geotechnical report by dr. malek samdi of geotill

Driving Indiana’s Economic Growth

Geotechnical Engineering Report

Malek Smadi, Ph.D., P.E.Principal Engineer - GEOTILL - Fishers, Indiana

msmadi@geotill.com - www.geotill.com

The Geotechnical report provides critical and vital information for … Owners.

Architects.

Engineers.

Contractors.

Being able to understand and analyze the Geotechnical report to avoid costly mistakes is in the best interest of all the project players.

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The foundation of this slender building in Adapazari failed and the building leaned onto its neighbor

Understanding The Implications of the Geotechnical Report will Achieve: On Time.

On Budget.

& Failure Free Project.

Introduction. Project Description. Field Exploration and Testing. Site Conditions. Design Recommendations. General Construction Procedures and

Recommendations. Appendix A: Maps. Appendix B: Logs. Appendix C: Test Results. Appendix D: Engineering Analyses.

Geotechnical Report Contents

Identify the project by location and name.

Briefly outline the scope of the investigation.

Introduction

Location including the beginning and ending station.

Overview of the structures.

Project Description

Methods and equipment used to bore the soils.

Field Exploration and Testing

Soil Boring Logs contain: Soil Densities Stiffness Blow Counts Recovery Water Content Atterberg

Limits Unconf. Comp. Ground Water

Field Exploration and Testing

Field Exploration and Testing

Methods and equipment used to test the soils. Field Exploration and Testing

Regional and Site Geology.

Subsurface Conditions.

Ground Water Conditions.

Landslides and other Concerns such as Sink Hole or Fracturing Problems.

Seismic Classification.

Site Conditions

Subsurface Conditions.

Site Conditions

Sand & GravelSiltstoneSilt/SandstoneSandstoneLoamSandy LoamClay LoamClay Sandy LoamSandy Clay LoamSilty LoamShale

Foundations.

Modification of Existing Subsurface Materials.

Retaining Walls.

Site Grading and Earthwork.

Pavements.

Pavement Subsurface Drainage.

Design Recommendations

Design Recommendations Foundations: Spread Footings Driven Piles Drilled Shafts Micropiles

Design Recommendations Retaining Walls : MSE Walls Modular Block Wall

Conventional Cantilever Walls Soldier Pile and Lagging Walls

Pile Installation.

Site Preparation.

Fill Compaction.

Foundation Excavations.

Erosion Protection.

Construction Dewatering.

General Construction Procedures and Recommendations

How much time do I have ?

How much money do I have ?

What is the likelihood that this site has been previously developed?

Can I save money later by spending it now?

Evaluation Factors

Higher Up-Front cost generally means less likelihood for Claims.

Lower Up-Front cost + shorter schedule generally means higher likelihood for Claims.

Most Cost Efficient

QUESTIONS

Malek Smadi, Ph.D., P.E.Principal Engineer - GEOTILL - Fishers, Indianamsmadi@geotill.com - www.geotill.com