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Phase 1 Engineering Geological Investigation:
Erf 502 Sandringham (City of Johannesburg, Gauteng)
Report to:
ConsulTauri Design (Pty) Ltd
Report by:
KHg Applied Geologists
Report No 118-018
Version 1.0
22 June 2018
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Client: ConsulTauri Design (Pty) Ltd
Att: Mr Rael Smith
Report Title: Phase 1 Engineering Geological Investigation: Erf 502 Sandringham (City of Johannesburg, Gauteng)
Reference Number: 118-018 ¨ Preliminary þ Draft ¨ Final
* A preliminary report is incomplete, and findings are provisional.
* A draft report is subject to change prior to finalisation on payment in full.
Author(s):
Matthys A. Dippenaar (PhD)
Pr.Sci.Nat. (400032/06)
Report Date: 22 June 2018
Important: The contents of this report is subject to (i) the provisions, terms and conditions
stipulated in §7 of this report and (ii) the terms and conditions of the appointment
for this work.
Moonlight Enviro (Pty) Ltd trading as KHg Applied Geologists
2008/021872/07 | Directors M. A. Dippenaar & M. D. Sole
+27 82 826 5468 | Postnet Suite 40 Private Bag X21 Queenswood 0121 South Africa | matthysd@icloud.com
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Table of Contents
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1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 1
1.1. Terms of Reference .................................................................................................................. 1
1.2. Scope ........................................................................................................................................ 1
1.3. Available Information ............................................................................................................... 1
2. SITE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................................ 2
2.1. Locality and Prevailing Conditions ............................................................................................ 2
2.2. Regional Geology ...................................................................................................................... 2
2.3. Topography and Regional Hydrology ........................................................................................ 2
2.4. Vadose Zone Hydrology ............................................................................................................ 2
3. ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISATION ............................................................ 4
3.1. Soil Profile ................................................................................................................................ 4
3.2. Excavation Conditions .............................................................................................................. 4
3.3. Laboratory Results .................................................................................................................... 5
3.3.1. Foundation indicator test results .......................................................................................... 5
3.3.2. Soil corrosivity indicators ...................................................................................................... 5
3.4. Groundwater Conditions .......................................................................................................... 6
4. IMPACTS OF GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS .................................................................... 7
4.1. Problem Soil Behaviour and Volume Change............................................................................ 7
4.2. Water and Drainage ................................................................................................................. 8
4.3. Excavation and Stability ........................................................................................................... 8
5. SITE CHARACTERISATION AND FINDINGS ........................................................................ 9
5.1. Material Properties .................................................................................................................. 9
5.2. Impacts of Proposed Development ........................................................................................ 10
5.3. Foundation Recommendations and Solutions ........................................................................ 10
6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .................................................................... 11
6.1. Geology, Soil Profile, Topography and Excavatability ............................................................. 11
6.2. Material Properties ................................................................................................................ 11
6.3. Hydrology and Relief .............................................................................................................. 12
6.4. Founding Recommendations .................................................................................................. 12
7. REPORT PROVISIONS ..................................................................................................... 13
8. REFERENCES ................................................................................................................... 14
Appendices
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APPENDIX A. MAPS AND SITE PHOTOGRAPHS ........................................................................................ 15
APPENDIX B. SOIL PROFILES ................................................................................................................. 21
APPENDIX C. LABORATORY RESULTS ..................................................................................................... 26
APPENDIX D. SITE CLASS DESIGNATIONS ............................................................................................... 31
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Figures
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Figure 1. Locality of the study area (© GoogleEarth). .............................................................................. 16
Figure 2. Regional geology (© GoogleEarth). .......................................................................................... 16
Figure 3. W-E section (© GoogleEarth). ................................................................................................. 17
Figure 4. N-S section (© GoogleEarth). .................................................................................................. 17
Figure 5. Regional drainage (DWS; © GoogleEarth). ................................................................................ 18
Figure 6. Test pit positions (© GoogleEarth). .......................................................................................... 18
Figure 7. Test pit OW01. ...................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 8. Test pit OW02. ...................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 9. Test pit OW03. ...................................................................................................................... 19
Figure 10. Figure 10. Test pit OW04. .................................................................................................... 19
Figure 11. Geotechnical zoning and foundation recommendations. ........................................................ 20
Tables
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Table 1. Depths to base of different soil horizons in meters below surface. ................................................ 4
Table 2. Water and stability considerations. ........................................................................................... 5
Table 3. Foundation indicator test results. .............................................................................................. 5
Table 4. Field descriptors and laboratory test results influencing corrosivity. ............................................. 6
Table 5. Anticipated geological classification for urban development. ....................................................... 7
Table 6. Geotechnical considerations and classes by individual test pits..................................................... 7
Table 7. General influences of the corrosiveness of soils to steel and concrete. .......................................... 8
Table 8. Usability of site materials based on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). .......................... 9
Table 9. AASHO and Unified rating for sub-grade, sub-base and base (from Dyer, 1982). ............................. 9
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Terms of Reference
A Phase 1 Engineering Geological Investigation was requested by ConsulTauri Design (Pty) Ltd for the proposed development of
Erf 502 Sandringham (City of Johannesburg, Gauteng). The stand, covering a spatial extent of approximately 5 hectares, is
situated 2.20km west of the intersection of the N3 Highway and Linksfield Road (M16) in the City of Johannesburg (Gauteng).
The proposed development entails township establishment and all associated infrastructure.
1.2. Scope
The Phase 1 Engineering Geological Investigation comprise the following as per draft SANS 634:2012 (Geotechnical
Investigations for Housing Developments) and the GFSH-2 (Generic Specification for Housing Developments):
• Test pit excavation, soil profiling and sampling of key horizons for relevant laboratory analyses
• Evaluation of excavatability of site soils
• Assessment of geological, hydrological and geomorphological constraints potentially influencing the development
• Demarcation of site into zones with similar anticipated geological, hydrological and geomorphological constraints based
on results of field work phase
• Addressing of the potential geological concerns and appropriate foundation recommendations.
1.3. Available Information
The following were available at the time of the investigation:
• Relevant 1:250 000-scale Geological Sheets (© DME / CGS)
• Relevant 1:50 000-scale Topocadastral Sheets (© Government Printer)
• Site locality as supplied by Client
• Google Earth Imagery © 2013
• Catchment maps (www.dwa.gov.za 2010) and hydrogeological sheets (1996) (© DWA)
• Additional bibliography as noted in §8 (REFERENCES).
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2. SITE DESCRIPTION
2.1. Locality and Prevailing Conditions
The site, Erf 502 Sandringham, is situated 2.20km west of the intersection of the N3 Highway and Linksfield Road (M16) in the
City of Johannesburg (Gauteng) (Figure 1). The site is presently undeveloped, although the site is being used informally for
parking. George Avenue, to the north, and Anne Street, to the west and south, confine the site. The property is situated next to
a business complex to the east, Yeshiwa College to the north and a residential area to the south.
The site, covering an area of approximately 5 hectares, is vegetated by grass and two old oak trees. Both the surface materials
and vegetation are likely highly disrupted due to historical anthropogenic activities.
2.2. Regional Geology
The regional geology is characterised by mafic and ultramafic rock of the Edenvale-Modderfontein Ultramafic Complex confined
by granitic rock of the Archaean Johannesburg Dome Granites (Figure 2). The stratigraphy comprises, from oldest to youngest,
the following:
• Archaean greenstone remnants of undifferentiated mafic and ultramafic plutonic and volcanic rocks (grey area - Zm) of
an age greater than 3340 Ma.
• Archaean Hornblende and biotite tonalite gneiss (peach area - Zh) that have a recorded age of 3200 ± 2 Ma.
The site is not underlain by soluble rock (e.g. dolomite) and no specialist investigations are required in this regard.
The area has a climatic Weinert N-value of less than 5, implying that chemical decomposition will likely predominate over physical
disintegration.
2.3. Topography and Regional Hydrology
The site slopes at roughly 6-8% to the south (Figure 3; Figure 4). Historical activities (such as agricultural practices, cut-to-fill
operations and previous development) may have disrupted the surface materials and resulted in some made materials being
present on the site.
The area under investigation falls within the A21C quaternary catchment of the Crocodile/ Marico (West) Water Management
Area (WMA3). Regional drainage is roughly towards the north via the Jukskei River to the Crocodile River (Figure 5). No defined
drainage feature are present on the site itself.
Precipitation is expected to flow as sheet flow or shallow interflow towards shallower slopes, natural depressions and drainage
features from where infiltration can occur. Seasonal perching of groundwater may cause seepage or wet profile conditions at
shallow depths, regardless of the extent of the 1:100-year flood lines.
2.4. Vadose Zone Hydrology
The vadose zone refers to the earth materials between the land surface and groundwater table. The influence of the vadose
zone on engineering development should not be discounted and, together with knowledge of the hydrogeology, can inform about
subsurface flow mechanisms and flow paths which may influence the proposed development. Additional to this, one should note
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that disruption of the site materials will affect the properties of the vadose zone, and that subsurface hydrology will differ during
the complete project life cycle.
Depending on the residual weathering products, the texture of the transported materials, and the properties of imported fill
material, the surface soils may have highly variable permeability. This, together with (for instance) uncertainty of bedrock
properties, changes in land cover and regional groundwater levels, may result in localised zones of increased infiltration or runoff,
areas associated with water ponding on surface and/ or groundwater movement possibly mimicking surface topography. Note
should, therefore, be taken that local hydrology may be highly variable.
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3. ENGINEERING GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISATION
Four test pits were excavated by means of a Hidromek 102B (74kW) TLB on 1 June 2018 (Figure 6). Samples were retrieved and
submitted to Soilab (Pty) Ltd for a variety of tests to interpret material properties.
Photographs of the site and test pits taken during the field work phase are shown in Figure 7 to Figure 10 (APPENDIX A).
3.1. Soil Profile
Soil profiles are summarised in Table 1 and shown in APPENDIX B. All test pits terminated in moist, light grey brown, soft to firm,
clayey silt, lower residual greenstone. The upper residual green stone comprises of moist, reddish brown, medium dense,
shattered & pinholed, silty clayey fine sand. The general succession of materials above the residuum comprise, with the exception
of test pit OW01 and OW03, thin fine sandy topsoil, underlain by colluvium of varying thicknesses and a basal pebble marker.
Test pit OW1 has no topsoil due to surface erosion from cars using the site for parking and OW03 has a made ground horizon
from pervious developments.
Table 1. Depths to base of different soil horizons in meters below surface. TP TRANS MG PM RES DEPTH END
OW01 0.30 X 0.50 2.80 2.80 EoH Residuum
OW02 0.40 X 0.55 3.00 3.00 EoH Residuum
OW03 0.40 0.70 1.00 2.55 2.55 EoH Residuum
OW04 0.80 X 1.35 3.00 3.00 EoH Residuum
NOTES TRANS Transported: Colluvium; Hillwash; Topsoil; Alluvium
PM Pebble Marker
RES Residuum (corresponding to rock noted in END)
MG Made ground; Imported material
DEPTH End of hole depth
0.00 Horizon absent X Refusal prior to possible occurrence
END DoR - Depth of Refusal; EoH - Hole stopped, end of TLB reach or open excavation
Notes:
A pebble marker – although not always distinctly identifiable – commonly indicates the boundary between transported and
residual (in-situ formed) soils.
Made ground is used collectively for any disturbed (i.e. loosened, moved, stockpiled, compacted, etc.) natural or imported
material. Manmade materials are often associated with such made ground (i.e. building rubble, rubbish and waste, geotextiles,
steel, plastics, etc.). Fill and rubble are used specifically for material apparently imported for the purpose of construction, or
material remnant of historical demolished construction.
3.2. Excavation Conditions
Test pits were excavated by means of a Hidromek 102B (74kW) TLB. Excavation conditions are SOFT to depths exceeding 2.50 m
in accordance with SANS 1200D (1988) and SANS 634 (2009). Conditions become SOFT to FIRM in residual bedrock.
Residual soils are expected to be thick and no excavation problems in residuum are expected.
Influences of water and sidewall stability are summarised for the individual test pits in Table 2.
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Table 2. Water and stability considerations. ID WETNESS (1) WATER SEEPAGE (2) STANDING WATER (3) STABILITY (4)
DEPTH DEPTH RATE DEPTH TIME (UN-)STABLE TIME
OW01 None none n/a none n/a Stable n/a
OW02 None none n/a none n/a Stable n/a
OW03 None none n/a none n/a Stable n/a
OW04 None none n/a none n/a Stable n/a
NOTES (1) Depth from which moisture content is very moist to wet
(2) Depth of seepage and estimation of seepage rate (slow, medium, fast, very fast)
(3) Depth of standing water in pit and time taken to fill to stated level (else immediate)
(4) Sidewalls stable or unstable and time since excavation until instability
No water seepage was encountered in any of the test pits. The influence of both possible sidewall instabilities and water seepage
should be anticipated for during and after construction, especially as wet or waterlogged materials may be more prone to
instability.
Discolouration (speckles, mottles and/ or patches) in most horizons suggest the likely presence of a localised perched water table.
These systems result from soils periodically reaching saturation from infiltrating water, shallow interflow or rising subsurface
waters.
3.3. Laboratory Results
3.3.1. Foundation indicator test results
The full laboratory results are shown in APPENDIX C. The results of three bulk, disturbed soil samples submitted for foundation
indicator testing are summarised in Table 3. The sampled horizons comprise the following:
• OW01 (0.50-1.24) – upper residual greenstone
• OW01 (1.24-2.80) – lower residual greenstone
• OW03 (1.00-1.45) – reworked residual greenstone.
Table 3. Foundation indicator test results. ID DEPTH GRADING/ HYDROMETER ATTERBERG LIMITS GM CLASSES HEAVE
%C %M %S %G LL PI LS TRB USC
OW01 0.50-1.24 29 24 36 11 36 16 7.0 0.76 A-6 CL Low
OW01 1.24-2.80 15 35 45 5 30 6 1.5 0.60 A-4 ML Low
OW03 1.00-1.45 25 19 44 12 34 13 7.0 1.01 A-6 SC Low
NOTES (1) Grading: Percentage clay (%C), silt (%M), sand (%M) and gravel (%G) by weight.
(2) Atterberg Limits: Liquid Limit (LL), Plasticity Index (PI), Linear Shrinkage (LS).
(3) Heave: Potential expansiveness (acc. Van Der Merwe).
All analysed samples grade essentially as sands with variable clay, silt and gravel that generally have poor to good compaction
characteristics. Soils are slightly to moderately plastic with low liquid limits and generally low anticipated heave according to Van
der Merwe’s method.
3.3.2. Soil corrosivity indicators
All samples were also analysed for pH and electrical conductivity (EC). These are shown together with parameters influencing
corrosivity of soils in Table 4.
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Table 4. Field descriptors and laboratory test results influencing corrosivity. ID DEPTH MATERIAL MOISTURE %C pH EC (S/m) OTHER
OW01 0.50-1.24 Res greenstone Moist 29 5.43 0.0304 X
OW01 1.24-2.80 Res greenstone Moist 15 5.10 0.0302 X
OW03 1.00-1.45 Res greenstone Moist 25 6.90 0.0401 X
NOTES (1) Material as per soil profile description.
(2) Moisture as per soil profile description or natural moisture content.
(3) %C (percentage clay), pH and EC as per laboratory results.
3.4. Groundwater Conditions
The hydrogeological map series supply the following information pertaining to groundwater conditions at the site:
• Total dissolved solids (TDS) generally <300 mg/l
• Hydrochemical type (Ca,Mg) (HCO3)2
• Depth to groundwater level generally 20-30 m below ground surface
• Mean annual groundwater recharge 110 mm
• Electrical conductivity of groundwater <300 mS/m.
The ultramafic tocks will generally behave either as a solely fractured, or an intergranular and fractured aquifer system where
primary pore space stores water and fractures transmit water. Given the fine-grained weathered products and the properties of
the bedrock itself, the behaviour may not be as a proper aquifer, but possibly rather as an aquitard storing but not necessarily
transmitting significant amounts of water.
Assessment of groundwater conditions is, however, not included in the scope of this study.
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4. IMPACTS OF GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS
The impact of the geotechnical constraints on housing developments may be evaluated according to Table 5 and APPENDIX D,
which is a summary of the general geotechnical constraints relevant to urban development (Partridge et al. 1993). The “class”
indicates the severity of the specific constraint for this site and – where multiple values are indicated – shows the variation over
the site. For non-residential developments, the system is applied as a sensible means of denoting geological constraints and
should not be viewed as a foundation design recommendation as the structure’s footprint and load will determine this. These
are discussed separately in this section.
Table 5. Anticipated geological classification for urban development. CONSTRAINT SITE CONDITIONS CLASS
A Collapsible soil Any collapsible horizon or consecutive horizons totalling depth of more
than 750 mm in thickness
2
B Seepage Permanent or perched water table more than 1.5 m below ground
surface
1
C Active soil Low soil heave potential predicted 1
D Highly compressible soil Moderate soil compressibility expected 2
E Erodability of soil Low 1
F Difficulty of excavation to 1.5m depth No difficulty expected n/a
G Undermined ground Not within scope of geotechnical investigation n/a
H Instability in areas of soluble rock Soluble rocks not identified during test pitting n/a
I Steep slopes Slopes between 6 and 12° 1
J Areas of unstable natural slopes Low risk 1
K Areas subject to seismic activity This area is not a known natural seismic active zone 1
L Areas subject to flooding Not within scope of geotechnical investigation n/a
NOTES: Class 1 – most favorable; 2 – intermediate; 3 – least favorable.
Geotechnical concerns and excavation conditions are summarised per individual soil profile in Table 6 according to APPENDIX D.
Thicknesses in the General Geotechnical Concerns column relate to thicknesses of materials subject to noted behaviour. Depths
in the Excavatability column refer to depth of TLB refusal (DoR), beyond which alternative means of excavation will be required.
When noted as EoH, excavation was ceased prior to TLB refusal.
Table 6. Geotechnical considerations and classes by individual test pits. TP GENERAL GEOTECHNICAL CONCERNS CLASS
OW01 Soils prone to collapse settlement given to the open structure C2-S2/ 2AC
OW02 Soils prone to collapse settlement given to the open structure C2-S2/ 2AC
OW03 Soils prone to collapse settlement given to the open structure C2-S2/ 2AC
OW04 Soils prone to collapse settlement given to the open structure C2-S2/ 2AC
4.1. Problem Soil Behaviour and Volume Change
Possible problem soil behaviour and volume change relate to A, C, D and E (settlement, collapse, expansiveness, compressibility
and dispersivity), as well as G and H (subsidence or sinkhole formation due to undermining or dolomitic land) as per Table 5.
Bulk of the site materials, given both its soil mass properties and thickness, are prone to collapse or consolidation settlement of
horizons greater than 1.00m in thickness. Due to the surface slope angle, cut and fill embankments may be needed for the
footing. Appropriate compaction of fill must be achieved to ensure no settlement of material after construction.
The absence of soluble rock at the site results in exclusion of the typical hazards posed by development on dolomitic land.
Undermined ground is not expected at the site; however, identification of mined-out areas falls outside the scope of this
investigation.
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4.2. Water and Drainage
Possible seepage and water-related issues relate to B and L of Table 5. Additional to this are any possible contamination from
the site or influences of water and its chemistry on buried infrastructure.
No seepage or standing water was encountered in the test pits during the site investigation.
Significant changes in moisture content may contribute to the anticipated movement behaviour of the site soils. During
construction and after development, shallow perched water systems may develop due to stormwater management practices and
localised infiltration.
The influence of possible proximate surface drainages and their flood lines has not been accounted for in this investigation. Flood
line determination and wetland delineation, if applicable, do not fall within the scope of this investigation.
The complete development requires plumbing and drainage precautions. The installation of drains may prevent super-saturation
of the site soils and minimise differential movements on surface level.
Scaling and corrosion of buried infrastructure generally increases as shown in Table 7. Soil pH is mostly slightly acidic and EC is
fairly high, supporting evidence for moderate corrosivity. Given the presence of organic material in topsoil and the presence of
moist soil in winter, soils may be mildly corrosive to concrete and to a lesser extent to steel. Additional to this, chloride, suphate,
pH, organic matter and other contaminants also have significant influences on the corrosivity of materials.
Table 7. General influences of the corrosiveness of soils to steel and concrete. PARAMETER à INCREASING AGGRESIVENESS OR CORROSIVENESS OF SOILS à
EC (S/m) <0.0050:
Essentially non-
corrosive
<0.0100:
Mildly corrosive
<0.0200:
Moderately
corrosive
<0.0333:
Corrosive
<0.1000:
Highly corrosive
>0.1000:
Extremely
corrosive
Soil type Sand and gravel generally have lower EC:
Generally less corrosive
Clay generally has higher EC:
Generally more corrosive
Saturation <40% or 100%: Generally not
aggressive to mildly corrosive
60-85%: Maximum expected
corrosion rates
pH Soils with neutral pH are generally not very corrosive Very acidic or alkaline: corrosive to steel
Acidic (pH < 5.5): likely corrosive to concrete
4.3. Excavation and Stability
Excavation and stability issues relate to F, I, J and K (excavatability, slopes, seismicity) of Table 5 and is judged in combination
with other parameters influencing stability of cuttings, excavations, slopes and the like.
Excavation by means of TLB is possible to depths of 3.00m. Excavation conditions are medium dense becoming firm to soft in
residual material.
Excavation instabilities may be encountered, especially in waterlogged soils or in excavations left open for prolonged periods.
Deeper excavation conditions and fresh bedrock properties should be confirmed for excavation depths exceeding the depth of
investigation. This may include, for instance, cut to fill, basements and underground storage tanks.
Site slopes are fairly steep; minimal natural slope instabilities are anticipated; but cut and fill embankments may be needed for
founding platforms.
The site is not considered to be strongly affecting by natural seismicity.
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5. SITE CHARACTERISATION AND FINDINGS
5.1. Material Properties
The site is underlain by Archaean greenstones of the Edenvale-Modderfontein Ultramafic Complex.
The usability of the on-site materials for construction purposes (based on the Unified classes) are shown in Table 8 and the
usability of the on-site material for sub-grade, sub-base and base layers (based on the AASHO and Unified Soil Classification
Systems) are shown in Table 9.
Table 8. Usability of site materials based on the Unified Soil Classification System (USCS). CLASS EMBANKMENT DRAINAGE COMPACTION COMPRESSIBILITY WORKABILITY
SC Reasonably stable Fair (impervious) Good to fair Slight to medium (low) Good
CL Good stability Impervious (Impervious) Good to fair Medium (medium) Poor
ML Poor Semipervious (Impervious) Good to poor Slight to medium
(medium) Fair
* All descriptors noted in brackets indicate conditions when compacted.
Table 9. AASHO and Unified rating for sub-grade, sub-base and base (from Dyer, 1982). SUB-GRADE SUB-BASE BASE
Very poor Poor Fair Medium Good Medium Good Medium Good Excellent
AASHTO SOIL CLASSIFICATION
A-1-b A-1-a
A-2-7 A-2-6 A-2-5 A-2-4
A-3
A-4
A-5
A-6
A-7-6 A-7-5
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION
OH CH GM-u GM-d
MH OL GC
CL SW
ML SM-d
SC
SM-u GP
SP
Materials may serve to variable extent as different road pavement layers, although it will generally not be suitable for base
course. Some improvement may be required to optimise the use of onsite materials.
Excessive fines (clay and silt) may influence site material properties and affect the suitability for use as bedding and fill for
underground pipelines. On-site materials may require sieving (to required grading) and/ or chemical stabilisation for use as
bedding, fill or constructed fill areas.
The impact of historical agricultural, levelling and cut-and-fill operations and associated made ground should be considered as
such made materials will likely have different properties.
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5.2. Impacts of Proposed Development
The proposed development will likely alter present conditions as investigated during complete project life cycle in the following
ways:
• Surface materials will be disturbed to an uncertain depth. The degree to which onsite materials are reworked and
mixed (disturbed, compacted, mixed, stabilised) will affect consolidation settlement and other possible volume
changes. Soil horizons will inevitably be disrupted, thereby also affecting the behaviour of the ground profile.
Compaction and improvement techniques employed should be conducted with diligence in this regard.
• Disruption of the shallow soil horizons will change this shallow interflow system, either resulting in deeper percolation
of water, changes in depth of the perched water table system, or surface ponding and runoff. Possible leaks in
underground pipes may contribute to this interflow system. Design of a shallow subsurface drainage system should
consider this as water may adversely affect infrastructure (foundations and pavements) after construction.
• Stormwater from the upslope property may influence site materials. Inadequate stormwater management may cause
a possible problem.
Surface runoff should be removed or allowed to infiltrate through permeable pavements so as to limit possible damage from
sealed surfaces. This can be exacerbated by facilities adding additional water to the development, e.g. rainwater, irrigation,
outside watering and washing facilities.
5.3. Foundation Recommendations and Solutions
The site is considered one site class designation zone based on the above constraints and the criteria as set out in the NHBRC
(1999) guideline document for single-story masonry buildings (Figure 11; APPENDIX D):
• Zone I: C2-S2/2AI – Soils prone to collapse settlement given to the open structure
The same solutions will apply to all zones and the site in its entirety can be considered class C2.
The classification and foundation recommendations are based on results from this investigation and for present conditions.
Laboratory test results are required to verify the recommendations.
For heavier structures, improved foundations should be considered. For any required filling and levelling, proper foundation
design will be required to minimise differential movement and to ensure suitable founding. Rippability of deeper materials may
require further investigation, depending on the depth of construction.
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6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The following pertains to the Phase 1 Engineering Geological (Geotechnical) Investigation for the proposed development of Erf
502 Sandringham (City of Johannesburg, Gauteng).
The site is considered suitable for the proposed residential development, although cognisance of geological constraints is
important to ensure minimal adverse impact on the development and to acknowledge additional costs incurred due to
engineering solution of these constraints.
All findings and recommendations are based solely on the data contained in this report and are subject to variation. Sampling
frequency is based on the appointed scope of works and terms of conditions of the accepted proposal. Findings need to be
confirmed during a Phase 2 Detailed Investigation, and/ or any other investigation required by the relevant authorities.
6.1. Geology, Soil Profile, Topography and Excavatability
• The site to be developed is underlain Archaean greenstone of the Edenvale-Modderfontein Ultramafic Complex.
• Bulk of the shallow site materials comprising transported materials and imported fill are classified as soft excavation.
• No shallow bedrock is expected in this area.
• Excavation stability should be confirmed during construction, especially given the possible induced influence of shallow
interflow or waterlogging on excavation stability, as well as the variability in material properties.
• The gradual gradient of the slope may cause the need for cut and fill embankments depending on type of proposed
development.
• Historical development, agricultural operations and/ or levelling practices may have disrupted surficial materials and
variations in soil properties should be accounted for. The likelihood of imported fill and building rubble should also be
accounted for in shallow horizons.
• The site is not underlain by soluble rock.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: TLB excavation should be possible to depths exceeding 2.50 m. Deeper excavation, notably into fresh
bedrock, may require more advanced techniques.
6.2. Material Properties
• Site soils are generally low plasticity sands with low potential expansiveness (according to Van der Merwe’s method),
although fines in the form of inactive clays and silts are abundant.
• Imported and poorly compacted fill have highly variable properties and should be investigated further if to be used. Fill
materials, as in OW03, may be present over portions of the site.
• Consolidation and/ or collapse settlement can be expected for the transported and upper residual soil horizons.
• Bulk of the site soils may require improvement to be used for specific road pavement layers or as bedding or fill.
Imported or improved material properties should fall within accepted limits for the proposed use.
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RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Site soils may require some compaction, stabilisation and/ or alternative improvement for shallow
foundations. Synthetic geotextiles may be required to minimise movement of site soils and to enhance drainage. The exact load
of the proposed structures will determine the specific improvement techniques.
6.3. Hydrology and Relief
• No water seepage was encountered in any of the test pits during investigation.
• Altering the soil profile commonly affects the subsurface seepage. Design should incorporate the likelihood of
enhanced shallow seepage and waterlogging due to localised infiltration, stormwater practices, etc.
• Flood line and wetland delineation, although not apparently influencing the site, are not determined as part of the
engineering geological investigation.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Drainage precautions are required to minimise differential movements and erosion. If the site or a
portion thereof is situated within the 1:100-year flood lines, or have been delineated as a wetland, it is the prerogative of the
Civil Engineer or other suitably experienced specialist to overwrite the geotechnical recommendations for such portions.
Variation in material properties due to constructed fills (if applicable) will require special attention to drainage. Proper
stormwater management and subsurface drainage will be required to reduce the impacts of waterlogging and perched water
systems.
6.4. Founding Recommendations
• The site is considered one geotechnical zone. Major constraints include some consolidation settlement or compression
and gradual slopes.
• Water management (of waterlogged surface soils and possible perched water table systems) and excavation conditions
should be duly noted as additional constraints.
RECOMMENDED ACTIONS: Provisional foundation requirements for single-storey masonry structures are as per Figure 11 and
can be finalised based on the findings of the Phase 2 Detailed investigation.
A suitably qualified civil engineer should approve design of foundations. Any levelled land should be constructed as homogeneous
as possible to ensure minimal differential movements and to minimise adverse impacts on the shallow interflow.
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7. REPORT PROVISIONS
All findings and recommendations are based solely on the data contained in this report and are subject to spatial and temporal
variation.
Good site drainage will be necessary as the occurrence of a perched water table is a reality. This may cause problems with
dampness in surface structures and with installation of services. The saturation of the soil profile will also need special site
drainage methods as this may lead to additional collapse settlements under load.
Areas of termite and other biotic activity are present and additional foundation modifications to prevent damage to single-storey
structures due to differential settlements may be necessary across these features. The biotic activity is generally limited to the
upper soil horizons.
The test pits were positioned to cover the accessible parts in order to zone the site. The pits were backfilled by the TLB or
excavator without proper compaction in layers. If structures are to be positioned over or across these pits proper compaction
must be executed to prevent differential settlements from taking place. The same will apply to development across existing
foundations, waste pits, root areas of removed medium to large trees and septic tanks.
The 1:100 year flood lines and the hydrogeological conditions are not within the scope of this investigation.
It is assumed that the development will be serviced by the usual municipal services and no recommendations are made on on-
site sanitation, waste disposal, and stormwater reticulation services.
It is recommended that a Phase 2 Engineering Geological Investigation be conducted prior to construction to confirm the results
contained in this report and for NHBRC enrolment of the site. This can be done during clearing of the site or when the
underground services are being installed.
Findings and recommendations contained in this report are subject to the representativeness of the excavations and/ or outcrops
inspected. Furthermore, although no doubt is placed over the quality of data obtained from other sources, the findings of this
report are also subject to the accuracy of the results received from laboratories and the reliability of maps, and data from the
Internet (including, for instance, the DWA National Groundwater Archive, Google Earth, old reports, geological and topocadastral
maps).
Additionally, refer to the Terms and Conditions of appointment as supplied by KHg Applied Geologists (trading as Moonlight
Enviro (Pty) Ltd) and/ or Moonlight Enviro (Pty) Ltd in the accepted cost proposal(s).
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8. REFERENCES
• Bhattaria, J. (2013). Study on the corrosive nature of soil towards the buried-structures. Scientific World. 11(11):43-47.
• Brink, A. B. A. 1979. Engineering Geology of Southern Africa. Volume 1. Building Publications. Silverton.
• Dippenaar, M. A., Van Rooy, J. L., Breedt, N., Muravha, S. E., Mahlangu, S. and Mulders, J. A. (2014). Vadose Zone
Hydrology: Concepts and Techniques. Water Research Commission publication TT 584. Pretoria.
• DWAF [Department of Water Affairs and Forestry]. 1996. Electronic Maps of the Water Management Areas in South
Africa. Pretoria. (www.dwa.gov.za).
• DWAF [Department of Water Affairs and Forestry]. 1999. Drainage Regions of South Africa & Hydrogeological Map
Series. Pretoria.
• Jennings, J. E. B., Brink, A. B. A., Williams, A. A. B. 1973. Revised Guide to Soil Profiling for Civil Engineering Purposes in
Southern Africa. The Civil Engineer in SA. p3-12. January 1973.
• SABS [South African Bureau of Standards]. 1988. Standardized Specification for Civil Engineering Construction. DA:
Earthworks (Small Works). South African Bureau of Standards. SABS 1200 DA:1988 (as amended 1990).
• SAICE [South African Institute for Civil Engineers]. 1995. Code of Practice: Foundations and superstructures for single
storey residential buildings of masonry construction. Joint Structural Division, Johannesburg. First edition.
• SANS [South African National Standards]. 2009. Geotechnical Investigations for Township Development. South African
Bureau of Standards. Draft SANS 634:2012. Pretoria.
• SANS [South African National Standards]. 2009. Profiling, and Percussion and Core Borehole Logging in Southern Africa
for Engineering Purposes. South African Bureau of Standards. Draft SANS 633:2009. Pretoria.
• Stiff, J. et al. 1997. Guidelines for Urban Engineering Geological Investigations. South African Institute for Engineering
and Environmental Geologists and the South African Institution of Civil Engineers.
• Weinert, H. H. 1980. The Natural Road Construction Materials of Southern Africa. Academica. Cape Town.
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APPENDIX A. MAPS AND SITE PHOTOGRAPHS
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Figure 1. Locality of the study area (© GoogleEarth).
Figure 2. Regional geology (© GoogleEarth).
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Figure 3. W-E section (© GoogleEarth).
Figure 4. N-S section (© GoogleEarth).
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Figure 5. Regional drainage (DWS; © GoogleEarth).
Figure 6. Test pit positions (© GoogleEarth).
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Figure 7. Test pit OW01. Figure 8. Test pit OW02.
Figure 9. Test pit OW03. Figure 10. Figure 10. Test pit OW04.
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Zone I
C2-S2
Consolidation and
collapse
Stiffened strip
footings,
stiffened or
cellular raft
- Stiffened strip footings, stiffened or cellular raft with articulation joints or solid lightly
reinforced masonry.
- Bearing pressure not to exceed to 50kPa.
- Fabric pressure not to exceed to 50kPa.
- Site drainage and service/plumbing precautions.
Deep strip
foundations
- Normal construction with drainage requirements.
- Founding on a competent horizon below the problem horizon.
- Fabric reinforcements in floor slabs.
Compaction of
in-situ soils
below
individual
footings
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to a depth and width of 1.5 times the
foundation width or to a competent horizon and replace with material compacted o
93% MOD AASHTO density at –1% to +2% of optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and light reinforcement in
masonry.
Piled or pier
foundations
- Reinforced concrete ground beams or solid slabs on piled or pier foundations.
- Ground slabs with fabric reinforcement.
- Good site drainage.
Soil raft
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to 1.0m beyond perimeter of building to a
depth of 1.5 times the widest foundation or to a competent horizon and replace
with material compacted to 93% MOD AASHTO density at -1% to +2% of optimum
moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and light reinforcement in
masonry
Figure 11. Geotechnical zoning and foundation recommendations.
ZONE I
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APPENDIX B. SOIL PROFILES
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APPENDIX C. LABORATORY RESULTS
Sample No. 1Soillab Sample No. S18-1192-01Depth (m) 0.50 - 1.24 PROJECT : OAKWOODPosition OW 01 JOB No. : S18-1192Material Description DARK REDDDISH DATE : 2018-06-11
BROWN
CLAYEYSAND
Relative density on < 2 mm (SANS 5844) 2.65Organic MaterialMoisture (%) / Dispersion (%)
SCREEN ANALYSIS (% PASSING) (SANS 3001:GR1)
63.0 mm 10050.0 mm 10037.5 mm 10028.0 mm 10020.0 mm 10014.0 mm 1005.0 mm 992.00 mm 890.425 mm 790.075 mm 56
HYDROMETER ANALYSIS (% PASSING) (SANS 3001:GR3)
49 µm 5329 µm 4812 µm 395 µm 292 µm 23
% Clay 29% Silt 24
% Sand 36% Gravel 11
ATTERBERG LIMITS (SANS 3001:GR10)
Liquid Limit 36Plasticity Index 16
Linear Shrinkage (%) 7.0Grading Modulus 0.76
Classification A-6 (6)Unified Classification CL
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PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS
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Sample No. 2Soillab Sample No. S18-1192-02Depth (m) 1.24 - 2.80 PROJECT : OAKWOODPosition OW 01 JOB No. : S18-1192Material Description LIGHT DATE : 2018-06-11
OLIVE
SILTYSAND
Relative density on < 2 mm (SANS 5844) 2.65Organic MaterialMoisture (%) / Dispersion (%)
SCREEN ANALYSIS (% PASSING) (SANS 3001:GR1)
63.0 mm 10050.0 mm 10037.5 mm 10028.0 mm 10020.0 mm 10014.0 mm 1005.0 mm 992.00 mm 950.425 mm 870.075 mm 57
HYDROMETER ANALYSIS (% PASSING) (SANS 3001:GR3)
51 µm 5030 µm 4113 µm 296 µm 152 µm 8
% Clay 15% Silt 35
% Sand 45% Gravel 5
ATTERBERG LIMITS (SANS 3001:GR10)
Liquid Limit 30Plasticity Index 6
Linear Shrinkage (%) 1.5Grading Modulus 0.60
Classification A-4 (2)Unified Classification ML
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LOW
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0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2
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Sample No. 3Soillab Sample No. S18-1192-03Depth (m) 1.45 - 2.55 PROJECT : OAKWOODPosition OW 03 JOB No. : S18-1192Material Description LIGHT DATE : 2018-06-11
RED
CLAYEYSAND
Relative density on < 2 mm (SANS 5844) 2.65Organic MaterialMoisture (%) / Dispersion (%)
SCREEN ANALYSIS (% PASSING) (SANS 3001:GR1)
63.0 mm 10050.0 mm 10037.5 mm 10028.0 mm 10020.0 mm 10014.0 mm 1005.0 mm 1002.00 mm 880.425 mm 650.075 mm 46
HYDROMETER ANALYSIS (% PASSING) (SANS 3001:GR3)
49 µm 4429 µm 3812 µm 335 µm 252 µm 23
% Clay 25% Silt 19
% Sand 44% Gravel 12
ATTERBERG LIMITS (SANS 3001:GR10)
Liquid Limit 34Plasticity Index 13
Linear Shrinkage (%) 7.0Grading Modulus 1.01
Classification A-6 (3)Unified Classification SC
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Sample DepthNo (m)
S18-1192-01 0.50-1.24 5.43 0.0304
S18-1192-02 1.24-2.80 5.10 0.0302
S18-1192-03 1.45-2.55 6.90 0.0401
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Comments:
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APPENDIX D. SITE CLASS DESIGNATIONS
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GEOTECHNICAL CONSTRAINTS IN URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SANS 634:2012) CONSTRAINT DESCRIPTOR
DESCRIPTION 1 (most favourable) 2 (intermediate) 3 (least favourable)
A Collapsible soil
Any collapsible horizon or
consecutive horizons totalling
depth of less than 750 mm in
thickness
Any collapsible horizon or
consecutive horizons totalling
depth of more than 750 mm in
thickness
n/a
B Seepage
Permanent or perched water
table more than 1.5 m below
ground surface
Permanent or perched water
table less than 1.5 m below
ground surface
Swamps and marshes
C Active soil Low soil-heave potential
anticipated
Moderate soil-heave potential
anticipated
High soil-heave potential
anticipated
D Highly
compressible soil
Low soil compressibility
anticipated
Moderate soil compressibility
anticipated
High soil compressibility
anticipated
E Erodibility of soil soil Intermediate High
F
Difficulty of
excavation to 1.5
m depth
Scattered or occasional
boulders less than 10% of total
volume
Rock or hardpan pedocretes
between 10% and 40% of total
volume
Rock or hardpan pedocretes
more than 40% of total
volume
G Undermined
ground
Undermining at a depth
greater than 200 m below
surface
Old undermined areas to a
depth of 200 m below surface
Mining within less than 200 m
of surface with total extraction
H Stability
(dolomite land) Possibly stable Potentially instable Known sinkholes and dolines
I Steep slopes 2-6 degrees < 2 degrees or 6-18 degrees > 18 degrees
J Unstable natural
slopes Low risk Intermediate risk High risk
K Seismic activity 10% probability of an event
less than 100 cm/s2 in 50 years
Mining-induced seismicity >
100 cm/s2 Natural seismicity > 100 cm/s2
L Flooding n/a Adjacent to known drainage or
channel with slope < 1%
Areas within drainage channel
or floodplain
RESIDENTIAL SITE CLASS DESIGNATIONS (SAICE, 1995)
TYPICAL FOUNDATION MATERIAL
CHARACTER OF FOUNDING MATERIAL
EXPECEDRANGE OF TOTAL SOIL
MOVEMENTS (mm)
ASSUMED DIFFERENTIAL
MOVEMENT (% OF TOTAL)
SITE CLASS
Rock (excluding mud rocks which
exhibit swelling to some depth) STABLE NEGLIGIBLE – R
Fine-grained soils with moderate
to very high plasticity (clays, silty
clays, clayey silts and sandy
clays)
EXPANSIVE SOILS
< 7.5
7.5 – 15
15 – 30
> 30
50%
50%
50%
50%
H
H1
H2
H3
Silty sands, sands, sandy and
gravelly soils
COMPRESSIBLE AND
POTENTIALLY COLLAPSIBLE
SOILS
< 5.0
5.0 – 10
> 10
75%
75%
75%
C
C1
C2
Fine-grained soils (clayey silts
and clayey sands of low
plasticity), sands, sandy and
gravelly soils
COMPRESSIBLE SOIL
< 10
10 – 20
> 20
50%
50%
50%
S
S1
S2
Contaminated soils
Controlled fill
Dolomitic areas
Land fill
Marshy areas
Mine waste fill
Mining subsidence
Reclaimed areas
Very soft silt / silty clays
Uncontrolled fill
VARIABLE VARIABLE – P
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FOUNDATION DESIGN, BUILDING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR SINGLE-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS FOUNDED ON EXPANSIVE SOIL HORIZONS (SAICE, 1995)
SITE CLASS
ESTIMATED TOTAL HEAVE
(mm) CONSTRUCTION TYPE FOUNDATION DESIGN AND BUILDING PROCEDURES
(Expected damage limited to Category 1)
H < 7.5 Normal
- Normal constructional (strip-footing or slab-on-the-ground
foundations).
- Site drainage and service/plumbing precautions recommended.
H1 7.5 – 15
Modified normal
- Lightly reinforced strip footings.
- Articulation joints at internal/external doors and openings.
- Light reinforcement in masonry.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
Soil raft
- Remove all or part of expansive horizon to 1.0m beyond he
perimeter of the structure and replace with inert backfill,
compacted to 93% MOD AASHO density at –1% to +2% of
optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and
light reinforcement in masonry if residual movements are <
7.mm, or construction type appropriate to residual
movements.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
H2 15 – 30
Stiffened or cellular
raft
- Stiffened or cellular raft with articulation joints or lightly
reinforced masonry.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
Piled construction
- Piled foundations with suspended floor slabs with or without
ground beams.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions
Split construction
- Combination of reinforced brickwork/block work and full
movement joints.
- Suspended floors of fabric-reinforced ground slabs acting
independently from the structure.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions
Soil raft
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and
light reinforcement in masonry if residual movements are < 7
mm, or construction type appropriate to residual movements.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
H3 > 30
Stiffened or cellular
raft
- Stiffened or cellular raft with articulation joints or lightly
reinforced masonry.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
Piled construction
- Piled foundations with suspended floor slabs with or without
ground beams.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions
Soil raft
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and
light reinforcement in masonry if residual movements are < 7
mm, or construction type appropriate to residual movements.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
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FOUNDATION DESIGN, BUILDING PROCEDURES AND PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES FOR SINGLE-STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS FOUNDED ON HORIZONS SUBJECT TO BOTH CONSOLIDATION AND COLLAPSE SETTLEMENT (SAICE, 1995)
SITE CLASS
ESTIMATED TOTAL
SETTLEMENT (mm)
CONSTRUCTION TYPE FOUNDATION DESIGN AND BUILDING PROCEDURES (Expected damage limited to Category 1)
C < 5 Normal
- Normal constructional (strip-footing or slab-on-the-ground
foundations).
- Good site drainage.
C1 5 – 10
Modified normal
- Reinforced strip footings.
- Articulation joints at some internal/external doors.
- Light reinforcement in masonry.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
- Foundation pressure not to exceed 50kPa.
Compaction of in-situ
soils below individual
footings
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to a depth and width
of 1.5 times the foundation width or to a competent horizon
and replace with material compacted o 93% MOD AASHTO
density at –1% to +2% of optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and
light reinforcement in masonry.
Deep strip
foundations
- Normal construction with drainage requirements.
- Founding on a competent horizon below the problem horizon.
Soil raft
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to 1.0m beyond
perimeter of building to a depth of 1.5 times the widest
foundation or to a competent horizon and replace with
material compacted o 93% MOD AASHTO density at –1% to
+2% of optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and
light reinforcement in masonry
C2 > 10
Stiffened strip
footings, stiffened or
cellular raft
- Stiffened strip footings, stiffened or cellular raft with articulation
joints or solid lightly reinforced masonry.
- Bearing pressure not to exceed to 50kPa.
- Fabric pressure not to exceed to 50kPa.
- Site drainage and service/plumbing precautions.
Deep strip
foundations
- Normal construction with drainage requirements.
- Founding on a competent horizon below the problem horizon.
- Fabric reinforcements in floor slabs.
Compaction of in-situ
soils below individual
footings
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to a depth and width
of 1.5 times the foundation width or to a competent horizon
and replace with material compacted o 93% MOD AASHTO
density at –1% to +2% of optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and
light reinforcement in masonry.
Piled or pier
foundations
- Reinforced concrete ground beams or solid slabs on piled or pier
foundations.
- Ground slabs with fabric reinforcement.
- Good site drainage.
Soil raft
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to 1.0m beyond
perimeter of building to a depth of 1.5 times the widest
foundation or to a competent horizon and replace with
material compacted to 93% MOD AASHTO density at -1% to
+2% of optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and
light reinforcement in masonry
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SITE CLASS
ESTIMATED TOTAL
SETTLEMENT (mm)
CONSTRUCTION TYPE
FOUNDATION DESIGN AND BUILDING PROCEDURES (Expected damage limited to Category 1)
S 10 Normal
- Normal constructional (strip-footing or slab-on-the-ground
foundations).
- Good site drainage.
S1 10 – 20
Modified normal
- Reinforced strip footings.
- Articulation joints at some internal/external doors.
- Light reinforcement in masonry.
- Site drainage and plumbing/service precautions.
- Foundation pressure not to exceed 50kPa.
Compaction of in-situ soils below
individual footings
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to a depth and width of
1.5 times the foundation width or to a competent horizon and
replace with material compacted to 93% MOD AASHTO density
at –1% to +2% of optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and light
reinforcement in masonry.
Deep strip
foundations
- Normal construction with drainage requirements.
- Founding on a competent horizon below the problem horizon.
Soil raft
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to 1.0m beyond
perimeter of building to a depth of 1.5 times the widest
foundation or to a competent horizon and replace with material
compacted o 93% MOD AASHTO density at –1% to +2% of
optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and light
reinforcement in masonry
S2 > 20
Stiffened strip
footings, stiffened
or cellular raft
- Stiffened strip footings, stiffened or cellular raft with articulation
joints or solid lightly reinforced masonry.
- Bearing pressure not to exceed to 50kPa.
- Fabric pressure not to exceed to 50kPa.
- Site drainage and service/plumbing precautions.
Deep strip
foundations
- Normal construction with drainage requirements.
- Founding on a competent horizon below the problem horizon.
- Fabric reinforcements in floor slabs.
Compaction of in-situ soils below
individual footings
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to a depth and width of
1.5 times the foundation width or to a competent horizon and
replace with material compacted o 93% MOD AASHTO density at
–1% to +2% of optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and light
reinforcement in masonry.
Piled or pier
foundations
- Reinforced concrete ground beams or solid slabs on piled or pier
foundations.
- Ground slabs with fabric reinforcement.
- Good site drainage.
Soil raft
- Remove in-situ material below foundations to 1.0m beyond
perimeter of building to a depth of 1.5 times the widest
foundation or to a competent horizon and replace with material
compacted to 93% MOD AASHTO density at –1% to +2% of
optimum moisture content.
- Normal construction with lightly reinforced strip footings and light
reinforcement in masonry
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