BIRLA CARBON (THAILAND) PUBLIC CO.

, LTD

Soil Investigation Report

Birla Carbon (Thailand) Factory Project

44 Moo.1, Ayutthaya – Angthong Highway, Tambol Posa,
Amphoe Muang, Angthong Province

by

Dynatech - Consult Co.,Ltd.

141 Soi. Rama II Soi. 27 Rama 2 road, Jomthong subdistrict
Bangmod district, Bangkok 10150
Tel. 4282013, 4270397 Fax. 4270397

November, 2018
 Content

1. Introduction
2. Subsurface Investigation
3. Laboratory Testing Programme
4. Soil Conditions
5. Ground Water Conditions
6. Recommendation

Table 1 : Recommended allowable soil bearing capacity of

driven pile and steel pile
Appendix A : Boring log and summary of testing results
Appendix B : Principle of basic design concepts
Reference
 Soil Investigation Report
for
Birla Carbon (Thailand) Factory Project
44 Moo 1, Ayutthaya – Angthong Highway, Tambol Posa,
Amphoe Muang, Angthong Province

1. Introduction

The subsurface investigation for foundation design of the “Birla Crbon (Thiland) Factory
Project” which located at 44 Moo 1, Ayutthaya – Angthong Highway, Tambol Posa, Amphoe Muang,
Angthong province. The total of 2 bored holes were carried out to the depth about 21.45 m. from ground
surface, location of bored holes is shown in figure 1.
Based on investigation data, most of the bore holes have soil condition as follow.
BH-1 (Flue gas desulfurization system zone)
Ground surface to the depth of 1.95 m. consist of stiff sandy clay, grey, CLAY (CL).
Under stiff sandy clay to 9.45 m. consist of medium clay, grey, CLAY (CH)
Under stiff silty clay to 10.95 m. consist of stiff silty clay, brown, CLAY (CL).
Under stiff silty clay to 12.45 m. consist of very stiff sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL).
Under very stiff sandy clay to 15.45 m. consist of hard fine sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL).
Under hard fine sandy clay until the end of bore holes consist of very dense silty sand, brown,
SAND (SM)
BH-2 (Air pre heater line 1 zone)
Ground surface to the depth of 1.95 m. consist of loose clayey silty sand, grey, SILTY SAND (SC).
Under loose clayey silty sand to 9.45 m. consist of medium clayey silty sand, grey,
SILTY SAND (SC)
Under stiff silty clay to 10.95 m. consist of very stiff sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL).
Under very stiff sandy clay to 13.95 m. consist of hard fine sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL).
Under hard fine sandy clay to 15.45 m. consist of dense silty sand, brown, SAND (SM)
Under hard fine sandy clay until the end of bore holes consist of very dense silty sand, brown,
SAND (SM)

The purpose of this report are to describe the soil condition at the site , analyze and evaluate
tested data and to submit recommendation regarding to foundation design and construction.
2. Subsurface Investigation Procedure.

The boring were performed by rotary drilling rig with hydraulic feed head and adjustable speed
that operate by skill workers. The bore hole were advanced by auger for the first few meters and then
following with wash boring method till the end of boring. The 100 mm. diameter casing and bentonite
slurry were used for stabilizing the hole in clay and sandy materials respectively
The disturbed samples were collected in stiff clay and sandy soil at 1.50 m. interval during the
standard penetration test. In a standard penetration test , a 50.80 mm. (20 inches) of a split barrel sample
was driven into the soil stratum with a 63.50 kg. safety hammer falling through a distance of 76 cm. The
number of blow per 30 cm. of penetration was taken as the standard penetration resistance N value. The
tests were executed in according with ASTM D-1586
The ground water level were also measured one day after the completion of boring operation.

3. Laboratory Testing Programme

The laboratory testing programme included

1. Water content determinations.

2. Atterberg limit test on selected soil samples.

3. Sieve analysis tests on selected soil samples

The test procedures were carried out in accordance with ASTM specification. The summary of
test results were presented in Appendix A of this report.

4. Soil Conditions

The general soil profile is shown in figure 2. The important soil description can be detailed as
follows;
BH-1 (Flue gas desulfurization system zone)
Ground surface to the depth of 1.95 m. consist of stiff sandy clay, grey, CLAY (CL). The natural
water content of this layer is 17.9 % and the SPT N-values between 9 blows / ft.
Under stiff sandy clay to 9.45 m. consist of medium clay, grey, CLAY (CH). The natural water
content of this layer is between 18.2 – 18.6 % and the SPT N-values between 4 - 6 blows / ft.
Under stiff silty clay to 10.95 m. consist of stiff silty clay, brown, CLAY (CL). The natural water
content of this layer is 17.8% and the SPT N-values 13 blows / ft.
Under stiff silty clay to 12.45 m. consist of very stiff sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL). The natural
water content of this layer is 17.3 % and the SPT N-values 17 blows / ft.
Under very stiff sandy clay to 15.45 m. consist of hard fine sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL).
The natural water content of this layer is between 16.9 – 17.1% and the SPT N-values between
28 - 41 blows / ft.
Under hard fine sandy clay until the end of bore holes consist of very dense silty sand,
brown,SAND (SM). The natural water content of this layer is between 9.7 – 10.2 % and the SPT N-values
between 53 – 77 blows / ft.
 BH-2 (Air pre heater line 1 zone)
Ground surface to the depth of 1.95 m. consist of loose clayey silty sand, grey, SILTY SAND (SC).
The natural water content of this layer is 17.9 % and the SPT N-values between 6 blows / ft.
Under loose clayey silty sand to 9.45 m. consist of medium clayey silty sand, grey, SILTY SAND
(SC). The natural water content of this layer is between 17.1 – 17.8 % and the SPT N-values between
8 - 12 blows / ft.
Under stiff silty clay to 10.95 m. consist of very stiff sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL). The natural
water content of this layer is 16.8% and the SPT N-values 24 blows / ft.
Under very stiff sandy clay to 13.95 m. consist of hard fine sandy clay, brown, CLAY (CL).
The natural water content of this layer is between 16.3 – 16.5 % and the SPT N-values between 33 - 38
blows / ft.
Under hard fine sandy clay to 15.45 m. consist of dense silty sand, brown, SAND (SM).
The natural water content of this layer is 10.2 % and the SPT N-values 40 blows / ft.
Under hard fine sandy clay until the end of bore holes consist of very dense silty sand,
brown,SAND (SM). The natural water content of this layer is between 9.8 – 10.1 % and the SPT N-values
between 46 - 66 blows / ft.

5. Ground Water Condition

The ground water in the bore holes level recorded 24 hours after completing of the boring is 0.60
m. from ground surface.
Significant fluctuation of ground water level is expected throughout the year expanding upon the
rain fall and rain off

6. Recommendation

General subsoil conditions at the site consisted of :

1. Stiff sandy clay, grey.

2. Medium clay, grey.
3. Loose to medium clayey silty sand, grey.
4. Very stiff to hard fine sandy clay, brown.
5. Dense to very dense silty sand, brown.
Show on figure 2.
Based on available data. Driven pile and spun pile are recommended for all structures to be
constructed and the pile depth should be placed in the very stiff to hard fine sandy clay, brownish grey or
13.00 m. depth below.

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Location 44 MOO 1, AYUTTHAYA-ANGTHONG HIGHWAY, ANGTHONG PROVINCE
TABLE 1 : Recommended Allowable Load for Single Prestress Concrete Pile and Steel Pile
Boring Pile Pile Pile Tip qf Qf qe Qe Qu Qa
No. Type Section m t/m t t/m^2 t t t
BH-1 Driven Pile I - 0.26 13.00 32 41 243 11 53 20
I - 0.30 13.00 32 49 243 14 63 23
I - 0.35 13.00 32 56 243 21 77 28
I - 0.40 13.00 32 64 243 30 94 34
Steel Pile O - 0.15 13.00 32 15 243 4 20 7
O - 0.20 13.00 32 20 243 8 28 10
O - 0.25 13.00 32 25 243 12 37 13
O - 0.30 13.00 32 31 243 17 48 17
Driven Pile I - 0.26 15.00 53 68 327 15 82 31
I - 0.30 15.00 53 79 327 19 98 37
I - 0.35 15.00 53 91 327 29 120 45
I - 0.40 15.00 53 104 327 41 145 53
Steel Pile O - 0.15 15.00 53 25 327 6 31 12
O - 0.20 15.00 53 33 327 10 43 16
O - 0.25 15.00 53 41 327 16 58 21
O - 0.30 15.00 53 50 327 23 73 27
Driven Pile I - 0.26 17.00 70 90 500 23 113 43
I - 0.30 17.00 70 105 500 29 165 51
I - 0.35 17.00 70 121 500 44 165 62
I - 0.40 17.00 70 138 500 62 200 75
Steel Pile O - 0.15 17.00 70 33 500 9 42 16
O - 0.20 17.00 70 44 500 16 60 23
O - 0.25 17.00 70 55 500 25 80 30
O - 0.30 17.00 70 66 500 35 102 38
BH-2 Driven Pile S - 0.20 13.50 49 39 279 11 51 19
I - 0.30 13.50 49 74 279 16 90 34
I - 0.35 13.50 49 85 279 25 109 41
I - 0.40 13.50 49 39 279 14 52 19
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BIRLA CARBON (THAILAND) FACTORY
Location 44 MOO 1, AYUTTHAYA-ANGTHONG HIGHWAY, ANGTHONG PROVINCE
TABLE 1 : Recommended Allowable Load for Single Prestress Concrete Pile and Bored Pile
Boring Pile Pile Pile Tip qf Qf qe Qe Qu Qa
No. Type Section m t/m t t/m^2 t t t
BH-2 Steel Pile O - 0.15 13.50 49 23 279 5 28 11
O - 0.20 13.50 49 31 279 14 52 19
O - 0.25 13.50 49 39 279 20 66 24
O - 0.30 13.50 49 47 500 23 102 39
Driven Pile I - 0.26 15.00 62 79 500 23 102 39
I - 0.30 15.00 62 93 500 29 122 47
I - 0.35 15.00 62 107 500 44 151 57
I - 0.40 15.00 62 122 500 62 184 69
Steel Pile O - 0.15 15.00 62 29 500 9 38 15
O - 0.20 15.00 62 39 500 16 55 21
O - 0.25 15.00 62 49 500 25 73 28
O - 0.30 15.00 62 58 500 35 94 35
Driven Pile I - 0.26 17.00 69 88 500 23 111 42
I - 0.30 17.00 69 103 500 29 132 50
I - 0.35 17.00 69 118 500 44 162 61
I - 0.40 17.00 69 135 500 62 0 74
Steel Pile O - 0.15 17.00 69 32 500 9 41 16
O - 0.20 17.00 69 43 500 16 59 22
O - 0.25 17.00 69 54 500 25 79 29
O - 0.30 17.00 69 65 500 35 100 37

Note: 1. Safety factory of 2.50 is used.

2. Elevation of pile tip is below the existing ground surface during investigation.
3. For calculation, assume pile top is at 1.00 m. below ground surface.
Abbreviation : qf = Accumulated Ultimate Skin qe = Ultimate End Bering CapaciQu = Ultimate Load
Qf = Ultimate Skin Friction LoadQe = Ultimate End Bering Load Qa = Allowable Load
 BH -1

พื้นที่โครงการ

BH -2

Location Of Bore Hole

Fig 1. Master Plan And Location Of Bore Hole

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Location : 44 MOO 1, AYUTTHAYA-ANGTHONG HIGHWAY, ANGTHONG PROVINCE

BORING NO. BH-1

0
0

5 5

10 10

15 15

20 20
Depth, m.

Depth, m.

25 25

30 30

35 35

40 40

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 100 200 300 400 500

2 2
Skin Friction Capacity, qf, t/m Bearing Capacity, qe, t/m
FIG. 2 ULTIMATE SKIN FRICTION AND END BEARING & DEPTH OF BH-1
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Location : 44 MOO 1, AYUTTHAYA-ANGTHONG HIGHWAY, ANGTHONG PROVINCE

BORING NO. BH-2

0 0

5 5

10 10

15 15

20 20
Depth, m.

Depth, m.

25 25

30 30

35 35

40 40
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 0 100 200 300 400 500
2 2
Skin Friction Capacity, qf, t/m Bearing Capacity, qe, t/m
FIG. 3 ULTIMATE SKIN FRICTION AND END BEARING & DEPTH OF BH-2
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BORING LOG No. BH-1
Birla Carbon (Thailand) Factory
LOCATION 44 Moo 1, Ayutthaya-Angthong Highway, Angthong ProvinceDate Start 30/10/2018
BORING No. BH-1 RIG. No. Washed Date Finish 30/10/2018
DRILLER SURIYA INSPECTOR TRAVORN WL. -0.60 m. 24 HRS.
After

Natural Water Content Qu/2 c (UU)

GRAPHIC LOG
SAMPLE DIST
SAMPLE No.

RECOVERY

Plastic Limit
DEPTH,m

Su (Fv) 2Su'(Fv)
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL Liquid Limit (t/m )
Qp
2.5 5.0 7.5
(%)
STP ,N (Blow/ft)
0 20 40 60 80 100 20 40 60
TOP SOIL & FILL MATERIAL
SS-1 STIFF SANDY CLAY, GREY, CLAY (CL) 9

SS-2 5

5 SS-3 4
MEDIUM CLAY, GREY, CLAY (CH) 5
SS-4

SS-5 5

SS-6 6
10
STIFF SILTY CLAY, GREY, CLAY (CL)
SS-7 13

SS-8 VERY STIFF SANDY CLAY, BROWN, CLAY (CL) 17

SS-9 28
15 HARD FINE SANDY CLAY, BROWN, CLAY (CL)
SS-10 41

SS-11 53

SS-12 VERY DENSE SILTY AND, BROWN, SAND (SM) 60

20 SS-13 66

SS-14 75
END OF BORING 24.45 M.

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BORING LOG No. BH-2
Birla Carbon (Thailand) Factory
LOCATION 44 Moo 1, Ayutthaya-Angthong Highway, Angthong ProvinceDate Start 31/10/2018
BORING No. BH-2 RIG. No. Washed Date Finish 31/10/2018
DRILLER SURIYA INSPECTOR TRAVORN WL. -0.60 m. 24 HRS.
After

Natural Water Content Qu/2 c (UU)

GRAPHIC LOG
SAMPLE DIST
SAMPLE No.

RECOVERY

Plastic Limit
DEPTH,m

Su (Fv) 2Su'(Fv)
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL Liquid Limit (t/m )
Qp
2.5 5.0 7.5
(%)
STP ,N (Blow/ft)
0 20 40 60 80 100 20 40 60
TOP SOIL & FILL MATERIAL
SS-1 LOOSE CLAYEY SILTY SAND, GREY, SILTY SAND (SC) 6

SS-2 12

5 SS-3 8
MEDIUM CLAYEY SILTY SAND, GREY, SILTY SAND (SC) 10
SS-4

SS-5 10

SS-6 11
10
VERY STIFF SILTY CLAY, BROWN, CLAY (CL)
SS-7 24

SS-8 HARD FINE SANDY CLAY, BROWN, CLAY (CL) 33

SS-9 38
15 DENSE SILTY SAND, BROWN, SAND (SM)
SS-10 40

SS-11 46

SS-12 VERY DENSE SILTY AND, BROWN, SAND (SM) 53

20 SS-13 62

SS-14 66
END OF BORING 21.45 M.

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SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS
PROJECT Birla Carbon (Thailand) Factory LOCATION 44 Moo 1, Ayutthaya-Angthong Highway, Angthong Province
DATE 05/11/2018 BORING No. BH-1 DRILLER SURIYA INSPECTOR TRAVORN OBSERVED W.L. -0.60 m.
DEPTH ATTERBERG LIMIT SIEVE ANALYSIS FIELD VANE UU

UNCONFINED
WET UNIT WEIGHT

PENETRATIO

PENETRATIO
CLASSIFICATIO
WATER CONTENT

STANDARD

SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
SAMPLE No.

(blow/ft)
POCKE
M. % % FINER SHEAR TEST

t/m2

t/m2
No. No. No. No. No. No. Su Su' C φ
FROM TO LL. PL. PI. 2 2 2
3/8" 4 10 40 100 200 Qu/2 t/m t/m t/m deg. Qp N Gs
SS-1 1.50 1.95 17.8 39.9 22.9 17.0 100 98.7 87.1 83.1 79.8 CL 9
SS-2 3.00 3.45 18.3 63.9 30.3 33.6 100 100 99.0 98.6 98.3 CH 5
SS-3 4.50 4.95 18.5 CH 4
SS-4 6.00 6.45 18.6 63.6 30.2 33.4 100 100 99.1 98.7 98.3 CH 5
SS-5 7.50 7.95 18.4 CH 5
SS-6 9.00 9.45 18.2 62.8 30.3 32.5 100 100 99.1 98.6 98.2 CH 6

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SS-7 10.50 10.95 17.8 49.1 24.3 24.8 100 100 94.0 90.9 88.1 CL 13
SS-8 12.00 12.45 17.3 39.9 22.9 17.0 100 98.0 86.8 83.1 79.3 CL 17
SS-9 13.50 13.95 17.1 2.12 CL 28
SS-10 15.00 15.45 16.9 36.5 21.6 14.9 2.14 98.0 86.9 70.2 63.9 56.8 CL 41
SS-11 16.50 16.95 10.2 - NP - 96.8 85.0 48.8 24.7 13.8 SM 53
SS-12 18.00 18.45 9.9 SM 60
SS-13 19.50 19.95 10.1 - NP - 96.4 84.6 48.5 24.5 13.6 SM 66
SS-14 21.00 21.45 9.7 - NP - 96.1 84.2 48.3 24.4 13.4 SM 75
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SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS
PROJECT Birla Carbon (Thailand) Factory LOCATION 44 Moo 1, Ayutthaya-Angthong Highway, Angthong Province
DATE 06/11/2018 BORING No. BH-2 DRILLER SURIYA INSPECTOR TRAVORN OBSERVED W.L. -0.60 m.
DEPTH ATTERBERG LIMIT SIEVE ANALYSIS FIELD VANE UU

UNCONFINED
WET UNIT WEIGHT

PENETRATIO

PENETRATIO
CLASSIFICATIO
WATER CONTENT

STANDARD

SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
SAMPLE No.

(blow/ft)
POCKE
M. % % FINER SHEAR TEST

t/m2

t/m2
No. No. No. No. No. No. Su Su' C φ
FROM TO LL. PL. PI. 2 2 2
3/8" 4 10 40 100 200 Qu/2 t/m t/m t/m deg. Qp N Gs
SS-1 1.50 1.95 17.9 33.7 20.7 13.0 97.3 86.0 65.1 53.9 47.1 SC 6
SS-2 3.00 3.45 17.6 SC 12
SS-3 4.50 4.95 17.8 33.7 20.7 13.0 96.8 85.6 64.6 53.3 46.8 SC 8
SS-4 6.00 6.45 17.5 SC 10
SS-5 7.50 7.95 17.3 33.2 20.5 12.7 96.5 84.8 64.8 53.5 46.3 SC 10
SS-6 9.00 9.45 17.1 32.5 20.4 12.1 96.1 84.3 64.4 53.1 45.6 SC 11

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SS-7 10.50 10.95 16.8 39.9 22.9 17.0 2.12 100 98.8 87.0 83.2 79.8 CL 24
SS-8 12.00 12.45 16.5 CL 33
SS-9 13.50 13.95 16.3 36.5 21.6 14.9 2.13 98.9 88.3 67.8 63.2 56.6 CL 38
SS-10 15.00 15.45 10.2 - NP - 96.3 84.8 48.5 24.6 13.7 SM 40
SS-11 16.50 16.95 9.9 SM 46
SS-12 18.00 18.45 10.1 - NP - 96.1 84.5 48.2 24.4 13.5 SM 53
SS-13 19.50 19.95 9.8 SM 62
SS-14 21.00 21.45 9.5 - NP - 96.4 84.6 48.7 24.2 13.4 SM 66
INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT FOR BORING
TEST RIG. BH-1

TEST RIG. BH-2