Open AccessIn-Tank Processing (ITP) Geotechnical Summary Report
Author(s) -
R J Cumbest
Publication year - 1999
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/4859
Subject(s) - geotechnical investigation , geotechnical engineering , settlement (finance) , foundation (evidence) , geology , standard penetration test , consolidation (business) , engineering geology , shallow foundation , engineering , civil engineering , liquefaction , bearing capacity , seismology , geography , archaeology , tectonics , computer science , accounting , world wide web , business , payment , volcanism
A geotechnical investigation has been completed for the In Tank Processing Facility (ITP) which consists of buildings 241-96H and 241-32H; and Tanks 241-948H, 241-949H, 241-950H, and 241-951H. The investigation consisted of a literature search for relevant technical data, field explorations, field and laboratory testing, and analyses. This document presents a summary of the scope and results to date of the investigations and engineering analyses for these facilities. A final geotechnical report, which will include a more detailed discussion and all associated boring logs, laboratory test results, and analyses will be issued in October 1994.The purpose of the investigation is to obtain geotechnical information to evaluate the seismic performance of the foundation materials and embankme nts under and around the ITP. The geotechnical engineering objectives of the investigation are to: 1) define the subsurface stratigraphy, 2) obtain representative engineering properties of the subsurface materials, 3) assess the competence of the subsurface materials under static and dynamic loads, 4) derive properties for seismic soil-structure interaction analysis, 5) evaluate the areal and vertical extent of horizons that might cause dynamic settlement or instability, and 6) determine settlement at the foundation level of the tanks