehole log the
following data are given:
1- Borehole number.
2- Total depth of the borehole.
3- Date of execution.
4- Type of borehole (Rotary Air Drilling).
5- Depths and description (classification) of the layers.
6- Type of sampling (standard spilt spoon and coring).
7- Results of field tests.
The soil samples were taken as follows:
1- For the non-cohesive layers, the samples were taken using standard spilt spoon at
selected depths.
2- All samples collected from boreholes were examined, described and classified by
Misr Raymond geotechnical engineer and taken to MRF laboratory for testing.
3- Ground water table in the drilled boreholes was measured during borings and 24
hours after completion of all boreholes.
4- Ground water table in the drilled boreholes was not encountered during the
execution of the drilling activities.

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Table (4.1): Borehole coordinates and levels

Borehole
Building X Y Elevation
Number
Mix Crushing and Transport 03E 171.00 45.00 289.30
Coal Mill Foundation 50A 451.66 382.00 281.60
Coal Mill System 51A 440.67 388.06 281.50
Duty Room for Prayer 04A 145.92 27.76 289.20
Fence 135 856.00 0.00 280.00
136 1244.00 0.00 276.50
137 1350.00 200.00 274.00
138 900.00 750.00 285.70
141 0.00 682.00 286.35
Main Substation 110 1146.800 071.400 280.20
111 1194.300 116.600 279.25

4.3 Field Tests

4.3.1 Standard Penetration Tests:

Standard penetration tests (SPT) were carried out at selected depths of the non-
cohesive soil. The SPT tests were carried out in accordance with ASTM D 1586.
The test SPT consists of driving of a 50 mm external diameter thick walls tube (spilt
spoon sampler) into the bottom of the drilled depth of the borehole using 63.5kg
hammer falling freely through 760 mm. Initially the sample is driven 150 mm into
the soil to seat the sampler and to pass through the disturbed soil at the bottom of the
drilled borehole. The number of blows required to drive the sampler a further 300
mm (measured on two intervals each 150 mm) is recorded and termed as “N” value.
If the number of blows is higher than 50 blows for any interval (150 mm) is higher
than 50 blows, this conditions is called “refusal”, the test stops and the number of
blows as well as the distance driven are recorded.
The test results are given on the borehole logs given in Appendix (1) with two
numbers. The higher number represents the number of blows where the lower
number represents the penetration distance.
Standard penetration tests (SPT) were carried out at selected depths in the boreholes.
The aim of the standard penetration test is to obtain the standard blow counts, which
is used for evaluating the shear strength and the compressibility parameters of the
soil and to collect disturbed samples of non-cohesive soil. The test results are given
on the boring logs in Appendix (1).

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4.3.2 Core Recovery And Rock Quality Designation

For rock sample both Core Recovery (R) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD)
values were determined. The core recovery is given as:
Core Recovery = (Length of the sample) / (Length of the sampler)
The RQD value is given as:
RQD = (Length of the samples > 10 cm) / (Length of the sampler)
The values of CR and RQD help in determining the mechanical properties of the
rocks. The values of RQD and CR are indicated on the borehole logs.

4.4 Laboratory Tests

4.4.1 General

4.4.2 Physical Properties Tests

Physical properties of soil formation help to verify the visual classification and may
be used as a guide to predict the geotechnical, and mechanical behavior of the soil.
The following tests were carried out in cohesive and non-cohesive soils.

4.4.2.1 Soil Gradation

For classification purpose, grain size distribution test was conducted using ASTM
testing method D 422-63 (1990) "Particle Size of Soils". Sieve analysis tests were
carried out to determine the grain size distribution of soils. The percentage of fines
(silt and clay) was determined by washing the sample on sieve number 200 (0.074
mm). The distribution of clay was determined using hydrometer tests.

4.4.3 Mechanical Properties Testing

4.4.3.1 Point Load Index test

A number of point load index tests were carried out to determine the extent of rock
resistance to axial pressure without circumferential pressure. It is also possible to
classify rocks and assess the heterogeneity of rock resistance to pressure in different
directions.

4.4.3.2 Unconfined Compressive Strength Tests

Selected unconfined compressive strength test on rock samples were conducted in
order to establish the stress - strain relationship for the rock samples. These curves
can be used to determine the unconfined compressive strength of the rock and the
elastic modulus.

4.4.4 Chemical analysis Tests

Chemical analysis tests were conducted on soil samples retrieved from the site. The
testing program comprised the determination of the pH, Chloride content, Sulphate
content.
Results of chemical analysis may be used to evaluate the type of the used cement in
the foundation concrete. The results of the chemical analysis are presented in
Appendix A.

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5 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS

5.1 Soil condition

For the purpose of this report and based on the results of the soil investigation
program, the soil subsurface condition at the site consists of the following layers:

5.1.1 LAYER 1: LIMESTONE

This layer is LIMESTONE, dolomitic, fine grained, slightly to moderately
weathered, moderately weak to moderately strong, off-white to reddish brown,
occasional vugs, traces of silt, iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
This layer appears at all boreholes at different depths with different thicknesses.
Caves were appeared at boreholes no. (135 & 136), at borehole no.135 cave was
appeared at depth of 8.50m below the natural ground level at level of (+271.50) and
extends down to a level of (+269.50) with thickness of 3.0m and at borehole no.136
it was appeared at depth of 2.0m below the natural ground level at a level of
(+273.50) and extends down to a level of (+271.50) with thickness of 2.0m.

5.1.2 LAYER 2: SAND

This layer is fine to medium dense SAND, poorly graded, with silt and gravel,
calcareous, light brown traces of iron oxides.
This layer appears in boreholes no. (110, 135, 136, 137, 138 & 03E) and extends
with thickness ranging from 0.30m to 1.90m.

5.1.3 LAYER 3: GRAVEL

This layer is poorly graded GRAVEL (limestone fragmented) with sand and silt,
fine to coarse, off white to light brown to reddish brown, calcareous, traces of iron
oxides.
This layer appears in boreholes no. (111, 138 & 03E) from ground surface with
thickness ranging between 0.30m to 1.40m.

5.2 Groundwater condition

The ground water was not encountered during and after 24 hours of the boring.

5.3 Summary of Subsurface Conditions

Based on the above, the geological sections for the building under study is attached
in Appendix (1).

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6 RELATION BETWEEN GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES, FIELD AND

LABORATORY TEST RESULTS.

These relations shall be discussed in this section in brief as most of them are given
in textbooks, as well as in the NAVFAC DM. 7.1. In addition, the Egyptian code of
design and construction for foundation has been used for data not included in
NAVFAC. These relations shall be used for estimating the soil parameters needed in
the design and geotechnical analysis.

6.1 Sand Layers

6.1.1 Relation Between Nb Values And Relative Density Dr For Non-Cohesive Soil
According to the ECP, Part 3, the relation between the number of blows in SPT and
the relative density is given as in Table (7.1)

Table 6.1: Relation between relative density and No. of blows in S.P.T test
Number of blows in SPT Description Relative Density RD %
0–4 Very Loose 0 – 15%
5-10 Loose 15% - 35%
10 – 30 Medium 35% - 65%
30 – 50 Dense 65% - 85%
> 50 Very Dense > 85%

6.1.2 Relation Between Relative Density Dr And The Angle Of Internal Friction 
For Non-Cohesive Soil
According to the ECP, Part 3, the relation between the relative density and the angle
of internal friction  is given as in Table 7.2.

Table 6.2 - Relation between relative density and angle of internal friction 
Relative Density RD % Angle of internal friction  (degree)
0 – 15% 27 – 30
15% - 35% 30 – 32
35% - 65% 32 – 36
65% - 85% 36 – 40
> 85% > 40

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6.1.3 Relation Between Deformation Modulus And Nb For Non-Cohesive Soils

To get the relation between the deformation modulus and the standard penetration
test results NSPT for cohesionless soils, many empirical correlations between NSPT
and the deformation modules E have been established. The following correlations
proposed by the authors shall be utilized:
1. Janbu (1963)
x '
E  F *
100
2
E = E50% KN/m
F = Factor depends on sand relative density and sand formation
= 15,000 for loose and silty sand,
= 30,000 for medium dense sand,
= 50,000 for dense sand,
x’ = Effective confining pressure KN/m2 = y’* Ko (Ko = at rest earth pressure
coefficient).
y’ = Effective vertical pressure KN/m2.
2. Webb (1970): E = a N + b ; Where a , b = 478 , 7170 KPA
3. Schmertman (1980): E = 10 N kg/cm2
4. Denver (1982): E = B N 0.5; Where B = 7 MPA.
5. Bowles (1982): E = 50 (N + 15) t/m2

6.1.4 Relation Between Bulk Unit Weight  And Nb For Non-Cohesive Soils
According to Bowels design handbook, the relation between the unit weight and the
Nb values is given in Table 7.3.

Table 6.3 - Relation between Nb and bulk unit weight  (t/m3)

Nb values Bulk unit weight ( (t/m3)
0–4 1.1 to 1.4
4 – 10 1.4 to 1.6
10 – 30 1.6 to 1.9
30 – 50 > 1.9

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6.2 Rock layers

6.2.1 Relation between Rock quality designation (RQD) and Rock Classification
The rocks can be classified according to the unconfined compressive strength according to
the Egyptian code as follows:
Table 6.4 - Rock Classification According To Rock Quality DESIGNATION (R.Q.D)
Rock Quality (R.Q.D ) %
Very Weak Less Than 25
Weak 25 - 50
Medium 50 - 75
Good 75 - 90
Excellent 90 - 100

6.2.2 Rocks classification according to unconfined compressive strength

The rocks can be classified according to the unconfined compressive strength according to
the Egyptian code as follows:

Table 6.5 - Rock Classification According To Unconfined Strength

Unconfined Strength
Rock Type
Kg / cm2 M . N / m2
Extremely Hard > 2000 > 200
Very Hard 1000 - 2000 100 - 200
Hard 500 - 1000 50 - 100
Moderate Hard 125 - 500 12.5 - 50
Moderate Weak 50 - 125 5 - 12.5
Weak 12.5 - 50 1.25 - 5
Very weak < 12.5 < 1.25

6.2.3 Deformation modulus for rock mass (Emass)

The deformation modulus of the intact rock (Er) is about 200 times to 500 times the
unconfined compressive strength and can be calculated directly from the results of stress-
strain curves. In order to account for the rock structure, the value of Er must be reduced by
the factor which depends on the RQD value. The suggest factor for a value of RQD less
than 70% shall be  = 0.1. This factor must be used to decrease Er to obtain the mass
deformation modulus Em.

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6.2.4 Relation between Point load index results and rock classification
According to the Egyptian Code of Foundations Part II - Table (2-31-1) - The relationship
between the point load index and the rock classification is given in the following table:

ROCK RESISTANCE FOR POINT

ROCK CLASSIFICATION
LOAD (KN/M2)
<30 Excessive Weakness
30-100 Very Weak
100-300 Weak
300-1000 Moderate Hard
1000-3000 Hard
3000-10000 Very Hard
>10000 Excessive Hard

6.2.5 Relation between Shear strength parameters and Unconfined compressive

strength for Rock
According to Kulhway (1980), the shear strength parameters for rock with RQD less
than 70% can be estimated from the unconfined compressive strength qu as follows:
c = 0.1 qu ,  = 30.

7 GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS OF THE SUBSOIL

Based on the available data regarding the soil formation and the results of field tests
as well as laboratory tests, the geotechnical behavior of the layers encountered in the
project site at the under study locations can be addressed as follows:.

7.1 LAYER 1: LIMESTONE

7.1.1 General Characteristics

This layer is LIMESTONE, dolomitic, fine grained, slightly to moderately
weathered, moderately weak to moderately strong, off-white to reddish brown,
occasional vugs, traces of silt, iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
This layer appears at all boreholes at different depths with different thicknesses.
Caves were appeared at boreholes no. (135 & 136), at borehole no.135 cave was
appeared at depth of 8.50m below the natural ground level at level of (+271.50) and
extends down to a level of (+269.50) with thickness of 3.0m and at borehole no.136
it was appeared at depth of 2.0m below the natural ground level at a level of
(+273.50) and extends down to a level of (+271.50) with thickness of 2.0m.

7.1.2 Rock quality designation RQD

From the boreholes logs, the RQD value is ranging from 0% to 95%. The average
value could be taken as 45 % approximately. According to rock classification given
in Item (6.2.1) - Table (6.4), the limestone shall be considered Weak.

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7.1.3 Unconfined compressive strength

The unconfined compressive strength tests show that the average unconfined
compressive strength is 75.00 kg/cm2. According to rock classification given in Item
(6.2.1) - Table (6.5), the limestone is considered moderate weak.

Borehole Depth Qun (Kg/cm2)

110 3.00 208.00
111 8.00 16.30
2.00 29.50
135
5.00 39.10
136 1.00 34.20
138 2.00 103.00
141 1.00 150.70
148 6.00 147.40
03E 3.00 23.80
04A 4.00 66.30
50A 1.00 99.10
51A 1.00 146.90

7.1.4 Shear strength parameters

According to Kulhawy and Goodman 1987, the shear strength parameters for the
rock formation can be taken as follows:
 C= 0.1qu = 7.50 kg/cm2.
 = 30 degree

7.1.5 Rock mass deformation modulus

According to relation stated in item 6.2.3, The deformation modulus Er for the intact
rock shall be taking as 200 times the unconfined compressive strength whish result
in Er = 15000 kg/cm2. The value of the rock mass deformation modulus (Emass) shall
be taken as 0.1* (Er) which yields an average design value of 1500 kg/cm2.

7.1.6 Point load index test results

It is clear from the laboratory results that the value of the rock resistance to the axial
pressure (point load) on the rock samples is in the range of 2.70 to 15.20 kg/cm2
with average value = 9.625 kg/cm2, according to the Egyptian Code of Foundations
- Part II - the rock can be classified according to the value of the axial pressure
resistance as moderate hard rock. The table below shows the summary of point load
index results.
According to ECP, the corresponding unconfined compressive strength can be
calculated using the following equation:
qu= K Is
Where: Is: point load index
K: Coefficient depends on sample diameter. For sample diameter 42mm;
K=21, for sample diameter 54mm; K=24.
The results of point load index tests and its corresponding Qun (kg/cm2) are listed at
the following table:

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Depth (m.) Point Load Strength Index (Mpa) Unconfined compressive

BH. No.
From To Uncorrected (Is) Corrected (Is(50)) strength (kg/cm2)
5.0 6.0 0.33 0.41 86.10
03E 13.0 14.0 0.21 0.27 56.70
18.0 19.0 0.45 0.58 121.80
1.0 2.0 0.94 1.21 254.10
04A
2.0 3.0 1.17 1.52 319.20
9.0 10.0 1.08 1.37 287.70
50A
19.0 20.0 0.74 0.97 203.70
111 3.00 4.00 0.56 0.68 142.80
136 5.0 6.0 1.14 1.37 287.70

7.2 Layer 2: SAND

7.2.1 General Characteristics

This layer is fine to medium dense SAND, poorly graded, with silt and gravel,
calcareous, light brown traces of iron oxides.
This layer appears in boreholes no. (110, 135, 136, 137, 138 & 03E) and extends
with thickness ranging from 0.30m to 1.90m.

7.2.2 Gradation

Borehole Depth (m) % Gravel % Sand % Fines Classification

110 0.40 20.0 64.60 15.40 SM
0.45 5.6 84.4 10.0 SP-SM
135
11.0 4.3 86.8 8.9 SP-SM
136 1.0 21.2 54.6 24.2 SM
137 0.45 21.5 74.7 3.8 SP
138 0.20 5.9 91.7 2.5 SP

7.2.3 Unified Classification

Based on the gradation results, the soil classification according to the unified soil
classification system (USCS) is SP to SM.

7.2.4 Standard Penetration Test

The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) counted blows values shows that the Nspt is
ranging from 24 blow to more than 50 blows. For purpose of analysis, the number of
blows for this layer can be considered as 40 blows.

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7.2.5 Relative density based on SPT data

Based on the results of the SPT, as well as the correlations given in item 6.1, the
average relative density for this layer can be considered as 80% and can be
considered as medium dense.

7.2.6 Shear strength parameters based on the results of SPT

According to value of the relative density, and the number of blows N, the drained
angle of shearing resistance φ for this layer can be taken as 38 °.

7.2.7 Deformation modulus based on the results of SPT

According to value of the number of blows N, as well as the correlations given in
item 6.3, the deformation modulus for this layer can be taken as 400 kg/cm2.

7.3 Layer 3: GRAVEL

7.3.1 General Characteristics

This layer is poorly graded GRAVEL (limestone fragmented) with sand and silt,
fine to coarse, off white to light brown to reddish brown, calcareous, traces of iron
oxides.
This layer appears in boreholes no. (111, 138 & 03E) from ground surface with
thickness ranging between 0.80 m to 1.40m.

7.3.2 Gradation

Borehole Depth (m) % Gravel % Sand % Fines Classification

111 1.00 66.70 16.90 16.40 GM
138 1.0 70.6 25.6 3.8 GP

7.3.3 Unified Classification

Based on the gradation results, the soil classification according to the unified soil
classification system (USCS) is GM to GP.

7.3.4 Standard Penetration Test

Based on the common experience, the SPT values in gravely soil layers is more than
50 blows.

7.3.5 Relative density based on SPT data

Based on the considered value of the SPT, as well as the correlations given in item
6.1, the average relative density for this layer can be considered as 85% and can be
considered as very dense.

7.3.6 Shear strength parameters based on the results of SPT

According to value of the relative density, and the number of blows N, the drained
angle of shearing resistance φ for this layer can be taken as 40°.

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7.3.7 Deformation modulus based on the results of SPT

According to value of the number of blows N, as well as the correlations given in
item 6.3, the deformation modulus for this layer can be taken as 500 kg/cm2.

8 GEOTECHNICAL ANALYSIS

8.1 Selection of Foundation Type

The following factors shall be considered when selecting the foundation system:
1. The foundation system must have an adequate factor of safety against
bearing capacity failure (shear failure).
2. The foundation system must be capable of resisting the anticipated upward
or downward movement.
3. The differential movement must be within the allowable limits.

Referring to the anticipated loads and geotechnical condition of the site, shallow
foundation system is considered the most appropriate foundation system. The
shallow foundation system shall be raft footings foundation connected by ground
beams.

8.2 Foundation depth

The chosen foundation depth must satisfy the above mentioned criteria. In addition,
according to the EC, part three (3), the foundation depth must have the following
criteria:
1. The foundation level must be chosen in a way to ensure that the foundation
rests on stable layers.
2. Minimum foundation depth must be permitted for the construction of the
foundations.
Considering the above, the foundation level shall be 1.00 m to 2.5 m below the
finished level.

8.3 Relation between the foundation level and the existing ground level
Geological cross sections had been created based on results of the drilled boreholes.
This profile is attached in Appendix (2). Figures (8.1) to (8.6) shows the foundation
level plotted on these geological cross sections.
Based on these profiles, it is clear that the foundation level shall be rested on LIMESTONE
layer for all the buildings under study.

This means cutting (excavation through rock layer) shall be needed in order to reach
the foundation level.

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8.4 Soil treatment

Upon reaching the foundation level the top of rock shall be examined thoroughly,
and any fill materials or debris shall be removed and all voids and cracks shall be
filled with cement mortar.
In case the foundation level coincide, with top weathered soil (sand), excavation
shall be carried out until reaching the top of rock.
The excavation depth shall be compensated using a replacement layer consisting of
mud concrete with minimum cube compressive strength (fcu) not less than 150
kg/cm².
In case the presence of caves, a filling process by means of mud concrete shall be
used in order to fill the cave hole up to the foundation level, as in boreholes no. (135
& 136).

8.5 Safety Factors and Allowable Settlement:

The allowable stress of the selected foundation shall satisfy two basic criteria. The
first criterion is that the soil beneath the foundations shall have adequate shear
strength to support the loads with an adequate factor of safety. The second criterion
is that the expected total and differential settlements and associated angles of tilt
shall be within the allowable limits. The values for factor of safety for the soil shear
strength and for the settlement for shallow foundations, according to the Egyptian
Code of Soil Mechanics and Foundations - Part 3 are as follows:
Factor of safety against shear failure : 2.5
Allowable total settlement for footings : 50 mm
Allowable angle of tilt : 1:300

8.6 Safety against Shear Failure

The allowable soil bearing capacity which satisfies the shear failure criteria has been
calculated for Raft footings with different dimensions. The foundation level had
been considered as (-1.50)m under finished level. The calculations have been
performed by adopting the shear strength parameters listed in item 7.0 for the soil
condition of Foundation. The allowable net bearing capacity is given as follows:
qult = CNc . c + 1 Df Nq q + 2 BN

Where:
qult = ultimate bearing capacity (KN/m2)
c = cohesion (KN/m2)
q = effective surcharge; (KN/m2)
= 1 Df where Df refers to depth of footing
1 = unit weight of subsoil above foundation level (KN/m3)
2 = unit weight of subsoil below foundation level (KN/m3)
B = width (diameter) of footing (m)
Df = The depth of the base of footing (m)
Nc, Nq, N = bearing capacity factors dependent only on the angle of
shearing resistance  of the soil.
c, q,  = shape factors

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8.7 Settlement analysis

8.7.1 General
The settlement of the foundation had been evaluated at different stresses at the
proposed foundation level. As previously explained, the allowable settlement of the
foundations shall be considered as 50 mm while the angle of tilt shall be ranging
within (1:300 to 1:750). The main aim of the settlement calculations is to compute
the net stresses at the foundation level which, shall result in total settlement of
50mm. In addition, the angle of tilt shall be checked considering that the differential
settlement is half the total settlement. The value of the net stresses that satisfies the
settlement requirements shall be compared to the value of the net stress satisfies the
bearing capacity requirements and the minimum value shall be considered the safe
allowable stresses at the foundation level.

8.7.2 Method of analysis

The settlement of the layers underneath the foundation level is an immediate
settlement. Consequently, the settlement has been calculated using the computer
program “VDISP”. This program uses the Bossuinesq approach for stress
distribution in soil and can accept multiple soil profiles and different loading
conditions.

8.7.3 Results of the analysis

For the rock, the settlement analysis showed that under the effect of stress of 4.0
kg/cm2 at the foundation level the maximum settlement is negligible.

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9 RECOMMENDATIONS

9.1 Foundation recommendations

1- Shallow foundation system shall be used to support the loads of the proposed
buildings as per the following table:
Foundation
Building Name
System
Mix Crushing Raft Foundation
Coal Mill Foundation Raft Foundation
Coal Mill System Strip footings
Duty Room Prayer Isolated Footings
Fence (part 1)
from BH(135) to Strip Footings
BH(137)
Fence (part 2)
from BH(137) to Isolated Footings
BH(141)
Main Substation Isolated Footings

2- The foundation level for each building shall be as follows: (considering finished
levels of the project)

Building Name Foundation Level

Mix Crushing 284.30
Coal Mill Foundation 274.80
Coal Mill System 277.30
Duty Room Prayer 288.30
Minimum 0.80 m
Fence below the
finished level
Main Substation 278.80

3- For all Buildings, the foundation type shall be plain concrete footing/raft overlaid by
reinforced concrete footing/raft.
4- The thickness of the plain concrete footings/raft shall be chosen by the designer
considering economic aspects of the foundation, In case that the chosen thickness of
the plain concrete is less than 300 mm, the plain concrete shall be considered as
non-structural elements.

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5- The allowable net bearing capacity at the recommended foundation level shall be as
per the following table :

Allowable net bearing

Building Name
capacity (Kg/cm2)
Mix Crushing and Transport 3.50
Coal Mill Foundation 4.00
Coal Mill System 4.00
Duty Room Prayer 3.00
Fence (part 1)
0.50
from BH(135) to BH(137)
Fence (part 2)
1.50
from BH(137) to BH(141)
Main Substation 3.00

6- Minimum width for strip/isolated footings shall be not less than 1.00m.
7- The site preparation guidelines shall be applied prior to the construction of
foundations according to item 9.2.
8- For all buildings with isolated footings, the footings shall be connected with rigid
beams in both directions at their bottom level.
9- For the fence (part 2 – between BH(137) to BH(141)) the footings shall be connected
with rigid beams.
10- For the fence, a complete construction joints shall be considered at maximum
spacing of 16.00 m.
11- In case it is required to perform an elastic analysis for any foundation elements (during the
design phase), the following model may be adopted: Winkler model with the following
modulus of sub grade reaction :

Allowable net Subgrade

Building Name bearing capacity reaction (t/m3)
(kg/cm2)
Mix Crushing and Transport 3.50 300-400
Coal Mill Foundation 4.00 300-400
Coal Mill System 4.00 800
Duty Room Prayer 3.00 600
Fence (part 1)
0.50 100
from BH(135) to BH(137)
Fence (part 2)
1.50 300
from BH(137) to BH(141)
Main Substation 3.00 600

12- For case of non-uniform stress, the area subjected to compression shall be not less than
75% of the foundation area.
13- The allowable net bearing capacity can be raised by 25% for case of wind loading and
33% for case of earthquake loading.

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9.2 Site preparation guidelines

The following site preparation guidelines must be followed prior to construction of the
foundations.
1- Upon reaching the foundation level, the top of rock shall be examined thoroughly, and any
fill materials or debris shall be removed and all voids and cracks shall be filled with
cement mortar.
2- In case the foundation level coincide, with top weathered soil (sand), excavation shall be
carried out until reaching the top of rock.
3- The excavation depth shall be compensated using a replacement layer consisting of mud
concrete (plain concrete) with minimum cube compressive strength (fcu) not less than 150
kg/cm².
4- In general, the foundation level shall be inspected thoroughly and in case of presence of
caves, the construction shall be stopped and the excavation bottom shall be inspected by a
specialized Geotechnical Engineer. Upon inspection and assessment of the condition of
caves and its extent the necessary remedial measures and or further investigation (i.e.
radar) shall be defined.
9.3 Concrete Works
1- Ordinary Portland cement is to be used for all foundation elements.
2- Minimum cement content for reinforced concrete shall be 325 kg/m3 and for the plain
concrete shall be 150 kg/m3.
3- The water cement ratio shall not exceed 0.50.
4- The minimum concrete cover shall be 5 cm for all foundation buried elements.
5- All foundation elements must be insulated by a suitable water proofing material.
6- The concrete shall be as dense as possible and only siliceous sand and coarse aggregates
are to be used in all concrete works.

9.4 General Recommendations

1- In case there will be a basement floor in any of the building / structures, a
complete tanking system shall be adopted to avoid water infiltration inside the
basement.
2- The water or sewage pipelines and its junctions should be executed and insulated
carefully to avoid the leakage of water.
3- The ground surface around the structure under study should be formed with
smooth slopes to allow the water to move away this structure.

Regards
Dr / Mohamed Abdel Hamid

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APPENICIES

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APPENDIX (1)
BOREHOLES LOGS & RESULTS OF LABORATORY
TESTS

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Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 110
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Main Sub-Station
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 280.20 X [m] : 1146.800
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 24 , 2017 Y [m] : 071.400
Total Boring Depth [m] : 15.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 25 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 280.20 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 SM: silty SAND with gravel (dolomitic 0.00 1.00 60 0
279.80 m
limestone fragmentes), fine to medium,
1 reddish brown, trace iron oxides.
C-2 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 1.00 2.00 80 0
5 fragmented, slightly to moderately weathered,
2 moderately strong, light reddish brown,
C-3 occasional vugs, trace iron oxides and 2.00 3.00 95 54
gypsum crystals.
same as above but not fragmented, slightly
3 10
C-4 weathered below Elev. 278.20 m. 3.00 4.00 97 26

4
C-5 4.00 5.00 98 36
15
5
C-6 5.00 6.00 95 50

6 20 C-7 6.00 7.00 98 53

7
C-8 7.00 8.00 95 10
25
8 same as above but excess of iron oxides
C-9 8.00 9.00 98 91
and gypsum crystals below Elev. 272.20 m

9
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 98 71

10
C - 11 10.00 11.00 98 0
35
11
C - 12 11.00 12.00 95 31

12
40 C - 13 12.00 13.00 98 20

13
C - 14 13.00 14.00 99 34
45
14
C - 15 14.00 15.00 97 14

15 265.20 m
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 111
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Main Sub-Station
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 279.25 X [m] : 1194.300
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 28 , 2017 Y [m] : 116.600
Total Boring Depth [m] : 15.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 28 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 279.25 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 GM: silty GRAVEL (limestone fragments) 0.00 1.00 90 0
with sand, fine to coarse, calcareous, light
1 278.25 m brown, seams of clay, trace iron oxides.
C-2 LIMESTONE: fine grained, fragmented, slightly 1.00 2.00 85 0
5 to moderately weathered, weak to moderately
2 weak, off-white, occasional vugs, trace iron
C-3 oxides and gypsum crystals. 2.00 3.00 90 31
same as above but not fragmented, slightly
3 10
C-4 weathered below Elev. 277.25 m. 3.00 4.00 97 15

4
C-5 4.00 5.00 95 48
15
5
C-6 5.00 6.00 95 33

6 20 C-7 6.00 7.00 98 23

7
C-8 7.00 8.00 97 30
25
8
C-9 8.00 9.00 98 97

9
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 97 60

10
C - 11 10.00 11.00 98 61
35
11
C - 12 11.00 12.00 97 88

12
40 C - 13 12.00 13.00 97 55

13
C - 14 13.00 14.00 95 52
45
14
C - 15 same as above but very weak below Elev. 265.25 m. 14.00 15.00 96 75

15 264.25 m
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 135
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Fence
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 280.00 X [m] : 856.000
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 18 , 2017 Y [m] : 000.000
Total Boring Depth [m] : 11.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 18 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 280.00 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
D-1 SP-SM: poorly graded SAND with silt, very 0.00 0.45 16 20 35 55 55
279.55 m
dense, fine to medium, calcareous, light
1 brown, trace gravel (limestone fragments)
C-1 and iron oxides. 1.00 2.00 92 48
5 LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered,
2 weak, off-white, occasional vugs, trace
C-2 iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 2.00 3.00 96 87

3 10
C-3 3.00 4.00 98 41

4
C-4 4.00 5.00 93 54
15
5
C-5 5.00 6.00 87 39

6 20 C-6 6.00 7.00 96 58

7
C-7 7.00 8.00 96 62
25
8
C-8 8.00 9.00 50 20
CAVE: Air lacking, no penetration resistance,
CAVE

9
30 no recovary between Elev. 271.50 m &269.50 m.

C-9
9.00 10.50
10
SP-SM: poorly graded SAND with silt, fine
35 to medium, calcareous, light brown, trace
gravel (limestone fragments) and iron oxides. 10.50 11.00 14 0
C - 10 269.20 m
11 269.00 m

12
40

13

45
14

15
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 136
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Fence
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 276.50 X [m] : 1244.000
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 18 , 2017 Y [m] : 000.000
Total Boring Depth [m] : 10.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 18 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 276.50 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 SM: silty SAND with gravel (limestone 0.00 1.00 65 0
fragments), fine to medium, reddish
1 brown, trace iron oxides.
C-2 275.25 m LIMESTONE: fine grained, partly fragmented, 1.00 2.00 85 28
5 highly weathered, weak, off-white, occasional
2 vugs, trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
C-3 2.00 3.00 56 26

3 10
CAVE: Air lacking, no penetration resistance,
CAVE

no recovary between Elev. 273.50 m &271.50 m.

4 C-4 3.00 5.00 18 0

15
5
C-5 same as above but moderately weathered 5.00 6.00 95 12
below Elev. 271.50 m.
6 20 C-6 same as above but not fragmented, slightly 6.00 7.00 95 0
weathered below Elev. 270.50 m.
7
C-7 7.00 8.00 93 63
25
8
C-8 8.00 9.00 97 65

9
30 C-9 9.00 10.00 97 46

10 266.50 m

35
11

12
40

13

45
14

15
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 137
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Fence
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 274.00 X [m] : 1350.000
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 17 , 2017 Y [m] : 200.000
Total Boring Depth [m] : 10.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 17 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 274.00 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
D-1 SP: poorly graded SAND with gravel 0.00 0.45 5 9 15 24 24
(dolomitic limestone fragments), medium
1 dense, fine to medium, calcareous, light
brown, trace silt and and iron oxides.
5
C-1 1.50 2.00 70 0
2 272.10 m
C-2 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 2.00 3.00 65 0
fragmented, highly weathered, reddish
3 brown, trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
10
C-3 3.00 4.00 30 0

4 same as above but intermixed with sandy

C-4 4.00 5.00 60 0
lean clay (cemented), excess of iron oxides
15 below Elev. 270 m.
5
C-5 5.00 6.00 50 0

6 20 C-6 6.00 7.00 75 0

7
C-7 7.00 8.00 75 0
25
8 same as above but laminated, trace clay and
C-8 8.00 9.00 80 0
iron oxides below Elev. 266.00 m.

9
30 C-9 9.00 10.00 80 0

10 264.00 m

35
11

12
40

13

45
14

15
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 138
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Fence
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 285.70 X [m] : 900.000
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 21 , 2017 Y [m] : 750.000
Total Boring Depth [m] : 10.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 22 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 285.70 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 285.50 m SP: poorly graded SAND, fine to medium, 0.00 1.00 75 0
calcareous, reddish brown, trace fine
1 284.70 m gravel (dolomitic limestone fragments),
C-2 silt and iron oxides. 1.00 2.00 85 0
5 GP: poorly graded GRAVEL (limestone
2 fragments) with sand, fine to coarse,
C-3 calcareous, reddish brown, trace silt 2.00 3.00 85 0
and iron oxides.
LIMESTONE: fine grained, fragmented to
3 10 partly fragmented, moderately weathered,
C-4 3.00 4.00 90 42
moderately weak, off white to reddish
brown, occasional vugs, trace iron oxides
4 and gypsum crystals.
C-5 same as above but not fragmented, slightly 4.00 5.00 93 23
15
weathered below Elev. 282.70 m.
5
C-6 5.00 6.00 95 37

6 20 C-7 6.00 7.00 95 42

7
C-8 7.00 8.00 96 69
25
8
C-9 same as above but partly fragmented below 8.00 9.00 95 0
Elev. 277.70 m.
9 same as above but with dolomatic limestone
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 96 11
pieces below Elev. 276.70 m

10 275.70 m

35
11

12
40

13

45
14

15
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 141
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Fence
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 286.35 X [m] : 000.000
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 21 , 2017 Y [m] : 682.000
Total Boring Depth [m] : 10.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 21 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 286.35 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered, 0.00 1.00 98 10
moderately strong, off-white, occasional
1 vugs, trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
C-2 1.00 2.00 97 90
5
2
C-3 2.00 3.00 97 94

3 10 283.35 m
C-4 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 3.00 4.00 94 81
slightly weathered, moderately weak to
4 moderately strong, reddish brown, trace
C-5 iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 4.00 5.00 92 0
15
5
C-6 5.00 6.00 87 33

6 20 C-7 6.00 7.00 98 36

7
C-8 7.00 8.00 98 81
25
8 278.35 m
C-9 LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered, 8.00 9.00 98 22
moderately weak, off-white, occasional
9 vugs, trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 94 75

10 276.35 m

35
11

12
40

13

45
14

15
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 03E
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6 Building: Mix crushing-raft foundation

Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 289.30 X [m] : 171.000

Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 23 , 2017 Y [m] : 045.000
Total Boring Depth [m] : 20.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 23 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 289.30 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered, 0.00 1.00 80 0
weak to moderately weak, off-white to
1 reddish brown, occasional vugs, trace
C-2 iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 1.00 2.00 98 25
5 same as above but has vertical joint from
2 depth 288.10 m to 287.80 m.
C-3 2.00 3.00 99 72

3 10
C-4 3.00 4.00 96 90

4
C-5 4.00 5.00 98 12
15
5
C-6 5.00 6.00 97 35

6 20 C-7 6.00 7.00 95 50

7
C-8 7.00 8.00 97 74
25
8
C-9 8.00 9.00 93 0

9
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 97 95

10 279.30 m
C - 11 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 10.00 11.00 98 77
35 slightly weathered, moderately strong,
11 278.30 m reddish brown, occasional vugs, trace
C - 12 iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 11.00 12.00 85 0
LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered,
277.60 m
12 very weak, off-white, trace iron oxides and
C - 13 gypsum crystals. 12.00 13.00 70 0
40
GM: silty GRAVEL (limestone fragments)
13 with sand, fine to coarse, light brown,
276.20 m excess iron oxides.
C - 14 13.00 14.00 80 80
LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered,
45
14 very weak, off-white, trace iron oxides and
C - 15 gypsum crystals. 14.00 15.00 65 0
274.95 m
SM: silty SAND, fine to medium, reddish
15 274.30 m brown, trace iron oxides.
50 C - 16 LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered, 15.00 16.00 70 0
moderately weak, off-white to reddish
16 273.30 m brown, occasional vugs, trace iron oxides
C - 17 and gypsum crystals. 16.00 17.00 99 60
DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained,
55 fragmented, slightly weathered, moderately
17 272.30 m
strong, reddish brown, occasional vugs,
C - 18
trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 17.00 18.00 95 30
LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered,
18 moderately weak, off-white, occasional vugs,
60 C - 19
intercalation of dolomitic limestone, trace 18.00 19.00 90 70
iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
19
C - 20 19.00 20.00 90 0

20 65 269.30 m

Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)

Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 04A
Building: Duty Room / Prayer Room -
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6
isolated foundation
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 289.20 X [m] : 145.920
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 22 , 2017 Y [m] : 027.760
Total Boring Depth [m] : 10.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 22 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 289.20 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 0.00 1.00 95 0
slightly weathered, moderately strong,
1 off-white to light reddish brown, occasional
C-2 vugs, trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 1.00 2.00 98 0
5
2 287.20 m
C-3 LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered, 2.00 3.00 99 46
moderately weak to moderately strong,
3 off-white, occasional vugs, intercalation
10 of dolomitic limestone partings, trace iron
C-4 3.00 4.00 99 36
oxides and gypsum crystals.

4
C-5 4.00 5.00 97 68
15
5
C-6 5.00 6.00 99 74

6 20 C-7 6.00 7.00 97 64

7
C-8 7.00 8.00 97 90
25
8
C-9 8.00 9.00 98 95

9
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 99 82

10 279.20 m

35
11

12
40

13

45
14

15
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 50A
Building: Coal mill foundaion-mass
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6
foundation
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 281.60 X [m] : 451.660
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 16 , 2017 Y [m] : 382.000
Total Boring Depth [m] : 20.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 18 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 281.60 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 0.00 1.00 98 55
slightly weathered, moderately weak to
1 moderately strong, light reddish brown,
C-2 occasional vugs, trace iron oxides and 1.00 2.00 99 80
gypsum crystals.
5
2
C-3 2.00 3.00 99 36

3 10
C-4 3.00 4.00 96 23

4
C-5 4.00 5.00 98 71
15
5
C-6 5.00 6.00 98 88

6 20 C-7 6.00 7.00 99 13

7
C-8 7.00 8.00 99 26
25
8
C-9 8.00 9.00 98 25
same as above but with vertical joint between
9 Elev. 272.90 m 272.40 m
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 97 67

10
C - 11 10.00 11.00 95 24
35
11
C - 12 11.00 12.00 99 59

12
40 C - 13 12.00 13.00 98 55

13
C - 14 13.00 14.00 99 23
45
14 267.60 m
C - 15 LIMESTONE: fine grained, slightly weathered, 14.00 15.00 97 85
weak to moderately weak, off-white to
15 reddish brown, occasional vugs, trace
C - 16 iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 15.00 16.00 98 16
50

16
C - 17 16.00 17.00 97 48

55
17
C - 18 17.00 18.00 98 86

18
C - 19 263.60 m 18.00 19.00 97 73
60
DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained,
19 slightly weathered, moderately strong,
C - 20 light reddish brown, occasional vugs, 19.00 20.00 98 79
trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
20 65 261.60 m

Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)

Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
Client : C.D.I Boring Method : Rotary / Percussion JOB NO. : MY- 1147
Egyptian Cement phase I
Project :
6000 tpd Clinker Cement
Boring Equipment : Acker BOREHOLE - NO. : 51A
Building: Coal mill system-strip
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Boring Diameter [mm] : 101.6
foundation
Eng. : Amr Mazloum Ground Elevation [m] : 281.50 X [m] : 440.670
Coordinates:
Starting Date : Sept. 18 , 2017 Y [m] : 388.060
Total Boring Depth [m] : 15.00
Comp. Date : Sept. 20 , 2017 Depth Cased : -
Depth Samples Strata Depth T.C.R. Rock S.P.T
Diagram of N
Elev. Description (Rec.) RQD N-Blown/15cm
No. Type Log from to N
m. ft. 281.50 m % % 6" 6" 6" 0 20 40 60 80 100
C-1 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 0.00 1.00 91 12
slightly weathered, moderately strong,
1 reddish brown, occasional vugs, trace
C-2 iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 1.00 2.00 99 41
5
2
C-3 2.00 3.00 97 24

3 10
C-4 3.00 4.00 98 31

4
C-5 4.00 5.00 98 26
15 276.80 m
5 SILICEOUS LIMESTONE: fine grained,
C-6 5.00 6.00 95 77
slightly weathered, very weak, off-white to
reddish brown, occasional seams of silty
6
275.65 m clay, trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals.
20 C-7 a layer of LIMESTONE: weak, offwhite 6.00 7.00 90 0
between Elev 276.80 m and 276.50 m.
7
C-8 DOLOMITIC LIMESTONE: fine grained, 7.00 8.00 95 12
25 slightly weathered, moderately strong,
8 light reddish brown, occasional vugs,
C-9 trace iron oxides and gypsum crystals. 8.00 9.00 98 0

9
30 C - 10 9.00 10.00 98 75

10
C - 11 10.00 11.00 98 67
35
11
C - 12 11.00 12.00 95 90

12
40 C - 13 12.00 13.00 97 73

13
C - 14 13.00 14.00 98 86
45
14
C - 15 14.00 15.00 97 46

15 266.50 m
50

16

55
17

18
60

19

20 65
Omar Ismail ( R. Q. D = Rock Quality Designation)
Sheet : 1 Of 1 ( T. C. R = Total Core Recovery)
( R = Refusal )
 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 3-E
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 13
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 12.00 to 13.00
Building : Mix crushing
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 n.

0
in.
in.

in.

.2
.4

.2
1.5 .

.6
n.

.1

.4

.1
n.
n

i
2i

no
3i

no
1/2

no
1i
3/4

no
no

no

no
100.0
90.0
Percent Passing By Weight

80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
40.0
30.0
20.0
10.0
0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100.0 85.1 75.5 65.2 57.3 50.3 47.5 46.0 42.1 33.6 28.0 24.2 21.6 18.4
Effective Diameter (D10) D30 (mm) D60 (mm) Uniformity coefficient (Cu)
Description : GM Coefficient of curvature (Cc)
% Gravel 54.0 % Sand 27.5 % Fines 18.4
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
Flow Curve
60
3
PLASTICITY CHART
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

50 CH
E

40
IN
-L

CL
A

30 2
MH & OH
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 10 20 25 30 40 50
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit =NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 3-E
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 15 Bott.
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 14.35 to 15.00
Building : Mix crushing
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 n.

0
in.
in.

in.

.2
.4

.2
n.

.6
n.

.1

.4

.1
n.

i
2i

no
3i

no
1/2

no
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no

no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100.0 92.5 71.0 51.7 39.7 33.2 27.7
Effective Diameter (D10) D30 (mm) D60 (mm) Uniformity coefficient (Cu)
Description : SM Coefficient of curvature (Cc)
% Gravel 0.0 % Sand 72.4 % Fines 27.7
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
Flow Curve
60
3
PLASTICITY CHART
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

50 CH
E

40
IN
-L

CL
A

30 2
MH & OH
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 10 20 25 30 40 50
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit =NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 110
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 1 Top.
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 0.00 to 0.40
Building : Main Sub-Station
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 n.

0
in.
in.

in.

.2
.4

.2
n.

.6
n.

.1

.4

.1
n.

i
2i

no
3i

no
1/2

no
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no

no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100.0 94.0 88.0 80.0 75.6 70.7 59.0 37.5 24.9 15.4
Effective Diameter (D10) D30 (mm) : 0.19 D60 (mm) Uniformity coefficient (Cu)
Description : SM Coefficient of curvature (Cc)
% Gravel 20.0 % Sand 64.6 % Fines 15.4
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
Flow Curve
60
3
PLASTICITY CHART
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

50 CH
E

40
IN
-L

CL
A

30 2
MH & OH
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 10 20 25 30 40 50
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit =NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 111
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 1
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 0.00 to 1.00
Building : Main Sub-Station
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

0
0
20

20
60
3/8 n.

10

40
in.

10
in.

in.

.4
1.5 .
n.

n.
n

.
2i

.
3i

no
.

.
1/2

no
1i

.
no
3/4

no
no

no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size (mm) 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100.0 80.9 58.5 47.5 33.3 26.8 23.2 20.7 19.0 17.9 16.4
Effective Diameter (D10) : 0.00 D30 (mm) : 0.74 D60 (mm) : 2.22 Uniformity coefficient (Cu)
Description : GM Coefficient of curvature (Cc)
% Gravel 66.7 % Sand 16.9 % Fines 16.4
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
60
Flow Curve
PLASTICITY CHART
21
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

CH
Water Content (wt %)

50
21
E
NI

40
-L

20
A

CL
30
MH & OH
20
20
19
10 19
CL-ML ML & OL
0 18
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
10 20 25 30 40 50
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit = 19 % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

.
Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 135
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : D1
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 0.00 to 0.45
Building :Fence
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 n.

0
in.
in.

in.

.2
.4

.2
n.

.6
n.

.1

.4

.1
n.

i
2i

no
3i

no
1/2

no
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no

no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100.0 94.4 90.1 86.0 75.8 50.8 28.7 10.0
Effective Diameter (D10) : 0.09 D30 (mm) : 0.16 D60 (mm) : 0.31 Uniformity coefficient (Cu) : 3.50
Description : SP-SM Coefficient of curvature (Cc) : 0.86
% Gravel 5.6 % Sand 84.4 % Fines 10.0
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
Flow Curve
60
3
PLASTICITY CHART
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

50 CH
E

40
IN
-L

CL
A

30 2
MH & OH
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 10 20 25 30 40 50
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit =NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 138
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 1 (Top)
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 0.00 to 0.20
Building : Fence
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 .

0
in .

.2
in .

in .

.2
in

.4
n.

.6
n.

.1
.1

.4
n.
2i

no
3i

no
no
1/2
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no
no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size (mm) 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100.0 97.7 94.1 83.4 73.8 61.0 44.4 29.6 2.5
Effective Diameter (D10) : 0.10 D30 (mm) : 0.15 D60 (mm) : 0.41 Uniformity coefficient (Cu) : 4.33
Description : SP Coefficient of curvature (Cc) : 0.57
% Gravel 5.9 % Sand 91.7 % Fines 2.5

2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)

60
Flow Curve
3
PLASTICITY CHART
50 CH
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

E
IN

40
-L
A

CL
30
MH & OH
2
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%) 10 20 25 30 40 50
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit = NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

A. Abd El Hamed 11/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 138
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 1 (Bot)
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 0.20 to 1.00
Building : Fence
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 .

0
in .

.2
in .

in .

.2
in

.4
n.

.6
n.

.1
.1

.4
n.
2i

no
3i

no
no
1/2
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no
no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size (mm) 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100.0 85.4 50.6 40.2 29.4 23.6 17.9 13.3 8.2 4.6 3.8
Effective Diameter (D10) : 0.31 D30 (mm) : 5.03 D60 (mm) : 14.25 Uniformity coefficient (Cu) : 45.65
Description : GP Coefficient of curvature (Cc) : 5.69
% Gravel 70.6 % Sand 25.6 % Fines 3.8

2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)

60
Flow Curve
3
PLASTICITY CHART
50 CH
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

E
IN

40
-L
A

CL
30
MH & OH
2
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0
1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%) 10 20 25 30 40 50
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit = NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

A. Abd El Hamed 11/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 137
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : D 1
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 0.00 to 0.45
Building : Fence
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 n.

0
in.
in.

in.

.2
.4

.2
n.

.6
n.

.1

.4

.1
n.

i
2i

no
3i

no
1/2

no
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no

no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100.0 94.0 87.7 84.6 78.5 76.9 75.3 55.0 28.9 15.7 3.8
Effective Diameter (D10) : 0.11 D30 (mm) : 0.26 D60 (mm) : 0.53 Uniformity coefficient (Cu) : 4.64
Description : SP Coefficient of curvature (Cc) : 1.10
% Gravel 21.5 % Sand 74.7 % Fines 3.8
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
Flow Curve
60
3
PLASTICITY CHART
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

50 CH
E

40
IN
-L

CL
A

30 2
MH & OH
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 10 20 25 30 40 50
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit =NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 136
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 1
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 0.00 to 1.00
Building : Fence
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 n.

0
in.
in.

in.

.2
.4

.2
n.

.6
n.

.1

.4

.1
n.

i
2i

no
3i

no
1/2

no
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no

no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100.0 90.1 85.1 78.8 68.7 59.4 49.4 38.8 31.8 24.2
Effective Diameter (D10) D30 (mm) D60 (mm) Uniformity coefficient (Cu)
Description : SM Coefficient of curvature (Cc)
% Gravel 21.2 % Sand 54.6 % Fines 24.2
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
Flow Curve
60
3
PLASTICITY CHART
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

50 CH
E

40
IN
-L

CL
A

30 2
MH & OH
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 10 20 25 30 40 50
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit =NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 3-E
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 11
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 10.00 to 11.00
Building : Mix crushing

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.23 cm
Specimen Height : 16.00 cm
160

140

120
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

100

80

60

40

20

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 139.4 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.9E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.281 2.253 2.456 3.66 7.11

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 3-E
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 17
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 16.00 to 17.00
Building : Mix crushing

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.24 cm
Specimen Height : 16.20 cm
300

250
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

200

150

100

50

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 258.8 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.1E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.477 2.563 2.578 0.23 3.92

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 CLASSIFICATION OF SOILS (ASTM D-2487)
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 135
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 9 Bott.
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 10.80 to 11.00
Building :Fence
1. GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION (ASTM D 422)

CLAY
GRAVEL SAND
SILT
Coarse Fine Coarse Medium Fine

00
00
0

0
3/8 n.

0
in.
in.

in.

.2
.4

.2
n.

.6
n.

.1

.4

.1
n.

i
2i

no
3i

no
1/2

no
1i
3/4

no
1.5

no

no

no
100
90
Percent Passing By Weight

80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Diameter in mm

Sieve 3 in. 2 in. 1.5 in. 1 in. 3/4 in. 1/2 in. 3/8 in. no. 4 no. 10 no. 20 no. 40 no. 60 no. 100 no. 200
Size 75 50 37.5 25.0 19.0 12.5 9.50 4.75 2.00 0.85 0.425 0.25 0.15 0.075
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100.0 95.7 93.9 92.2 80.2 53.1 26.2 8.9
Effective Diameter (D10) : 0.08 D30 (mm) : 0.16 D60 (mm) : 0.29 Uniformity coefficient (Cu) : 3.69
Description : SP-SM Coefficient of curvature (Cc) : 1.15
% Gravel 4.3 % Sand 86.8 % Fines 8.9
2. ATTERBERG LIMITS (ASTM D-4318)
Flow Curve
60
3
PLASTICITY CHART
PLASTICITY INDEX (PI) (%)

Water Content (wt %)

50 CH
E

40
IN
-L

CL
A

30 2
MH & OH
20

10
CL-ML ML & OL
0 1
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 10 20 25 30 40 50
LIQUID LIMIT (LL) (%)
Number of Blows

Liquid Limit =NP % Plastic Limit = NP % Plasticity Index = NP %

Tested By Date Checked By

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 3-E
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 4
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 3.00 to 4.00
Building : Mix crushing

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.16 cm
Specimen Height : 15.66 cm
25

20
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

15

10

0
0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18 0.20
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 23.8 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.3E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.825 1.970 2.186 5.0 16.5

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. :4A

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 5
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 4.00 to 5.00
Building :Duty Room/Prayer Room

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.10 cm
Specimen Height : 16.30 cm
70

60

50
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

40

30

20

10

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 66.3 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.5E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Apparent
Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity Porosity (%)

2.088 2.054 2.348 6.1 11.1

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 11/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 50 A
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project Sample No.
: Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project : Core 2
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 1.00 to 2.00
Building :Coal mill foundaion

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.20 cm
Specimen Height : 15.30 cm

105

90
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

75

60

45

30

15

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45 0.50
STRAIN (%)
Dry State Saturated State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 99.1 kg/cm2

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Saturated) = 57.3 kg/cm2
2
Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.48E+04 kg/cm

III. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Bulk
Unit Weight Apparent Specific Apparent
Specific Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Porosity (%)
Gravity
2.286 2.356 2.481 2.1 7.9

Tested by Date Checked by

M.Ashour 10/11/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 51 A

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 2
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 1.00 to 2.00
Building :Coal mill system

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.20 cm
Specimen Height : 16.30 cm
160

140

120
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

100

80

60

40

20

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 146.9 kg/cm2

2
Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.7E+04 kg/cm

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Apparent
Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity Porosity (%)

2.492 2.500 2.575 1.2 3.2

Tested by Date Checked by

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 51 A

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 6
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 5.00 to 6.00
Building :Coal mill system

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.81 cm
Specimen Height : 15.20 cm
9

7
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 8.9 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.3E+03 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Apparent
Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity Porosity (%)

1.991 1.895 2.437 11.7 18.3

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 11/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 51 A

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 11
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 10.00 to 11.00
Building :Coal mill system

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.21 cm
Specimen Height : 16.16 cm
400

350

300
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 356.9 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 5.0E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Apparent
Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity Porosity (%)

2.560 2.517 2.704 2.7 5.3

Tested by Date Checked by

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 50 A

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 5
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 4.00 to 5.00
Building :Coal mill foundaion

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.20 cm
Specimen Height : 16.20 cm
400

350

300
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 376.4 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 1.1E+05 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Bulk Apparent
Unit Weight Water Absorption Apparent
Specific Specific
(g/cm3) (%) Porosity (%)
Gravity Gravity

2.514 2.613 2.626 0.2 4.3

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 25/09/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 50 A

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 10
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 9.00 to 10.00
Building :Coal mill foundaion

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.25 cm
Specimen Height : 15.00 cm
350

300

250
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

200

150

100

50

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 329.8 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.5E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Bulk Apparent
Unit Weight Water Absorption Apparent
Specific Specific
(g/cm3) (%) Porosity (%)
Gravity Gravity

2.637 2.631 2.645 0.2 0.3

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 25/09/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. :4A

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 8
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 7.00 to 8.00
Building :Duty Room/Prayer Room

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.15 cm
Specimen Height : 16.03 cm
200
180
160
140
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 186.0 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.3E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Apparent
Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity Porosity (%)

2.416 2.419 2.448 0.5 1.3

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 11/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 111
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 3
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 2.00 to 3.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 13.43 cm
90
80
70
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 82.1 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.2E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.223 2.430 2.443 0.22 9.02

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 111
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 6
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 5.00 to 6.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 14.32 cm
90
80
70
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

60
50
40
30
20
10
0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 78.4 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 4.4E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.159 2.190 2.507 5.76 13.85

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 111
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 15
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 14.00 to 15.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 14.43 cm
14

12

10
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 11.8 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 5.4E+03 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.767 1.762 2.256 12.44 21.67

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 110
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 6
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 5.00 to 6.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 14.03 cm
300

250
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

200

150

100

50

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 276.8 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 7.3E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.651 2.666 2.702 0.5 1.9

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 110
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 9
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 8.00 to 9.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.12 cm
Specimen Height : 14.33 cm
450
400
350
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

300
250
200
150
100
50
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 425.8 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.6E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.613 2.649 2.655 0.1 1.6

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 110
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 12
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 11.00 to 12.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.13 cm
Specimen Height : 14.66 cm
160

140

120
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

100

80

60

40

20

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 141.4 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.7E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.523 2.572 2.613 0.61 3.45

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
OF ROCKS (ASTM D 2938)

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 111

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 9
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 8.00 to 9.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate
: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.02 cm
Specimen Height : 14.53 cm

30

25
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

20

15

10

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30
STRAIN (%)
Dry State Saturated State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 26.8 kg/cm2

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Saturated) = 16.3 kg/cm2
Secant Modulus, E50 = 1.41E+03 kg/cm2

III. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent
Apparent Specific Gravity Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Porosity (%)

1.790 1.653 2.110 13.1 15.2

Tested by Date Checked by

M.Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
OF ROCKS (ASTM D 2938)

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 110

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 3
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 2.00 to 3.00
Building : Main Sub-Station

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate
: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.13 cm
Specimen Height : 13.63 cm

330
300
270
240
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

210
180
150
120
90
60
30
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 0.70 0.80 0.90 1.00
STRAIN (%)
Dry State Saturated State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 297.3 kg/cm2

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Saturated) = 208.0 kg/cm2
Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.63E+04 kg/cm2

III. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent
Apparent Specific Gravity Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Porosity (%)

2.612 2.636 2.646 0.1 1.3

Tested by Date Checked by

M.Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 141
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 2
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 1.00 to 2.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.23 cm
Specimen Height : 15.87 cm
160

140

120
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

100

80

60

40

20

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 150.7 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.4E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.337 2.276 2.434 2.85 3.99

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 141
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 6
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 5.00 to 6.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.25 cm
Specimen Height : 15.67 cm
80

70

60
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

50

40

30

20

10

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 70.4 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.9E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.173 2.193 2.304 2.2 5.7

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 141
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 8
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 7.00 to 8.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.26 cm
Specimen Height : 15.73 cm
180
160
140
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 166.2 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.2E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

2.482 2.462 2.514 0.8 1.3

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 141
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 10
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 9.00 to 10.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 8.29 cm
Specimen Height : 16.51 cm
60

50
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

40

30

20

10

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 53.9 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.1E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.852 1.852 2.197 8.5 15.7

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 138

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 3
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 2.00 to 3.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 14.15 cm
120

100
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

80

60

40

20

0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 103.0 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.7E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Apparent
Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity Porosity (%)

2.098 2.127 2.379 5.0 11.8

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 11/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 138

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 8
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 7.00 to 8.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate : 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.00 cm
Specimen Height : 15.15 cm
140

120

100
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

80

60

40

20

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25 0.30 0.35 0.40 0.45
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 119.9 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 3.5E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Apparent
Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity Porosity (%)

2.253 2.234 2.415 3.4 6.7

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 11/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 136
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 2
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 1.00 to 2.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 11.95 cm
35

30

25
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

20

15

10

0
0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14 0.16 0.18
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 34.2 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.4E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.833 1.848 2.179 8.24 15.92

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 136
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 7
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 7.00 to 8.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 14.68 cm
20
18
16
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0.00 0.02 0.04 0.06 0.08 0.10 0.12 0.14
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 19.7 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 5.2E+03 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.810 1.893 2.191 7.2 17.4

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 136
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 9
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 9.00 to 10.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 6.95 cm
Specimen Height : 13.93 cm
20
18
16
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 19.6 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 8.9E+03 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
(g/cm3) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.825 1.841 2.293 10.71 20.38

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 135
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 5
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 5.00 to 6.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 6.98 cm
Specimen Height : 14.35 cm
40

35

30
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

25

20

15

10

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 39.1 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 2.2E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.870 1.847 2.320 11.04 19.42

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNIAXIAL COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH OF ROCKS
Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 135
Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 7
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 7.00 to 8.00
Building :Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.03 cm
Specimen Height : 14.05 cm
25

20
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

15

10

0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
STRAIN (%)
Dry State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 24.1 kg/cm2

Secant Modulus, E50 = 1.2E+04 kg/cm2

II. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent Water Absorption Apparent
3
(g/cm ) Gravity Specific Gravity (%) Porosity (%)

1.872 1.889 2.318 9.8 19.2

Tested by Date Checked by

M. Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 UNCONFINED COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH
OF ROCKS (ASTM D 2938)

Lab. No. : MY-1147 Borehole No. : 135

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project Sample No. : Core 2
Location : Sohag, Egypt. Depth (m.) : 2.00 to 3.00
Building : Fence

I. Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry & Saturated) - ASTM D2938 :

Strain rate
: 0.70 mm/minute Specimen Diameter : 7.04 cm
Specimen Height : 14.52 cm

45
40
35
STRESS (Kg/cm2)

30
25
20
15
10
5
0
0.00 0.10 0.20 0.30
STRAIN (%)
Dry State Saturated State

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Dry) = 40.8 kg/cm2

Unconfined Compressive Strength (Saturated) = 29.5 kg/cm2
Secant Modulus, E50 = 1.20E+04 kg/cm2

III. Specific Gravity, Absorption & Porosity of Rock Specimens:

Unit Weight Bulk Specific Apparent
Apparent Specific Gravity Water Absorption (%)
(g/cm3) Gravity Porosity (%)

1.977 2.062 2.435 7.4 18.8

Tested by Date Checked by

M.Ashour 14/10/2017 Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 Determination of the Point Load Strength Index of Rock
ASTM D-5731-16

Lab No. : MY-1147 Type of Test : Axial Tests

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project
Location : Sohag, Egypt.

Core Depth(m.) A=WD De2=4A/π Failure Load Point Load Strength Index (Mpa)
W D
BH No. 2 Uncorrected
No. From To (mm) (mm) mm mm2 P (KN) Corrected (Is(50))
(Is)
6 5.00 6.00 82.0 67.5 5535.0 7047.4 2.294 0.33 0.41
3E 14 13.00 14.00 81.5 70.0 5705.0 7263.8 1.520 0.21 0.27
19 18.00 19.00 81.5 71.5 5827.3 7419.5 3.372 0.45 0.58
2 1.00 2.00 81.5 74.1 6039.2 7689.3 7.200 0.94 1.21
4A
3 2.00 3.00 81.5 78.3 6381.5 8125.1 9.476 1.17 1.52
10 9.00 10.00 78.1 74.8 5841.9 7438.1 8.000 1.08 1.37
50 A
20 19.00 20.00 82.1 81.5 6691.2 8519.4 6.300 0.74 0.97
27 5 4.00 5.00 70.5 67.2 4737.6 6032.1 7.506 1.24 1.52
111 4 3.00 4.00 69.0 67.0 4623.0 5886.2 3.300 0.56 0.68
136 5 5.00 6.00 69.2 64.4 4456.5 5674.2 6.456 1.14 1.37

Tested By Checked by

M. Ashour Eng. Hossam A. Elshafy

 Summary of Rock Chemical Analysis

Job No. : MY-1147 Date : 15/10/2017

Client : Chengdu Design & Research Institute of Building Materials Industry Co., Ltd (CDI)
Project : Egyptian Cement phase I 6000 tpd Clinker Cement Project
Location : Sohag, Egypt.

BH. Depth Test

Silicon Dioxide Ferric & Calcium Oxide Magnesium Loss Due to Sodium Chloride Ion Sulphate Sulphate Content Carbonate Content as
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Sample (m) SIO2 Aluminum Oxide CaO Oxide Ignition Gases Chloride CL Content as SO3 as SO3
No.
No. From To % Fe2O3 &AL2O3 % MgO % NaCL % Acid Soluble Water Soluble CO2 CaCO3
% % % % %

3E Core 3 2.00 3.00 1.31 0.90 53.28 0.39 42.13 0.040 0.024 0.20 41.89% 95.20%

51 A Core 6 5.00 6.00 43.53 0.60 28.60 1.27 23.87 0.172 0.104 0.31 24.46% 55.60%

Chemist : A.H. Omar

 EGYPTIAN CEMENT
FACTORY -PHASE 1
MISR RAYMOND &
ANCILLARY BUILDINGS
A-A CONSULTANTS GEOTECHNICAL & FOUNDATION
RECOMMENDATION REPORT

APPENDIX (2)
GEOLOGICAL CROSS SECTIONS & FOUNDATION
LEVEL

A-A consultants, DR\ MOHAMED EL NABARAWY REV.00