Proposed Three Storey Building with Roof Deck 1311 Batangas St cor Finladia St, arangay San Isidro, Makat ity 1. Introduction This report presents the results of geotechnical investigation and assessment conducted by Earthdrill Geosystems, Inc. for the three-storey building with roof deck proposed at 1311 Batangas Street corner Finladia Street, Barangay san Isidro, Makati City. A vicinity map indicating the location of the site Is included herein as Appendix A. 2. Objective and Scope of Investigation The objective of the investigation was to collect and interpret site-specific information relative to: subsurface soil and rock conditions groundwater conditions seismic and geologic hazards foundation design and construction The scope of investigation performed to achieve the above objectives consisted of evaluating subsurface data acquired using soil drilling, in situ testing, laboratory tasting: and developing geotechnical recommendations. The investigation was conducted in accordance with the procedures recommended by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). ee ee apa a _ Methods of Investigation — eae and SamplingProposed Three storey Building with Roof Deck 1311 Batangas St cor Finladia St,Barangay San Isidro, Makati City 3.2. Laboratory Testing Upon completion of the field investigation, samples obtained from the split- époon sampler during performance of the SPT were transported to Earthdrill Geosystems, Inc. laboratory for further examination and testing. The laboratory tests included the following: ASTM D2216 Determination of water (moisture) content of soil and rock ASTM D422 Particle-size analysis of soils ASTM D4318 Liquid limit, plastic limit, and plasticity index test of soils The results of the laboratory testing performed on samples obtained from the site during the field exploration are included in Appendix E. The soil samples were classified using the Unified Soils Classification System (USCS) in accordance with ASTM D2487. The appropriate USCS group symbol is indicated on the borehole logs. 4. Geology and Subsurface Conditions 4.1.Regional Geology Metro Manila, composed of the city of Manila and its surrounding urban areas, is located on the low divide between Laguna de Bay and Manila Bay. Three types of topography can be recognized in Metro Manila: coastal lowland along Manila Bay, central plateau, and Marikina Valley. The coastal lowland is about 6 km wide at the mouth of Pasig River and becomes narrower in the north and south. It mainly consists of accumulated sediment less than 11,000 years old. The topography of this lowland is only a few metres above sea level.between them to sink, forming the steep-sided Marikina Valley. The Marikina River runs down this valley piling on top of valley floor the sediments eroded from the Sierra Madre, 4.2. Site Geology According to the Geologic Map of Manila and Quezon City Quadrangle (scale 1:50,000) of the Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences (1983), the western areasof Makati, including the project site, is overlain by Quaternary deposits described as “consisting of detrital deposits, mostly silt, sand, and gravel.” The topography of the site is almost flat with maximum elevation of about 8 metres above sea level, 4.3. Subsurface Conditions The boring data from this investigation indicates that the foundation-related subsurface conditions are characterized by a sequence of Quaternary interbedded sand, silt and clay deposits. Stiffer, older deposits occur at depth of about 11 metres. Groundwater was observed inthe boreholes at depths ranging from 0.80 to 1.10 metres below grade. An approximation of the ground profile is shown in Appendix C. Specific conditions encountered at the borehole locations are indicated on the individual boring logs in Appendix D. 5. Geologic Hazards "5.1. Seismic Shaking Hazard eS ae : : ot und shaking at the project area would be expected to resul fire wil Saini atanpertaeiesBe reduced through seismic engineering design, as outlined in the 2015 NSCP. ‘or the project site, the NSCP seismic design parameters are Parameter Table No. Value Soil Type Profile 208-2 Se Seismic Zone Factor (Z) 208.3 0.40 Seismic Source Type 208-4 A Near Source Factor (N,) 208-5 12 Near Source Factor (Ny) 208-6 15 Seismic Coefficient (C.) 208-7 0.40N, Seismic Coefficient (Cy) 208-8 O.5S6Ny These values are based on a distance of 6.0 km from the West Valley Fault as determined from the latest mapping of PHIVOLCS (2015). 5.2. Surface Fault Rupture Hazard No evidence of active faulting on the site has been found either through are view of available published literature or through site investigation, and therefore surface fault rupture is unlikely. 5.3. Liquefaction Hazard Liquefaction is a physical process that takes place during some earthquakes, causing loose soil to act like water rather than a solid. Liquefied soil may be unable to support its own weight or that of structures, which could result in loss of foundation bearing or differential settlement. Liquefaction may also result in cracks in the ground surface followed by the emergence of a sand-water mixture, as it did in the vicinity of the central business area of Dagupan City ous the E aod earthquake Cornea cts, 1994). . aie at he potential for liquefaction at ‘the | site ‘is low: Aiea? to orines with eave havior (rey 3 and gency 2006) in the upper matt and sufficient, compactness5.5. Shrink-Swell Potential of Near-Surface Soil Some soils, such as clays, tend to shrink and swell when their water content changes, This expansive property can put pressure on structure and foundation walls and cause them damage. No significant shrink-swell potential of the foundation soil has been identified, and not a controlling design consideration. 6. Foundation Design and Construction 6.1.General The site is, in general, considered suitable for construction of the planned structure, provided the recommendations presented in this report are incorporated in the design and construction of the project. 6.2. Foundation Type Based on the current understanding of subsurface conditions at the site, shallow foundation systems (spread footing, strap footing, combined footing, and mat or raft footing) were considered feasible. For earthquake-resistant foundation design, we recommend foundation layout and substructure system that is as simple as possible with different elements of the substructure tied cad ee The bearing capacity and tenet ‘in soil and rock i is related to the footing depth ¢ of -embedment | “of the footing, depth of water table, and the ing. fine i linens ftTi eesti . it able 1: Estimated undrained shear strength parameters and allowable bearing Pressures of the subsurface soil at the location of BH-1 Depth | Unit weight Y | Friction angle, Cohesion,c | Allowable (m) (kN/m?) (degrees) (kPa) bearing pressure, kPa 14 28 0 80 20 29 0 80 16 oO 11 80 Table 2: Estimated undrained shear strength parameters and allowable bearing Pressures of the subsurface soil at the location of BH-2 Depth | Unit weight Y | Friction angle, Cohesion, ¢ Allowable (m) {kN/m?) $ (degrees) (kPa) bearing pressure, kPa 0.60- 1.00 14 28 0 80 1.00- 2.00 18 28 0 80 0052.00 16 0 1 80 Table 3: Estimated undrained shear strength parameters and allowable bearing pressures of the subsurface soil at the location of BH-2 Depth | UnitweightY | Friction angle, | Cohesion, ¢ Allowable (m) (kN/m?) (degrees) (kPa) bearing pressure, kPa 0.60- 1.00 a7, 29 oO 80 1.00-2.00 18 0 23 80 2.00- 3.00 16 0 15 80 _ The expected long-term structural settlement of spread footings designed and constructed as outlined above is 25 mm or less. Differential settlement on the o order of 20 mm or less is anticipated, with sn differential settlement ~ occur : fficileast 95 percent of ASTM D1557 (modified Proctor) laboratory compaction procedure. 6.6. Excavation and Foundation Preparation The existing ground surface should be initially prepared for grading by removing vegetation, debris piles, large roots, any other organics, and any noncomplying fill. All organics and vegetation should be removed from the site to preclude their incorporation in site fills. Voids created by removing such material should be properly backfilled and compacted. The borehole data suggest the on-site soils can be excavated using conventional excavation equipment. Side slopes of the trench excavation should be one on one (vertical to horizontal distance). Excavations must be inspected regularly for signs of instability and flattened as required.Where the stability of adjoining buildings, walls, or other structures is endangered by excavation operations, support systems such as shoring or bracing may be required to provide structural stability and to protect personnel wurking within the excavation. No traffic, stockpiles or building supplies should be allowed at the top of the cut slopes within a distance of at least 2 metres from the top of the cut. The foundation excavations should be kept dry. Foundation excavations should be backfilled as soon as possible and prior to construction of the superstructure.conditions be encountered during grading of the site, we should be notified immediately in order that we may evaluate effects, if any, on foundation performance. Cy ye 1S Ver Reynaldo P. Cruz, Jr., MSc Civil Engineer 082898 PTR 2745708 issued on 16 January 2017 Meycauayan CityAssumed BH. lev.