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Project No: F15056 Document No. F01
M4 - SECOND PRELIMINARY GROUND INVESTIGATION
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REPORT QUALITY ASSURANCE SHEET
Title:
REPORT ON A
GROUND INVESTIGATION
AT
NEW M4 PROJECT – MAGOR TO CASTLETON - SECOND
PRELIMINARY GROUND AND CHEMICAL INVESTIGATION
VOLUME FOUR
Report Description: Date: Written By: Checked By: Approved By: Status:
Draft Factual 22/02/2008 I Swain P. A. Rodgers M.J. Baldwin
Final Factual 24/04/2008 I Swain P.A. Rodgers M.J. Baldwin
Distribution: Ove Arup Ltd
:Internal Copy
The report is not to be used for contractual or engineering purposes unless this sheet is signed where indicated by both the originator of the report and the approver, and the report is designated “Final” on this report quality assurance sheet. Opinions and interpretations expressed in the report are outside the scope of UKAS accreditation. This report has been prepared for the sole internal use and reliance of the named Employer. This report should not be relied upon or transferred to any other parties without the express written authorisation of NHSED. If an unauthorised third party comes into possession of the report they rely on it at their peril and NHSED owes them no duty of care and skill.
Report Version No. SI FR 1.04 Issue Date 30/01/2008
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GROUND INVESTIGATION: M4 – SECOND PRELIMINARY GROUND INVESTIGATION
REPORT CONTENTS VOLUME ONE
1.0 INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................... 5
2.0 PURPOSE, SCOPE AND REPORT FORMAT................................................................................. 5 2.1 Purpose .....................................................................................................................................5 2.2 Scope of Work...........................................................................................................................5 2.3 Report Format...........................................................................................................................5 3.0 DESK STUDY INFORMATION.................................................................................................... 6 3.1 Scope of Study ..........................................................................................................................6 3.2 Site Location and Description...................................................................................................6 3.3 Geology.....................................................................................................................................6 3.4 Previous Investigations ............................................................................................................7 4.0 FIELDWORK............................................................................................................................. 7 4.1 Scope of Fieldwork ...................................................................................................................7 4.2 Inspection Pits ..........................................................................................................................7 4.3 Cable Percussion Boreholes .....................................................................................................7 4.4 Rotary Drilling...........................................................................................................................8 4.5 Window Sampling ....................................................................................................................9 4.6 Trial Pits.....................................................................................................................................9 4.7 Surface Samples .....................................................................................................................10 4.8 In situ Testing .........................................................................................................................10
4.8.1 Permeability Testing ................................................................................................. 10 4.8.2 Cone Penetration Testing ......................................................................................... 10 4.8.3 Shear Vane testing.................................................................................................... 10
4.9 Installations/Instrumentation................................................................................................10 4.10 Groundwater Monitoring and Sampling..............................................................................11 4.11 PID Monitoring....................................................................................................................11 5.0 LABORATORY TESTING.......................................................................................................... 11 5.1 Scope of Testing .....................................................................................................................11 5.2 Geotechnical Soils Testing......................................................................................................11 5.3 Geotechnical Rock Testing .....................................................................................................12 5.4 Contamination Testing ...........................................................................................................12 6.0 RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION........................................................................................... 14 6.1 Scope of Commentary............................................................................................................14 6.2 Made Ground ..........................................................................................................................14 6.3 Superficial Deposits ................................................................................................................14 6.4 Devonian, Carboniferous and Triassic Strata .........................................................................15 6.5 Groundwater...........................................................................................................................15 REPORT REFERENCES.................................................................................................................... 16 LIST OF TABLES Table 1 Groundwater Level Readings for Exploratory Hole Installations Section B Table 2 Record of Insitu Water Monitoring Section B Table 3 Photo Ionisation results Section B
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GROUND INVESTIGATION: M4 – SECOND PRELIMINARY GROUND INVESTIGATION
SUPPORTING FACTUAL DATA LIST OF FIGURES Figure 1 Site Location Plan Section D Figure 2 Exploratory Hole Location Plan Section D SECTION A: NOTES ON FIELDWORK, LOGGING AND LABORATORY TESTING • Notes on Fieldwork Procedures • Terminology used in Soil Descriptions • Terminology used in the Description of Made Ground • Peat and Organic Soil Description Terminology • Assessment of Aggressive Ground and Groundwater Conditions SECTION B: EXPLORATORY HOLE RECORDS AND FIELD DATA • Exploratory Hole Legend and Notation Sheet • Cable Percussion and Rotary Drilling Records VOLUME TWO SECTION B: EXPLORATORY HOLE RECORDS AND FIELD DATA • Inspection Pit/ Trial Pit/ Trial Trench records • Dynamic Sampling/Dynamic Probing/Concrete Coring Records • Undisturbed Sample Description and Sample Logs • In Situ Testing Records VOLUME THREE SECTION B: EXPLORATORY HOLE RECORDS AND FIELD DATA • Groundwater / Gas Monitoring / Sampling Results
SECTION C: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS • Laboratory Test Data Key Sheet • Laboratory Test Summary Sheets (Soils) • Laboratory Test Data Sheets (Soils)
• Atterberg Limits VOLUME FOUR SECTION C: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS • Laboratory Test Data Sheets (Soils)
• Particle Size Distributions • One Dimensional Consolidation Properties • Undrained Triaxial Compression Test without Measurement of Pore Water Pressure • Consolidatied – Undrained Triaxial Compression Test with Measurement of Pore Pressure • ECoS Reports
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VOLUME FIVE SECTION C: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
• ECoS Reports • Laboratory Test Summary Sheets (Rock) • Laboratory Test Data Sheets (Rock) • Contamination Test Results VOLUME SIX SECTION C: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
• Contamination Test Results
SECTION D: SITE PLANS • Site Location Plans • Exploratory Hole Location Plans VOLUME SEVEN SECTION E: PHOTOGRAPHS • Core Photographs • Window Sample Photographs • Trial Pit Photographs
SUPPORTING FACTUAL DATA
SECTION CLaboratory Testing
LABORATORY SOIL TESTDATA SHEETS
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
373
%1920
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
60
58
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.20mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHC01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
62100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
95
97 55
53
5088
82 47
100
97
100
66
39
34
33
0.0238
0.0169
44
64
24
28
21
180.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
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Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
22
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
75
0.0033
0.0077
007
71 370.0468
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
480
%
14
0.212
0.150
0.063
52
46
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.20mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly clayey SAND and GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHC02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
58100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
97
100 38
34
3091
84 26
100
100
100
65
14
22
62
Leeds Laboratory
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Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
38
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
76
004
72
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
520
%1016
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
48
45
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.20mSpecimen No.
1
Brown gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
52100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
90
100 41
39
3686
80 33
100
100
100
59
27
23
21
0.0252
0.0180
31
56
14
17
11
90.0015
0.0053
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Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
22
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
70
0.0031
0.0083
004
66 250.0497
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4058
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
10.20mSpecimen No.
1
Brown CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth10.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
82
75
0.0219
0.0159
98
100
46
58
43
390.0015
0.0038
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0075
026
100 950.0416
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5544
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
USpecimen Depth
1.55mSpecimen No.
1
Brown mottled grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
92
90
0.0213
0.0152
99
100
68
77
60
510.0014
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0071
004
100 950.0420
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
712
%
11
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
28
26
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
10.50mSpecimen No.
1
Reddish brown slightly clayey sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth10.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
29100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
83
93 24
22
2173
58 19
100
100
100
31
12
16
30
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
42
028
35
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5841
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
100
96
94
0.0205
0.0147
100
100
70
79
63
530.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0070
003
100 980.0407
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
793
%
8
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
18
17
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
8.05mSpecimen No.
2
Grey sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth8.05m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
19100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
83
95 16
15
1366
51 11
98
98
100
22
7
9
21
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
10
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
35
022
28
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5346
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
89
88
0.0209
0.0148
99
100
65
74
57
490.0014
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0070
001
100 970.0401
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
230
%
3
0.212
0.150
0.063
77
75
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
10.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brown gravelly SAND.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth10.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
79100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 69
57
35100
96 15
100
100
100
82
3
6
80
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
74
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
90
021
86
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4849
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
97
87
82
0.0194
0.0142
98
100
56
66
52
450.0014
0.0036
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0069
003
100 950.0369
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
4839
%
4
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
13
13
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
9.80mSpecimen No.
1
Brown GRAVEL and COBBLES.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth9.80m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
1483
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
39
46 11
9
731
23 5
66
66
83
14
4
5
14
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
9
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
18
022
16
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
2059
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
20
17
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
10.20mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly clayey gravelly SAND with occasional cobbles.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth10.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
2441
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
41
41 10
6
337
36 2
41
41
100
28
1
1
26
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
20
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
33
028
32
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3958
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.00mSpecimen No.
1
Grey slightly organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
83
75
0.0222
0.0161
98
100
50
58
42
380.0014
0.0055
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0076
007
100 930.0430
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
2336
%
2
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
41
40
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
12.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brown gravelly SAND with cobbles.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHD07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
4364
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
63
64 36
30
1961
57 11
64
64
74
45
3
6
44
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
39
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
52
024
49
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4156
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
87
80
0.0206
0.0150
98
100
51
62
46
390.0015
0.0037
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0072
002
100 960.0394
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
3553
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
12
11
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
9.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brown slightly sandy GRAVEL with cobbles.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth9.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
1374
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
34
41 8
6
428
23 2
63
49
100
15
1
1
15
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
11
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
19
018
17
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4353
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.85mSpecimen No.
2
Brown CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.85m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
97
85
77
0.0215
0.0157
99
100
51
63
47
420.0015
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0032
0.0074
009
100 920.0419
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
5815
%
3
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
28
25
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
10.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown sandy GRAVEL with occasional cobbles.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth10.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
30100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
74
81 19
15
1063
57 6
86
86
100
35
4
5
33
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
24
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
48
025
41
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4256
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
87
80
0.0208
0.0152
99
100
51
62
47
400.0015
0.0038
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0073
003
100 960.0399
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
440
%
2
0.212
0.150
0.063
56
50
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
10.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brown SAND and GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth10.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
61100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 38
27
1396
87 6
100
100
100
65
2
4
63
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
54
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
77
023
71
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4949
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
90
84
0.0199
0.0144
98
100
56
69
53
460.0014
0.0036
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0069
002
100 950.0385
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
095
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
5
5
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
11.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly sandy gravel with COBBLES.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth11.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
543
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
5
5 5
4
35
5 1
5
5
43
5
1
1
5
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
5
028
5
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5147
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
USpecimen Depth
1.16mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
92
88
0.0209
0.0150
98
100
65
78
56
470.0014
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0081
004
100 970.0407
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4850
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
89
84
0.0201
0.0146
99
100
57
68
53
450.0015
0.0038
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0070
003
100 940.0391
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
6114
%
8
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
25
24
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
7.90mSpecimen No.
1
Grey slightly clayey slightly sandy GRAVEL with cobbles
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth7.90m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
25100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
73
81 23
22
1956
43 14
87
87
100
27
8
11
26
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
17
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
33
023
30
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4452
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
6.05mSpecimen No.
2
Grey sandy CLAY with rootlets and plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth6.05m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
97100
100 97
100
100
100
100
96
88
84
0.0238
0.0170
97
100
55
68
48
400.0015
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0079
016
100 940.0470
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
320
%
4
0.212
0.150
0.063
68
65
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
12.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brown gravelly SAND.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHE07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
72100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 52
36
20100
99 11
100
100
100
78
4
7
74
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
64
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
93
028
86
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4650
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
1
Greyish brown slightly organic CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHF01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
98
98100
100 97
100
100
100
100
97
91
86
0.0215
0.0155
97
100
61
69
51
430.0014
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0073
006
100 960.0422
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
5611
%
5
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
33
33
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
10.00mSpecimen No.
1
Grey SAND and GRAVEL with occasional cobbles.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHF01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth10.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
3494
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
82
88 29
24
1675
64 11
94
89
100
38
6
8
35
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
28
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
49
024
43
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4157
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
5.05mSpecimen No.
1
Greyish brown sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHF02A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.05m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
87
79
0.0221
0.0161
100
100
50
60
44
400.0015
0.0048
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0077
012
100 960.0427
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
980
%
0
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
3
2
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
14.50mSpecimen No.
1
Grey slightly sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHF02A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth14.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
5100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 1
1
189
67 1
100
100
100
11
0
0
7
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
34
036
22
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
4021
%710
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
39
35
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey slightly clayey sandy gravel with clinker, wood, metal, concrete, glass and brick fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHF03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
4482
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
74
77 30
27
2471
69 22
82
80
100
54
17
15
14
0.0250
0.0179
20
48
9
12
8
70.0016
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
22
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
66
0.0033
0.0081
007
62 170.0495
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
290
%
5
0.212
0.150
0.063
71
69
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
16.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brown gravelly SAND.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHF03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth16.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
73100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
98
100 62
52
3393
87 18
100
100
100
76
5
11
74
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
66
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
84
035
79
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2960
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
4.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
90
73
64
0.0235
0.0171
99
100
37
45
31
280.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
11
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0081
010
100 870.0449
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
480
%1422
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
52
51
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
12.50mSpecimen No.
2
Greyish brown gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
54100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 50
48
45100
85 43
100
100
100
59
37
29
26
0.0250
0.0179
40
56
16
20
15
140.0014
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
77
0.0028
0.0082
028
68 350.0488
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%2570
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
4.00mSpecimen No.
2
Grey sandy very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
96
72
59
0.0237
0.0174
98
100
31
38
27
240.0015
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0082
010
100 920.0445
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
670
%
5
0.212
0.150
0.063
33
27
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
13.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brown slightly sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth13.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
42100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 21
16
1294
91 9
100
100
100
59
5
7
51
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
28
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
86
027
79
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4752
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
1
Grey mottled CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
91
85
0.0209
0.0152
99
100
55
69
51
430.0014
0.0038
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0073
001
100 970.0408
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2460
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
7.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey sandy very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth7.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
86
57
48
0.0252
0.0182
99
100
29
35
25
240.0015
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0084
021
100 780.0477
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
120
%2358
0.212
0.150
0.063
88
87
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
12.50mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
89100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 86
86
85100
97 84
100
100
100
91
82
64
57
0.0223
0.0163
84
90
33
44
26
200.0014
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
7
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
95
0.0028
0.0076
020
94 750.0426
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
2931
%1216
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
39
36
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Grey gravelly sandy clay with rootlets and plant fragments and wood, brick and plastic fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
4276
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
64
67 34
32
3061
59 29
69
69
100
47
28
23
22
0.0246
0.0175
28
45
14
18
13
110.0014
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
12
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
56
0.0029
0.0080
002
51 270.0482
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3760
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
8.00mSpecimen No.
1
Grey slightly organic CLAY with rootlets and plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth8.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
96
81
75
0.0226
0.0163
97
100
48
56
40
340.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0077
018
100 940.0433
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4255
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
11.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brown CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHH07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth11.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
97
87
83
0.0211
0.0152
99
100
58
72
47
380.0014
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0071
027
100 950.0407
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3661
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
6.00mSpecimen No.
1
Grey sandy slightly organic CLAY with rootlets and plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHI01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth6.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
75
68
0.0230
0.0167
98
100
44
53
38
340.0014
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0078
015
100 940.0435
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4751
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
12.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brown mottled CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHI01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
90
85
0.0205
0.0149
99
100
58
73
51
430.0014
0.0037
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0025
0.0070
028
100 960.0399
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5346
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Greyish brown CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHI02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
94
92
0.0214
0.0153
99
100
68
75
58
490.0014
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0073
005
100 970.0423
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2548
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
6.00mSpecimen No.
2
Greyish brown CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHI03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth6.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 99
100
100
100
100
74
52
49
0.0247
0.0176
98
100
31
37
27
250.0015
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
27
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0081
016
100 680.0471
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
300
%1338
0.212
0.150
0.063
70
68
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
11.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHI04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth11.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
72100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 66
64
61100
92 59
100
100
100
76
52
43
39
0.0235
0.0170
56
74
21
28
14
130.0015
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
18
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
82
0.0028
0.0080
032
79 510.0452
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
510
%1413
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
49
43
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.20mSpecimen No.
1
Brown slightly sandy gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
53100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
85
100 38
35
3278
70 30
100
100
100
56
26
25
24
0.0212
0.0153
29
55
18
20
15
130.0014
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
23
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
66
0.0029
0.0072
004
60 260.0419
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
Sedimentation pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide
General remarks
350
%2519
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
65
59
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
5.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
72100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 54
52
50100
100 48
100
100
100
100
45
41
38
0.0271
0.0192
47
83
32
35
29
230.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
20
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0086
017
100 440.0540
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4653
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
88
82
0.0214
0.0155
100
100
57
67
49
440.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0073
008
100 970.0414
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
7513
%
5
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
12
11
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
17.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth17.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
14100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
71
87 10
10
965
52 8
100
87
100
19
6
7
16
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
7
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
33
026
24
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
20
%4251
0.212
0.150
0.063
98
97
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
12.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey slightly gravelly CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
96
96100
100 95
100
100
100
100
93
81
74
0.0217
0.0157
95
99
50
56
45
390.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0075
007
100 910.0415
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%1249
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
17.00mSpecimen No.
2
Grey slightly gravelly sandy very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth17.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
98
94100
100 89
100
100
100
100
62
31
25
0.0258
0.0185
87
100
16
18
13
110.0015
0.0051
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
39
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0084
022
100 540.0485
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
4650
%
2
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
4
4
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
12.00mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
4100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
12
12 4
3
312
7 3
100
61
100
4
2
2
4
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
6
034
5
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
120
%1930
0.212
0.150
0.063
88
86
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
USpecimen Depth
12.70mSpecimen No.
1
Grey mottled slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth12.70m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
90100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 84
81
72100
100 65
100
100
100
93
50
39
37
0.0248
0.0177
58
92
24
28
22
180.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
39
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
97
0.0028
0.0081
036
97 460.0484
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
680
%89
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
32
28
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Brown gravelly sandy clay with clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
38100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 25
23
2194
85 20
100
100
100
47
17
16
15
0.0251
0.0179
19
42
10
12
9
80.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
15
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
71
0.0027
0.0081
002
59 170.0498
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2569
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
7.00mSpecimen No.
2
Grey sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
95
64
51
0.0249
0.0181
98
100
31
36
26
250.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
6
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0084
020
100 900.0466
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
720
%
2
0.212
0.150
0.063
28
19
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
1
MADE GROUND: Dark grey gravelly sand with coal, ashfill and clinker fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ08A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
39100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 12
9
6100
92 5
100
100
100
52
1
3
46
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
26
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
78
002
66
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
5232
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
15
11
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.50mSpecimen No.
1
MADE GROUND: Dark grey sandy gravel with clinker and brick fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ08A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
21100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
57
60 7
5
452
47 3
88
70
100
28
1
2
25
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
15
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
39
007
34
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
6820
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
12
9
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
1
MADE GROUND: Dark grey slightly sandy gravel with rootlets, wood fragments and clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ09
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
1681
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
73
77 6
4
355
42 2
81
81
81
21
1
2
19
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
11
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
30
002
26
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
656
%
8
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
29
26
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown sandy GRAVEL with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ10
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
33100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
78
86 22
20
1870
62 15
100
96
100
39
8
13
36
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
21
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
52
002
46
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3563
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
6.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey sandy very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHJ10
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth6.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
78
69
0.0231
0.0168
100
100
46
51
37
340.0014
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0078
019
100 940.0442
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
450
%1520
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
55
54
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
9.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHK01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth9.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
57100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 53
52
5079
68 47
100
100
100
59
36
28
26
0.0241
0.0172
43
58
18
22
17
150.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
20
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
65
0.0034
0.0079
021
62 330.0466
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3266
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHK02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
79
67
0.0234
0.0171
99
100
39
46
33
310.0015
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0081
013
100 930.0446
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
7212
%
10
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
16
15
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
9.00mSpecimen No.
1
Grey slightly sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHL01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth9.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
18100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
71
80 14
14
1359
48 13
100
90
100
22
10
12
20
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
6
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
36
018
29
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
Sedimentation pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide
General remarks
310
%1425
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
69
60
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
6.50mSpecimen No.
1
Dark grey PEAT with decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHL02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth6.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
85100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 52
50
47100
100 45
100
100
100
100
40
34
29
0.0252
0.0181
43
95
19
23
16
130.0015
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
30
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0082
016
100 380.0497
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4850
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHL04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
91
86
0.0212
0.0152
99
100
61
68
53
440.0014
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0073
005
100 960.0412
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
100
%4925
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
90
87
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
USpecimen Depth
1.11mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey mottled greenish grey organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHM01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
93100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 84
82
80100
100 78
100
100
100
100
74
71
69
0.0245
0.0174
77
95
58
65
53
460.0014
0.0039
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0078
002
100 730.0490
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
20
%3841
0.212
0.150
0.063
98
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.50mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey slightly gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHM01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
95
92100
100 89
100
100
100
99
79
65
61
0.0229
0.0164
85
99
45
56
40
350.0014
0.0039
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
20
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0075
011
100 740.0443
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
90
%1937
0.212
0.150
0.063
91
90
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSBHM02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
91100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 88
87
8298
96 76
100
100
100
92
57
39
35
0.0248
0.0177
69
92
24
27
21
180.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
35
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
94
0.0028
0.0081
002
94 540.0470
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
100
%2855
0.212
0.150
0.063
90
89
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPB02A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
91100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 87
87
86100
100 85
100
100
100
94
84
68
61
0.0221
0.0162
85
93
41
47
33
250.0015
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
7
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
97
0.0030
0.0077
004
96 790.0419
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
641
%
14
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
35
33
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.40mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown clayey SAND and GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPC01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
38100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
93
96 29
25
2286
76 19
100
100
100
44
14
17
41
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
21
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
60
002
52
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
160
%2939
0.212
0.150
0.063
84
84
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.30mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown slightly sandy slightly gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPC01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
85100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 83
81
7997
91 77
100
100
100
86
69
58
56
0.0225
0.0161
75
85
41
48
33
270.0014
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
90
0.0028
0.0074
006
87 650.0438
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
7217
%
5
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
11
10
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly sandy GRAVEL with occasional cobbles.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
13100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
47
70 9
8
745
36 7
92
87
100
18
5
6
15
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
6
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
30
004
25
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
30
%3756
0.212
0.150
0.063
97
97
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.10mSpecimen No.
2
Greyish brown slightly gravelly CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.10m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
98100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
96
95100
100 95
100
100
100
99
94
82
76
0.0223
0.0161
94
98
51
60
43
340.0015
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0076
006
100 890.0435
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4750
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.20mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
90
83
0.0206
0.0150
98
100
57
68
53
440.0015
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0071
002
100 960.0399
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3065
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
4.20mSpecimen No.
2
Grey slightly organic CLAY with occasional decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
96
67
60
0.0230
0.0166
99
100
39
47
34
280.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0032
0.0078
010
100 870.0428
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5444
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
95
88
0.0197
0.0144
98
100
66
75
61
500.0014
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0068
002
100 960.0392
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4354
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.40mSpecimen No.
2
Grey slightly organic CLAY with occasional decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
89
84
0.0222
0.0160
98
100
52
64
49
410.0015
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0033
0.0076
009
100 950.0435
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4948
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
87
85
0.0202
0.0145
98
100
63
71
53
460.0014
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0080
002
100 950.0388
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
530
%1416
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
47
38
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.50mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown PEAT with plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
64100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 34
32
31100
100 31
100
100
100
94
30
25
23
0.0268
0.0190
30
84
16
21
15
130.0017
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
18
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0037
0.0085
007
100 290.0533
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5543
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.36mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled slightly gravelly CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPD05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.36m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
97
90
87
0.0200
0.0144
98
100
65
74
57
500.0013
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0025
0.0068
002
100 950.0390
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4750
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.40mSpecimen No.
2
Grey CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPE01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
88
83
0.0205
0.0149
98
100
58
67
53
450.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0071
002
100 950.0396
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4950
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
4.60mSpecimen No.
2
Greyish brown very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPE02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
100
95
90
0.0227
0.0163
100
100
67
76
53
470.0015
0.0055
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0087
008
100 970.0450
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4452
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.70mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled slightly gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPE03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.70m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
97100
100 97
100
100
100
100
96
86
79
0.0210
0.0153
96
100
52
63
47
410.0014
0.0039
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0073
004
100 930.0405
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
4016
%612
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
44
40
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.80mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark brown gravelly sandy clay with wood and ceramic fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.80m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
4894
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
78
80 35
32
2774
70 24
92
85
100
54
18
16
15
0.0242
0.0173
21
52
8
11
7
50.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
26
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
63
0.0029
0.0081
006
59 180.0473
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
5316
%
13
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
31
28
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey slightly clayey gravelly sand with rootlets and brick, slate, ceramic and wood fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
34100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
73
80 25
23
2065
57 18
96
85
100
39
13
16
36
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
18
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
49
003
45
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
390
%512
0.212
0.150
0.063
61
55
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.90mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey slightly clayey sand and gravel with rootlets and brick and ceramic fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.90m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
67100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 47
42
37100
97 32
100
100
100
75
17
15
13
0.0248
0.0178
26
71
7
10
6
40.0016
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
45
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
90
0.0032
0.0081
006
83 170.0489
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
520
%59
0.212
0.150
0.063
48
39
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.80mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey slightly clayey gravelly sand with ashfill, charcoal and coal fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.80m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
58100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 31
27
24100
93 21
100
100
100
71
15
12
12
0.0225
0.0162
19
66
8
9
6
50.0014
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
33
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
86
0.0027
0.0076
006
81 140.0434
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
610
%69
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
39
33
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
46100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
94
98 28
25
2289
83 19
100
100
100
53
15
13
12
0.0248
0.0177
18
51
8
10
7
60.0015
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
23
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
72
0.0028
0.0081
002
65 150.0489
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
190
%1851
0.212
0.150
0.063
81
79
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.10mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.10m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
84100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 77
76
74100
99 73
100
100
100
88
69
56
49
0.0237
0.0172
72
86
27
33
22
170.0015
0.0048
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
12
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
95
0.0030
0.0081
005
93 680.0452
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
3542
%
4
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
23
19
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Grey sandy GRAVEL and SANDSTONE.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
2766
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
51
57 16
14
1250
48 9
66
58
100
32
4
4
30
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
19
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
41
010
37
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
360
%1416
0.212
0.150
0.063
64
59
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.20mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey gravelly clayey sand with clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF08
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
70100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 54
49
43100
97 38
100
100
100
79
30
26
25
0.0236
0.0169
33
75
17
19
15
130.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
35
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
92
0.0034
0.0078
003
86 290.0463
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
490
%615
0.212
0.150
0.063
51
46
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey gravelly SAND.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF09
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
57100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 40
36
3393
91 30
100
100
100
67
21
16
15
0.0236
0.0170
26
62
8
11
7
50.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
30
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
84
0.0027
0.0079
003
75 200.0451
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
510
%614
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
49
45
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey gravelly clayey sand with ashfill, charcoal, metal, glass and clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPF10
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
53100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
98
100 39
36
3291
80 28
100
100
100
59
20
16
14
0.0256
0.0182
24
56
9
11
7
50.0015
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
30
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
68
0.0028
0.0083
003
63 190.0504
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
6915
%
8
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
17
14
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark brown gravelly sandy clay with rootlets, clinker, wood and brick fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPG01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
19100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
46
70 12
11
1039
34 10
100
90
100
23
8
9
21
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
8
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
30
003
27
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
640
%613
0.212
0.150
0.063
37
32
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Reddish brown slightly clayey slightly sandy gravel with rootlets and wood, glass and brick fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPG02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
43100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
98
100 28
25
2394
88 22
100
100
100
58
19
16
14
0.0236
0.0170
21
49
9
11
8
60.0016
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
18
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
78
0.0035
0.0079
003
72 180.0457
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5147
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.50mSpecimen No.
2
Grey CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPG02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
91
88
0.0207
0.0148
99
100
63
73
58
480.0015
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0070
011
100 960.0404
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
763
%
5
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
20
16
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey slightly clayey sandy gravel with rootlets and brick and mudstone fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPH01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
25100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
74
85 12
11
969
60 8
100
100
100
34
5
7
30
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
50
003
44
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
625
%78
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
33
27
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly clayey MUDSIONE fragments with rootlets
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPH02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
39100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
84
91 23
20
1980
74 17
100
96
100
48
15
14
14
0.0221
0.0158
16
44
10
12
8
60.0015
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
18
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
65
0.0028
0.0074
003
58 140.0438
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5149
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPH03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
100
95
90
0.0217
0.0156
100
100
61
73
57
480.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0073
002
100 980.0428
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%5048
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPH03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
90
88
0.0209
0.0149
99
100
60
71
56
470.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0071
006
100 970.0406
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4356
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.70mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPH04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.70m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
89
85
0.0210
0.0152
100
100
52
64
48
420.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0032
0.0073
004
100 980.0406
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
Sedimentation pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide
General remarks
330
%1514
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
67
42
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
4.10mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey PEAT with decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPH04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.10m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
92100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 33
32
30100
100 30
100
100
100
100
29
23
21
0.0274
0.0194
30
99
21
19
15
150.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
38
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0087
008
100 270.0548
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4652
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly organic CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPI01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
87
81
0.0209
0.0151
99
100
56
64
51
440.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0072
002
100 940.0403
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
590
%104
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
41
28
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.10mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown PEAT with decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPI01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.10m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
66100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 26
24
21100
100 20
100
100
100
100
15
14
14
0.0269
0.0190
19
89
12
13
11
100.0015
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
27
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0085
006
100 140.0538
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5445
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPI02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
93
88
0.0206
0.0149
99
100
65
75
61
510.0015
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0032
0.0070
002
100 980.0404
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
Sedimentation pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide
General remarks
510
%713
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
50
37
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.40mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown PEAT with decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPI02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
70100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 30
27
24100
100 23
100
100
100
100
20
17
15
0.0276
0.0195
21
92
10
12
8
60.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
30
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0088
006
100 190.0552
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
6027
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
14
10
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark brown gravelly sand with clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
1978
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
65
71 7
6
558
49 4
78
74
100
27
2
3
23
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
12
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
42
003
35
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
30
%5142
0.212
0.150
0.063
97
96
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey slightly gravelly slightly organic CLAY with rootlets and plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
98100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 95
95
94100
100 94
100
100
100
99
93
90
85
0.0215
0.0155
93
99
62
71
55
470.0014
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0073
003
100 920.0428
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4257
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
100
86
78
0.0218
0.0158
100
100
56
60
46
390.0014
0.0051
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0075
009
100 950.0421
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
831
%
2
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
16
11
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey sandy gravel with clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
23100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
89
97 7
6
580
67 4
100
100
100
33
1
3
28
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
14
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
57
004
44
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3563
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
82
71
0.0218
0.0160
99
100
45
54
39
320.0014
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0076
003
100 940.0411
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
764
%
2
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
20
15
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Brown slightly sandy gravel with clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
27100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
89
96 11
9
779
69 6
100
96
100
37
3
4
32
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
18
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
57
004
48
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3663
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.80mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled slightly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.80m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
81
69
0.0208
0.0155
100
100
44
48
38
350.0014
0.0048
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0075
003
100 940.0390
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4654
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPJ07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
94
86
0.0227
0.0164
99
100
57
69
50
420.0014
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0077
012
100 970.0449
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4948
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.20mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey slightly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPK01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
97
86
81
0.0219
0.0158
98
99
60
69
52
460.0014
0.0051
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0074
005
100 940.0425
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
40
%3164
0.212
0.150
0.063
97
96
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey slightly gravelly sandy CLAY with plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPK02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
97100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
96
96100
100 96
100
100
100
97
95
80
69
0.0234
0.0171
96
97
38
49
35
290.0015
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
98
0.0030
0.0080
011
98 930.0449
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4257
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.54mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled slightly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPL01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.54m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
85
77
0.0215
0.0158
99
100
50
59
45
400.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0075
003
100 970.0408
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3365
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.88mSpecimen No.
1
Grey sandy CLAY with rootlets and plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPL01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.88m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
80
69
0.0230
0.0168
99
100
44
54
36
320.0015
0.0057
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0091
009
100 950.0436
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5049
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
1
Grey mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPL02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
90
83
0.0216
0.0156
99
100
64
70
60
430.0015
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0073
002
100 960.0419
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
470
%421
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
53
43
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.40mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey PEAT with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPL02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
71100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 35
33
30100
100 29
100
100
100
100
26
21
18
0.0274
0.0194
27
88
11
15
5
30.0007
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
28
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0087
006
100 240.0546
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
Sedimentation pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide
General remarks
350
%1324
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
65
58
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
1.30mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey PEAT with wood and decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPM01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
76100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 49
45
42100
100 40
100
100
100
100
37
29
26
0.0274
0.0194
38
91
20
22
15
110.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
29
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0087
003
100 350.0546
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
Sedimentation pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide
General remarks
220
%1132
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
78
69
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.30mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown PEAT with decomposed plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPM01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
86100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 61
57
53100
100 51
100
100
100
100
45
35
31
0.0272
0.0193
48
94
20
24
15
90.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
35
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0087
006
100 400.0543
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
680
%
13
0.212
0.150
0.063
32
28
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
1
Brown slightly clayey slightly sandy GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
37100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 25
23
19100
91 17
100
100
100
48
13
16
43
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
19
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
72
003
62
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
199
%
0
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
1
1
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown SANDSTONE.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
171
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
1
1 0
0
01
1 0
16
1
100
1
0
0
1
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
0
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
1
007
1
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
180
%3535
0.212
0.150
0.063
82
81
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Brown slightly gravelly clay with plant and brick fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
83100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 80
79
7795
93 76
100
100
100
85
71
59
57
0.0234
0.0167
75
84
42
47
40
330.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
11
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
89
0.0034
0.0077
006
87 670.0455
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
150
%2534
0.212
0.150
0.063
85
83
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets and wood fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
86100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 81
78
74100
95 70
100
100
100
88
60
50
44
0.0244
0.0176
66
87
31
35
27
230.0015
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
25
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
92
0.0030
0.0081
003
90 580.0475
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
320
%2120
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
68
67
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown slightly sandy gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
69100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 66
65
6396
88 61
100
100
100
72
41
34
33
0.0253
0.0180
57
71
28
29
23
200.0015
0.0058
Leeds Laboratory
Stuart Kirk 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
27
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
81
0.0032
0.0094
006
77 400.0494
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
50
%2046
0.212
0.150
0.063
95
95
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
95100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 93
91
87100
100 82
100
100
100
96
67
51
44
0.0245
0.0177
76
96
26
34
22
190.0015
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
28
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
98
0.0029
0.0082
002
97 640.0468
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
420
%917
0.212
0.150
0.063
58
53
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
64100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 49
47
44100
98 42
100
100
100
74
26
22
19
0.0235
0.0171
37
69
11
15
10
80.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
32
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
90
0.0027
0.0080
007
83 250.0453
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%3341
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Orangish brown slightly gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 95
93
89100
100 85
100
100
100
100
75
54
50
0.0222
0.0160
82
99
39
42
35
320.0014
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
25
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0074
002
100 660.0416
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
390
%
3
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
8
8
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.20mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly COBBLES .
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
855
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
8
8 7
7
78
8 7
44
11
100
8
4
7
8
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
8
003
8
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
80
%4530
0.212
0.150
0.063
92
91
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.10mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPN07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.10m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
93100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 89
87
85100
100 82
100
100
100
95
76
66
64
0.0227
0.0162
79
94
52
56
48
430.0014
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
99
0.0026
0.0074
004
98 730.0441
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Preliminary
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
198
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
1
1
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown COBBLES.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPP01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
12
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
2
2 1
1
11
1 1
2
2
62
1
1
1
1
Leeds Laboratory
15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
0
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
1
002
1
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.0
02
0.0
06
0.0
3
0.0
6
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
20
0
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Pe
rce
nta
ge
Pas
sin
g (
%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
140
%2034
0.212
0.150
0.063
86
81
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly CLAY with occasional chalk fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPP02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
90100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 76
73
68100
100 63
100
100
100
93
55
40
37
0.0237
0.0170
59
92
26
30
22
180.0015
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
32
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
98
0.0029
0.0079
002
96 490.0454
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
3411
%2917
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
54
54
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.80mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets and wood fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPP02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.80m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
55100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
71
81 53
52
5168
66 50
94
91
100
56
46
39
38
0.0225
0.0160
49
56
33
34
30
280.0013
0.0036
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
8
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
60
0.0025
0.0073
006
58 440.0436
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
196
%
2
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
2
2
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown GRAVEL.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPP03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
329
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
4
4 2
2
24
3 2
9
4
45
3
1
1
3
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
3
002
3
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
161
%4325
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
83
82
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.40mSpecimen No.
2
Brown gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets and sandstone fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPP05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
84100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
90
95 80
79
7888
87 76
100
100
100
85
68
56
55
0.0226
0.0161
74
84
50
51
44
420.0013
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
15
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
86
0.0026
0.0073
002
86 630.0437
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
1578
%
3
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
7
6
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly sandy gravel with COBBLES.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPP05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
731
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
14
22 5
5
411
10 4
25
22
66
8
3
3
8
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
9
004
9
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
290
%3022
0.212
0.150
0.063
71
69
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.40mSpecimen No.
2
Brown gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
73100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 65
61
57100
96 55
100
100
100
78
52
47
46
0.0239
0.0170
53
75
35
39
32
280.0014
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
19
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
85
0.0028
0.0078
003
81 510.0470
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
50
%1938
0.212
0.150
0.063
95
94
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
96100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 91
87
81100
100 72
100
100
100
97
58
48
44
0.0245
0.0176
65
97
23
31
22
180.0015
0.0056
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
38
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
99
0.0031
0.0082
002
99 550.0478
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
10
%
8
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
2.50mSpecimen No.
2
Brown SAND.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
96
81100
100 35
100
100
100
100
8
14
100
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
91
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
100
006
100
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
60
%1945
0.212
0.150
0.063
94
93
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
95100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 91
89
86100
100 79
100
100
100
96
65
50
43
0.0247
0.0178
73
96
28
32
21
180.0015
0.0059
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
30
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
98
0.0032
0.0095
002
97 600.0477
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
1359
%1112
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
28
28
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.50mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown gravelly sandy CLAY with occasional cobbles.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
2867
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
35
41 27
27
2633
33 26
47
41
100
29
23
20
18
0.0219
0.0158
25
29
13
16
12
100.0015
0.0037
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
31
0.0030
0.0073
004
30 220.0423
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%3041
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
96
91100
100 83
100
100
100
100
71
55
50
0.0240
0.0172
77
100
36
43
31
280.0014
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
29
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0079
002
100 650.0464
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
10
%
11
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.30mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly SAND.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 95
90
73100
99 35
100
100
100
99
10
15
99
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
88
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
99
007
99
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%6128
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.50mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
98
97100
100 94
100
100
100
100
89
81
80
0.0214
0.0152
92
100
67
72
64
590.0014
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
11
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0070
002
100 870.0416
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
593
%
1
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
2
2
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.30mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown slightly clayey gravelly COBBLES.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.30m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
215
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
3
3 2
2
22
2 2
15
8
27
2
1
2
2
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
2
004
2
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
526
%
12
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
42
35
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.20mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Dark grey gravelly sandy ashfill with rootlets and clinker, coal and slate fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
50100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
88
91 30
28
2583
79 22
95
95
100
59
11
18
56
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
30
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
71
002
66
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
70
%2536
0.212
0.150
0.063
93
92
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.90mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly gravelly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSTPQ06
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.90m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
94100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 91
89
86100
99 82
100
100
100
95
62
46
43
0.0232
0.0167
74
94
28
35
27
240.0014
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
32
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
97
0.0029
0.0077
005
96 560.0441
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
210
%4233
0.212
0.150
0.063
79
78
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
0.40mSpecimen No.
2
Grey mottled gravelly CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
80100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 77
77
76100
100 76
100
100
100
81
75
71
69
0.0192
0.0138
76
80
55
59
45
390.0013
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
99
0.0027
0.0066
004
88 740.0376
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
350
%3130
0.212
0.150
0.063
65
64
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
65100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 64
64
64100
100 63
100
100
100
66
62
58
56
0.0214
0.0153
63
66
41
47
35
290.0014
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
97
0.0029
0.0083
003
76 610.0421
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4852
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ03
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
100
95
92
0.0217
0.0155
100
100
65
82
54
450.0015
0.0054
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0083
005
100 980.0430
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5246
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
0.00mSpecimen No.
2
Greyish brown sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ04
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
92
89
0.0204
0.0146
99
100
63
74
54
510.0014
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0070
001
100 960.0400
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4654
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
0.00mSpecimen No.
1
Grey mottled CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ06B
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
87
83
0.0209
0.0151
100
100
54
66
49
420.0014
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0073
001
100 960.0400
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4653
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brownish grey CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ05
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
100
95
90
0.0217
0.0156
100
100
56
72
50
420.0014
0.0038
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0026
0.0074
005
100 980.0429
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4554
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
4.00mSpecimen No.
2
Grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ07
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
100
92
87
0.0223
0.0160
100
100
56
67
48
420.0014
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0076
012
100 970.0438
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4549
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
0.40mSpecimen No.
2
Greyish brown CLAY with rootlets and plant fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ08
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.40m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 97
97
97100
100 96
100
100
100
100
94
90
83
0.0222
0.0161
96
100
58
68
50
410.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0076
004
100 920.0442
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%1581
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
0.80mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey sandy CLAY with rootlets and mudstone fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ09A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
97100
100 97
100
100
100
100
96
91
88
0.0206
0.0147
97
100
64
81
22
110.0015
0.0049
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0068
001
100 940.0404
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
150
%1466
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
85
85
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
3.00mSpecimen No.
1
Dark brown slightly sandy CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ10
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
86100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 84
84
83100
100 83
100
100
100
88
80
66
59
0.0215
0.0157
82
87
33
47
16
130.0015
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
6
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0074
007
91 760.0408
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
160
%535
0.212
0.150
0.063
84
79
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey slightly gravelly sandy CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ11
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
89100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 73
71
64100
100 58
100
100
100
95
41
37
35
0.0215
0.0155
52
93
12
30
6
50.0016
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
43
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0073
005
98 390.0420
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4039
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
97
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
4.00mSpecimen No.
1
Dark brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ12
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
95
93100
100 91
100
100
100
100
79
69
67
0.0213
0.0152
89
100
51
59
43
370.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
20
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0071
009
100 740.0415
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%1879
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ13
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
89
84
0.0200
0.0145
98
100
40
70
24
160.0015
0.0055
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0080
003
100 940.0391
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2373
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
1
Dark brown clayey PEAT with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ14
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
98100
100 97
100
100
100
100
96
86
85
0.0214
0.0152
97
100
58
75
29
180.0015
0.0037
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0071
005
100 920.0419
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%876
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ15
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
85
66
62
0.0219
0.0158
97
100
21
51
9
70.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0074
003
100 770.0416
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%1285
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
1
Dark brown clayey PEAT with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ16
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
97100
100 97
100
100
100
100
96
89
88
0.0193
0.0138
97
100
48
74
17
90.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0066
003
100 940.0375
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
90
%4243
0.212
0.150
0.063
91
89
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
0.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey PEAT with rootlets and wood fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ17A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
92100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 88
88
87100
100 87
100
100
100
94
86
81
78
0.0208
0.0149
87
93
56
71
49
380.0014
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0069
001
94 840.0411
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZE
Silt and clay:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
General remarks
840
%
3
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
16
13
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.10mSpecimen No.
2
MADE GROUND: Brown very gravelly clay with clinker.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ18
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
21100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
94
100 10
9
789
64 6
100
100
100
30
3
5
26
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
13
WET SIEVE DATACumulative % passing
51
004
41
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%1779
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
5.34mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ19
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
97
92
91
0.0218
0.0155
98
100
72
86
27
140.0015
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0032
0.0082
010
100 940.0433
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3757
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
3.55mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ20
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
96
95100
100 95
100
100
100
100
94
88
86
0.0213
0.0152
95
100
56
77
42
320.0014
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
6
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0070
007
100 910.0421
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2370
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
5.15mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ21
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
98
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
93
84
81
0.0204
0.0146
97
100
58
74
27
210.0015
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
7
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0068
009
100 900.0396
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%1674
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ22B
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
95
95100
100 94
100
100
100
100
90
82
80
0.0201
0.0144
93
100
55
73
19
140.0015
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
10
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0067
004
100 870.0390
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%1482
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
7.20mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ23
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
97
88
83
0.0219
0.0158
98
100
51
70
20
120.0016
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0074
016
100 940.0428
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
520
%1018
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
49
42
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
3.20mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ24A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
56100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 37
35
33100
94 31
100
100
100
71
28
26
25
0.0225
0.0161
29
64
17
23
11
90.0015
0.0055
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
21
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
90
0.0031
0.0085
008
83 270.0444
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
Sedimentation pre-treated with hydrogen peroxide
General remarks
00
%6039
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ26
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
95
92
0.0180
0.0130
99
100
77
85
63
520.0013
0.0032
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0023
0.0061
007
100 980.0352
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2474
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
3.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey slightly organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ27
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
93
92
0.0215
0.0152
99
100
72
86
33
190.0015
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0070
007
100 960.0425
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5841
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ28
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
99
94
92
0.0211
0.0151
99
100
72
83
64
530.0014
0.0048
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0069
004
100 980.0416
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2871
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
5.01mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ29
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
99
95
94
0.0193
0.0137
100
100
74
85
49
130.0015
0.0039
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0064
011
100 980.0380
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%1088
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
5.50mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey SILT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ30
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
98
95
93
0.0208
0.0148
98
100
68
82
27
30.0016
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0069
016
100 970.0411
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3759
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
4.10mSpecimen No.
2
Brown slightly organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ31
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
98
98100
100 97
100
100
100
100
97
88
85
0.0196
0.0142
97
100
67
76
46
300.0014
0.0044
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0066
013
100 920.0384
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%2268
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
6.50mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey clayey SILT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ32
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth6.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 97
97
96100
100 96
100
100
100
100
90
78
76
0.0234
0.0166
96
100
60
71
32
180.0015
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
10
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0076
018
100 870.0454
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%1385
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey clayey SILT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ33
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
98
90
89
0.0202
0.0143
98
100
73
86
22
90.0016
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
2
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0065
006
100 930.0397
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
20
%2274
0.212
0.150
0.063
98
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
0.00mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown slightly organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ34
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
98100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
97
97100
100 97
100
100
100
100
97
90
88
0.0202
0.0144
97
98
42
73
28
200.0015
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
1
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0069
001
100 950.0394
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%540
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.05mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey organic SILT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ34
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
97100
100 90
100
100
100
100
46
24
18
0.0253
0.0183
73
100
9
12
6
50.0015
0.0057
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
55
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0032
0.0084
007
100 410.0467
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%5838
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
5.00mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ34
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 98
97
97100
100 97
100
100
100
100
96
92
91
0.0210
0.0149
97
100
78
86
65
530.0014
0.0050
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0078
016
100 950.0416
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
190
%4036
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
81
80
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.10mSpecimen No.
2
Brown mottled grey organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ35A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
83100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 79
78
78100
100 77
100
100
100
87
77
73
72
0.0218
0.0155
77
85
53
59
44
380.0014
0.0053
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0084
004
91 750.0432
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
20
%3858
0.212
0.150
0.063
98
97
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
2.06mSpecimen No.
2
Grey CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ36
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth2.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
96
96100
100 96
100
100
100
100
96
86
81
0.0229
0.0164
96
99
56
67
44
350.0015
0.0056
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0031
0.0088
007
100 930.0447
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
20
%3658
0.212
0.150
0.063
98
97
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
5.01mSpecimen No.
2
Dark brown clayey PEAT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ37
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
96
96100
100 95
100
100
100
100
94
83
78
0.0228
0.0163
95
100
56
64
40
330.0015
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0076
015
100 900.0447
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
180
%2136
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
82
74
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
5.40mSpecimen No.
2
Dark grey organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSJ38
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
92100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 67
64
62100
100 61
100
100
100
100
57
53
50
0.0266
0.0188
59
96
30
44
26
190.0015
0.0043
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
25
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0085
017
100 560.0531
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
170
%3039
Sample size was insufficient to be representative of particle size
0.212
0.150
0.063
83
82
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
LSpecimen Depth
1.20mSpecimen No.
2
Reddish brown slightly gravelly CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDSWSN02A
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
84100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 80
79
78100
89 77
100
100
100
85
71
51
48
0.0219
0.0157
75
84
36
42
32
280.0014
0.0038
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
13
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
87
0.0026
0.0073
001
86 620.0408
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3456
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brown clayey SILT.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 98
100
100
100
100
91
81
73
0.0244
0.0175
98
100
44
55
38
320.0015
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
10
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0081
001
100 880.0482
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3356
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.01mSpecimen No.
1
Greyish brown very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.01m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
89
76
70
0.0239
0.0171
98
100
43
52
37
310.0015
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
11
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0080
002
100 880.0464
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3552
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.06mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.06m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
88
76
70
0.0241
0.0172
98
100
45
55
40
330.0015
0.0049
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
13
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0079
003
100 850.0472
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3165
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.11mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.11m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
95
89
84
0.0234
0.0167
99
100
52
66
34
280.0014
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0078
004
100 940.0464
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4650
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.21mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.21m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 99
100
100
100
100
97
91
86
0.0224
0.0161
99
100
59
71
51
420.0014
0.0040
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
3
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0027
0.0075
005
100 940.0444
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4153
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
1
Greyish brown very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
99
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
94
84
81
0.0227
0.0162
99
100
57
63
43
400.0014
0.0049
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
6
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0076
007
100 920.0444
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
120
%3244
0.212
0.150
0.063
88
87
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.60mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey slightly sandy gravelly very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
90100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 86
86
8597
95 84
100
100
100
91
76
66
62
0.0229
0.0164
82
90
41
48
34
290.0014
0.0041
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
13
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
94
0.0027
0.0077
009
92 740.0444
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%1370
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.60mSpecimen No.
1
Grey sandy very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU01
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
87
39
31
0.0257
0.0184
99
100
18
22
16
120.0015
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0084
013
100 720.0475
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%3955
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.00mSpecimen No.
1
Brown very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 99
100
100
100
100
94
84
80
0.0238
0.0170
99
100
52
62
42
360.0014
0.0045
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
7
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0079
001
100 910.0469
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4152
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.01mSpecimen No.
1
Greyish brown sandy very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.01m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 100
100
100
100
100
94
83
80
0.0234
0.0166
99
100
54
65
46
380.0014
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
6
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0028
0.0077
002
100 910.0457
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4552
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.06mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.06m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
100100
100 99
100
100
100
100
97
92
88
0.0231
0.0164
99
100
59
68
49
420.0014
0.0047
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0077
003
100 940.0458
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
00
%4254
0.212
0.150
0.063
100
100
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.11mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.11m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
100100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 100
100
99100
100 99
100
100
100
100
95
87
83
0.0229
0.0163
99
100
57
65
47
380.0014
0.0049
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
5
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0029
0.0077
004
100 940.0449
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
10
%4154
0.212
0.150
0.063
99
99
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
DSpecimen Depth
0.21mSpecimen No.
1
Brownish grey very silty CLAY with rootlets.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.21m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
99100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 99
98
98100
100 98
100
100
100
100
95
88
82
0.0226
0.0162
98
99
57
65
46
380.0014
0.0052
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0076
005
100 930.0444
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
40
%4151
0.212
0.150
0.063
96
96
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
0.60mSpecimen No.
1
Greyish brown sandy slightly organic CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth0.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
97100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 96
96
96100
100 95
100
100
100
100
92
86
81
0.0224
0.0161
95
98
59
67
47
380.0014
0.0054
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
4
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
100
0.0030
0.0087
007
100 910.0443
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
70
%3740
0.212
0.150
0.063
93
89
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
1.60mSpecimen No.
1
MADE GROUND: Greyish brown slightly gravelly sandy very silty clay with charcoal fragments.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth1.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
95100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 86
85
84100
100 83
100
100
100
97
77
72
70
0.0224
0.0160
82
96
47
59
41
330.0014
0.0042
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
16
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
99
0.0027
0.0074
009
98 760.0443
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
PARTICLE SIZEClay:Silt:Sand:Gravel:Cobbles:
Particle density: Assumed
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
2.65Mg/m³
General remarks
20
%2457
0.212
0.150
0.063
98
98
0.300
0.425
2.00
1.18
0.600
BS 1377: Part 2: 1990: 9.2, 9.5Sample type
BSpecimen Depth
3.60mSpecimen No.
1
Grey slightly gravelly sandy very silty CLAY.
Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size Particle Size DistributionDistributionDistributionDistribution
Hole IDWSRU02
Project No. F15056 Sample Depth3.60m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
Client Welsh assembly Government
98100
14.0
10.0
6.3
5.0
Equivalent particle diametermm
3.35
Sieve size mm
50.0
37.5
125.0
100.0
75.0
63.0
28.0
20.0
100
100 97
96
96100
100 96
100
100
100
98
83
52
49
0.0248
0.0177
95
98
30
37
26
220.0015
0.0046
Leeds Laboratory
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Sieve size mm
Cumulative % passing
17
WET SIEVE DATA SEDIMENTATION DATACumulative % passing
99
0.0029
0.0081
013
99 720.0472
Cumulative% passing
3.01 Issue Date 28/04/2006
0.002
0.006
0.03
0.06
0.2
0.6
2 6 20
60
200
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Sieve Size (mm)
Percentage Passing (%)
CLAYSILT SAND GRAVEL
COBBLESFine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse Fine Medium Coarse
Description
Method of compaction Nat
Batches tested
Particle density Assumed
Gravel retained on 20mm sieve
Gravel retained on 37.5mm sieve
General remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
1.55
1.7616.0
1.78
1.69
18.9
22.4
Single specimen.
4.5kg Rammer 27.8
Maximum dry density
Optimum moisture content
Corrected maximum dry density for removal of gravel
1.78Mg/m³
18%
1.78Mg/m³1.68
Moisture content %
Experimental points
Dry Density Mg/m³
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Dry Density / Dry Density / Dry Density / Dry Density / Moisture Content Moisture Content Moisture Content Moisture Content RelationshipRelationshipRelationshipRelationship
Project No. F15056
Engineer
Specimen Depth
Ove Arup
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 4: 1990: Clause 3
Sample Number002
Sample TypeB
Hole IDSTPN06
Sample Depth0.50m
0.50mSpecimen Number
Leeds Laboratory
2.65Mg/m³
1%
0%
3
13.6
Sushil Sharda 15/04/2008
Orangish brown slightly gravelly CLAY.
2.01 Issue Date 09/05/2006
1.55
1.60
1.65
1.70
1.75
1.80
10 15 20 25 30 35
Moisture content %
Dry density M
g/m3
0% Air voids
5% Air voids
10% Air voids
Specimen number
Moisture condition value MCV
Moisture content %
Number of blows until seepage
Method of determining MCV
Bulk density after compaction # Mg/m³
Dry density after compaction # Mg/m³
Hand vane strength after compaction # kPa
%
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.01
Hole IDSTPN04
1.00mSpecimen Number
4
Sample Depth
Steepest fit line
1.94
5
27.3
0.9
16/05/2006Issue Date
Leeds Laboratory
Gravel retained on 20mm sieve 9.1
Stuart Kirk
# not part of test method
Test performed in the LaboratorySeparate batches tested
15/04/2008
1.00mSample Number
006Sample Type
BSpecimen DepthDescription Reddish brown sandy gravelly CLAY
BS1377: Part 4: 1990: Clause 5.4Client Welsh assembly Government
Project Name
Project No.
Engineer Ove Arup
1.52
13
Moisture Condition Moisture Condition Moisture Condition Moisture Condition ValueValueValueValue
New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
F15056
1
Number of Blows
1 2 3 4 6 8 12 16 24 32 48 64
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
Moisture Condition Value
Change in Penetration - mm
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 20.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
50
0.31
0.794
0.837
0.786
0.778
0.47 0.766
0.771
0.885
0.45
0.470.32 0.868
35
100
12.5
25
0.37
0.33
0.23
0.45
0.899
0.660.76
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.18
0.896
5.5 5.7
0.23
0.59
Final moisture content
200
0.55
31 %
2.65 200
300
18.90
1.91 6.2
6.21m
0.16
0.28
0.39
0.45
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UReddish brown slightly gravelly CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth6.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number019
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
0.901
1.39
37
110
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHC02
Project No. F15056
0.21
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
50
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.750
0.770
0.790
0.810
0.830
0.850
0.870
0.890
0.910
1 10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 20.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
50
0.38
1.076
1.175
1.084
1.097
1.297
0.98
0.710.57 1.246
41
12.5
25
0.88
0.63
0.46
0.69
1.355
0.500.42
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.81
1.336
1.2 1.4
0.31
0.67
Final moisture content
50
0.63
42 %
2.65 200
100
18.91
1.71 6.2
2.26m
1.3
1.4
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGreyish brown slightly gravelly CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth2.20m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number007
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.365
1.12
53
102
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD01
Project No. F15056
0.61
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.060
1.110
1.160
1.210
1.260
1.310
1.360
1.410
1 10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.4°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.90
1.070
1.039
1.051
49
100
200
1.238
0.951.1
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.4
1.158
2.1 1.7
0.84
Final moisture content 41 %
2.65
18.90
1.68 50
7.17m
0.71
0.55
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark brown slightly sandy slightly gravelly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number019
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.399
1.10
52
99
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD02
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.020
1.070
1.120
1.170
1.220
1.270
1.320
1.370
1.420
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
7.1
0.823
0.821
0.823
38
100
200
0.882
9.111
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.2
0.856
18 9.8
11
Final moisture content 30 %
2.65
18.95
1.84 50
5.08m
0.27
0.19
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrownish grey clayey sandy SILT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number015
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.003
1.32
39
103
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD03
Project No. F15056
0.19
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.810
0.860
0.910
0.960
1.010
1.060
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.2°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.63
0.794
0.766
0.902
0.66
0.600.60 0.839
38
50
100
0.33
0.20 0.66
0.982
0.570.49
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.67
0.952
0.84 0.77
0.53
Final moisture content 32 %
2.65 100
18.87
1.85 25
1.07m
0.61
0.51
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrown CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number002
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
400
1.014
1.32
40
105
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD04
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.750
0.800
0.850
0.900
0.950
1.000
1.050
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Preliminary
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
0.0024
0.0027
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
2.3
0.672
0.669
0.698
2.74.1 0.664
30
50
100
0.20
0.740
1.21.6
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.79
0.719
1.7 1.3
2.3
Final moisture content 27 %
2.65 50
18.79
1.97 25
3.04m
0.47
0.25
Specimen Number3
Sample Type
ULaminated grey very silty CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number010
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
0.773
1.49
32
110
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD05
Project No. F15056
0.23
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.650
0.670
0.690
0.710
0.730
0.750
0.770
0.790
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.1°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.16
1.176
1.141
1.322
0.220.18 1.120
74
100
200
0.44
1.684
0.180.17
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.2
1.513
0.36 0.37
0.19
Final moisture content 45 %
2.65 100
20.00
1.56 50
5.03m
1.3
0.76
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrownish grey organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number015
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
2.013
0.88
77
102
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD05
Project No. F15056
0.86
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.110
1.210
1.310
1.410
1.510
1.610
1.710
1.810
1.910
2.010
2.110
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.5°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.22
1.252
1.224
1.293
1.668
0.19
0.140.19 1.408
89
50
100
0.97
0.38 0.18
2.012
0.310.24
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v4.3
1.867
0.27 0.30
0.18
Final moisture content 51 %
2.65 200
100
18.79
1.51 25
6.08m
1.9
1.4
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrownish grey slightly sandy CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth6.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number019
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
400
2.355
0.79
92
103
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD06
Project No. F15056
1.0
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Stuart Kirk
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.210
1.410
1.610
1.810
2.010
2.210
2.410
2.610
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Preliminary
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
0.0085
0.0087
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.56
0.855
0.970
0.780.68 0.848
59
100
200
0.31
1.185
0.530.54
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.8
1.084
0.47 0.59
0.58
Final moisture content 37 %
2.65
18.89
1.72 50
4.15m
0.92
0.55
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number011
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
1.524
1.05
64
111
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD07
Project No. F15056
0.65
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.830
0.930
1.030
1.130
1.230
1.330
1.430
1.530
1.630
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Preliminary
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
0.00053
0.050
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.51
0.693
0.678
0.711
0.710.58 0.667
31
100
200
0.13
0.762
0.470.45
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.13
0.743
4.6 3.6
0.48
Final moisture content 29 %
2.65 100
18.95
1.96 50
1.03m
0.21
0.18
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGreyish brown slightly sandy CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number004
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
0.773
1.49
31
108
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD08
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.650
0.670
0.690
0.710
0.730
0.750
0.770
0.790
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.1°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
3.9
0.511
0.510
0.541
6.76.4 0.507
27
100
200
0.11
0.588
5.44.9
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.97
0.567
4.1 4.8
5.7
Final moisture content 21 %
2.65 100
20.00
2.02 50
6.11m
0.26
0.17
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey very silty CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth6.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number017
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
0.667
1.59
27
109
74.9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHD08
Project No. F15056
0.15
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.490
0.510
0.530
0.550
0.570
0.590
0.610
0.630
0.650
0.670
0.690
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 20.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.38
1.165
1.152
1.180
1.422
0.49
0.390.30 1.292
60
25
50
1.1
0.61 0.48
1.609
0.160.21
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v6.0
1.536
0.23 0.26
0.29
Final moisture content 44 %
2.65 100
50
18.84
1.62 12.5
5.05m
2.2
1.8
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number011
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
1.797
0.95
71
105
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHE01
Project No. F15056
0.69
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.140
1.240
1.340
1.440
1.540
1.640
1.740
1.840
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
50
0.98
0.985
1.102
0.994
1.006
1.256
0.92
1.10.84 1.194
49
12.5
25
1.1
0.83
0.56
0.88
1.314
0.840.83
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.2
1.292
0.94 0.85
1.0
0.73
Final moisture content
50
0.73
40 %
2.65 200
100
20.02
1.74 6.2
2.50m
1.5
1.2
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth2.25m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number006
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.340
1.13
54
107
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHE02
Project No. F15056
0.75
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.970
1.020
1.070
1.120
1.170
1.220
1.270
1.320
1.370
1 10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.44
1.132
1.113
1.230
0.460.48 1.102
61
50
100
0.58
1.418
0.300.33
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v3.3
1.340
0.37 0.37
0.41
Final moisture content 45 %
2.65 50
18.88
1.66 25
5.10m
1.3
0.94
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark grey slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number013
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.621
1.01
64
105
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHE03
Project No. F15056
0.62
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.090
1.190
1.290
1.390
1.490
1.590
1.690
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.8°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.44
1.069
1.052
1.184
0.330.44 1.041
60
50
100
0.65
1.370
0.430.35
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v3.8
1.287
0.32 0.39
0.40
Final moisture content 41 %
2.65 50
18.81
1.66 25
7.06m
1.4
0.90
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark grey organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number015
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.603
1.02
63
105
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHE04
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Stuart Kirk
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.030
1.130
1.230
1.330
1.430
1.530
1.630
1.730
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.4°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
1.1
0.638
0.618
0.682
0.86
0.910.88 0.655
28
50
100
0.16
0.11 0.81
0.703
1.91.8
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.084
0.695
Swelled Swelled
0.98
Final moisture content 27 %
2.65 100
18.90
2.00 25
1.05m
0.17
0.16
Specimen Number3
Sample Type
UBrown mottled CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number004
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
400
0.706
1.55
29
107
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHE05
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.600
0.620
0.640
0.660
0.680
0.700
0.720
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
7.1
0.627
0.622
0.625
28
100
200
0.668
4.28.0
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.23
0.647
8.4 6.3
7.4
Final moisture content 22 %
2.65
18.83
2.02 50
7.05m
0.26
0.15
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey slightly clayey sandy SILT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number021
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.687
1.57
28
109
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHE06
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.610
0.620
0.630
0.640
0.650
0.660
0.670
0.680
0.690
0.700
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.1°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
3.8
0.582
0.578
0.580
28
100
200
0.647
2.83.3
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.1
0.618
4.6 3.6
4.3
Final moisture content 23 %
2.65
18.89
1.97 50
7.30m
0.35
0.25
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey very sandy CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number018
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.740
1.52
29
104
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHE07
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.560
0.580
0.600
0.620
0.640
0.660
0.680
0.700
0.720
0.740
0.760
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 20.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.44
1.307
1.273
1.465
0.310.28 1.257
78
100
200
0.42
1.729
0.330.26
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.0
1.599
0.34 0.37
0.37
Final moisture content 50 %
2.65 100
18.84
1.56 50
7.04m
0.95
0.52
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey organic CLAY with decomposed wood fragments. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number017
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
2.024
0.88
78
102
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHF01
Project No. F15056
0.51
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.240
1.340
1.440
1.540
1.640
1.740
1.840
1.940
2.040
2.140
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.8°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
1.5
0.874
0.930
2.01.8 0.868
39
100
200
0.16
1.003
1.41.6
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.35
0.976
2.2 2.2
2.1
Final moisture content 36 %
2.65
19.96
1.84 50
4.04m
0.27
0.23
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrown slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number009
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
1.037
1.30
41
106
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHF02A
Project No. F15056
0.24
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.850
0.870
0.890
0.910
0.930
0.950
0.970
0.990
1.010
1.030
1.050
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.7°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.52
0.700
0.689
0.734
0.750.68 0.682
35
100
200
0.15
0.807
0.490.48
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.34
0.778
0.87 0.86
0.52
Final moisture content 29 %
2.65 100
19.90
1.94 50
5.55m
0.32
0.25
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrown CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number016
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
0.837
1.44
34
109
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHF03
Project No. F15056
0.24
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Stuart Kirk
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.670
0.690
0.710
0.730
0.750
0.770
0.790
0.810
0.830
0.850
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.7°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.52
0.700
0.689
0.734
0.750.68 0.682
35
100
200
0.15
0.807
0.490.48
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.34
0.778
0.87 0.86
0.52
Final moisture content 29 %
2.65 100
19.90
1.94 50
5.55m
0.32
0.25
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrown CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number016
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
0.837
1.44
34
109
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHF03
Project No. F15056
0.24
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Stuart Kirk
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.670
0.690
0.710
0.730
0.750
0.770
0.790
0.810
0.830
0.850
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.8°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.83
0.994
0.983
1.096
0.690.74 0.977
47
100
200
0.28
1.208
0.730.68
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.58
1.166
1.1 1.2
0.81
Final moisture content 39 %
2.65 100
18.81
1.75 50
9.60m
0.38
0.33
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGreyish brown organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number025
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
1.273
1.17
50
104
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHF03
Project No. F15056
0.32
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Stuart Kirk
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.960
1.010
1.060
1.110
1.160
1.210
1.260
1.310
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
1.1
0.692
0.689
0.731
1.51.7 0.685
35
50
100
0.27
0.808
0.850.88
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v3.1
0.774
0.60 0.63
1.2
Final moisture content 27 %
2.65 50
18.90
1.89 25
5.12m
0.75
0.48
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey very clayey SILT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number011
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
0.951
1.36
39
109
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH01
Project No. F15056
0.27
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.670
0.720
0.770
0.820
0.870
0.920
0.970
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.16
3.227
3.117
3.483
0.0880.091 3.026
147
50
100
1.0
3.874
0.280.22
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.2
3.724
0.49 0.32
0.16
Final moisture content 118 %
2.65 50
18.84
1.29 25
7.06m
1.2
1.0
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark brown clayey fibrous PEAT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number016
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
4.017
0.53
145
95
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH01
Project No. F15056
1.0
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
3.010
3.210
3.410
3.610
3.810
4.010
4.210
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.57
0.816
0.804
0.809
45
100
200
0.941
0.540.44
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.5
0.870
0.43 0.40
0.60
Final moisture content 32 %
2.65
20.02
1.77 50
9.30m
0.72
0.36
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey sandy CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number020
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.209
1.20
48
105
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH02
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.790
0.840
0.890
0.940
0.990
1.040
1.090
1.140
1.190
1.240
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.076
0.647
0.645
0.670
0.11N/D 0.643
29
100
200
0.082
0.715
0.082N/D
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.72
0.694
6.9 3.4
N/D
Final moisture content 23 %
2.65 100
18.85
1.96 50
11.27m
0.24
0.14
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey slightly silty CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth11.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number024
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
0.778
1.49
32
107
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH02
Project No. F15056
0.089
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation. N/D is not determined, where it is not possible to identify end of primary.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.630
0.650
0.670
0.690
0.710
0.730
0.750
0.770
0.790
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
1.1
0.827
0.809
0.870
1.11.3 0.801
39
50
100
0.37
0.962
0.760.75
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.6
0.917
0.75 0.76
0.99
Final moisture content 32 %
2.65 25
18.97
1.85 25
3.05m
0.93
0.49
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey very silty CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number007
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.041
1.30
43
109
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH03
Project No. F15056
0.44
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.790
0.840
0.890
0.940
0.990
1.040
1.090
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.7°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.15
5.811
5.387
5.568
218
100
200
7.039
0.490.53
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.8
6.342
2.6 2.2
0.22
Final moisture content 208 %
2.65
20.32
1.24 50
7.19m
1.7
1.3
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGret organic CLAY with peat pockets. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number017
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
7.830
0.30
312
106
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH03
Project No. F15056
1.3
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
5.370
5.870
6.370
6.870
7.370
7.870
8.370
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 22.2°C (Results corrected for 20°C)
kPa
log time
100
0.72
0.709
0.692
0.700
32
100
200
0.762
0.640.57
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.28
0.735
0.97 0.96
0.61
Final moisture content 30 %
2.65
18.84
1.97 50
1.61m
0.31
0.25
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrown mottled CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth1.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number002
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.786
1.48
33
110
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH04
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.680
0.700
0.720
0.740
0.760
0.780
0.800
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
7.8
0.489
0.483
0.487
21
100
200
0.506
7.812
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.28
0.497
13 7.2
15
Final moisture content 21 %
2.65
18.76
2.11 50
13.28m
0.12
0.092
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UReddish brown mottled grey slightly gravelly very sandy CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth13.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number021
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.527
1.74
22
109
74.9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH05
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.470
0.480
0.490
0.500
0.510
0.520
0.530
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 21.7°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.34
1.313
1.300
1.346
1.704
0.33
0.370.33 1.488
89
50
100
0.80
0.38 0.30
2.050
0.210.27
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v5.5
1.878
0.32 0.31
0.31
Final moisture content 50 %
2.65 200
100
18.91
1.47 25
9.27m
2.3
1.2
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number020
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
400
2.508
0.76
95
100
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHH07
Project No. F15056
0.64
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.290
1.490
1.690
1.890
2.090
2.290
2.490
2.690
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.59
0.971
0.951
0.959
55
100
200
1.127
0.570.49
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.5
1.053
0.74 0.69
0.63
Final moisture content 40 %
2.65
18.83
1.76 50
5.25m
0.70
0.50
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number012
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.296
1.15
52
107
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHI01
Project No. F15056
0.51
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.940
0.990
1.040
1.090
1.140
1.190
1.240
1.290
1.340
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.11
9.213
8.680
10.721
0.530.48 8.291
427
50
100
2.1
12.820
3.07.2
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.2
12.241
20 8.2
N/D
Final moisture content 333 %
2.65 50
18.98
1.01 25
4.05m
1.7
2.3
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark brown spongy fibrous PEAT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth4.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number012
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
13.209
0.19
443
89
74.9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHI02
Project No. F15056
2.2
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation. N/D is not determined, where it is not possible to identify end of primary.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
8.280
9.280
10.280
11.280
12.280
13.280
14.280
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
6.5
0.852
0.851
0.891
9.411 0.850
37
100
200
0.11
0.963
0.11N/D
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.59
0.926
8.7 7.6
12
Final moisture content 31 %
2.65 100
18.92
1.85 50
9.55m
0.37
0.18
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey slightly clayey sandy SILT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number028
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
200
1.021
1.31
41
107
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHI02
Project No. F15056
0.14
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation. N/D is not determined, where it is not possible to identify end of primary.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.840
0.860
0.880
0.900
0.920
0.940
0.960
0.980
1.000
1.020
1.040
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
400
0.86
0.530
0.523
0.547
1.61.5 0.512
27
100
200
0.11
0.598
0.880.96
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.37
0.575
0.80 0.96
1.2
Final moisture content 21 %
2.65 50
19.00
2.07 50
11.30m
0.28
0.18
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UReddish brown slightly gravelly CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth11.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number033
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
0.627
1.63
27
113
74.9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHI02
Project No. F15056
0.12
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.500
0.520
0.540
0.560
0.580
0.600
0.620
0.640
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.3°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.78
1.030
1.130
0.911.1 1.008
57
50
100
0.58
1.294
1.11.1
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.9
1.224
1.4 1.3
0.81
Final moisture content 41 %
2.65
18.83
1.72 25
4.55m
1.2
0.84
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth4.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number012
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.405
1.10
56
106
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHI03
Project No. F15056
0.63
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.990
1.040
1.090
1.140
1.190
1.240
1.290
1.340
1.390
1.440
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
3.0
0.899
0.889
0.893
47
100
200
1.017
1.62.2
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.9
0.960
2.8 2.2
3.0
Final moisture content 35 %
2.65
18.92
1.77 50
6.58m
0.57
0.36
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey very silty CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth6.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number020
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.221
1.19
48
104
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHI04
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.870
0.920
0.970
1.020
1.070
1.120
1.170
1.220
1.270
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 21.5°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.31
9.096
8.359
8.701
384
100
200
11.796
0.095N/D
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.7
10.653
16 5.4
0.53
Final moisture content 336 %
2.65
18.90
1.03 50
6.07m
1.8
2.0
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark brown slightly clayey PEAT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth6.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number019
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
12.922
0.19
440
90
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ01
Project No. F15056
1.9
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation. N/D is not determined, where it is not possible to identify end of primary.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
8.340
8.840
9.340
9.840
10.340
10.840
11.340
11.840
12.340
12.840
13.340
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.7°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.60
1.380
1.346
1.361
60
100
200
1.581
0.480.45
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.7
1.470
0.60 0.71
0.62
Final moisture content 47 %
2.65
19.98
1.55 50
3.05m
0.86
0.50
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number010
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.818
0.94
64
94
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ02
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.330
1.430
1.530
1.630
1.730
1.830
1.930
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 20.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
3.6
0.851
0.841
0.846
56
200
400
0.995
2.62.5
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.4
0.921
2.6 3.6
3.8
Final moisture content 33 %
2.65
19.99
1.77 100
9.13m
0.37
0.21
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrownish grey slightly silty CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number026
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.309
1.15
54
110
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ03
Project No. F15056
0.28
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.830
0.930
1.030
1.130
1.230
1.330
1.430
100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 21.8°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.714
0.719
39
400
200
0.778
1.71.8
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.43
0.710
2.1 1.7
Final moisture content 29 %
2.65
18.81
1.89 200
12.15m
0.19
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
USlightly laminated brownish grey slightly sandy CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth12.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number015
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
0.944
1.36
39
109
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ04
Project No. F15056
0.20
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.700
0.750
0.800
0.850
0.900
0.950
1.000
100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 21.5°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.714
0.721
31
400
200
0.760
1.41.3
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.27
0.707
1.6 1.3
Final moisture content 30 %
2.65
18.85
1.92 200
11.61m
0.15
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrown mottled slightly gravelly CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth11.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number003
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
0.859
1.43
35
107
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ05
Project No. F15056
0.16
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.690
0.710
0.730
0.750
0.770
0.790
0.810
0.830
0.850
0.870
100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.9°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
1.063
50
400
200
1.157
0.670.61
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.90
1.053
0.79 0.66
Final moisture content 43 %
2.65
18.84
1.68 200
15.63m
0.24
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrownish grey sandy CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth15.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number017
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
1.629
1.01
66
108
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ05
Project No. F15056
0.23
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.040
1.140
1.240
1.340
1.440
1.540
1.640
1.740
100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 20.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
1.0
0.862
0.844
0.852
52
200
400
1.030
0.700.64
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.4
0.941
0.58 0.63
0.93
Final moisture content 35 %
2.65
18.99
1.74 100
7.63m
0.43
0.25
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number025
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.363
1.12
55
107
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ06
Project No. F15056
0.37
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.830
0.930
1.030
1.130
1.230
1.330
1.430
100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.4°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.74 1.049
1.058
56
100
200
1.229
0.680.78
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.4
1.152
0.88 0.83
0.87
Final moisture content 42 %
2.65
18.89
1.72 50
3.56m
0.69
0.48
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth3.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number011
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
1.387
1.11
55
105
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ07
Project No. F15056
0.57
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.030
1.080
1.130
1.180
1.230
1.280
1.330
1.380
1.430
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 20.8°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
1.3
0.749
0.735
0.741
31
100
200
0.763
2.12.1
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.075
0.756
14 8.1
1.6
Final moisture content 31 %
2.65
18.85
1.96 50
5.18m
0.075
0.12
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrown mottled CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number014
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.769
1.50
31
107
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ08A
Project No. F15056
0.12
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.720
0.730
0.740
0.750
0.760
0.770
0.780
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 22.1°C (Results corrected for 20°C)
kPa
log time
100
0.63
0.712
0.692
0.702
30
100
200
0.727
0.780.92
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.081
0.717
7.1 4.0
0.55
Final moisture content 29 %
2.65
18.86
1.98 50
2.62m
0.11
0.15
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrownish grey CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth2.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number008
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.734
1.53
30
107
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ09
Project No. F15056
0.14
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.680
0.690
0.700
0.710
0.720
0.730
0.740
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.7°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.68
1.169
1.146
1.154
56
100
200
1.384
0.610.69
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.4
1.279
1.1 1.2
0.70
Final moisture content 45 %
2.65
18.92
1.63 50
9.20m
0.89
0.58
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number024
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
1.704
0.98
66
103
74.8
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHJ10
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.130
1.230
1.330
1.430
1.530
1.630
1.730
1.830
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
0.0027
0.00080
0.0013
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of °C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
1.5
1.095
0.903
2.03.2 0.845
49
50
100
0.30
0.983
1.31.5
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.0
0.945
1.7 1.8
2.1
Final moisture content 32 %
2.65
18.75
1.83 25
3.15m
0.77
0.44
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth3.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number006
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.084
1.27
44
106
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHK01
Project No. F15056
0.37
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.830
0.880
0.930
0.980
1.030
1.080
1.130
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.8°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
1.1
0.544
0.540
0.543
29
100
200
0.619
0.820.71
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.2
0.584
0.90 0.99
1.1
Final moisture content 21 %
2.65
18.89
1.98 50
8.62m
0.43
0.28
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBrownish grey slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth8.50m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number024
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.716
1.54
28
104
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHK02
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.530
0.550
0.570
0.590
0.610
0.630
0.650
0.670
0.690
0.710
0.730
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Measured Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 22.2°C (Results corrected for 20°C)
kPa
log time
200
0.26
1.723
1.628
1.662
98
200
400
2.252
0.300.32
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.7
1.964
0.52 0.56
0.29
Final moisture content 65 %
2.65
18.98
1.42 100
5.02m
0.89
0.57
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark grey clayey PEAT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number016
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
2.894
0.68
109
100
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHK03
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.610
1.810
2.010
2.210
2.410
2.610
2.810
3.010
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Preliminary
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
0.0016
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.8°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.57
0.592
0.581
0.585
32
100
200
0.671
0.550.51
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.90
0.632
0.52 0.60
0.48
Final moisture content 24 %
2.65
18.89
1.99 50
9.03m
0.48
0.31
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark grey slightly organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number028
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.748
1.52
32
112
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHK04
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.570
0.590
0.610
0.630
0.650
0.670
0.690
0.710
0.730
0.750
0.770
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 18.7°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.41
1.696
1.634
1.659
93
100
200
2.015
0.290.36
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.6
1.845
0.61 0.78
0.34
Final moisture content 64 %
2.65
20.01
1.52 50
7.01m
1.1
0.74
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGrey organic CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number014
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
2.268
0.81
88
102
75.2
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHL01
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.620
1.720
1.820
1.920
2.020
2.120
2.220
2.320
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 21.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
0.60
9.153
8.376
8.709
401
100
200
11.886
0.16N/D
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v1.5
10.640
16 11
1.0
Final moisture content 336 %
2.65
18.99
1.04 50
7.04m
1.9
1.9
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UDark grey organic CLAY with fibrous material. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth7.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number018
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
12.877
0.19
445
92
74.9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHL02
Project No. F15056
1.9
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation. N/D is not determined, where it is not possible to identify end of primary.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
8.360
8.860
9.360
9.860
10.360
10.860
11.360
11.860
12.360
12.860
13.360
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
100
7.0
0.407
0.400
0.403
17
100
200
0.418
7.18.8
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.19
0.410
12 4.7
9.7
Final moisture content 17 %
2.65
18.85
2.17 50
9.10m
0.10
0.076
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UGreenish grey slightly gravelly CLAY. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth9.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number024
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
50
0.431
1.85
17
107
74.9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHL03
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
0.390
0.395
0.400
0.405
0.410
0.415
0.420
0.425
0.430
0.435
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
m²/MN
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.3°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
0.13
4.581
4.465
5.369
0.270.35 4.399
260
50
100
1.5
6.830
0.23N/D
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v2.9
6.292
11 6.6
N/D
Final moisture content 166 %
2.65 50
18.85
1.13 25
5.22m
2.7
2.5
Specimen Number2
Sample Type
UBlack fibrous PEAT. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth5.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number012
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
7.417
0.31
258
92
75.1
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSBHL04
Project No. F15056
1.9
BS1377: Part 1: 1990: 8.1/8.2/8.6/8.7*N/D is not determined, where it is not possible to identify end of primary.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Coefficient of volume compressibility for a pressure increment of 100kPa in excess of the present effective overburden pressure
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
4.380
4.880
5.380
5.880
6.380
6.880
7.380
7.880
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Specimen details
Trimmings moisture content %
Diameter mm m2/year
Height mm
Bulk density Mg/m³
Dry density Mg/m³
Initial moisture content %
Initial voids ratio
Saturation %
Particle density Assumed Mg/m³
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Laboratory coefficients
Csec
Specimen prepared as per BS1377: Part 1: 1990: Clause 8.6 Test performed at an average temperature of 19.6°C (No correction required)
kPa
log time
200
7.7
1.529
1.569
3.714 1.527
60
50
100
0.16
1.599
9.316
Pressure Consolidation c v Voids ratio
root timem v0.26
1.588
17 12
13
Final moisture content 69 %
2.65
18.91
1.77 25
1.00m
0.17
0.15
Specimen Number1
Sample Type
LMADE GROUND: Dark grey clay with ashfill. Specimen Depth
Sample Depth1.00m
Engineer Ove Arup Sample Number004
Client Welsh assembly GovernmentBS1377: Part 5: 1990: 3.0
100
1.615
1.01
75
123
75.0
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton Oedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer ConsolidationOedometer Consolidation Hole IDSWSJ34
Project No. F15056
Specimen cut and tested with longest axis in an horizontal orientation.
2.02 Issue Date 07/07/2006
15/04/2008Sushil Sharda
Leeds Laboratory
Compressibility
m2/MN
Voids ratio v Applied pressure
Initial
1.510
1.530
1.550
1.570
1.590
1.610
1.630
10 100 1000
Pressure kPa
Voids ratio
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
25 0.0 25
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
019Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
6.20mSample Number
SBHC02Sample Depth
Reddish brown slightly gravelly CLAY.U
Specimen Depth6.34m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
112052.55511.600.449341.891.41
100.22196.6318.3251.53
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
14 0.0 14
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
012Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
4.20mSample Number
SBHD01Sample Depth
Greenish grey mottled brown organic CLAY with fibrous peat pockets.U
Specimen Depth4.30m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
110029.39290.880.449621.631.01
103.53196.538.7141.53
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
29 0.0 29
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
031Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
13.00mSample Number
SBHD01Sample Depth
Greyish brown CLAY.U
Specimen Depth13.12m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
120059.25571.850.514411.731.22
100.63197.0318.8292.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
8 0.0 8
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
009Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHD02Sample Depth
Grey slightly organic CLAY with decomposed plant and wood fragments.U
Specimen Depth3.15m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
155
18.58171.930.514671.590.95
104.53196.6320.98
2.03Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
32 0.0 32
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
004Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
1.20mSample Number
SBHD03Sample Depth
Brown mottled grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth1.30m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
130
65.73641.340.514331.931.45
104.70196.4012.7322.04
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
6 0.0 6
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
014Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
6.50mSample Number
SBHD04Sample Depth
Grey clayey SILT.U
Specimen Depth6.70m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
112012.88111.570.449381.881.37
104.00196.5318.86
2.04Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
132 0.0 132
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
029Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
12.70mSample Number
SBHD08Sample Depth
Reddish brown slightly gravelly CLAY.U
Specimen Depth12.96m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1230
266.942652.040.514262.021.61
104.05184.5322.21322.17
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
100
200
300
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
18 0.0 18
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
008Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHD08Sample Depth
Light grey very silty CLAY.U
Specimen Depth3.05m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
115037.23361.690.449351.881.40
104.78196.6020.9182.03Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
7 0.0 7
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
014Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
4.00mSample Number
SBHD06Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth4.18m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
175
15.47141.470.449591.671.05
104.12196.5717.37
1.53Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
8 0.0 8
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
012Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
4.00mSample Number
SBHD05Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth4.08m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
160
16.79151.720.449451.881.30
102.52196.5320.98
2.04Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
18 0.0 18
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
006Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHE01Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth3.11m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
160
36.55351.140.449601.681.05
104.27197.6712.1182.02Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
6 0.0 6
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
013Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHE02Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth5.08m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
180
13.66121.200.302731.660.96
102.70191.9321.96
1.56Brittle
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
13 0.0 13
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
009Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHE03Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth3.05m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
160
27.61271.030.449561.711.10
104.55196.7710.7132.03Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
15 0.0 15
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
011Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHE04Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth5.26m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
110031.61301.770.514511.771.17
104.02184.3318.4152.17Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
15 0.0 15
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
008Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHE05Sample Depth
Brownish grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth3.06m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
155
32.43311.650.514421.851.31
103.63196.9716.8152.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
11 0.0 11
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
009Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHE06Sample Depth
Grey very silty CLAY.U
Specimen Depth3.20m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
160
24.41231.800.514351.951.45
103.53196.5718.8112.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
92 0.0 92
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
017Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHE06Sample Depth
Dark brown PEAT.U
Specimen Depth5.17m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
185.791850.900.5142471.080.31
104.62196.907.6922.03Brittle
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 2 4 6 8 10Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
29 0.0 29
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
013Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHE07Sample Depth
Grey slightly organic CLAY.U
Specimen Depth5.25m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
59.83590.900.302521.741.15
104.00198.0015.2292.02
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
12 0.0 12
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
012Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHF01Sample Depth
Grey CLAY with decomposed wood fragments.U
Specimen Depth5.13m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
24.79231.620.449511.711.13
103.15195.2319.5121.54Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
16 0.0 16
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
008Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHF01Sample Depth
Grey slightly organic CLAY with occasional decomposed wood fragments.U
Specimen Depth3.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
160
32.89320.750.449541.721.12
103.77197.537.1161.52
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 2 4 6 8 10Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
16 0.0 16
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
014Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
6.00mSample Number
SBHF02ASample Depth
Brown mottled grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth6.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
111034.34321.940.514511.731.15
104.42196.5720.9162.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
101 0.0 101
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
029Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
12.00mSample Number
SBHF02ASample Depth
Brownish grey sandy CLAY with coal fragments.U
Specimen Depth12.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1220
202.862011.750.514391.821.31
104.62197.0718.31012.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
100
200
300
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
63 0.0 63
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
011Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.50mSample Number
SBHF03Sample Depth
Greyish brown CLAY.U
Specimen Depth3.76m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
165
126.781251.570.514371.791.31
104.65183.2315.8632.18
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
6 0.0 6
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
020Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
9.00mSample Number
SBHH01Sample Depth
Light grey CLAY with peat pockets.U
Specimen Depth9.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
117014.62131.690.449491.511.01
104.38186.7020.96
2.14Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
6 0.0 6
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
010Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHH06Sample Depth
Dark grey PEAT becoming grey organic CLAY with decomposed wood fragments.
USpecimen Depth
3.24m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
All test readings below calibrated range of load ring.High density rubber latex membrane used
155
14.15131.430.514621.550.96
104.07196.0013.86
2.04Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
7 0.0 7
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
012Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHH03Sample Depth
Grey slightly organic CLAY.U
Specimen Depth5.26m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
14.73131.440.514491.691.13
104.50184.9014.17
2.16Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
17 0.0 17
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
016Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHH04Sample Depth
Brown clayey PEAT.U
Specimen Depth5.08m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
34.75340.920.5142151.190.38
102.63197.077.6172.03Brittle
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
20 0.0 20
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
008Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHH05Sample Depth
Dark brown amorphous PEAT.U
Specimen Depth5.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
40.51400.840.4492631.050.29
103.58196.778.1202.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 2 4 6 8 10Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
8 0.0 8
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
022Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
8.50mSample Number
SBHH06Sample Depth
Grey slightly clayey SILT.U
Specimen Depth8.67m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
115018.40171.720.449371.951.43
102.93196.5020.98
2.04Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
6 0.0 6
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
010Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHH06Sample Depth
Dark grey PEAT becoming grey organic CLAY with decomposed wood fragments.
USpecimen Depth
3.24m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
All test readings below calibrated range of load ring.High density rubber latex membrane used
155
14.15131.430.514621.550.96
104.07196.0013.86
2.04Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
60 0.0 60
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
029Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
12.30mSample Number
SBHH06Sample Depth
Brown mottled grey slightly gravelly CLAY.U
Specimen Depth12.54m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1220
122.061201.960.514302.001.54
102.92196.6320.9602.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
11 0.0 11
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
010Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHH07Sample Depth
Grey organic CLAY becoming grey PEAT.U
Specimen Depth5.16m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
23.18211.910.514801.300.72
104.33195.8320.4112.04
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
34 0.0 34
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
024Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
11.00mSample Number
SBHI01Sample Depth
Grey SILT.U
Specimen Depth11.18m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
120069.24681.140.303311.891.45
104.92196.2720.9342.04Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
143 0.0 143
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
029Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
12.50mSample Number
SBHI01Sample Depth
Reddish brown gravelly CLAY.U
Specimen Depth12.55m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1225
288.382871.690.449242.051.65
104.35196.9720.81432.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
100
200
300
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
9 0.0 9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
017Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.50mSample Number
SBHI02Sample Depth
Grey CLAY with decomposed plant fragments.U
Specimen Depth5.65m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
110018.50171.140.449571.681.07
104.20196.9712.29
1.52Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
23 0.0 23
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
023Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
8.50mSample Number
SBHI03Sample Depth
Brown PEAT becoming grey organic CLAY.U
Specimen Depth8.57m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
115046.69460.710.5141811.390.49
103.48197.135.6232.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
7 0.0 7
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
023Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
8.00mSample Number
SBHJ01Sample Depth
Grey slightly organic CLAY with decomposed plant fragments.U
Specimen Depth8.15m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
115014.32140.760.514541.731.12
104.42196.336.17
1.53Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
63 0.0 63
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
034Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
12.50mSample Number
SBHJ02Sample Depth
Brown slightly gravelly CLAY with occasional cobbles.U
Specimen Depth12.74m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1225
128.661271.680.449192.181.83
104.87196.5020.9632.04
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
6 0.0 6
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
028Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
9.00mSample Number
SBHJ02Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth9.07m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
116013.92121.970.514451.781.23
102.55196.9020.86
2.03Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
19 0.0 19
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
004Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
1.00mSample Number
SBHJ03Sample Depth
Brown slightly organic CLAY.U
Specimen Depth1.20m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
118
39.67381.850.514431.871.31
102.68197.1319.3192.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
117 0.0 117
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
009Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
10.00mSample Number
SBHJ04Sample Depth
Brown PEAT.U
Specimen Depth10.15m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1170
235.182331.980.5142071.090.36
101.83197.2720.81172.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
100
200
300
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
9 0.0 9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
002Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
1.00mSample Number
SBHI04Sample Depth
Grey mottled brown CLAY.U
Specimen Depth1.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
120
20.24191.370.514491.881.26
102.03196.5712.79
1.53Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
010Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
13.50mSample Number
SBHJ05Sample Depth
Dark brown PEAT.U
Specimen Depth13.70m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
Test terminated at load ring limit.High density rubber latex membrane used
1280
0.5141831.080.38
104.00196.57
2.03
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
2
4
6
8
10
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
17 0.0 17
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
021Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.50mSample Number
SBHJ06Sample Depth
Dark brown PEAT.U
Specimen Depth5.60m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
110035.22341.530.5142401.070.32
104.00198.2715.1172.02
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
4 0.0 4
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
021Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
7.50mSample Number
SBHJ07Sample Depth
Grey SILT.U
Specimen Depth7.65m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
113010.769
1.960.514441.761.22
103.22196.7720.84
2.03Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
52 0.0 52
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
022Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
9.00mSample Number
SBHJ08ASample Depth
Grey slightly organic CLAY.U
Specimen Depth9.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1160
104.671031.230.514411.831.30
103.90197.0711.2522.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
60 0.0 60
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
019Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
6.50mSample Number
SBHJ09Sample Depth
Laminated grey clayey SILT.U
Specimen Depth6.64m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1110
119.841190.780.514611.611.00
104.47196.636.4601.53Brittle
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
11 0.0 11
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
010Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHJ10Sample Depth
Laminated grey SILT.U
Specimen Depth3.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
155
24.55213.310.898461.841.26
103.78198.9020.1112.01
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
184 0.0 184
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
023Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
10.50mSample Number
SBHK01Sample Depth
Fissured reddish brown CLAY.U
Specimen Depth10.57m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1190
369.543681.720.449162.261.96
104.73197.0721.31841.52
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
100
200
300
400
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
139 0.0 139
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
021Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
10.50mSample Number
SBHL01Sample Depth
Greenish grey slightly gravelly CLAY.U
Specimen Depth10.74m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1190
279.102781.570.449202.251.88
103.95196.5018.81392.04
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
100
200
300
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
3 0.0 3
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
015Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
4.50mSample Number
SBHK02Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth4.69m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1608.026
1.720.514581.641.04
104.33196.0317.93
2.04Plastic
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
9 0.0 9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
021Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
7.00mSample Number
SBHK03Sample Depth
Grey clayey SILT.U
Specimen Depth7.02m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
112020.07181.690.449401.691.21
102.75196.5320.49
2.04Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
57 0.0 57
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
033Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
11.00mSample Number
SBHK04Sample Depth
Reddish brown CLAY.U
Specimen Depth11.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1200
116.171141.930.514192.211.86
104.68196.7320.8572.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
24 0.0 24
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
007Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHL02Sample Depth
Brownish grey slightly organic CLAY.U
Specimen Depth3.23m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
155
49.42490.910.514481.741.17
104.18197.107.6242.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
9 0.0 9
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
028Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
11.00mSample Number
SBHL02Sample Depth
Greenish grey CLAY.U
Specimen Depth11.13m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
120020.23191.690.449262.071.64
104.48196.5320.99
2.04Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
3 0.0 3
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
014Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHL03Sample Depth
Grey organic CLAY.U
Specimen Depth5.20m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
1908.535
3.420.898511.711.13
102.00200.0020.53
2.00Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
6 0.0 6
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
017Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
7.00mSample Number
SBHL04Sample Depth
Grey clayey SILT.U
Specimen Depth7.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Stuart Kirk 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
112512.31111.160.302392.001.44
102.38196.7720.86
1.52Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
81 0.0 81
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
014Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
SBHM01Sample Depth
Brown CLAY.U
Specimen Depth5.25m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
190
162.901611.670.449301.941.50
105.22197.1320.8811.52
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Single stage
Remarks
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No.
Deviator stressCell pressure
60 0.0 60
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
007Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
SBHM02Sample Depth
Brown slightly clayey SAND.U
Specimen Depth3.10m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Cu
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
2.02 Issue Date 18/05/2006
High density rubber latex membrane used
155
122.081211.530.449252.071.66
104.75196.8318.3602.03
Compound
kPakPakPakPa
%/min
Mg/m3
Mg/m3
%kPa
Bulk density
mm%
mmmm
Membrane thicknessMoisture content
Rate of strainMode of failure
Test typeTest number
Dry densityDiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correction
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
Deviator stress kP
a
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ19Sample Depth
Dark grey slightly sandy CLAY.L
Specimen Depth5.00m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
010Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
12 8.2
kPa
31
3.21
mmmm
37.63
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
145
39.1437
1.840.306
552.09
Dry density 1.33
76.609.919
1.3537.5776.4320.933
0.30643
1.90
290
69.0766
3.030.306
492.00
3180
88.1685
1.3437.4576.5319.343
5.22Compound
High density rubber latex membrane used
1.96CompoundCompound
5.22Rate of strain
1
2
3
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ23Sample Depth
Dark grey very silty CLAY.L
Specimen Depth7.60m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
7.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
016Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
8 2.6
kPa
13
3.24
mmmm
37.05
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
140
23.5917
6.520.612
651.87
Dry density 1.18
76.4020.9
9
1.1437.2376.5720.916
0.30662
1.91
280
34.3631
3.210.306
681.82
3160
33.3130
1.0837.6576.2321.0
Test 1 readings below calibrated range of load ring.
151.96
CompoundHigh density rubber latex membrane used
1.96CompoundCompound
1.96Rate of strain
1
23
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ27Sample Depth
Dark grey slightly organic CLAY.L
Specimen Depth3.00m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
007Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
21 2.6
kPa
25
3.08
mmmm
37.98
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
127.5
47.8645
3.230.311
711.85
Dry density 1.02
74.4720.922
1.0837.7373.7019.526
0.31174
1.77
255
56.0253
3.150.311
702.13
3110
56.6854
1.2537.2272.9719.727
2.01Compound
High density rubber latex membrane used
2.01CompoundCompound
2.01Rate of strain
1
23
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number2
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ30Sample Depth
Dark grey very silty CLAY.L
Specimen Depth3.01m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
3.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
010Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
9 4.3
kPa
15
2.40
mmmm
37.70
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
127.5
22.7720
3.210.3061151.57
Dry density 0.83
76.2021.010
0.7337.5376.5014.117
0.30689
1.57
255
37.1435
2.500.306
861.64
3110
37.0235
0.8837.4775.4314.8
Test 1 readings below calibrated range of load ring.
173.94
CompoundHigh density rubber latex membrane used
1.97CompoundCompound
1.97Rate of strain
1
23
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ30Sample Depth
Dark grey slightly sandy CLAY.L
Specimen Depth5.00m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
016Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
21 0.0
kPa
21
2.19
mmmm
38.12
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
145
60.7358
2.290.306
741.66
Dry density 1.02
76.9013.529
0.9637.6776.6312.518
0.30669
1.72
290
37.2835
2.410.306
721.69
3180
34.8632
0.9837.4776.2714.216
1.95Compound
High density rubber latex membrane used
1.95CompoundCompound
1.95Rate of strain
1
23
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ32Sample Depth
Dark grey clayey SILT.L
Specimen Depth6.20m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
6.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
018Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
5 0.0
kPa
5
6.66
mmmm
37.50
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
155
19.7314
5.310.612
831.74
Dry density 0.98
76.5716.2
7
0.9536.9376.4720.9
5
0.62482
1.78
2110
16.7310
6.700.622
841.79
3220
11.215
0.9736.9375.6021.2
Test 1 readings below calibrated range of load ring.
21.96
CompoundHigh density rubber latex membrane used
1.96CompoundCompound
1.96Rate of strain
1 2
3
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ33Sample Depth
Dark grey clayey SILT.L
Specimen Depth2.20m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
2.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
006Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
13 0.0
kPa
13
2.27
mmmm
37.57
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
117.5
31.3628
3.080.311
681.77
Dry density 1.02
76.4019.414
1.0537.5876.5713.114
0.30677
1.81
235
29.9728
2.840.312
721.87
370
27.7925
1.0836.9575.7016.912
1.96Compound
High density rubber latex membrane used
1.96CompoundCompound
1.96Rate of strain
123
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ36Sample Depth
Grey CLAY.L
Specimen Depth2.30m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
2.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
007Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
46 0.8
kPa
48
2.78
mmmm
37.47
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
117.5
113.091112.24
0.31141
1.79Dry density 1.23
76.5712.555
1.2737.5576.5317.239
0.30645
1.79
235
81.2278
2.080.306
421.80
370
98.6697
1.2737.2876.4011.548
1.96Compound
High density rubber latex membrane used
1.96CompoundCompound
1.96Rate of strain
1
2
3
0
50
100
150
200
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Description
Shear strength parameters c kPa φ ° Apparent c kPa
Undisturbed Set of 3
Approved by:
Print date
Revision No. 2.02 Issue Date 26/06/2006
Sushil Sharda 17/04/2008
Specimen Number3
Leeds Laboratory
Remarks
Cu
Test numberCell pressureDeviator stress
SWSJ38Sample Depth
Dark grey organic CLAY.L
Specimen Depth5.00m
BS1377: Part 7: 1990: 8
Engineer Ove Arup
5.00mSample Number
Project Name New M4 Project - Magor to Castleton
017Sample Type
Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Undrained Triaxial Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Compression Without Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Measurement Of Pore Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive Pressure (Definitive
Method)Method)Method)Method)
Project No. F15056
Hole ID
Client Welsh assembly Government
kPa
Mg/m3
Test type
10 -0.2
kPa
10
3.24
mmmm
37.07
%kPa
%/min
Mg/m3
kPakPamm
%
DiameterLengthFailure strain
Corrected deviator stressMembrane correctionMembrane thicknessMoisture contentBulk density
Mode of failure
145
28.5026
2.940.3063121.08
Dry density 0.27
76.5018.313
0.2636.5876.4020.4
6
0.3063331.15
290
14.3811
1.360.3064181.12
3180
22.3521
0.2237.5776.73
6.8
Test 2 readings below calibrated range of load ring.
101.96
CompoundHigh density rubber latex membrane used
1.96CompoundCompound
1.96Rate of strain
1
2
3
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 5 10 15 20 25Strain %
De
viat
or
stre
ss
kPa
Client: Norwest Holst Ltd - Soil Engineering Div Parkside Lane Dewsbury Road LEEDS West Yorkshire LS11 5SX FAO: Mr S Kirk
Test Report Number: R07/8974
Client Project Name: M4 - Second Preliminary Ground Investigation Client Project Number: F15056 Your Order Number: None Specified Order Receipt Date: 06/12/07 Reporting Date: Thursday 13 December 2007
If you have any queries regarding this report please contact our Customer Services Section
R07/8974 : Page 1 of 5 ECõS Environmental Limited
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Client Project Name: M4 - Second Preliminary Ground Investigation Client: Norwest Holst Ltd - Soil Eng. Div Project Number: F15056 Reporting Date: Thursday 13 December 2007
Comments All analyses are carried out using the laboratory's standard methods unless otherwise agreed.
The test results in this report refer only to the actual samples on which testing has been performed.
Any opinions and/or interpretations expressed herein are outside the scope of the testing laboratory's UKAS accreditation.
The test report shall not be reproduced, except in full, without the testing laboratory's written approval.
This testing laboratory cannot be held responsible for the condition or suitability of samples submitted for testing by a third party or for the competency of personnel other than its own staff.
This testing laboratory cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of test sample locations or descriptions when supplied by a third party.
Soil Samples Results are expressed on a dried mass basis. Assisted drying carried out @ 40°C.
See key in Notes section for explanation of numerical categories for asbestos results, if applicable.
All material is crushed if possible after assisted drying. Material which cannot be crushed is removed prior to analysis. See Notes section for details, if applicable.
Samples submitted for leachate determination were prepared using agreed procedures and analysed using UKAS accredited methodology where appropriate.
Results are expressed without correction for recovery factors.
Sample Pretreatment (as listed in method statement)AD = Assisted drying @ 40°C R = As Received
Sample Type Sample ResultsB = Bulk disturbed sample P = Piston sample # Analysis not requested C = Core Sample U = Undisturbed sample - open drive *** Test not completed. Please see notes on last page D = Small disturbed sample W = Water Sample ES = Environmental Soil Sample EW = Environmental Water Sample
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Name Position
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P Richardson Section Head
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R07/8974 : Page 2 of 5
Client Project Name: M4 - Second Preliminary Ground Investigation Client: Norwest Holst Ltd - Soil Eng. Div Project Number: F15056 Reporting Date: Thursday 13 December 2007
Water Samples Method Statement
Determinand Method of Detection
Sample Pretreatment
Limit of Detection
UKAS Accreditati
on
Sub-Contracted
Result Date
pH pH-meter R N/A Yes No 11/12/07 Sulphate HPLC-IC R 1 mg/lSO4 Yes No 13/12/07
R07/8974 : Page 3 of 5
Client Project Name: M4 - Second Preliminary Ground Investigation Client: Norwest Holst Ltd - Soil Eng. Div Project Number: F15056 Reporting Date: Thursday 13 December 2007
Sample Location / Identification SBHC01 SBHE02
Top Depth / m 4.00 7.50 Bottom Depth / m
Sample No. 017 018 Sample Type
Date Sampled Receipt Date 06/12/07 06/12/07
ECõS Sample ID S0786736 S0786737 Matrix Type Water Water
Determinand Units
pH N/A 7.8 8.3 Sulphate mg/l SO4 27 32
R07/8974 : Page 4 of 5
Client Project Name: M4 - Second Preliminary Ground Investigation Client: Norwest Holst Ltd - Soil Eng. Div Project Number: F15056 Reporting Date: Thursday 13 December 2007
Notes and Preservation Details None.
End of Test Report
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