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Document No.:A554-K-PRG-CV-GEN-PHL-001
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Date
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Section
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21 May 08
All
11 Jun 08
4 Nov 08
9.1
28 Oct 09
General
2.1
3.0
4.0
6.0
7.0
9.0
9.1
9.3
9.4
22 Feb 11
1.0
1.1
1.2
1.3
Revision Description
General
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Document No.:A554-K-PRG-CV-GEN-PHL-001
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section
Topic
1.0
PURPOSE ............................................................................................................. 4
1.1
1.2
1.3
References ........................................................................................................... 4
2.0
2.1
3.0
4.0
5.0
6.0
SITE IMPROVEMENT........................................................................................... 8
7.0
8.0
FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT.............................................................................. 9
9.0
FOUNDATION TYPES.......................................................................................... 9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
10.0
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1.0
PURPOSE
The purpose of this document is to provide a basic understanding of the soil conditions
of the Jubail Main Site and based on that, define the type of foundations that are
expected.
1.1
1.2
1.3
References
The following standards and specifications are referenced in this philosophy. They are
available in the Program Technical Library.
RT2S-3001-01
Concrete Specifications
A554-K-PRG-CV-GEN-REP-101
A554-K-PRG-CV-GEN-REP-111
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-500
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-501
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-502
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-503
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A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-504
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-505
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-506
A554-F-001-CV-DWG-K30-101
A554-F-001-CV-DWG-K30-102
A554-F-001-CV-DWG-K30-001
A554-K-PRG-CV-DWG-SIT-112
A554-K-PRG-CV-DWG-SIT-113
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THE SITE
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3.0
The lists of boreholes that fall under each category are shown in the soil report. For a
more detailed description see the applicable geotechnical report.
4.0
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GROUND WATER
The existing ground surface elevation varied between 11.73 m and 21.44 m (Royal
Commission Datum). The ground water table existed within the depths of 2.2m to
12.55m below existing ground levels across the Site at the time of geotechnical
investigation. The ground water elevations were in the range of 7.88 to 13.77 m (Royal
Commission Datum). The ground water table shall be verified with respect of the
elevations of the Site Development finished grade levels. Foundations shall consider
buoyancy conditions depending on the final finish grade elevation vs. ground water level.
6.0
SITE IMPROVEMENT
The entire Site will be grubbed and cleaned by the Company and the Site will be
excavated or filled and compacted to the finished grade elevations as per the following
drawings nos.:
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-501
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-502
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-503
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-504
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-505
A554-F-712-CV-DWG-K10-506
7.0
Clear the Site of existing above grade and below grade obstructions.
Raise or lower the Site grade to final grade elevations by making necessary fill or
cut as per the above referenced drawings.
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For foundation depths in between the depths given in the soil report, the allowable
pressures may be obtained by interpolating between the given depths.
For lightly loaded/ minor Equipment supported by pad foundations of less than 1 m width
and placed near the grade, it is recommend that net allowable bearing capacities of
about 40 to 70 percent of those recommended for 1m footing depths be used.
An increase in allowable bearing capacities by 20 percent may be considered under
short term loading conditions like wind, earthquake and hydrostatic loads.
8.0
FOUNDATION SETTLEMENT
It is expected that settlement of shallow foundations supported on granular sub-soil to be
completed with in a few days to a few weeks after the application of load. Spread
footing foundation settlements are limited to a total of 25 mm (one inch) and for mat
foundations, a settlement value is limited to 50 mm (about 2 inches). However, for
storage tanks, settlement and differential settlement needs to be carefully checked
against the tanks manufacturer requirements.
9.0
FOUNDATION TYPES
Based on the review of Jubail Main Site and Geotechnical Reports, the use of piling
under foundations is not anticipated at this Site.
Foundations should be founded on either undisturbed soil or compacted fill.
9.1
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Mat Foundations Reasonable effort shall be taken to minimize mat thickness without
compromising design integrity. Contractor shall demonstrate that calculated factored
shear (beam shear & punching shear) or flexural design load values shall be within the
allowable ACI Code limit.
Piling (if required) The type, arrangement, sizes, length, and number of piles shall be
selected such that the governing design load (compression, tension or lateral) is greater
than 95% of the pile or pile group capacity as determined by the Geotechnical Report.
9.2
Tankage Foundations
Foundations for storage tanks (storing liquids that are not cryogenic or very hot) shall be
designed to a net allowable soil bearing pressure as specified in the Soil Report.
Generally steel storage tanks can accommodate substantial total and differential
foundation settlements.
9.3
Special Foundations
Dynamically loaded foundations supporting reciprocating or rotating Equipment shall be
designed to ensure that the induced vibrations meet Equipment manufacturers
requirements and the requirements of the applicable codes and specifications. These
type of foundations shall be isolated from the paving slab by providing expansion joints
around the perimeter of the foundation.
9.4
Thickened Paving
For the ISBL paved areas, the preferred method is to use thickened paving or mats at
grade to support the Equipment such as pumps, horizontal and vertical vessels, large
Equipment, process structures and pipe racks. The allowable soil bearing capacity will
vary depending on the location, depth of the bottom of the thickened slab or mat, and the
size of the footing. For FEED purposes, the allowable net bearing pressure shall be
interpreted from the values shown in the soil report. For EPC detail design, the net
allowable soil bearing pressure shall be based on Unit specific soil investigation reports.
10.0
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
The design and construction of all concrete foundations shall comply with the
requirements of RT2S-3001-01 Concrete Specification