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Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems and Solutions for Field Investigations Performed for NCDOT Projects Presenters: Christina Bruinsma, LG Cheryl Youngblood, LG, CPG

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Page 1: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field 

ProfessionalA Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems and Solutions for Field Investigations Performed for 

NCDOT Projects

Presenters:  Christina Bruinsma, LGCheryl Youngblood, LG, CPG

Page 2: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

The Issue

• With the increase of private sector contracting work from other NCDOT branches (i.e. Rail) and additional in house investigations, the NCDOT GEOTECHNICAL Unit is striving to create concise, consistent and efficientmethods for geotechnical subsurface investigations of all kinds.

Page 3: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Key Goal

• Field Professionals working on all aspects of a NCDOT Geotechnical investigation should understand the scope of work for each project, and strive to convey each site in a detailed and accurate manner, in order to make all involved aware of critical geological and geotechnical concerns and conditions.

Page 4: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Requirements of Field Professional

Site Observation

Geomorphology

Structural Geology

Anthropological and Environmental Concerns

Surface Hydrology

Page 5: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Geomorphology

• Stream ChannelMorphology

• Natural andEngineeredSlopes

Page 6: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Surficial Hydrology

• Ponds/lakes• streamflow

• Wetlands• Seeps/Springs

Page 7: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Anthropological and Environmental Concerns

• Artificial Fills• Construction Debris• Contamination• Vegetation & Wildlife

Page 8: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Structural Geology

• Rock Orientationin Slopes

• Critical geologicmapping

• Correlate exposed rock to subsurface sampling

Page 9: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Various Field Investigation Methods

• SPT and power augerdrilling

• Coring• Hand augers (alluvial mapping)

• Bridge rod soundings• Geophysical testing(GPR, resistivity, CPT)

• Installation of wells• slope indicators

Page 10: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Requirements of Field Professional

Subsurface Investigation

Detailed Reporting(field logs)

Subsurface Hydrology

Understanding soil and rock origins and depositional environments

Understanding and Classifying Soils

Page 11: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Detailed Reporting

Field logsSurveying

Problem solvingMapping

Page 12: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Soil Classification

• AASHTO classification

• Identifying highly plastic soils

• Identifying other problematic soil conditions

Photo Credit J. Howard, AMEC

Page 13: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Rock – Origin, Classification, Descriptions 

• Rock Classification

23.3

24.7

29.7

33.1

Page 14: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Subsurface Hydrology• Understanding perched water tables• Making accurate observations of water conditions in critical sites, particularly roadways and problematic slopes.

Page 15: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Understanding the Relationship Between Field Observation and Final 

Product

Page 16: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

GEU Reporting Methods and NCDOT Legend

Page 17: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Field Log to gINT Log

Page 18: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

Field Observation and Understanding Stratigraphy

Page 19: Subsurface Investigations and the of the Field...Subsurface Investigations and the Role of the Geotechnical Field Professional A Look at the Requirements, Methods, Product, Problems

The Solution

• Making sure qualified geologists and engineers are involved and trained to observe and communicate issues effectively.

• Create a field professional manual that details NCDOT methods, processes and key observation points.

• A training program to certify qualified professionals in NCDOT Geotechnical methods for subsurface investigations.

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Questions and Comments

Your input is very important as we work to make investigation and reporting more efficient!