September 2014

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in September 2014

1. The proposed building in plot 544, Elnuzha, Khartoum State. Client: Elnuzha cooperative society for agricultural engineering. The investigation included drilling of 3 boreholes and 3 Cpt the boreholes ranged between 15m-20m; the structures consist of ground + 8 floors.
2. The proposed building at Block 25, Plots (1340, 1341, 1342, 1343, 1344, 1345, 1338, 1339, 1423, 1424, 1426, 1427, 1428, 1522, 1523, 1374, 1346, 1421, 1420, 1418, 1425, 1432, 1431, 1430, 1429, 1435, 1434, 1433, 1519, 1518, 1517, 1516, 1514, 1520) Elhaj Yousif, Khartoum State. Client: Elmanhil investment and services. The investigation included drilling of 4 boreholes down to depth 15m; the structures consist of ground + 4 floors and double basement.
3. The proposed project for Kassala – Karakon – Maman Road Bridgs, Kassala State. Client: Altholathia for Construction (TFC). The investigation included drilling of 22 boreholes at different 5 sites, the depth of the boreholes were between 6-20m located at the following location:

June 2014

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in June 2014

April 2014

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in April 2014

o   Bridge 1at sta 41.

o   Bridge2at sta 51.

o   Bridge 3at sta 54.

o   Bridge 4at sta 68.

o   Bridge5at sta 74.

4. The existing building in plot No 6, block 15 shambat Khartoum North, Khartoum State. Client: Nafisa Mohamed Ahmed Elkhawadh. The investigation included drilling of 2 boreholes down to depth 15m, the structures consist of 3 floors.
5. The supervision of the quality of backfilling many pits of different dimensions and depths in square 37 Abu Siid Omdurman. Client: Mr. Ali Osman Babikir ,Elnafier International Company . The investigation included performing in-site and laboratory tests to control the improvement of the site and reporting on the results with analysis and recommendation for the quality of compaction and suitability of the site for the expected proposed structures.
6. The proposed factory in Khartoum north located at plot 1/28 block 3, Khartoum State. Client: Elnourus real _Estate investment Co. The investigation included drilling of 5 boreholes and 3 CPT, the depth of the boreholes 15 m.
7. The proposed building in plot No 14, S.Q. no. 72 , Khartoum State. Client: Mr. Mohamed Abdelfatah . The investigation included drilling of 2 boreholes down to depth 10m, the structures consist of ground + 4 floors.

March 2014

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in March 2014

February 2014

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in February 2014

January 2014

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in January 2014

8. The proposed building in plot No 111, S.Q. no. 20, Khartoum State. Client: Mr. Mahmoud Abdelrahman Ahmed. The investigation included drilling of 2 boreholes down to depth 15m,the structures consist of Ground + 4 floors .

9. The proposed building in plot No 595, Al Mugahdeen , Khartoum State. Client: Mr. Mansoor Ahmed Mohamed Ali. The investigation included drilling of 2 boreholes down to depth 15m, the structures consist of Basement + Ground + Mezzanine + 5 floors.
10. The supervision of the quality of backfilling many pits of different dimensions and depths in block no.50 Abu Siid Omdurman. Client: Mr. Ali Osman Babikir ,Elnafier International Company . The investigation included performing in-site and laboratory tests to control the improvement of the site and reporting on the results with analysis and recommendation for the quality of compaction and suitability of the site for the expected proposed structures

December 2013

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in December 2013:

1. The proposed building in plot No 14, S.Q. no. 2 , Khartoum State. Client:Eng. Abbas Awad Taha . The investigation included drilling of 3 boreholes down to depth ranged between 8m and 15m,the structures consist of Ground +3 floors .
2. The supervision of the quality of backfilling many pits of different dimensions and depths in square 48 Abu Siid Omdurman. Client: Mr. Ali Osman Babikir ,Elnafier International Company . The investigation included performing in-site and laboratory tests to control the improvement of the site and reporting on the results with analysis and recommendation for the quality of compaction and suitability of the site for the expected proposed structures
3. The proposed building in plot No 393/78, S.Q. no. 65, Khartoum State. Client: National Company for Trading and Service. The investigation included drilling of 5 boreholes down to depth ranged between 15m and 25m, the structures consist of Basement + Ground +3 floors.

September 2013

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in September 2013:

July 2013

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in July 2013:

January 2013

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in January 2013:

4. Plot No. 2825 Sq. No. 1 Nabta, Client: Eng Yahya Abdelhi Mohammed, Khartoum North, Khartoum State.
5. Charity Hospital at International University of Africa, Khartoum State. The proposed structure consists of basement ground +2 flowers. Total area of the project is 24000 m2.
6. Sq. No. 26 Abu Siid, Omdurman, Client: Salah Elsafi Investment Company the area of the project is 35000 m2, Khartoum State.
7. The scope of services for this study was to conduct a field investigation work for the proposed presidency of security building located at Kadoghli city in the South Kordofan State. The field investigation activities carried out involved boring a limited number of boreholes in soil at the location specified and agreed by the client.

JULY – 2012

Geotechnical investigation For Presidency of security building in Kadoghli city in South Kordofan State (JULY – 2012)

The drilling works included performing the following in-situ activities:

o   Sampling

o   Geological descriptions

o   Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

The field works consisted of the following:

Drilling of 2 boreholes along with performing SPT every 1.5m intervals.

The boreholes were drilled to the specified depths or where the drilling process is not possible due to the present of very hard soil stratum.

The personnel participated in accomplishment of the field activities from DTC were:

Five Staff Members of DTC.

Dr. Hussein Elarabi-Project Manager and Director of the DTC

Eng Mohammed Abdel Bagi       –   Deputy Project Manager

Eng Mohamed Osman                  – Engineering Geologist

Eng. Moh. Mohammed Ali             – Project Manager Assistant for lab. Testing

Mr. Musa Hassan Ahmed-Project Manager Assistant for equipments

One Geologist.

Two Engineers.

Two Technical Engineers.

One Foreman.

Two labours.
 

January 2012

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in January 2012:

8. Plot No. 69   Sq. No.81 Elmaamoura, Client: Mr. Awd Mohammed Elhssein, the area of the project is 427 m2. The building consists of 4 floors +1 basement, Khartoum State.
9. Plot No. 72   Sq. No. 1 Elshajara Khartoum, Client: Mr. Mohammed Elmutwakil Said Ahmed, the area of the project is 450 m2. The building consists of Ground+ mezzanine +3 floors, Khartoum State.
10. Steel Frame Hanger in Flamingo Marine Base Portsudan, Client: Norandi for Trading and Services Co.Ltd, the area of the frame hanger is 4800 m2. Red Sea State.
11. Block 14 Abu Siid, Omdurman, Client: Land Department of Ministry of Planning and Public Utilities.
12. Plot No. 979 Sq. No. 34 Elsug Elmahali alshajara, Client: Mr. Husham Ibrahim Aziz, the area of the project is 130 m2. The building is consists of Ground +4 floors. Khartoum East, Khartoum State.
13. National Bank of Abu Dhabi, Client: Technocon Engineering Group – Engineering Consultants, The building consists of 14 floors. Elmugran, Khartoum State.
14. A Multi Story Building on Plot No. 63 Sq. No. 58, Alfirdos, Ten story building + mezzanine+ basement, south Khartoum, Khartoum State.
15. Dongola Police Hospital Building, Client: police forces headquarters ministry of interior, Dongola Town, Northern State.
16. Toti Island Shoreline, Client prof. Abd alla Abd Elsalam Ahmed, Khartoum State.
17. A Multi Story Building on Plot No. 144 Block No.9, burri lamab, Client: Dr. Afaf Osman Hussein, Khartoum East, Khartoum State.
18. The proposed Islamic Complex in Abu Haraz town, the building consists of 3 floors, North of Wad Medani, Gezira State.
19. The proposed Wad Madni Meddical College Building at Block No.300, the building consists of 5 floors, Wad Medani, Gezira State.
20. Alhara 34, Ombada, Client: Mr. Ali Osman Babiker Alfideel, Elnafeer International Company, Omdurman, Khartoum State.
21. Towers at Plots 421- 422 Sq. No. 37, Elsahafa, Client: Elnasr Real-Estate, The proposed structures consist of two towers of 8-10 floors is 1800 m2, Khartoum State.
22. The Proposed Project of Sidon Bridge across Atbara River, Client: Newtech Consulting Group, Northern State.
23. The Proposed Project of Kassala Bridge across Gash River, Client: Newtech Consulting Group, Northern State.
24. Tower at Plot 1070 Sq. No. 81, Elgiraif West. Client: Eng. Ahmed Abu Elbashar, The proposed structures consist of a tower of 8 floors + 1 basement, Khartoum State.
25. The Proposed building of Zain Company – Elsooq Elmahli, Client: Zaln Company, The proposed structures consist of 3 floors, total area is 1000 m2. Khartoum State.
26. Zalingei and Eldaein Airport Projects, Newtech Consulting Group, The tests were comprised of performing Dynamic Cone Penetration Test (DCP). North Kurdfan State.
27. The Proposed Project of New Wadi Halfa Airport, Client: Newtech Consulting Group, Wadi Halfa Northern State.
28. Plot No. 1 Sq. No. AMF2, Client: Omdurman National Bank Atbara Branch, the area of the project is about 1356 m2. The building is consists of Ground + 3floors. Atbara, Nile River State.
29. The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) of the University of Khartoum was requested by Sappar for Investment Company Co. Ltd. to undertake a geotechnical investigation for the proposed building of the Khartoum State Water Committee Headquarter at Plot No. 74 Block 13 Eriyadh, Khartoum. The investigation was aimed to give information and recommendation for foundation alternatives and treatments for the proposed structure on site.
30. The proposed building at plot 474 Sq.56 Arkaweet, Client: Mr. Eltigani Musa. The proposed structures consist of 7 floors + mezzanine + basement. The area of the project is 200 m2. Khartoum State.
31. Elshafa (Third Extension) Sq.4 Plot 55 Building, Client: Lulu Palace International for Trade and Contracting Co. the building consists of 7 floors. The building area is 29×27.5m2.
32. Geotechnical Evaluation Study Construction of a building of the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa. Client: The Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa. The building consists of Ground+7floors + Basement. Khartoum State.
33. The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) was requested by Target Real Estate Co.Ltd to undertake a detailed a Geotechnical Investigation for the proposed project of El Dabasin Bridge in Khartoum State. The bridge is suggested to be constructed on the White Nile so as to connect Khartoum City with Omdurman City in Khartoum State.
34. The proposed building at Plot 930 Block 1 Nabta Complex. Client: Mr. Sharfi Awad Ali Sharfi, The building consists of Ground+ 2 Floors. The area of the site is 500 m2. Khartoum Bahri, Khartoum State.
35. Buildings of Security Higher Academy Project. Client: Murtada Maaz Consulting Co. the project is located in Plot No. 44 Elsagia Elgiraif West, Khartoum State. The project consists of 15 different buildings.
36. The Proposed Buildings of security Higher Academy Project. Client: Murtada Maaz Consulting Co. the project is located Plot No. 44 Elsagia Elgiraif West, Khartoum in Khartoum State. The project consists of 15 different buildings.
37. Office Building in Plot No. 23 Block 1 Almogran. Client: National Student Union of Sudan. The site covers large area of 500 m2. The proposed building is a 4-story framed structure with no basement. West of Khartoum Center, Khartoum State.
38. The proposed Damazin Airport Radar, Client: Sudanese Civil Aviation. The project consists of a foundation for the Airport Radar Foundation, Blue Nile State.
39. The proposed building at Plot No.171 Block 4/5 El Sagana Area, El hurria Street. Clint: Eng. Mutasim Abdel Rahim, the proposed building consists of Basement + Ground + 10 Floors. Khartoum South, Khartoum State.
40. The proposed building at plot of Faculty of Engineering, Alzaiem Al Azhari University. Client: Principal of Alzaiem Al Azhari University. The proposed building is located on Plot No.5 Block 7 at the Faculty of Engineering site in Kafoori District. The building consists of Ground+ 3Floors, the total is 57×42 m. Khartoum North, Khartoum State.
41. The proposed Project of Block 6 Light Crude Pipeline Tie into BV2. Client: Itgan Engineering. The site located at Oil area, Block 6 light Crude Pipe line into BV2.
42. Petrodar Operation Base Camp OBC Extension in Palouge. Client: Petrodar Operation Company Ltd. The site is located in the Upper Nile State in Southern Sudan. It is an extension of Petrodar Existing OBC in Palouge. The site will house light buildings, pumps and pipe racks and probably small tanks.
43. The Proposed Tower Building at Plot No.16 Sq. 4, Khartoum 2. Client: Dr. Salah El Din El Rayah Ahmed. The building consists of 7Floors+ Double Basement. Khartoum State.
44. A multi- Storey Building in Plot 19 Block 2, Almazad Area, Khartoum North, Khartoum State. The building consists of 9Floors.
45. National Electricity Corporation Crusher Project, Rabak. Client: National Electricity Corporation. The site is located at 60 Km from Rabak in White Nile State.
46. Juba Whole Sale Market. Client: Newtech Group. The proposed structure consists of a one to 2-storey buildings for whole market. The site is located at Juba in Southern Sudan.
47. The proposed project of Toker Garora Road Bridges, Client: Newtech Consulting Group, Red Sea State.
48. The proposed building at Plot No. 242 Sq. 12 Hay El Shati, R.A.K. Ceramics Tower. Client: R.A.k CERAMICS. The building consists of 12Floors + Basement. The area of the project is 566 m2. Khartoum East, Khartoum State.
49. Building and Road Research Institute was contacted by Newtech Company to carry out fifteen Cone Penetration Tests, CPT, in the site of a proposed Balila New Airport.
50. Entrance to El Halfaya Bridge. Client: Newtech Group. The inestigation was comprised of drilling boreholes, field testing and sampling, laboratory testing and reporting the result. Khartoum State.
51. The Proposed Building of Al Gaily School. The site is located at Al Gaily. The project area is 56×16 m2. Khartoum State.
52. The Booster Pump Room at Garry Power Station, El Gaily. Client: National Electricity Corporation. The site is located in Khartoum Refinery Area at El Gaily – 1600 m west of Eltahadi Street and Khartoum Refinery Intersection.
53. Plot No. 37 Sq. 6, Sooq Abu Zaid, Western Omdurman. Client:   eng. Mohamed Gasser. The Geotechnical Investigation was aimed to check the allowable bearing capacity of the foundation of an existing building Sooq Abu Zaid, Omdurman, Khartoum Staet.
54. The Proposed Sudatel Card Store Building. Client: Lulu Palace International Co. The site is located in Khartoum. The area of the project is 35x69m2. The building consists of basement+ 2Floors.
55. The Proposed Building at Plot No. 1, Garden City. Client: Mr. El Sayid Mahmoud El Sayid. The area of the project is 169 m2. The building consists of 14Floors+ Basement. Khartoum State.
56. Oncology Centre Soba University Hospital Khartoum. Client: Soba university Hospital, Uof K. the building consists of 4Floors. The building area is 100×50 m2. The site is located at Soba Hospital, University of Khartoum in Khartoum State.
57. El Sultan Tageldin Surgical Complex. Client: Ayat Trading Enterprises. The building consists of 5Floors. The site is located in El Genaina, West Darfur State.
58. A Tower Site in Khartoum New International Airport. Client: Newtech Group.
59. The Proposed House at Plot No. 60 Sq. 40, El Dium West. Client: Mr. Abdel Munim Sid Ahmed. The Geotechnical Investigation included analysis and recommendation for foundation alternatives and treatments for the proposed structures on site. Khartoum State.
60. White Nile Sugar Project (The Factory Extension). Client: White Nile Sugar Co. The report investigates the area crossing the canal. The site is located at the White Nile Sugar Project in White Nile State.
61. White Nile Sugar Project (Residential Area). Client: White Nile Sugar Co. The report investigates the Residential Area Areas (a) and (b). The site is located at the White Nile Sugar Project in White Nile State.
62. Elshiekh Taha Islamic Complex. Client: Elshiekh Taha Islamic Complex, Elshiek Taha Village, Hssahisa Locality. The project area is 450 m2. The site consists of building of 4Floors.the site is located at El Nuzha, Khartoum State.
63. The proposed HASCO Co. Building, Plot No. 496 Sq. 65 Khartoum 2. Client: Murtada Maaz Consultancy. The proposed structure consists of the main building which consists of a 7Floors+ Basement and Sub base. The site is located in Khartoum.
64. The Proposed Building at Plot No. 77/63 Sq. 3 Al Mulazmeen. Client: Eng. Taha Mohammed Taha. The project area is 300 m2. The project consists of 4Floors+half basement. The siteis located at Omdurman, Khartoum State.
65. The proposed Tower Building, Buri, 389. The proposed structure consists of one tower building with subbasement. The site is located in Khartoum West, Khartoum State.
66. Structure in GIAD Industrial City. Client: Buroog for Engineering and Services Co. (GIAD Industrial City). The project consists of small structure build within an existing one. The site is located in GIAD Industrial City South of Khartoum.
67. Arakiyai- Port Sudan and Port Sudan- Swakin Transmission Lines. Client: National Electricity Corporation (Sudan). The site is located in Red Sea State. The Proposed Transmission Lines deliver electricity from the new proposed Red Sea Coal Fired Power Plant north Port sudan to towns PortSudan and Swakin. They consist of two parts: Arakiyai- Port Sudan Transmission Line and Port Sudan- Swakin Transmission Line. Ten angle tower will be constructed in the first transmission line and five the second one. The first line extends over about 70Km while the second extends over 50Km.
68. White Nile Sugar Project (Warehouses). Client: White Nile Sugar Co. the white Nile Sugar Project consists of different structures include Pump Station, Boosters, Canal, Factory area, Warehouses. The Report investigated the warehouses used for sugar storage. The site located in White Nile State.
69. National Pharmaceutical Laboratories Building of Ministry of Health. Client: Murtada Maaz Consultancy. The proposed structures consist of main building which consist of a 6-storey building + basement. The site located in Khartoum, Khartoum State.
70. Arab Fodder Production and Marketing Company Project. Client: Associated Consultants and Partners Ltd. The proposed structure consists of a pump station.
71. Building and Research Institute (BRRI) was requested by Concrete Contracting Company to carry out a Cone Penetration Tests (CPT) in the Ste of a proposed GNPOC Camps in Bashair, south of Port Sudan, Red Sea State.
72. Building and Research Institute (BRRI) was requested by Geotracks International to undertake a field testing program for the proposed Merowe Dam project. Northern State.
73. Dams Implementation Unit Building in Khartoum. Client: Dams Implementation Unit. Khartoum State.
74. PDOC Headquarters Building Office. Client: Higleij Petroleum Services and Investment Co. and China Jiangsu International Economic Technical Corporation Group. The site is located in Mogran Area, Northern State.
75. Al Shamal Cement Factory. Client: Al Shamal for Cement Co. The site is located in Atbara Town, River Nile State.
76. Ministry of Interior Telecommunication Towers. Client: Sudanese Communications, Engineering and Consultancy Co. Ltd. Khartoum State.
77. Additional Investigation for Al Shamal Cement Factory. Client: Al Shamal for Cement Co. the site is located in Wadi El Neil State.
78. The Proposed Tower Building of Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization. Client: Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (Sudan). The Building consists of one tower of 12-storey and double basement. Khartoum West, Khartoum State.
79. Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization SSMO City – Soba. Client: Sudanese Standards and Metrology Organization (Sudan). The SSMO City area is 320x313m2. The project is consists of building offices of three to four floors. Soba, Khartoum.
80. The site of the proposed El Makabrab Project in located near Atbara town. The proposed structures consist of one Main Pump Station and one Booster Pump Station and two discharge basins. A detailed geotechnical investigation program was carried out for both main and booster pump stations with their discharge basins. The investigation included drilling of 5 boreholes and 11 CPT soundings, performing in-situ and laboratory tests to reveal sub-soil profiles and reporting on the results with analysis and recommendation for foundation alternatives and treatments for the proposed structures on site.
81. This report presents also the results of field and laboratory testing programs. The fieldwork was conducted during January 2005. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in the following weeks.
82. The study area covers the upper terraces of the Nile between the Merowe Dam site and the 3rd cataract, with a total length of approximately 400km and a total width of 40 to 50km. The flat areas along the Nile expand to 50km or more on the left bank of the Nile where wades enter the relatively narrow flood plain.

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Jan. – Feb. 2005

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for Main Pump Station at El Makabrab Project (Jan. 2005 – Feb. 2005)

August 2004 – February 2005

Technical Study: Geotechnical investigation report for Merrowe Irrigation Project (August 2004 – February 2005 )

The drilling works included performing the following in situ tests : Water pressure test (Lugeon Method), Percolation test and Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

The investigation was also comprised of the excavation of 199 test pits along the alignment of both left and right bank canals. Dynamic cone Penetration Test and natural moisture content test were performed for each test pit

Numerous soil and rock material samples have to be collected from boreholes and test pits according to the required specifications and under the supervision of the Consultant engineers representatives on site. Such samples were intended to be used later for running certain specified number of laboratory testing.

The personnel participated in accomplishment of the field, laboratory and office activities from BRRI were:-

Five Staff Members of BRRI.

Five Geologists.

Four Engineers.

Eleven Technical Engineers.

Fourteen Assistant Engineers.

Three Foremen.

Nine Skilled Labours.

Five labours

Seven Camp keepers.

Twenty Drivers

35 local labours

I worked as a Project Manager for this project.

A report consists of 13 volumes was submitted in February to the client. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing program and outlines a general discussion of the site-investigated results.

May 2005

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in May 2005:

3. The Proposed Lebanon Restaurant. Client: Lebanon Restaurant. The site is located at Child City in Khartoum, Khartoum State.
4. Child City in Khartoum. Client: Child City. The site is located at Child City in Khartoum, Khartoum State.
5. White Nile Sugar Project
6. White Nile Sugar Company Pump Station (2). Client: White Nile Sugar Project. The site is located approximately east of El dueim town on the right side of White Nile. The proposed White Nile Sugar Project covers the area between Al Kawa and Hashaba.
7. The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI), University of Khartoum was requested by Health Insurance Corporation, Ministry of Health, Khartoum State to undertake a detailed Technical Studies: Geotechnical investigation program for the proposed Health Insurance Corporation Building. The site is located in Khartoum West (El Mugran). The Proposed structures consist of a Main Building which consists of a 10-storey building plus two basements. The investigation included drilling 3 boreholes and performing 4 CPT soundings, performing in-situ and laboratory tests to reveal sub-soil profiles and reporting on the results with analysis and recommendation for foundation alternatives and treatments for the proposed structures on site.
8. This report presents the results of the field and laboratory testing programs and recommendation of the suitable type of foundation for the buildings. The fieldwork was conducted during March 2004. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in the following weeks.
9. BRRI is requested by PECS to carry out geotechnical investigation for the pipeline route. The route of Petrodar proposed pipeline length is approx. 1370 km. It extends from Adarail through Khartoum and Atbara to Port Sudan crossing two rivers, the Blue Nile and Atbara River. A total of 150 boreholes were drilled along the proposed pipeline route. Normal drilling was used.
10. The drilling work for the proposed pipeline route was carried out in three phases.
11. Phase (1):
12. In this phase 39 boreholes were drilled on the pipeline route from Atbara to Khartoum. The fieldwork took 7 days.
13. Phase (2):
14. This phase covered the pipeline route from Khartoum to Adarail. Forty boreholes were drilled along this route in four days.
15. Phase (3):
16. The pipeline route started from Port Sudan and ended at Atbara. 72 (seventy two) boreholes were drilled along this route. This took 19 days. The topography around the route in this phase is very tough.
17. A detailed geotechnical investigation program for three points: two on both banks of Atbara river and one on the left bank of Blue Nile. The investigation included drilling 3 boreholes, performing in-situ and laboratory tests to reveal sub-soil profiles and reporting on the results with analysis and recommendation.
18. A reporting two volumes presents the results of field and laboratory testing programs and the analysis of the results was submitted at the end of March 2004.
19. This project started in January 2004 and finished in March 2004.
20. The consulting engineering firm Lahmeyer International GmbH of Bad Vilbel, Germany, has entrusted by the Merowe Dam Project Implementation Unit MDPIU with the performance of a pre-feasibility study of the Merowe Irrigation Project extending over the Nile valley from the Merowe dam to the third cataract. Merowe irrigation project extends on both banks of the Nile River. The length of the main canals is about 650 km. These canals are expected to irrigate the total agricultural areas on both sides of the River Nile in that area.
21. Lahmeyer International requested geotechnical site and laboratory investigations for determination of the geotechnical parameter for excavation works of major irrigation canals and possible sites of medium to large pump stations.
22. The program of site investigations, laboratory tests, analysis and evaluation included:
23. Excavation of 80 tests pits on left and right banks areas of the Nile River.
24. Infiltration and classification tests.
25. Dispersivity and Compaction tests.
26. Analysis and recommendations.
27. The fieldwork was carried by a team consisting of two Geologists, two technical Engineers, and two Lab Assistants. Thirty-five labours were employed by the team from local inhabitants at the site for excavation of test pits.
28. A report of 200 pages was submitted in March to the client. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing program and outlines a general discussion of the site-investigated results. The fieldwork was conducted during January 2004. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in March 2004.
29. The proposed Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research Building is located in Khartoum. The aim of the investigation was to conduct field and laboratory testing, and to outline bearing capacity recommendation of the soil. The proposed structure is consists of main building which consist of a 6-storey building +basement. Khartoum State. The investigation consists of drilling 5 (five) boreholes and 4 (four) CPT soundings. The drilling work and the field testing were conducted during December and January 2003. A report presents the results of the field and laboratory testing and outline the foundation recommendation for the suggested structures is submitted during March 2004. This work is requested by Dar Consult.
30. The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) was contacted by the general manager of Al Salam Cement Factory to undertake geotechnical investigation for the proposed site for the cement factory in Atbara, Nile River State.
31. The terms of reference are to check the pile bearing capacity suggested for National Load Dispatch Centre (LCD) at Kilo X Khartoum. Various methods of calculation were used to determine the allowable bearing capacity. The type of supported structure and the nature of loading transfer to the foundation (dynamic, static) were considered for the deduction of bearing capacity of piles.
32. This work was started and finished during November 2003
33. The terms of reference are to investigate the method of slab construction on selected fill in the exhibition space area. According to the specification the contractor shall excavate and remove the original soil down to a depth of 900mm replace by suitable compacted fill on which the floor slabs must be conducted.
34. The client is CMC di Ravenna Co. (Italy). In his request the client seeks our advice on whether the specified method of construct should necessarily be followed or not.
35. In response to the CMC request a program was undertaken to investigate the case and suggest the appropriate solution for the problem. The program comprised of the following:
36. Site Visit
37. Review of the soil investigation report issued by BRRI in June 2002 at work site.
38. Performing limited number of laboratory tests to determine the types of soils evaluate their anticipated behaviour under the slabs.
39. Details of the investigation program and the main findings drawn are presented in this report.
40. This work was started and finished during November 2003.
41. The site of the proposed Haggar Centre for Culture and the Arts(HCCA) is located in Omdurman, North-East of the Omdurman Municipality Nursery, near the west bank of the River Nile and North of the Sudan TV Building. The proposed structures consist of the main building which consists of 4-storey building of area 1786m2 and external theatre of area 574m2. The total area of the proposed centre is 5337 m2. A detailed geotechnical investigation program was carried out for this proposed center. The investigation included drilling of 6 boreholes and 8 CPT soundings, performing in-situ and laboratory tests to reveal sub-soil profiles and reporting on the results with analysis and recommendation for foundation alternatives and treatments for the proposed structures on site.
42. This report presents also the results of field and laboratory testing programs. The fieldwork was conducted during October 2003. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in the following weeks.
43. This project concerned with undertaking geotechnical investigation program for the proposed silos in Port Sudan City. These silos owned to Wheata Grain Silos Co. The proposed structures consist of 16 Silos arranged in 3 rows. A Head house is located in the middle of the east side. The proposed area is 90m by 100m. A total of 10 boreholes were realized in this soil investigation. The depths of these boreholes are ranged between 15m-25m. In-situ and laboratory tests were performed to reveal sub-soil profiles. A report which presents the results of the field and laboratory testing as well as the analysis and recommendation for the foundation alternatives and treatments for the proposed structures on site was submitted to the client.
44. The field work for this project was conducted during August 2003 and the laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in October 2003
45. The Arabian Bulk Cement Terminal is located in Sawakin, Red Sea State in North-West Sudan. The aim of investigation was to conduct a certain number of field and laboratory testing specified by the client (Arab Center for Engineering Studies, Aaces). The investigation consisted of drilling boreholes, making test pits, taking soil samples, conducting in situ tests and running specific number of laboratory tests. Outline of the appropriate foundation recommendation for the suggested structure is out of the scope of this report. The investigation consisted of drilling eight boreholes and five tests pits. Three boreholes were drilled to a depth of 25m and five ones to a depth of 10m. The depth of the test pits ranged between 0.4m and 0.5m. The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing programs. The field work was conducted during May 2003. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were computed in the following weeks.
46. The buildings of Qatar State Embassy in Sudan are planned to be constructed in Al Manshia district in eastern Khartoum city adjacent to the Chinese Embassy. The proposed buildings include the Embassy main building, the Ambassador’s residence, administrative and service buildings, a swimming pool and a ground storage tank distributed on an overall area exceeding 1300m2. The main buildings are two storeys and thus the expected loads imposed on the foundation soils are expected to be light to probably medium.

March 2004 – April 20

Technical Studies: Geotechnical investigation report for Health Insurance Corporation Building (March 2004 – April 2004 )

Jan. 2004 – April 2004

Technical Studies: Geotechnical investigation of Petrodar Pipeline (Jan. 2004 – April 2004 )

December 2003 – March 2004

Technical Studies: Geotechnical survey of Merowe Irrigation Project (December 2003 – March 2004)

December 2003 – March 2004

Report on Geotechnical Investigation for Ministry of Higher Education and Sceintific Research Building (December 2003 – March 2004)

June 2004

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for different Projects in June 2004:

November 2003

National Load Dispatch Centre (LCD) at Kilo X Khartoum – Piling Work (November 2003)

November 2003

Slab Construction on selected Fill – Borg ElFatih Complex (November 2003)

Oct. 2003 – Nov. 2003

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for Haggar Centre for Culture and the Arts (Oct. 2003 – Nov. 2003)

August 2003 – October 2003

Technical Studies: Geotechnical Investigation for Wheata Grain Silos , Port Sudan (August 2003 – October 2003)

May 2003 – June 2003

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for the Arabian Bulk Cement Terminal at Sawakin – Red Sea State (May 2003 – June 2003)

June 2003

Evaluation of Completed Foundations of Qatar State Embassy in Khartoum (June 2003)

Bored piles foundation has been selected for the embassy buildings and the foundation construction job was carried out by a local sub-contractor NAPICO (National Piling and Constuction Company) based in Khartoum. A total of 217, 600mm diameter and about 8m long cast-in-situ reinforced concrete bored piles were constructed to support the proposed building loads.

It has been by URBAN Development Co. (Saudi Co.), the main contractor for construction works to check certain aspects based on some observations relating to the setting out of some piles and the quality of concrete used for casting piles. The specific points raised include:

Quality of the concrete used for casting foundation piles i.e. compressive strength test results.

Deviations exceeding the specified tolerance limit in the setting out of some constructed piles.

Checking of the theoretically predicted pile loading capacity on the basis of the loading test results performed by the subcontractor at two locations within the site.

A comprehensive report discussing the above points is prepared by the BRRI team and submitted to URBAN Development Co. .

Jan. 2003 – April 2003

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for the proposed Africa Street Flyover Bridge (Jan. 2003 – April 2003)

7. The Bridge is located at the Africa Street-El Gereif West Street intersection. This bridge will serve as over fly bridge on Africa Street and is intended to help in solving the severe traffic problem in this part of Khartoum.

The aim of investigation was to conduct field and laboratory testing, and to outline appropriate foundation recommendation for the suggested bridge. The investigation carried out consists of drilling 5 boreholes and 4 CPTs.

The report presents the results of field and laboratory testing programs and outlines general foundation recommendation for the suggested structures. The fieldwork was conducted during January 2003. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in the following weeks.

September 2002 – December 2002

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation SFZ Head Quarters (September 2002 – December 2002)

8. Geotechnical investigation for a proposed new SFZ Head Quarters at International Khartoum Fair Area was requested by the client. The site is located at Khartoum adjacent to the existing Duty Free Shops Head Office and lying about 150 m from the Blue Nile river. The total area is about 6.82 thousands square metres. The investigation consisted of drilling boreholes taking soil samples, conducting insitu tests and running the necessary laboratory tests. The field work was started during September 2002 and finished during October 2002. A total of thirteen boreholes were realized in this soil investigation. The laboratory testing was conducted later. A report presented the results of the investigations and laboratory tests was submitted.
9. The proposed development is located adjacent to the west side of Sudan Hotel and south of the Nile Avenue. The development will occupy the central portion of an area about 45364m2. The developments consist of hotel, restaurants, offices, sport arena, apartments, exhibition space, conference centre, and tennis courts. All buildings are expected to be high-rise structures. The hotel and restaurants building is expected to be 25-story building. In the respect it will be the tallest structure to be built in Sudan. The majority of the buildings will have a basement level. The aim of the investigation was to conduct field and laboratory testing, and to outline appropriate foundation recommendation for the suggested structures. The field work was conducted during May 2002. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in the following week. Client: CMC di Ravenna Ltd (Italy).
10. The new diversification projects are located inside the compound of Kenana Sugar Factory. The proposed superstructure is steel framed type and it will be built in an area of 50X100m. The aim of investigation was to conduct field and laboratory testing, and to outline bearing capacity recommendation of the soil inside the factory area. The investigation consists of drilling 7 (seven) boreholes. The drilling work and the field testing were conducted during April 2002. A report presents the results of the field and laboratory testing and outline the foundation recommendation for the suggested structures is submitted at the end of May 2002. This work is requested by Kenana Sugar Co. ( The leading company in Sugar Industry in Africa)
11. A preliminary geotechnical Investigation for the proposed New Power Station was requested by the National Electricity Corporation. The Site is located in Khartoum Oil Refinery Area near El Gaili Town- North from Khartoum. The area of this site is 400x600m. The investigation consists of drilling 17 (Seventeen) boreholes. A report presents the results of field and laboratory testing and outlined general foundation recommendation for the suggested structures was submitted during August 2001.
12. The Manshia Bridge will connect Khartoum city with Khartoum North town across the Blue Nile River and is intended to help in solving the severe traffic problem in this part of Greater Khartoum.. The geotechnical investigation carried for this project consisted of drilling six boreholes: four inside the river under the water and two on land at the east and west banks of the river. The total depths reached in the on-land boreholes varied from 30.5 to 33.5m from existing ground level whereas in the offshore boreholes the depth varied between 28.8 and 37m measured from the riverbed. A report presented the investigation and general recommendations for the design and construction of foundation for the proposed bridge was summated to the client in July 2001. The Ministry of Engineering Affairs and Housing in Khartoum State financed this project investigation. This consultation work is done with Dr. A. M. Zein.
13. Fourteen boreholes have been drilled to different depths using a percussion machine in the river Nile. The disturbed and undisturbed samples have been collected every 1m. Standard penetration test has been performed wherever is possible. The results of the tests are presented in a report summed to the client in March 2001.
14. The field investigations as required by the client consist of drilling of two boreholes at the site. The field investigation was made during February 2001. The laboratory testing and the geotechnical report were completed in the following weeks. The submitted report contains the results of the field investigation and some laboratory tests necessary to conduct a soil profile.
15. The investigation was aimed to give preliminary information and guidance for the type of foundation for the Power stations at four towns in Sudan. The final report presents the results of field and laboratory testing programs and outlined general foundation recommendations for the suggested power stations. Client: The National Electricity, Corporation, Sudan.
16. The proposed structure consists of a pump station situated very near to the riverside. That will serve Makabrab Agricultural Project. It is required by Arab Organization for Agricultural Development to conduct field and laboratory testing, and to outline bearing capacity recommendations.
17. This report represents results of soil investigations and foundation recommendations for the proposed El Hag and Umra General Corporation Building in Khartoum. The terms of reference are to conduct field and laboratory testing, and to outline foundation recommendations for proposed structures.
18. The field investigation, as required by the client, consists of drillings four soundings using the Dutch Cone Penetration Test Machine (CPT). The report contains the results of the field investigation as well as the analysis and recommendations for foundation design and construction. The client of this project is the University of Khartoum Consultancy Corporation (UKCC).
19. This report contains the results of field investigation and laboratory tests, and general recommendations for foundation design and construction for a bridge crossing Khor Umdilka on Sinnar Dammazin Road. Client: Road and Bridges Corporation.
20. The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI), University of Khartoum, was requested by the Khartoum Construction Company to undertake a geotechnical investigation for the proposed new bridge across Atbara River. The investigation is aimed to perform site investigation, laboratory testing, and recommend appropriate pile depths and end bearing capacities. The proposed new Atbara Bridge is about 3 Kms upstream of the old bridge and is designed to accommodate a two-lane highway. The total width of the bridge is 17.90 meters comprising a 12.4m wide highway and 5.5m wide railway deck. The total bridge length is 440 meters.

May 2002 – June 2002

Final Geotechnical Investigation for Hotel and Comertial Development, West Central Khartoum (May 2002 – June 2002)

April 2002 – May 2002

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for The New Diversification Project at Kenana Sugar Co. (April 2002 – May 2002)

August 2001

Technical Study: Geotechnicalvestigation for New Power Station at El Gaili (August 2001 )

October 2000 – July 2001

Technical Study: Geotechnicalvestigation for Giraif East – Manshia Bridge ( October 2000 – July 2001)

March 2001

Supervision for Borehole Drilling using Percussion machine for Marawi Dam Project (March 2001)

Feb. 2001 – March 2001

Soil Investigation for Khartoum Tower No. 3 Building (Feb. 2001 – March 2001)

November – December 2000

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for the new Power Stations at Malakal, Bour, Wau and Aweel (7.11.2000-10.12.2000)

July 2000 – September 2000

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for El Makabrab Project (July 2000 – September 2000)

May – June 2000

Soil Investigation for El Hag and Umra General Corporation Building in Khartoum (May 2000 – June 2000)

May– June 2000

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation of El Multaga Project at El Dabba Town, Sudan (May 2000 – June 2000)

December– February 2000

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for Bridge across Khor Umdilka (December 1999 – February 2000)

December 1999- April 2000

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for Atbara Bridge Foundation (December 1999- April 2000)

January – March 1999

Technical Study: Soil Investigation for Building #161, Block 10, Riyadh, Sudan Airways Head Office, Khartoum(January 1999-March 1999)

1. This report presents results of soil investigation and foundation recommendations for the proposed Sudan Airways Head Office Building located in Riyadh, Khartoum. Client: Sudan Airways.
2. The terms of reference is to conduct field and laboratory testing for Dr. Elsharief Power Station located in Khartoum as well as monitor and examine the platform level of Turbine and Generator of (Unit3) in the ground floor and first floor. This report present result of soil investigation and recommendations for the structural rehabilitation of the station.
3. The Building and Road Research Institute (BRRI) of the University of Khartoum was requested by STIPE (SUDAN) (for the Salvation Bridges, Roads, Construction Co. Ltd.) to undertake a geotechnical investigation for three bridges on proposed Elfashir-Umkadada Road. The investigation was aimed to give information and guidance for the type of foundation for each bridge.
4. This work consists of carrying further survey and detailed visual inspection on all of the structural components. This entailed identifying the causes of damage noticed in floors of stores and assessing the extent of determination of reinforced concrete in the columns and foundations of stores. A survey work to evaluate the rainwater drainages system is carried during this work. A proposal of the necessary remedial measures for the above mentioned problems is carried. This work was done with Dr. A. I. Fadul, Dr. O. Abdel Rahman, Eng. Y. Tibin. This work is taken under the University of Khartoum Consultancy Corporation (UKCC). The Client: The Sudan Cotton Company.
5. The term of refrence is to conduct field and laboratory testing and to check the existing foundation. The report presents results of soil investigation and recommendation over the existing foundations. Client: Ministry of Energy, Khartoum.
6. The terms of reference are to conduct field and laboratory testing, and outline foundation recommendations for the proposed structures. The fieldwork is conducted during October 1998. The laboratory testing and geotechnical report were completed in the following weeks. Client: Centecs Company.
7. This report presents the results of the site investigation carried out by the Building and Road Research Institute on behalf of Quran University. These results are intended for designing the foundations for multistory buildings used as a hostel. The investigation comprises field and laboratory testing. This work is done under the supervision of Dr. M. A. Osman.

March– September 1998

Technical Study: Soil Investigation for Dr. Sharief Power Station (March 1998 – September 1998)

March – June 1998

Technical Study: Geotechnical Investigation for Elfashir Umkadada Road Project (March 1998 – June 1998).

April 1998

Technical Study: Rehabilitation Works in Sudan Cotton Company Stores Phase I (April 1998)

August – September 1998

Technical Study: Soil Investigation For Ministry of Energy Offices Building (August 1998 – September 1998)

October -November 1998

Technical Study: Soil Investigation for Police Head Office Building (October 1998-November 1998)

August– October 1991

Technical Study: Soil Investigation report for Quran University Hostel (August 1991– October 1991)

2006 – 2013

Long Term Project: Geotechnical Investigation, Design and preparing Calculation Notes for MORE THAN 1300 SITES FOR TELECOMUNICATIONS TOWER STATIONS

Geotechnical investigation for more than 1300 at different sites in Sudan and South Sudan. These investigations include recommendation for foundations type and preparing calculation notes and executing some of them. These sites distributed in years as follows:

2006         97        sites

2007          419      sites

2008         283      sites

2009         73        sites

2010         73        sites

2011         166      sites

2012         186      sites

2013   more than 20 sites