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Geophysical Survey

Proposed Scope of Works

Contractor is to carry out geophysical survey of the designated substation plot with the
aim of determining the ability of the underlying geology to support the proposed
structures of the substation safely and economically for the duration of the whole service
life.

The study should cover the plot area and an additional extension of 30 meters on all sides
of the plot. It should be carried out using one of the recognized technologies prescribed in
the international standards which is most appropriate for the soil conditions at that
location. The study should be carried out on parallel lines across the full length of the plot
including the extension. Spacing between lines should be limited to 5 meters. The extent
of the strata analysis should be for 30 meters deep.

The survey should be augmented with calibration boreholes to confirm the findings of the
instruments. Number and location of these calibration boreholes to be decided and agreed
with owner/engineer.

The geophysical survey report should include the following information as a minimum:

1. Procedure of the survey and method adopted with the relevant backup documents
like plan of the plot and brochure of the method used for the survey.
2. General Description of the geological strata underlying the site plot.
3. Detrminination of presence of cavities and the extent of these cavities both
horizontally and vertically and/or determination of the likelihood of these cavities
forming in the future if not already formed.
4. Detrminination of presence of fractured rocks or anomalies of the kind, the extent
of these anomalies both horizontally and vertically and the consequences of the
presence of these anomalies on the structural integrity of the geological strata.
5. Recommendations regarding remedies for the cavities and/or anomalies in the plot
site to restore the geotechnical structural integrity of the plot.
6. Recommendation of the allowable bearing capacities in the plot based on the
findings of the survey and after implementing the remedies.
7. The expected short and long term settlement under the recommended allowable
bearing capacities.
8. The report should recommend the feasible and safe type of foundation system to
support the substation facilities with acceptable limits of settlements as per the
recognized geotechnical standards.

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