Appendix H Geotechnical Investigation - 14-16 Mary Street, Noosaville - Bounce Hostels 15.6.2018

J000605-001-R-Rev1                                                                                                                                     March 2018



Table of Contents

1.0     INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................... 1
2.0     PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................. 1
3.0     SITE DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................................. 1
4.0     METHOD OF INVESTIGATION ................................................................................................ 2
4.1     Review of available information ................................................................................................. 2
4.2     Fieldwork.................................................................................................................................... 2
4.3     Laboratory testing ...................................................................................................................... 2
5.0     INVESTIGATION RESULTS ..................................................................................................... 2
5.1     Available geological & geotechnical information ....................................................................... 2
5.2     Subsurface conditions ............................................................................................................... 2
5.2.1      Fill .......................................................................................................................................... 2
5.2.2      Natural soils ........................................................................................................................... 3
5.2.3      Groundwater .......................................................................................................................... 3
6.0     GEOTECHNICAL COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ...................................................... 3
6.1     Site preparation & trafficability ................................................................................................... 3
6.2     Excavation characteristics & stability ......................................................................................... 3
6.2.1      Temporary support & dewatering .......................................................................................... 4
6.3     Filling.......................................................................................................................................... 4
6.4     Basement design ....................................................................................................................... 4
6.5     Foundations ............................................................................................................................... 5
6.5.1      General .................................................................................................................................. 5
6.6     Retaining structures ................................................................................................................... 6
6.7     Drainage .................................................................................................................................... 6
7.0     ACID SULFATE SOIL ASSESSMENT ...................................................................................... 6
7.1     Background ................................................................................................................................ 6
7.2     Conclusion ................................................................................................................................. 7
8.0     LIMITATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 7


Figures
Figure 1: Test Location Plan


Appendices
Appendix A Reports of Boreholes & Explanatory Notes
Appendix B ASS Test Results and Laboratory Test Certificates
Appendix C Limitations




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