geotechnical report by dr. malek samdi of geotill
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Driving Indiana’s Economic Growth
Geotechnical Engineering Report
Malek Smadi, Ph.D., P.E.Principal Engineer - GEOTILL - Fishers, Indiana
[email protected] - 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.
Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …Why the Geotechnical Report is Important …
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, [email protected] - www.geotill.com