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PROJECT:
LOCATION:
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MANOLO FORTICH 1&2 HEP

Bukidnon Province
MW
GW-hr

FILE NO.:
REVISION:
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DATE PREPARED:

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GEO TEAM - Investigation
18-Jan-13

Based from the site inspection last November 20 to December 5, 2012 conducted by Project Technical Support Team, there is a need to
conduct a soil investigation and geo-mechanics testing on the proposed location of structures to verify the calculation of the Soil Bearing
Capacity, Settlement, to re-evaluate the Slope Stability Analysis and to conduct Geophysical Survey. To validate the soil parameters it is
recommended to extract samples required for geo-mechanics testing by conducting Boreholes and Test Pits on/near the proposed
structures. Below is the summary of the require geotechnical testing for feasibility study.
Structure
Name and Location

No. of Test Required

Borehole Test
Trial Pit Test

MF 1:
MF1 Powerhouse
3
Weir 1 (Tanaon)
4
Weir 2 (Guihian)
3
Weir 3 (Upper Amusig)
3
Desander 1 (Tanaon)
1
Desander 2 (Guihian)
2
Desander 3 (Upper Amusig)
2
Surgetank (Lower Amusig)
2
Headpond (Guihian)
4
MF 2:
MF2 Powerhouse
5
Weir (Lower Amusig)
3
Surgetank (Dalirig)
1
Table 1. Required Geotechnical Test and Sampling

2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

I. Test Location
Manolo Fortich 1 (MF1) HEP
MF1 project has three (3) weirs located at Tanaon, Guihian and Upper Amusig. Its powerhouse is to be located at Lower Amusig. The
water will be conveyed through ridges of the area using steel pipes. The outcrop for these locations is predominantly metamorphic rock
called quartz SCHIST. For these structures the team requires a total of 24 borehole tests and 18 trial pits. This will aid in identifying
bedrock level, discover weak or soft layers within the zone of interest and estimating the stiffness of the material.
Manolo Fortich 2 (MF2) HEP
MF2 scheme, on the other hand, has only one weir which will be situated at Lower Amusig. Its powerhouse will be located at Dalirig. The
5600 meters long tunnel line will pass through an outcrop of predominantly Sandstone and Limestone. The team will be requiring at
least nine (9) borehole tests and six (6) test pits for sampling and testing.

Figure 1. Manolo Fortich 1&2 HEP Scheme

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The following are the marked location of the Geotechnical Investigation. Test location may vary depending on the final scheme to be
provided by the Design Team.
A. Trial Pits
MF1 Structure Reference
MF1 Powerhouse
Upper slope
MF1 Powerhouse
Lower slope
Weir 1 (Tanaon)
Right side facing downstream
Weir 1 (Tanaon)
Left side facing downstream
Weir 2 (Guihian)
Right side facing downstream
Weir 2 (Guihian)
Left side facing downstream
Weir 3 (Upper Amusig)
Right side facing downstream
Weir 3 (Upper Amusig)
Left side facing downstream
Desander 1 (Tanaon)
Upper slope upstream
Desander 1 (Tanaon)
Upper slope downstream
Desander 2 (Guihian)
Upper slope upstream
Desander 2 (Guihian)
Upper slope upstream
Desander 3 (Upper Amusig)
Upper slope downstream
Desander 3 (Upper Amusig)
Upper slope downstream
Surgetank (Lower Amusig)
Upper slope
Surgetank (Lower Amusig)
Lower slope
Headpond (Guihian)
Upper slope
Headpond (Guihian)
Lower slope
MF2 Structure Reference
MF2 Powerhouse
Structure location
MF1 Powerhouse
Structure location upper slope
Weir (Lower Amusig)
Right side facing downstream
Weir (Lower Amusig)
Left side facing downstream
Surgetank (Dalirig)
Upper slope
Surgetank (Dalirig)
Lower slope

Trial Pit No.

Test Location

TP-1

N 8 25' 51.1"
E 124 58' 56.2"
N 8 25' 50.1"
E 124 58' 55.6"
N 8 27' 40.6"
E 125 02' 7.9"
N 8 27' 40.5"
E 125 02" 06.8"
N 8 24' 48.0"
E 125 01' 20.8"
N 8 24' 46.9"
E 125 01' 17.8"
N 8 27' 19.7"
E 124 59' 58.9"
N 8 27' 19.8"
E 124 59' 58.6"
N 8 27' 45.5"
E 125 02' 11.3"
N 8 27' 44.3"
E 125 02' 09.3"
N 8 24' 47.6"
E 125 01' 17.6"
N 8 24' 47"6
E 125 01' 18.1"
N 8 24' 46.9"
E 125 01' 16.6"
N 8 24' 46.8"
E 125 01' 17.3"
N 8 25' 34.5"
E 124 59' 59.5"
N 8 25' 34.6"
E 124 59' 59.0"
N 8 25' 35.3"
E 124 59' 58.9"
N 8 25' 35.3"
E 124 59' 57.7"

TP-2
TP-3
TP-4
TP-5
TP-6
TP-7
TP-8
TP-9
TP-10
TP-11
TP-12
TP-13
TP-14
TP-15
TP-16
TP-17
TP-18

Trial Pit No.

Test Location

TP-19

N 8 24' 59.5"
E 124 55' 21.7"
N 8 24' 59.8"
E 124 55' 22.3"
N 8 25' 53.2"
E 124 58' 51.0"
N 8 25' 51.6"
E 124 58' 49.5"
N 8 25' 00.2"
E 124 55' 23.6"
N 8 24' 59.4"
E 124 55' 23.3"

TP-20
TP-21
TP-22
TP-23
TP-24

NOTE: Detailed Topographic survey is requested in the slope of the proposed test location for "In-house Slope Stability Analysis". The
Geo Team is capable of conducting the trial pit testing to determine the Unconfined Compressive Strength, Cohesion, Moisture
Content and Unit Weight. Trial pit can be terminated once a bedrock formation is encountered.

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B. Boreholes
MF1 Structure Reference
MF1 Powerhouse
Structure location
MF1 Powerhouse
Structure location
MF1 Powerhouse
Structure location
Weir 1 (Tanaon)
Right side lower slope
Weir 1 (Tanaon)
Right side upper slope
Weir 1 (Tanaon)
Left side lower slope
Weir 1 (Tanaon)
Left side upper slope
Weir 2 (Guihian)
Left side facing downstream
Weir 2 (Guihian)
Right side facing dowstream
Weir 2 (Guihian)
Right side facing dowstream
Weir 3 (Upper Amusig)
Left side facing downstream
Weir 3 (Upper Amusig)
Right side facing dowstream
Weir 3 (Upper Amusig)
Right side facing dowstream
Desander 1 (Tanaon)
Structure location
Desander 2 (Guihian)
Structure location
Desander 2 (Guihian)
Structure location
Desander 3 (Upper Amusig)
Upper lower upstream
Desander 3 (Upper Amusig)
Upper slope upstream
Surgetank (Lower Amusig)
Structure location
Surgetank (Lower Amusig)
Structure location
Headpond (Guihian)
Upper slope
Headpond (Guihian)
Upper slope
Headpond (Guihian)
Lower slope
Headpond (Guihian)
Lower slope
MF2 Structure Reference
MF2 Powerhouse
Upper slope
MF1 Powerhouse
Structure location
MF2 Powerhouse
Structure location
MF1 Powerhouse
Structure location

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Borehole Identification No.

Test Location

BH-1

N 825'48.8"
E 12458'55.3"
N 825'48.5"
E 12458'56.6"
N 824'58.3"
E 12455'16.8"
N 8 27' 44.2"
E 125 02' 05.7"
N 8 27' 44.7"
E 125 02' 10.4"
N 8 27' 41.2"
E 124 02' 05.0"
N 8 27' 38.7"
E 125 02' 09.8"
N 824'48.3"
E 12501'19.4"
N 824'49.3"
E 12501'18.3"
N 824'48.3"
E 12501'17.7"
N 824'59.3"
E 12455'16.3"
N 824'58.7"
E 12455'16.3"
N 824'58.3"
E 12455'16.8"
N 8 27' 46.1"
E 125 02' 09.7"
N 824'49.1"
E 12501'16.5"
N 824'52.0"
E 12501'16.8"
N 8 27' 23.1"
E 125 00' 01.3"
N 8 27' 24.7"
E 125 00' 03.5"
N 825'10"
E 12455'22"
N 825'49"
E 12459'17"
N 825'35.3"
E 12459'57.7"
N 825'35.5"
E 12459'58.3"
N 825'34.9"
E 12459'58.6"
N 825'35.3"
E 12459'58.9"

BH-2
BH-3
BH-4
BH-5
BH-6
BH-7
BH-8
BH-9
BH-10
BH-11
BH-12
BH-13
BH-14
BH-15
BH-16
BH-17
BH-18
BH-19
BH-20
BH-21
BH-22
BH-23
BH-24

Borehole Identification No.

Test Location

BH-25

N 824'59.3"
E 12455'16.3"
N 824'58.7"
E 12455'16.3"
N 824'58.3"
E 12455'16.8"
N 824'58.1"
E 12455'16.6"

BH-26
BH-27
BH-28

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MF2 Structure Reference
Weir (Lower Amusig)
Right side facing dowstream
Weir (Lower Amusig)
Left side facing downstream
Weir (Lower Amusig)
Left side facing downstream
Surgetank (Dalirig)
Structure location

Borehole Identification No.

Test Location

BH-30

N 8 25' 53.3"
E 124 58' 49.6"
N 8 25' 52.0"
E 124 58' 49.8"
N 8 25' 52.6"
E 124 58' 51.0"
N 8 25' 00.1"
E 124 55' 21.9"

BH-31
BH-32
BH-33

NOTE: Geophysical survey is required for all the boreholes to determine if a karstic feature is present within the foundation zone of
influence.
II. Proposed Geotechnical Scope of Works
The following are the proposed scope of works for our "Request for Quotation of Geotechnical Engineering Site Investigation".
A. Manolo Fortich 1 (MF1) HEP
DESCRIPTION

UNIT

EST. QTY

bh

24

ls.
ls.

1
1

3. Hole to Hole transfer set-up

4. Vertical onshore drilling through soft soil (N<50) ASTM D1586-08a
5. Vertical onshore drilling through hard soil (N>50) ASTM D1586-08a
6. Standard Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soil - ASTM D158608a
7. Sampling Shipping and Handling (SPT Boxes, Shelby Tube Boxes, Core Boxes)

ls.
lm
lm
lm

1
72
408
72

ls.

8. Geophysical Survey
A.1.2 Laboratory Tests
1. Moisture Content - ASTM D2216 (for every SPT Sample)
2. Particle Size Distribution - ASTM D422 (for every SPT Sample)
3. Atterberg Limits - ASTM D4318 (for every SPT Sample)
4. Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) - ASTM D2487 (for every Particle
Size Distribution Sample)
5. Unconfined Compressive Strength of Intact core specimen - ASTM D2938 (at
every 2m interval)
A.2 Eighteen (18) Trial Pits at 3m depth
A.2.1 Field Work
1. Mobilization / Demobilization
2. Provision of health, safety, security, sanitation, water, power, brushing at site
including transport needs and all incidental necessities.
3. Test Pit Sampling - AASHTO Manual of Subsurface Investigation
A.2.2 Laboratory Tests
1. Moisture Content - ASTM D2216 (for every meter)
2. Particle Size Distribution - ASTM D422 (for every meter)
3. Atterberg Limits - ASTM D4318 (for every meter)
4. Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) - ASTM D2487 (for every Particle
Size Distribution Sample)
5. Direct Shear Test- ASTM D3080 (for every trial pit bottom)
B. Test Reports, Geotechnical Evaluation and Recommendation

ls.

samples
samples
samples
samples

72
72
72
72

samples

204

tp
ls.
ls.

18
1
1

lm

54

samples
samples
samples
samples

54
54
54
54

samples
ls.

18
1

A. Geotechnical Investigation
A.1 Twenty-four (24) Boreholes at 20m depth
A.1.1 Field Work
1. Mobilization / Demobilization
2. Provision of health, safety, security, sanitation, water, power, brushing at site
including transport needs and all incidental necessities.

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B. Manolo Fortich 2 (MF2) HEP
DESCRIPTION

UNIT

EST. QTY

bh

ls.
ls.

1
1

3. Hole to Hole transfer set-up

4. Vertical onshore drilling through soft soil (N<50) ASTM D1586-08a
5. Vertical onshore drilling through hard soil (N>50) ASTM D1586-08a
6. Standard Penetration Test and Split-Barrel Sampling of Soil - ASTM D158608a
7. Sampling Shipping and Handling (SPT Boxes, Shelby Tube Boxes, Core Boxes)

ls.
lm
lm
lm

1
27
153
27

ls.

8. Geophysical Survey
A.1.2 Laboratory Tests
1. Moisture Content - ASTM D2216 (for every SPT Sample)
2. Particle Size Distribution - ASTM D422 (for every SPT Sample)
3. Atterberg Limits - ASTM D4318 (for every SPT Sample)
4. Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) - ASTM D2487 (for every Particle
Size Distribution Sample)
5. Unconfined Compressive Strength of Intact core specimen - ASTM D2938 (at
every 2m interval)
A.2 Six (6) Trial Pits at 3m depth
A.2.1 Field Work
1. Mobilization / Demobilization
2. Provision of health, safety, security, sanitation, water, power, brushing at site
including transport needs and all incidental necessities.
3. Test Pit Sampling - AASHTO Manual of Subsurface Investigation
A.2.2 Laboratory Tests
1. Moisture Content - ASTM D2216 (for every meter)
2. Particle Size Distribution - ASTM D422 (for every meter)
3. Atterberg Limits - ASTM D4318 (for every meter)
4. Unified Soil Classification System (USCS) - ASTM D2487 (for every Particle
Size Distribution Sample)
5. Direct Shear Test- ASTM D3080 (for every trial pit bottom)
B. Test Reports, Geotechnical Evaluation and Recommendation

ls.

samples
samples
samples
samples

27
27
27
27

samples

77

tp
ls.
ls.

6
1
1

lm

18

samples
samples
samples
samples

18
18
18
18

samples
ls.

6
1

A. Geotechnical Investigation
A.1 Nine (9) Boreholes at 20m depth
A.1.1 Field Work
1. Mobilization / Demobilization
2. Provision of health, safety, security, sanitation, water, power, brushing at site
including transport needs and all incidental necessities.

QUALITY INFORMATION
Prepared By:

Carine D. Capsula
Engineer I
Comment

Date

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Checked by:

Allan K. Vargas
Senior Engineer I

Approved by:

Victor N. Pelera
Project Investigation Manager