The project

Geotechnical Investigations for Proposed 3-Storey apartment

The services

Data Review

Site Reconnaissance

Subsurface Investigation

Laboratory Testing

Report writing

The client

Ms. Jane Mawanda Kibuule & Mr. Paschal Mawanda Kibuule

The challenge

The Client proposed three-storey Apartment block, on Block No. , Mujomba Zone 6, Nakulabye Parish, Lubaga Division, Kampala District. SADRiNE Consulting Group Limited was entrusted to carry out a thorough geotechnical investigation for the design and construction of a suitable foundation for the proposed development. The Terms of Reference were as follows;

  • To describe and present the fieldwork and laboratory testing carried out during the investigation;
  • To assess the site geotechnical characteristics of the subsoil materials with respect to suitability for the proposed developments and engineering services; and
  • To recommend sound and economic development practices and initial founding guidelines to ensure long-term stability of the developments based on the geotechnical conditions encountered.
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The services

Data Review

We reviewed published geologic maps, aerial photographs, in-house documents, and other literature pertaining to the site to aid in evaluating geologic conditions and the regional geologic regime for use in the analysis,

Site Reconnaissance

We performed a site reconnaissance to review general site conditions and performed onsite geologic observations,

Subsurface Investigation 

Three pits were dug by a peak axe up to 1.5 m and disturbed samples obtained at the bottom of the pits. DCP tests were conducted from the end of the pits up to 2.5 m. These data were used to develop a subsurface profile used in analysis,

Laboratory Testing 

We conducted a laboratory testing program that included natural moisture, sieve analysis and Atterberg limit tests to the three samples according to British Standards.

Report writing

We compiled geotechnical investigations report including our findings of the subsurface soil conditions, analyzed laboratory results and recommendations for foundation designs in terms of type and depth.

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