Att 9 - Geotech and PASS report

Table of Contents

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1.     Introduction..................................................................................................................................... 1

2.     Site Description .............................................................................................................................. 2

3.     Regional Geology........................................................................................................................... 2

4.     Field Work Methods ....................................................................................................................... 2

5.     Field Work Results ......................................................................................................................... 2

6.     Laboratory Testing ......................................................................................................................... 3
       6.1      Plasticity and Particle Size Distribution Testing ...................................................................3
       6.2      Compaction and Soaked CBR Testing ................................................................................4
       6.3      Acid Sulfate Soils .................................................................................................................4

7.     Proposed Development.................................................................................................................. 4

8.     Comments ...................................................................................................................................... 5
       8.1      Site Preparation and Earthworks .........................................................................................5
       8.2      Excavation ...........................................................................................................................6
       8.3      Batter Slopes .......................................................................................................................6
       8.4      Site Classification .................................................................................................................7
       8.5      Site Settlements ...................................................................................................................7
       8.6      Foundations .........................................................................................................................8
       8.7      Retaining Walls ....................................................................................................................9
       8.8      Pavement and Slab-On-Ground ........................................................................................10
       8.9      Acid Sulfate Soils ...............................................................................................................11
                8.9.1 What are Acid Sulfate Soils ..................................................................................11
                8.9.2 Criteria for Evaluation of ASS ...............................................................................11

9.     References ................................................................................................................................... 12

10.    Limitations .................................................................................................................................... 13


Appendix A:                About this Report

Appendix B:                Drawing 1 – Test Location Plan
Appendix C:                Sampling Methods
                           Soil Descriptions
                           Symbols & Abbreviations
                           Borehole Logs
Appendix D:                Laboratory Test Results




Geotechnical Investigation, Proposed Commercial Development                                                                    90151.00.R.001.docx
11-19 Hilton Terrace, Tewantin                                                                                                           May 2017