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GEOTECHNICAL STUDY REPORT
File No: DS 01-304/22

Report’s reference: LCE EG/22/09/26-003
Date : 08/11/2022
Owner:
UNOPS
Project: PROVISION OF GEOTECHNICAL
STUDY SERVICES AS PART OF
REHABILITATION WORKS IN KENITRA
IN MOROCCO
This report contains: 64 pages
Number of copies: 03
Revision status: 01
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18,19,20 & 21 01 November 8th, 2022 -Foundation system;
-Conclusion and recommendations.
Signatures
Mrs. Khaoula TIBARI Mr. Abdellah NEJJAR

Technical Director General Director
State engineer Civil engineer
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GEOTECHNICAL STUDY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. INTRODUCTION...................................................................................................................................... 3
II. SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND..................................................................................4
1. SITE DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................................................................................................................4
2. GEOLOGY OF THE REGION................................................................................................................................................................ 4
3. REGIONAL HYDROLOGY..................................................................................................................................................................... 7
4. CLIMATE DATA FOR THE REGION................................................................................................................................................. 8
III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................... 9
IV. FIELD SURVEY.................................................................................................................................. 10
1. INVESTIGATION PROGRAM.......................................................................................................................................................................10
2. STRATIGRAPHY...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
3. HYDROGEOLOGY................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
V. IN SITU TEST RESULTS....................................................................................................................... 11
1. PRINCIPLE OF TYPE A LIGHT DYNAMIC PENETROMETER TEST.......................................................................................11

2. LIGHT DYNAMIC PENETROMETER TEST RESULTS.......................................................................................................................11
VI. LABORATORY TESTS..................................................................................................................... 12
1. TESTS PERFORMED.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 12
2. TEST RESULTS AND INTERPRETATIONS...........................................................................................................................................12
VII. SETTLEMENTS........................................................................................................................................14
VIII. STUDY OF THE RISKS OF LIQUEFACTION OF SOIL IN PLACE.....................................14
1. VERIFICATION OF THE PARAMETERS OF THE FOUNDATION SOIL......................................................................................14

2. USEFUL RECOMMENDATIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 16
IX. SEISMIC PROVISIONS...............................................................................................................17
X. FOUNDATION SYSTEM.................................................................................................................18
1. THE BUILDING UNIT......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

2. THE CONTROL TOWER................................................................................................................................................................................18
XI. EARTHWORKS.................................................................................................................................. 18
XII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS..........................................................................19
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Report’s reference: LCE EG/22/09/26-
GEOTECHNICAL STUDY
I. INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of the Geotechnical Investigation and

recommendations carried out as part of the REHABILITATION WORKS IN
KENITRA- MOROCCO.
The work was carried out in general accordance with the purchase order by UNOPS,
dated September 26, 2022.
Our laboratory LABORATORY CIVIL ENGINEERING "LCE" proceeded to the
realization of the requested missions in order to presents the factual results of the
site investigation and provides geotechnical recommendations for all project
consistency. The objectives of this geotechnical study are:
 Carrying out soundings recognition of the site and in-situ measurements;
 Establishing the lithological sections of the ground and stating the
characteristics of the encountered soil layers;
 Defining the appropriate foundation methods to be adopted (subgrade,
earthwork method, foundation system and admissible soil stress);
 Classifying the site according to the RPS2000-version 2011(seismic code);
 And, lastly, define the recommendations and constructive provisions to be
taken into account along the construction work.
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II. SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND
1. Site description
The construction site is located in the municipality of Kenitra, Kenitra Province in

the Rabat-Sale-Kenitra Region. The figure below shows the approximate location of
the said site.
Figure 1: Geographic location
2. Geology of the region
The geology of the region belongs to the Western Meseta domain and is composed
of a Paleozoic basement (Primary) overlaid by a cover of terrains of more recent
ages (Secondary and Tertiary).
The geological formations of the basement are generally composed of schists,
dolomitized limestones, quartzites, granites, etc. whose ages range from Cambrian
to Permian (-530 Myr to -245 Myr) and which record traces of metamorphism and
deformation of the Caledonian and Hercynian orogenies.
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Figure 2: Geological background of the RSK region (Geological maps of Morocco at 1/2.000.000 and 1/1.000.000,
Ministry of Energy and Mines)
The post-Paleozoic age cover, of rather tabular form, shows a succession of terrains
of an essentially marine sedimentary nature (limestone, clay, marl, etc.), locally
interspersed by volcanic rocks of the Triassic age (basalt and dolerite).
Geologically, the study area is part of the Gharb plain; this plain corresponds to a
collapse ditch located between two large structural sets resting on a general
substratum constituted by the thick marly series of the mid-Pliocene.
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The Gharb basin is located within the southernmost of the structural entities of the
Riffian chain. To the north and to the east, it is limited by the hills with material
belonging to the pre-Riffan Nappe; to the south, its formations rest on the base of the
Meseta: to the west, it extends into the Atlantic Ocean.
The history of the basin has been linked to many factors such as bedrock
subsidence, eustatic variations. Sediment inputs and regional tectonics. However,
the most important factor was the emplacement of the Prerifan Nappe by gravity
sliding in the northern margin of the basin during the Lower Tortonian, then the
very pronounced local tectonics from the Upper Tortonian to the Present.
The Gharb would have originated during a generalized distensive phase of
Tortonian to Pliocene age, with a NE-SW extension direction; then, a compressive
episode during the upper Pliocene and at the beginning of the Quaternary would
have given rise to folds on the northern border of the basin.
Finally, a last episode during the Quaternary would have been at the origin of
deformations with a large radius of curvature, and the replay of faults. The
structural evolution of the Gharb basin would have taken place in an essentially
permanent compressive context with a NE-SW compression direction.
Figure 3: Geological map of the study site
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The stratigraphic column of the Neogene formations of the Gharb basin includes
sediments of Tortonian to Quaternary age, the nature of which varies from the edge
to the center of the basin, where the total thickness can reach 2000 m. It is generally a
thick succession of transgressive and discordant marls and sands on the older series.
In the center of the basin, the Tortonian and Messinian sequences correspond to thick
clayey-silty levels of open sea, testifying to a deltaic and turbiditic environment.
While on the borders, the deposits of bioclastic sands or carbonates indicate a
platform.
Within clay-dominated sequences, thin sandy-silty bodies (often a few meters) and
reduced extension can develop and be the source of gas accumulations.
3. Regional hydrology
The Gharb plain is crossed from East to West by the Sebou valley (Oued), which has
its source in the Middle Atlas at 2030 m altitude. Its watershed, is of about 40,000
km², extending over the areas of the Rif (essentially impermeable), the Middle Atlas
(limestone) and the Meseta (essentially impermeable). The lower Sebou, embedded
in the clayey-silty alluvial deposits, crosses the Gharb plain over a length of about
225 km before flowing into the Atlantic Ocean at Mehdia. Along its course, the Sebou
intercepts several tributaries, the most important of which are the wadis (Oueds)
Inaouène, Lebène and especially Ouergha on the right bank. The wadis R'dom and
Beht on the left shore.
The Gharb plain is a natural collector of water surface. Its flat morphology (the
majority of the plain having a coastline less than 12 m) disadvantages the
evacuation of flood waters from the wadis (Oueds) to the sea. That is what makes
this area highly vulnerable to the flooding risk.
Moreover, the construction of the Idriss I (in 1973 on the Inouaè ne) and Al Wahda
(in 1996) dams was intended, among other things, to regulate the flows to be
evacuated by the Sebou wadi and consequently limit the risks of flooding in the
plain.
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4. Climate data for the region
The Gharb region enjoys a semi-arid climate in the interior and sub-humid on the
coast. The height of the rains exceeds 500 mm per year in most of the plain, and the
average temperatures oscillate around 18.6°.
The cool and wet season lasts 7 months (from October to April). Two bioclimatic
stages share this region:
- The sub-humid level, under-level with temperate winter, dominating in the coastal
strip;
- The semi-arid level, under-level with temperate winters, dominating in the central
and eastern part.
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III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The field subject of the present geotechnical study will be used for:
 The construction of a 100m2 building (zone 1);
 The construction of a 9m2 control tower on a 1000m² plot (zone 2).
Figure 4: Location of construction areas
The two (02) areas of the site for the new infrastructure were chosen by the
Contracting Authority UNOPS according to the following criteria:
• Availability of land with the necessary dimensions to accommodate the
infrastructure (at least 140 m²);
• Site configuration and area: capacity and adequate configuration of the site
to accommodate the proposed infrastructures in terms of size and shape (10m
* 10 m and 3 m * 3m approximately 100 m² and 9m²).
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IV. FIELD SURVEY
1. Investigation program
As part of the recognition program, we have achieved:

- Four (04) Type A light dynamic penetrometer tests;
- Four (04) core drilling.
The table below summarizes the coordinates relative to the geotechnical
investigation points carried out in the field:
Table 1: Recognition program
In-situ Coordinates Boring

Ref No Depth Date
test X Y diameter
SD1 391617.16 405126.91 7,9m 26/09/2022 -
SD2 391615.62 405119.89 8,0m 26/09/2022 -
Test PDL
SD3 391503.02 405066.65 7,0m 26/09/2022 -
SD4 391502.09 405048.71 5,9m 26/09/2022 -
SC1 391616.02 405127.11 6,0m 29/09/2022 101mm
Carrot SC2 391614.19 405120.07 6,0m 29/09/2022 101mm
sampling SC3 391502.26 405067.43 6,0m 01/10/2022 101mm
SC4 391501.14 405049.37 6,0m 01/10/2022 101mm
2. Stratigraphy
The lithology of the grounds is presented in the following table:

Table 2: Lithology of the soil
Survey No. Depth (m) Thickness (m) Geotechnical designation
SC1 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Backfill
SC 2 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Backfill
SC3 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Compact reddish silty sand
SC4 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Compact reddish silty sand
Representative samples were taken at 1.5 m, 2.5 m and 6 m depth for laboratory
analysis and testing.
3. Hydrogeology
The main point to note with in situ testing is that no water table was detected.
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V. IN SITU TEST RESULTS
1. Principle of Type A Light Dynamic Penetrometer Test
The dynamic penetration test is a geotechnical tests that evaluate the soil in site and
provides, as such, a soil characteristic called dynamic resistance (Rd).
It consists in:
 Driving into the ground, by continuous beating, a string of rods equipped, in
the lower part, with a protruding point, while injecting a drilling mud
between the wall of the borehole and the rods;
 Registering the number of blows necessary (Nd10) to make the point
penetrate into the ground to a height h of 10cm.
2. Light dynamic penetrometer test results
According to the dynamic penetration tests, it can be concluded that the nature of the
ground in place is characterized by:
Table 3: Results interpretation
Dynamic resistance (bar)

Survey reference
Min Max Mean
SD1 8,9 139,7 34,8
SD2 8,9 155,2 30,8
SD3 23,4 81,1 48,1
SD4 44,4 141,7 106,3
The vertical variations of the recorded dynamic resistances are shown in

Appendix 4.
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VI. LABORATORY TESTS
1. Tests performed
During the geotechnical campaign, laboratory tests were scheduled to characterize

the foundation and determine the behavior of the soil and its mechanical and
physical characteristics.
The samples collected were subjected to the following tests:
 Particle size analysis NF P 94-056
 Water content NF P 94-050
 Atterberg Limits NF P 94-051
 Determination of methylene blue value of soil

NM 13.1.178
or rocky material by spot test
 Determination Of Shrinkage Limits XP P 94-060-1
 Soil quality - Dosage of soluble sulphate in

ISO 11048
water and acid
 Direct shear test NF P 94-071-1
The results of these tests are presented in the test report attached in Appendix 5.
2. Test results and interpretations
Based on the laboratory tests, the following conclusions were reached:

a) Backfill layer
The Backfill has the following physical characteristics:
- A granularity percentage of fines (Passing to 80µm) that varies between
14.1% and 32.5%, and passing grains from 2mm that varies between 99% and
100%.
- A natural water content that varies between 10.44% and 12.39%.
- Elements smaller than 0.4mm are defined by a liquidity limit between 13%
and 15% and a non-measurable plasticity limit.
- A methylene blue value that varies between 0.17 and 0.60.
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- A shrinkage limit that varies between 1.308% and 1.664%.
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- A sulfate content that varies between 28mg/Kg and 31mg/Kg.

This soil is classified according to the LPC classification as a Sl (Silty sand), and as a
B5 according to the GTR classification.
The mechanical characteristics of this layer are as follows:
Survey and sampling coast Cohesion (KPa) Friction angle ø

SC 1-1,5m 10,10 20°
SC 1-2,5m 11,69 19°
SC 1-6,0m 9,94 20°
SC 2-1,5m 11,47 19°
SC 2-2,5m 12,71 19°
SC 2-6,0m 11,83 20°
b) The layer of compact reddish silty sand

The compact reddish silty sand has the following physical characteristics:
- A granularity percentage of fines (Passing to 80µm) that varies between
14.1% and 42.4%, and passing grains from 2mm that varies between 99.6%
and 100% ;
- A natural water content that varies between 10.13% and 14.51%;
- The elements lower than 0.4mm are defined by a liquidity limit between 13%
and 16% and a non-measurable plasticity limit ;
- A methylene blue value that varies between 0.29 and 0.83;
- A shrinkage limit that varies between 1.784% and 2.687%;
- A sulfate content that varies between 27mg/Kg and 32mg/Kg.
This soil is classified according to the LPC classification as a Sl (Silty sand), and as a
B5 and A1 according to the GTR classification.
The mechanical characteristics of this layer are as follows:
Survey and sampling coast Cohesion (KPa) Friction angle ø

SC3-1,5m 10,68 22°
SC3-2,5m 11,91 21°
SC3-6,0m 9,74 21°
SC4-1,5m 14,58 20°
SC4-2,5m 12,56 20°
SC4-6,0m 10,11 20°
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VII. SETTLEMENTS
Given the classification of formations that is silty sand, the settlement of this type of
land is a fast phenomenon, even almost immediate, the land will undergo an instant
settlement immediately after the application of the load (construction load,
compaction ... etc.), this is due mostly to the rearrangements between soil grains, and
takes place as soon as the loads are applied.
VIII. STUDY OF THE RISKS OF LIQUEFACTION OF SOIL IN

PLACE
Liquefaction is a phenomenon that occurs under seismic stress. The passage of a

seismic wave causes, in certain geological formations, the loss of resistance of a
water-saturated sandy material in a loose state, linked to an increase in the
interstitial pressure generated by cyclic deformations. The brutal deconsolidation of
the material results in the destructuration of the soil, making the constructions on
those formations particularly unstable.
The phenomenon of liquefaction concerns certain geological formations, defined by:
 Their nature: sands, silts, muds;
 Their coherence: not very compact formations;
 Their water saturation level: the formation must be saturated in water;
 Their granulometry (grain seize): uniform granulometry, between 0.05 and
1.5 mm.
1. Verification of the parameters of the foundation soil
In view of the results of the identification of the formations in place (Silty sand), and
in order to analyse the risks of liquefaction, we proceeded to calculate the soil
parameters, the results of which are as follows:
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Soil parameters susceptible to

Survey and Parameters of
Layer formation liquefaction (RPS 2000-
sampling coast formation
Version 2011)
Sr=56,44%
SC1-1,5m Cu=3,12
D50=0,20mm
Sr=52,20%
SC1-2,5m Cu=2
D50=0,125mm
Sr=51,40%
SC1-6m Cu=2,5
D50=0,16mm
Backfill
Sr=58,24%
SC2-1,5m Cu=2
D50=0,16mm
Sr=51,48%
SC2-2,5m Cu=2
D50=0,125mm
Sr=55,20
SC2-6m Cu=2,5  A degree of saturation Sr≈100%.
D50=0,16mm  A grain size characterized by:
A coefficient of uniformity Cu≤15
Sr=36,53%
and a diameter of
SC3-1,5m Cu=2
0.05mm<d50<1.5mm.
D50=0,10mm
Sr=36,66
SC3-2,5m Cu=2,5
D50=0,10mm
Sr=40,27
SC3-6m Cu=3,12
D50=0,20mm
Reddish silty sand
Sr=33,89%
SC4-1,5m Cu=1,56
D50=0,10mm
Sr=36,27
SC4-2,5m Cu=2
D50=0,125mm
Sr=37,89
SC4-6m Cu=1,56
D50=0.125mm
It is noted that all the parameters are checked, except the parameter of the degree of
saturation, the susceptibility to the risk of liquefaction can only take place if the
degree of saturation is 100%.
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2. Useful recommendations
Following the above analysis, we recommend to:
- Ensure good water draining, on the surface and in depth around the construction,
in order to avoid the infiltration of water in depth and thereafter increase the
saturation level of soil.
- Ensure a good compaction of the grounds, using one of the methods of
compaction such as:
 Vibroflotation method;
 Dynamic compaction.
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IX. SEISMIC PROVISIONS
The seismic hazard maps established by R.P.S 2000 revised version of 2011 constitute
the basic documents for the evaluation of the seismic characteristics of the site such
as the acceleration and the maximum horizontal ground velocity. As well as the type
of site and the influence factor.
Figure 3: Seismic zoning map of acceleration and velocity for 10% probability in 50 years. [Source RPS
2011]
The parameters taken into account for the building design to adequately resist to
seismic loads are summarized in the following table:
Table 5: Seismic parameters from RPS2000 version 2011
Seismic parameters Values

Velocity 10
Site type S2
Velocity’s seismic zoning ZV2= 10cm/s
Acceleration’s seismic zoning ZA2= 10%g
Influence factor 1.2
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X. FOUNDATION SYSTEM
Considering the type of the planned construction, on the first hand, and the
elements highlighted during our site investigation, on a second hand, we suggest to
found the building and the control tower, according to the following modalities:
1. The building unit
a) Footing mode
The foundation system of the future building is a superficial system of a central
isolated footings stiffened by stringers and peripheral strip footings (eventually
under peripheral walls) with a horizontal edge of 0.5m minimum.
b) Bearing capacity
Based on the results of the laboratory tests, we recommend for foundation
design a bearing capacity up to 1.31 bar in the backfill (calculation note
attached in Appendix 6).
2. The control tower
a) Footing mode
The foundation system of the project is a superficial system consisting of a raft with
concrete walls around the periphery to be anchored in the reddish silty sand with a
horizontal edge of 0.5m minimum.
b) Bearing capacity
Based on the results of the laboratory tests, we recommend for foundation design a
bearing capacity up to 1.88 bar in the compact reddish silty sand (calculation note
attached in Appendix 6).
XI. EARTHWORKS
Given the nature of the site encountered, the earthworks will be done using
conventional methods such as shovels and pickaxes or mechanical shovels.
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XII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Within the framework of the project of construction of the rehabilitation works in

Kenitra in Morocco, and following the request of UNOPS, the laboratory
LABORATORY CIVIL ENGINEERING "LCE" carried out a geotechnical study.
A. GENERAL PROVISIONS
The foundation dimensions can be calculated according to the following
parameters:
Zone Zone No1 Zone No2
Construction Building unit Control tower
Soil foundation Backfill Reddish silty sand
-Central isolated
footings stiffened by
Raft foundation with
Foundation system stringers; concrete walls around
- Peripheral strip the periphery
footings (Eventually
under peripheral walls).
Earthwork platform level 1.5 m 2.5 m
Foundation level /NST 0.5 m 1.5 m
Bearing capacity 1.31 bar 1.88 bar
Seismic data ZA2 = 10%g, ZV2 = 10cm/s, Site 2 = 1.2
B. RECOMMANDATIONS
In order to minimize the risks of settlement and undesirable disorders, it is preferable
to respect the following recommendations:
 Earthworks should preferably be carried out outside of bad weather periods;
 Concerning the building, we recommend to :
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- Adopt an excavation up to 1.5 m of depth and re-fill by a layer of crusher-

run aggregate of a thickness of 1 m, under the raft foundation with a
horizontal edge of 0.5m minimum;
- The crusher-run aggregate layer put in place will be received, by carrying
out a plate test whose EV2 coefficient must exceed 500 bars (EV2>500bars).
 Concerning the control tower, we recommend to :
- Adopt for the control tower if its height does not exceed 9m, an
excavation up to 2.5m depth and re-fill by a layer of crusher-run
aggregate of a thickness of 1m, under the raft foundation with a
horizontal edge of 0.5m minimum ;
- Establish contraction joints at the raft foundation to prevent cracking
during the concrete drying time.
It is usually necessary to respect the following conditions of implementation:
 The execution of crusher-run aggregate should be carried out in successive
layers of 20 cm thickness, watered and compacted by means of mechanical
equipment; the platform should be watered and compacted until 95% of the
OPM is obtained. The characteristics of the filling material: insensitive to
water (Ip<12), selected...etc.
 The pouring of concrete of cleanliness must be carried out after compaction
control and/or verification using the plate test.
 Provide a waterproofing of the buried elements in order to protect the
construction against any water infiltration and to avoid the rising of
humidity;
 It is desirable to realize a good drainage around the construction to move
away the rainwater or any other water infiltration through the foundation
system.
 The construction units should be protected by a perimeter sidewalk to prevent
water infiltration.
 The units built on top of an existing embankment (insensitive to water, with a
height of less than 5m), in this regard, we recommend :
- Adopt 1V/1H at the slope;
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- Leave a minimum distance of 5m between the building limit and the crest
of the slope;
- Avoid excessive watering in the surroundings of constructions;
- Ensure a surface drainage system to limit runoff and water infiltration at
the embankment;
- Install a ditch/gutter at the bottom of the embankment, which serves as a
water collection system, it must be maintained regularly or connected to
the public water drainage system;
- Place blocking stones at the bottom of the embankment.
 Establish fracture joints at foundation and elevation structural system.

 Adopt a sufficient coating to protect the steels.
 Establish an implementation according to rules and regulations.
 Establish a technical study of the project taking into account the requirements
of the RPS 2011.
It is strongly recommended, at the time of the opening of the excavations, to call
upon the laboratory in order to ensure the conformity of the ground soils and the
foundation system with those recommended by the present report.
LCE Laboratory remains at your disposal for any additional

information or suggestions.
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XIII. APPENDICES
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Appendix 1
Location of geotechnical reconnaissance points
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Implantation of PDL tests
Test PDL
Coordinates
No. X Y
SD1 391617.16 405126.91
SD2 391615.62 405119.89
SD3 391503.02 405066.65
SD4 391502.09 405048.71
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Implantation of core boreholes
Borehole
Coordinates
No. X Y
SC1 391616.02 405127.11
SC2 391614.19 405120.07
SC3 391502.26 405067.43
SC4 391501.14 405049.37
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Appendix 2
Photographic reportage
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Sampling - carrots No 1
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Appendix 3
Lithological sections
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Owner UNOPS Survey No SC1

Execution date 29/09/2022 Coordinates X:391616.02 Y:405127.11
Survey type Core borehole Groundwater None

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Lithology
Depths
(m)
Land section Thickness (m) Geotechnical designation
3 6m Backfill
6
End of survey at 6.00m
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Lithology
Depths
(m)
3 6m Backfill
6 End of survey at 6.00m
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Lithology
Depths
(m)
3 6m Compact reddish silty sand
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Lithology
Depths
(m)
3 6m Compact reddish silty sand
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Appendix 4
Dynamic penetrometer results
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Dynamic penetrometer test-type
A
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Dynamic Resistance (bar)
0,0 20,0 40,0 60,0 80,0 100,0 120,0 140,0 160,0

0
0,2
0,4
0,6
0,8
1
1,2
1,4
1,6
1,8
2
2,2
2,4
2,6
2,8
3
3,2
3,4
3,6
3,8
Depth (m)
4
4,2
4,4
4,6
4,8
5
5,2
5,4
5,6
5,8
6
6,2
6,4
6,6
6,8
7
7,2
7,4
7,6
7,8
8 End of the test at 7.9 m
8
,
A
0,0 20,0 40,0 60,0 80,0 100,0

120,0 140,0 160,0 180,0
0
0,2
0,4
0,6
0,8
1
1,2
1,4
1,6
1,8
2
2,2
2,4
2,6
2,8
3
3,2
3,4
3,6
3,8
Depth (m)
4
4,2
4,4
4,6
4,8
5
5,2
5,4
5,6
5,8
6
6,2
6,4
6,6
6,8
7
7,2
7,4
7,6
7,8
8 End of the test at 8 m
8
,
A
0,0 20,0 40,0 60,0 80,0 100,0

0
0,2
0,4
0,6
0,8
1
1,2
1,4
1,6
1,8
2
2,2
2,4
2,6
2,8
3
3,2
3,4
Depth (m)
3,6
3,8
4
4,2
4,4
4,6
4,8
5
5,2
5,4
5,6
5,8
6
6,2
6,4
6,6
6,8
7 End of the test at 7m
7,2
7,4
A
0,0 20,0 40,0 60,0 80,0 100,0 120,0 140,0 160,0
0
0,2
0,4
0,6
0,8
1,2
1,4
1,6
1,8
2,2
2,4
2,6
2,8
Depth (m)
3,2
3,4
3,6
3,8
4,2
4,4
4,6
4,8
5,2
5,4
5,6
5,8
End of the test at 5.9m
6
6,2
É tude géotechnique
Appendix 5
Laboratory detailed tests report
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Test report No. :
RE/AG/22/09/26-003/1
Sampling date :
29/09/2022
Date of issue :
01/10/2022
TEST REPORT
GRANULOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SOIL BY
SIEVE
STANDARDS OF TESTS PERFORMED
Particle size analysis NF P 94-056
Water content NF P 94-050
GRANULOMETRIC CURVES
100
90
80
70
60
% Passing
50
22/09/26-003/1
40 22/09/26-003/2
22/09/26-003/3
30
20
10
0
0,080
0,125
0,315
12,50
16,00
25,00
40,00
63,00
0,20
0,50
0,80
1,25
2,00
3,15
5,00
8,00
100,00
Sieve opening (mm)
Sampling Water Granulometry (Percentage of cumulative passing%)

Sample
Sample Reference Sampling date location and content Dmax
nature 63 50 40 20 10 6,3 2 0,08
coast W%
mm
22/09/26-003/1 29/09/2022 SC1 -1,5m Backfill 11,52 12,5 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 99,9 99,7 99,6 14,1
22/09/26-003/2
29/09/2022 SC1-2,5m Backfill 11,86 12,5 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 99,7 99,5 99,0 32,5
22/09/26-003/3
29/09/2022 SC1-6,0m Backfill 12,39 2,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 14,9
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GRANULOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF SOIL BY SIEVE
100
90
80
70
60
% Passing
50
22/09/26-003/4
40 22/09/26-003/5
22/09/26-003/6
30
20
10
0
0,20
0,50
0,80
1,25
2,00
3,15
5,00
8,00
0,080
0,125
0,315
12,50
16,00
25,00
40,00
63,00
100,00
Sieve opening (mm)

Sample
nature 63 50 40 20 10 6,3 2 0,08
coast W%
mm
22/09/26-003/4 29/09/2022 SC2-1,5m Backfill 11,85 8,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 99,8 99,6 15,5
22/09/26-003/5
29/09/2022 SC2-2,5m Backfill 10,66 12,5 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 99,7 99,5 99,1 31,6
22/09/26-003/6
29/09/2022 SC2-6,0m Backfill 10,44 12,5 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 99,9 99,8 99,4 15,1
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TEST REPORT
100
90
80
70
60
% Passing
50
22/09/26-003/7
40 22/09/26-003/8
22/09/26-003/9
30
20
10
0
0,080
0,125
12,50
16,00
63,00
100,00
0,20
0,50
0,80
1,25
2,00
3,15
5,00
8,00
0,315
25,00
40,00
Sieve opening (mm)

Sample
nature 63 50 40 20 10 6,3 2 0,08
coast W%
mm
Reddish silty 14,51 0,5 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 42,4
22/09/26-003/7 29/09/2022 SC3-1,5m
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/8 29/09/2022 SC3-2,5m 13,92 0,5 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 36,8
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/9 29/09/2022 SC3-6,0m 11,52 12,5 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 99,9 99,7 99,6 14,1
sand
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TEST REPORT
100
90
80
70
60
% Passing
50
22/09/29-003/10
40 22/09/29-003/11
22/09/29-003/12
30
20
10
0
0,080
0,125
0,315
16,00
12,50
25,00
40,00
63,00
0,20
0,50
0,80
1,25
2,00
3,15
5,00
8,00
100,00
Sieve opening (mm)

Sample Reference Sample
Sampling date location and content Dmax
nature 63 50 40 20 10 6,3 2 0,08
coast W%
mm
22/09/29-003/10 Reddish silty

29/09/2022 SC4-1,5m 10,13 2,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 33,8
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/29-003/11 29/09/2022 SC4-2,5m 10,75 2,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 29,0
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/29-003/12 29/09/2022 SC4-6,0m 10,25 2,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 100,0 32,5
sand
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TEST REPORT
DETERMINATION OF ATTERBERG LIMITS
DETERMINATION OF ATTERBERG LIMITS NF P 94-051
Sampling location Liquidity limit Plasticity limit Plasticity index

Sample Reference Sample nature Sampling date
and coast W˪ (%) Wᴘ (%) Iᴘ
22/09/26-003/1 Backfill SC1-1,5m 29/09/2022 13 NM NP
22/09/26-003/7 Reddish silty sand SC3-1,5m 01/10/2022 16 NM NP
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TEST REPORT
Determination of methylene blue value of soil or rocky material by spot test NM 13.1.178
IDENTIFICATION TEST RESULTS
Volume of
Methylene blue VBS methylene
Sampling location solution
Sample Reference Sampling date mass blue value
and coast injected
(g) (%)
(ml)
22/09/26-003/1 SC1-1,5m 30/09/2022 40,00 0,40 0,60
22/09/26-003/2 SC1-2,5m 30/09/2022 40,00 0,40 0,60
22/09/26-003/3 SC1-6,0m 30/09/2022 22,00 0,22 0,38
22/09/26-003/4 SC2-1,5m 30/09/2022 34,00 0,34 0,51
22/09/26-003/5 SC2-2,5m 30/09/2022 20,00 0,20 0,34
22/09/26-003/6 SC2-6,0m 30/09/2022 10,00 0,10 0,17
22/09/26-003/7 SC3-1,5m 03/10/2022 - - -
22/09/26-003/8 SC3-2,5m 03/10/2022 - - -
22/09/26-003/9 SC3-6,0m 03/10/2022 20,00 0,20 0,29
22/09/26-003/10 SC4-1,5m 03/10/2022 35,00 0,35 0,52
22/09/26-003/11 SC4-2,5m 03/10/2022 34,00 0,34 0,47
22/09/26-003/12 SC4-6,0m 03/10/2022 55,00 0,55 0,83
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DETERMINATION OF SHRINKAGE LIMITS
DETERMINATION OF SHRINKAGE LIMITS XP P 94-060-1
Sampling Shrinkage limit Lr (%) Mean shrinkage

Sample Reference Sample nature location and Sampling date limit Lr (%)
coast 1st measure 2nd measure 3rd measure
22/09/26-003/1 Backfill SC1-1,5m 29/09/2022 1,516 1,504 1,544 1,521
22/09/26-003/2 Backfill SC1-2,5m 29/09/2022 1,469 1,527 1,429 1,475
22/09/26-003/3 Backfill SC1-6,0m 29/09/2022 1,399 1,223 1,302 1,308
22/09/26-003/4 Backfill SC2-1,5m 29/09/2022 1,532 1,482 1,978 1,664
22/09/26-003/5 Backfill SC2-2,5m 29/09/2022 1,647 1,506 1,611 1,588
22/09/26-003/6 Backfill SC2-6,0m 29/09/2022 1,268 1,466 1,700 1,478
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/7 SC3-1,5m 01/10/2022 2,571 2,847 2,643 2,687
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/8 SC3-2,5m 01/10/2022 2,143 2,741 2,181 2,355
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/9 SC3-6,0m 01/10/2022 1,817 2,746 2,301 2,288
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/10 SC4-1,5m 01/10/2022 1,429 1,874 2,229 1,844
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/11 SC4-2,5m 01/10/2022 1,652 2,186 1,514 1,784
sand
Reddish silty
22/09/26-003/12 SC4-6,0m 01/10/2022 1,986 1,753 1,823 1,854
sand
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TEST REPORT
DETERMINATION OF SULFATE CONTENT
Soil quality - Dosage of soluble sulphate in water and acid ISO 11048
Sulphate content
Sample Reference Sample nature Sampling location Sampling date
(mg/Kg)
22/09/26-003/1 Backfill SC1-1,5m 29/09/2022 28
22/09/26-003/2 Backfill SC1-2,5m 29/09/2022 31
22/09/26-003/3 Backfill SC1-6,0m 29/09/2022 29
22/09/26-003/4 Backfill SC2-1,5m 29/09/2022 29
22/09/26-003/5 Backfill SC2-2,5m 29/09/2022 30
22/09/26-003/6 Backfill SC2-6,0m 29/09/2022 30
22/09/26-003/7 Reddish silty sand SC3-1,5m 01/10/2022 28
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TEST REPORT
DIRECT SHEAR TO THE BOX
Direct shear test NF P 94-071-1
CHARACTERISTICS OF THE SPECIMENS

Survey type Core borhole Mould mass "Mt" 142,966 g
Sampling location SC1 Initial height "H0" 2,285 cm
Depth 1,5m-2,0m Final height "Hf" 1,744 cm
Sample Reference 22/09/26-003/1 Initial flat area of the specimen "A" 36,277 cm2
Sample nature Sand Initial volume "V0" 82,892945 cm3
Shear speed 0,02 mm/min Final volume "Vf" 63,267088 cm3
Characteristics of the initial state
Mass of the
Wet density Dry density Density of solid grains
Water content (%) Void index
specimen (g) (g/cm3) (g/cm3) (g/cm3)
Specimen 164,696 18,68 1,987 1,674 0,33 2,65
Characteristics of the final state
Mass of the
Wet density Dry density Initial degree of
specimen (g) (g/cm3) (g/cm3) saturation
Specimen 166,25 19,64 2,628 2,196 0,02 56,441
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
Shear stress (KPa)
90
80
y = 0,363x + 10,1
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0
0
0 50 100 150 200 250
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Normal stress (KPa)

Tangential displacement(mm)
Friction angle: φ= 20 °
Shear characteristics
Cohesion : C= 10,10 KPa
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Shear speed 0,02 mm/min final volume "Vf" 63,27 cm3
Mass of the
Specimen 163,969 17,39 1,978 1,685 0,34 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 164,428 20,67 2,599 2,154 0,02 52,201
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
80 y = 0,344x + 11,689
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 100 150 200 250

9
Normal stress (KPa)
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Shear speed 0,02 mm/min final volume "Vf" 63,27 cm3
Mass of the
Specimen 164,969 17,02 1,990 1,701 0,33 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 167,428 18,82 2,646 2,227 0,02 51,403
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
80 y = 0,363x + 9,94
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0
0
0 50 100 150 200 250
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
Normal stress (KPa)
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Shear characteristics Cohesion : C= 9,94 KPa
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Sample Reference 22/09/26-003/4 Initial flat area of the specimen "A" 36 cm2
Mass of the
Specimen 164,169 18,91 1,996 1,678 0,33 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 164,482 19,42 2,624 2,198 0,01 58,246
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
80
70 y = 0,344x + 11,47
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0
0
0 50 100 150 200 250
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9
Normal stress (KPa)

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Mass of the
Specimen 163,673 16,92 1,990 1,702 0,33 3
Mass of the
Specimen 164,191 18,65 2,624 2,212 0,01 51,487
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
80
70 y = 0,344x + 12,71
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 100 150 200 250

9
Normal stress (KPa)
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Mass of the
Specimen 165,056 17,6 2,007 1,706 0,32 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 165,203 19,63 2,634 2,202 0,01 55,207
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
80 y = 0,363x + 11,83
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 50 100 150 200 250
Normal stress (KPa)

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Mass of the
Specimen 161,689 12,25 1,966 1,751 0,35 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 162,311 20,22 2,552 2,122 0,04 36,538
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90 y = 0,3984x + 10,675
80
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 100 150 200 250

9
Normal stress (KPa)
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Mass of the
Specimen 159,986 12,742 1,945 1,725 0,36 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 161,311 22,11 2,540 2,080 0,05 36,665
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
y = 0,3827x + 11,909
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 100 150 200 250

9
Normal stress (KPa)
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Mass of the
Specimen 160,361 13,842 1,949 1,712 0,36 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 160,864 21,32 2,535 2,089 0,05 40,272
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80 y = 0,3822x + 9,7435
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 50 100 150 200 250
Normal stress (KPa)

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Mass of the
Specimen 158,673 12,64 1,929 1,712 0,37 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 164,066 18,06 2,643 2,239 0,04 33,896
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Résistance de cisaillement (KPa)
Contrainte de cisaillement (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
80 y = 0,3568x + 14,578
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 100 150 200 250

9
Contrainte normale (KPa)
Dé placement tangentiel (mm)
Laboratory
Owner :
UNOPS
Project:
File No :
DS 01-304/22
Test report No. :
RE/CR/22/09/26-003/11
Sampling date :
01/10/2022
Date of issue :
06/10/2022
TEST REPORT

Mass of the
Specimen 162,284 12,16 1,973 1,759 0,34 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 163,22 20,06 2,588 2,155 0,03 36,276
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
y = 0,3677x + 12,558
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 100 150 200 250

9
Normal stress (KPa)
Laboratory
Owner :
UNOPS
Project:
File No :
DS 01-304/22
Test report No. :
RE/CR/22/09/26-003/12
Sampling date :
01/10/2022
Date of issue :
06/10/2022
TEST REPORT

Sample Reference 22/06/26/003-12 Initial flat area of the specimen "A" 36 cm2
Mass of the
Specimen 159,486 13,842 1,939 1,703 0,37 2,65
Mass of the
Specimen 167,311 21,23 2,639 2,177 0,05 37,890
160 150
σn = 50 KPa
150 140
σn = 100 KPa
140 σn = 200 KPa 130
130 120
Shear strength(KPa)
Shear stress (KPa)
120 110
110 100
100
90
90
80
y = 0,3699x + 10,109
80
70
70
60
60
50
50
40
40
30
30
20
20
10
10
0 0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 50 100 150 200 250

9
Normal stress (KPa)
Laboratory
É tude
Appendix 6
Calculation note: BEARING CAPACITY
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É tude
Calculation note: BEARING CAPACITY

’’C-Ø’’ Method
qr = 1/2 (1-0,2. a).γ.B. Nγ (Ø) + (1+0,2 .a) C. Nc (Ø) +γ.D. Nq(Ø)

With:
qr : Fracture stress;
γ : Density of the soil;
D : Foundation depth;
C’ : Soil cohesion;
B : Footing Width;
L : Footing wide;
Ø’ : Effective friction angle;
a : Plane dimensions ‘ratio
;
Nγ, Nq and Nc: Coefficients of bearing capacity of soil which are function of the angle of
internal friction noted Ø'° and the cohesion C.
Direct shear Coefficients of

test results bearing capacity Footin Bearing
Bearing capacity
Survey depth g capacity Sp
C’ formula Sp
Φ° Ny Nq Nc Width (bar)
(KPa)
B (m)
1 1,3232
SC N°1-1,5m 10,10 20 3,5 6,4 14,8 Sp=0,09B+1,23 1,5 1,3693
2 1,415
1 1,7149
SC N°1-2,5m 11,69 19 3,08 5,92 14,04 Sp=0,08B+1,63 1,5 1,7558
2 1,797
1 3,1689
SC N°1-6,0m 9,94 20 3,5 6,4 14,8 Sp=0,09B+3,08 1,5 3,2153
2 3,262
1 1,3149
SC N°2-1,5m 11,47 19 3,08 5,92 14,04 Sp=0,08B+1,23 1,5 1,3558
2 1,397
1 1,7863
SC N°2-2,5m 12,71 19 3,08 5,92 14,04 Sp=0,08B+1,70 1,5 1,8275
2 1,869
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É tude
Direct shear Coefficients of

test results bearing capacity Footin Bearing
Bearing capacity
Survey depth g capacity Sp
C’ formula Sp
Φ° Ny Nq Nc Width (bar)
(bar)
B (m)
1 3,3484
SC N°2-6,0m 11,83 20 3,5 6,4 14,8 Sp=0,09B+3,26 1,5 3,3949
2 3,442
1 1,6713
SC N°3-1,5m 10,68 22 5,34 8,12 17,16 Sp=0,14B+1,53 1,5 1,7412
2 1,811
1 2,0526
SC N°3-2,5m 11,91 21 4,42 7,26 15,98 Sp=0,11B+1,94 1,5 2,11
2 2,167
1 3,5674
SC N°3-6,0m 9,74 21 4,42 7,26 15,98 Sp=0,11B+3,45 1,5 3,6248
2 3,682
1 1,5704
SC N°4-1,5m 14,58 20 3,5 6,4 14,8 Sp=0,09B+1,48 1,5 1,6154
2 1,66
1 1,8879
SC N°4-2,5m 12,56 20 3,5 6,4 14,8 Sp=0,09B+1,80 1,5 1,9339
2 1,98
1 3,1709
SC N°4-6,0m 10,11 20 3,5 6,4 14,8 Sp=0,09B+3,08 1,5 3,2162
2 3,261
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GEOTECHNICAL STUDY REPORT

File No: DS 01-304/22

Page No. Revision No. Revision date Revision description

Mrs. Khaoula TIBARI Mr. Abdellah NEJJAR

II. SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND..................................................................................4

III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION................................................................................................................... 9

IV. FIELD SURVEY.................................................................................................................................. 10

V. IN SITU TEST RESULTS....................................................................................................................... 11

1. PRINCIPLE OF TYPE A LIGHT DYNAMIC PENETROMETER TEST.......................................................................................11

VI. LABORATORY TESTS..................................................................................................................... 12

VIII. STUDY OF THE RISKS OF LIQUEFACTION OF SOIL IN PLACE.....................................14

1. VERIFICATION OF THE PARAMETERS OF THE FOUNDATION SOIL......................................................................................14

IX. SEISMIC PROVISIONS...............................................................................................................17

1. THE BUILDING UNIT......................................................................................................................................................................... 18

XII. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS..........................................................................19

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This report presents the results of the Geotechnical Investigation and

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II. SITE DESCRIPTION AND BACKGROUND

The construction site is located in the municipality of Kenitra, Kenitra Province in

Figure 1: Geographic location

2. Geology of the region

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Figure 3: Geological map of the study site

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4. Climate data for the region

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III. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Figure 4: Location of construction areas

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IV. FIELD SURVEY

As part of the recognition program, we have achieved:

In-situ Coordinates Boring

The lithology of the grounds is presented in the following table:

Survey No. Depth (m) Thickness (m) Geotechnical designation

SC1 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Backfill

SC 2 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Backfill

SC3 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Compact reddish silty sand

SC4 0,00 à -6,00 6,00 Compact reddish silty sand

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V. IN SITU TEST RESULTS

1. Principle of Type A Light Dynamic Penetrometer Test

2. Light dynamic penetrometer test results

Dynamic resistance (bar)

The vertical variations of the recorded dynamic resistances are shown in

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VI. LABORATORY TESTS

During the geotechnical campaign, laboratory tests were scheduled to characterize

The samples collected were subjected to the following tests:

 Particle size analysis NF P 94-056

 Water content NF P 94-050

 Atterberg Limits NF P 94-051

 Determination of methylene blue value of soil

 Determination Of Shrinkage Limits XP P 94-060-1

 Soil quality - Dosage of soluble sulphate in

2. Test results and interpretations