The document provides recommendations for improving the soil investigation plan for a well pad proposed by Dyfco. It suggests: [1] Conducting technical drilling with standard penetration testing and undisturbed sampling to obtain soil stratification and consistency, as CPT and hand borings have penetration limitations. [2] Additional data is needed, such as topographic maps, well pad layout, existing investigation data, and fill material testing, to determine testing type and quantity and provide analysis. [3] Fill construction method and quality control reports are also required to analyze and make recommendations.
The document provides recommendations for improving the soil investigation plan for a well pad proposed by Dyfco. It suggests: [1] Conducting technical drilling with standard penetration testing and undisturbed sampling to obtain soil stratification and consistency, as CPT and hand borings have penetration limitations. [2] Additional data is needed, such as topographic maps, well pad layout, existing investigation data, and fill material testing, to determine testing type and quantity and provide analysis. [3] Fill construction method and quality control reports are also required to analyze and make recommendations.
The document provides recommendations for improving the soil investigation plan for a well pad proposed by Dyfco. It suggests: [1] Conducting technical drilling with standard penetration testing and undisturbed sampling to obtain soil stratification and consistency, as CPT and hand borings have penetration limitations. [2] Additional data is needed, such as topographic maps, well pad layout, existing investigation data, and fill material testing, to determine testing type and quantity and provide analysis. [3] Fill construction method and quality control reports are also required to analyze and make recommendations.
The document provides recommendations for improving the soil investigation plan for a well pad proposed by Dyfco. It suggests: [1] Conducting technical drilling with standard penetration testing and undisturbed sampling to obtain soil stratification and consistency, as CPT and hand borings have penetration limitations. [2] Additional data is needed, such as topographic maps, well pad layout, existing investigation data, and fill material testing, to determine testing type and quantity and provide analysis. [3] Fill construction method and quality control reports are also required to analyze and make recommendations.
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Dear Pak Pras,
Regarding to the soil investigation plan of Sarulla well pad that is proposed by Dyfco, here our comments and recommendations:
1. Based on your information, Dyfco proposed two points of CPT and one point of hand bor at each location. In general, CPT and hand bor has penetration limitation especially hand bor. Maximum CPT penetration depth is about 20.0 m and the test will be stopped if the manometer reading reached 250.0 kg/cm2. We are unable to obtain information whether the end of the penetration of the stiff lens, boulder, or the bearing layer. CPT test should be done to obtain the quality of fill construction.
2. Since the limitation of CPT and hand bor, it is highly recommended to conduct technical drilling combined with standard penetration test (SPT) and undisturbed sampling (UDS). The drilling should be conduct through the existing surface and reach the bearing layer. SPT should be conducted with 1.5 m interval at each boreholes. From technical drilling the soil stratification and consistency of the project site will be obtain.
3. To determined the type and quantity of field testing, additional data are needed as follows: Existing and final topographic maps (cross section included) Layout plan of well pad (include location of the drilling rig, mud pond, etc) The existing geotechnical investigation data before fill construction conducted Laboratory test of fill material (index properties, compaction, and CBR test) To analysis and provide recommendation, additional data are needed as follows: Fill construction method of well pad area Quality control report during fill construction
Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any question regarding Sarulla soil investigation.
