| Title of dataset | 2011, Fugro Geoconsulting Ltd., Zone 9 Celtic Array, Geotechnical Survey |
| Narrative summary of dataset | At the request of Centrica Energy Renewable Investments Limited (CERIL), Fugro Geoconsulting Limited acted as the main contractor for a geotechnical site investigation at the Irish Sea Round 3 Wind Farm (Zone 9) site. The fieldwork was performed using the Fugro Saltire from 05 March to 24 March 2011. A total of nine boreholes were performed at the Irish Sea Round 3 Wind Farm (Zone 9) site. Four locations were investigated comprising a continuous in-situ testing and sampling program. The purpose of the investigation was to provide soils information and to assess the ground conditions. This data will assist in design of met masts for the proposed wind farm. This dataset includes borehole geotechnical log information and the cone penetration test (CPT) data for all of the CPT sites during the geotechnical survey together with supporting documentation. Video data was also collected but is not included in this dataset. |
| Summary of processing methodology | Survey techniques: A total of nine boreholes were performed at the Irish Sea Round 3 Wind Farm (Zone 9) site. Four locations were investigated with a continuous in-situ testing borehole and a continuous sampling borehole performed at each location.
Sampling included: cone penetration tests (CPTs), WIPSAMPLER (wireline push sampling equipment), hammer samples, rock core samples.
Laboratory Testing: On completion of the field work, the samples recovered were transported to Fugro’s onshore laboratories in Wallingford and Consett for testing.
Further information is available in report R3-D-EN-013-0128-000000-008 |
| Supporting documentation | Geotechnical Report Laboratory and In-Situ Data Report Irish Sea Round 3 Wind Farm (Zone 9). Document No: R3-D-EN-013-0128-000000-012 - supplied with data package.
Geotechnical Report Site Investigation Data Irish Sea Round 3 Wind Farm (Zone 9) Document R3-D-EN-013-0128-000000-008 - supplied with data package |
| Start date | 2011-03-05 |
| End date | 2011-03-24 |