CLIENT: - DAEWOO - TPL JV

PROJECT:

MUMBAI TRANS HARBOUR LINK PROJECT- PACKAGE 2

REPORT ON:
TWO PLATE LOAD TESTS AND ONE CBR TEST CONDUCTED AT
KARANJA PORT

SUBMITTED BY

PARESH CONSTRUCTION & FOUNDATION PVT. LTD., CHEMBUR, MUMBAI

MARCH – 2020
PARESH CONSTRUCTIONS & FOUNDATIONS PVT. LTD.
(AN ISO: 9001-2008 CERTIFIED COMPANY)
PCF
Address: E-59, Chembur Naka, S. T. Road, Near Bank of India, Chembur, Mumbai-71.

REPORT ON:
TWO PLATE LOAD TESTS AND ONE CBR TEST CONDUCTED AT
KARANJA PORT

CONTENTS-

1. INTRODUCTION

2. METHODOLOGY

3. DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

4. CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

5. REFERENCES

ANNEXURES

A. PLATE LOAD TEST RESULTS

B. CBR TEST RESULT

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REPORT ON:
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KARANJA PORT

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Client Daewoo TPL JV proposed construction of bulk berth at karanja port,
Navi Mumbai as part of Mumbai Trans Harbour Link Project- Package-II.

1.2 For proposed bulk berth, client decided to adopt flexible pavement resting
on/in compacted filled up soil layer at reduced level 6.0 m w.r.t CD adopting safe
bearing capacity value of compacted filled up soil layer equal to 8.0 T/m2.

1.3 To confirm the adopted design bearing capacity of compacted filled up soil
layer at top, client decided to carry out plate load tests and field CBR tests on
compacted filled up soil layer at reduced level 6.0 m w.r.t CD

1.4 The work of conducting plate load tests and CBR tests is entrusted to M/s
Paresh Constructions and Foundations Pvt. Ltd. (PCFPL), Mumbai and
accordingly M/s PCFPL conducted 2 PLT tests and 1 CBR test between 6th & 7th
March 2020.

1.5 This report has been prepared based on Plate Load Tests and CBR test
result incorporating discussion on test result and safe bearing capacity
calculation. Please note that safe bearing capacity recommendations are solely
based on PLT and CBR test results.

1.6 Plate Load Tests and CBR test results are attached as an annexure.

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2. METHODOLOGY

2.1 PLATE LOAD TEST

2.1.1 Since it is decided to carry out the tests up to maximum loading intensity
of 25.0 T/m2 i.e. 3 times of required bearing capacity, it is decided to use Poclain
machine having self-weight approximately 20 T as a kentledge load instead of
conventional gunny bags platform.

2.1.2 Balance test procedure is adopted as per the guidelines given in IS: 1888
-1982, method of load test on soil.

2.1.3 Photographs showing loading arrangements are given below.

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2.1.4 Following are the specifications of equipment used for the test.

a) Test plate – 45 cm x 45 cm (square)

b) Hydraulic Jack – 50 T capacity with Ram diameter 9.0 cm.

c) Dial Gauges – 50 mm travel with least count 0.01 mm.

d) Pressure Gauge – 350 Kg/cm2 capacity

2.1.5 Test commenced by applying initial seating load and then rearranging dial
gauges, loads are given at an equal increment up to maximum load intensity of
25.0 T/m2 on plate. Settlements are measured with four dial gauges for each load
increment. After completion of test, unloading has been done in stages and
corresponding rebounds are measured.

2.1.6 Load settlement graphs along with result sheets are attached as an
annexure.

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2.2 FILED CBR TEST

2.2.1 Field CBR test has been carried out as per the procedure given in IS 2720
(Part 31) – 1969 using loaded Truck for generating reaction. Photographs
showing test arrangement are given below.

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2.2.2 Test results along with graph is attached as an annexure.

3. DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

3.1 Both PLT and CBR tests have been carried out on leveled compacted
filled up soil layer. Photograph showing site condition is given below.

3.2 PLATE LOAD TESTS

3.2.1 Both Plate Load Tests has been carried out up to load intensity of 25.0
T/m2 by giving equal load increments and for each load increment settlements

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are measured with four dial gauges. For both tests, pressure vs settlement
graphs are drawn and given below.
3.2.2 PLT-1

3.2.3 PLT-2

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3.2.4 From graphs it can be seen that at PLT 1 location maximum settlement is
only 3.58 mm whereas at PLT 2 location maximum settlement is 8.31 mm.
Further it can be seen that at both location failure point is not reached.

3.2.5 Now considering maximum loading intensity i.e. 25.0 T/m2 as an ultimate
bearing capacity and adopting factor of safety equal to 3, net safe bearing
capacity can be worked out to qsafe = 25.0 / 3 = 8.33 T/m2.

3.2.6 Based on above calculations it can be concluded that safe bearing

capacity equal to 8.0 T/m2 can be safely adopted for compacted filled up soil
layer at ground level.

3.3 CBR TEST

3.3.1 Please refer CBR test results attached as an annexure. At 2.5 mm

settlement CBR value is 16.9 %. For designing pavement, it is suggested to
adopt reasonable value equal to 10 %.

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4.0 CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the above discussions following are the recommendations for

compacted filled up soil layer at ground level.

4.1 Based on the Plate Load Test results, net safe bearing capacity equal to
8.0 T/m2 can be safely adopted.

4.2 Based on field CBR test results, design CBR value equal to 10 % can be
safely adopted.

K. S. Pazare
(Geo-technical Engineer)

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5. REFERENCES

i) IS: 1888-1982, method of load test on soils.

ii) IS: 6403: 1981, Code of practice for determination of bearing capacity of
shallow foundations.

iii) Foundation design Manual by Narayan V. Nayak

iv) Foundation Analysis and Design by Joseph E. Bowels

v) IS : 2720 Part 31 – 1969 – Field CBR test.

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PLATE LOAD
TEST RESULTS
 PLATE LOAD TEST
IS : 1888
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port. Date : 07.03.2020
Clients DAEWOO – TPL JV Size of Pit in m. : ----
Test No. PLT 01 Depth of Test in m. : GL
Location SPMT AREA Ram Dia in cm : 9.00
Co-ordinates ---- Ram Area in cm2 : 63.617
Reduced Level 6.0 m Least count of Dial Gauge in mm: 0.01
Water Table Not Encountered Size of Plate in meter : 0.450
Applied Pressure Settlement
Load Time Dial Gauge Reading in Division
Pressure UnderPlate Average Absolute Remarks
2 2 D1 D2 D3 D4
Kg/cm Tonne T/m min Average mm mm
0.00 395 686 255 467
1.00 398 699 259 471
2.25 398 702 259 471
4.00 398 704 259 471
15.00 0.954 4.712 6.25 398 711 259 471 40.00 0.40 0.40
9.00 398 729 259 471
16.00 402 731 259 471
25.00 411 740 265 471
60.00 427 750 281 505
0.00 427 750 281 505
1.00 428 750 281 505
2.25 428 752 281 505
4.00 428 752 281 505
25.00 1.590 7.854 6.25 428 752 281 505 18.75 0.19 0.59
9.00 428 752 281 505
16.00 428 752 281 505
25.00 435 753 287 505
60.00 447 783 299 509

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 PLATE LOAD TEST
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port.
Test No. PLT 01
Applied Pressure Settlement
Load Time Dial Gauge Reading in Division
Pressure UnderPlate Average Absolute Remarks
2 2 D1 D2 D3 D4
Kg/cm Tonne T/m min Average mm mm
0.00 447 783 299 509
1.00 544 913 368 545
2.25 550 920 372 546
4.00 552 922 373 546
50.00 3.181 15.708 6.25 554 925 374 547 91.00 0.91 1.50
9.00 554 925 374 547
16.00 554 926 375 547
25.00 554 926 375 547
60.00 554 926 375 547
0.00 554 926 375 547
1.00 625 1034 426 561
2.25 629 1036 428 562
4.00 630 1039 428 563
65.0 4.135 20.420 6.25 636 1050 435 564 75.75 0.76 2.26
9.00 639 1054 437 564
16.00 640 1055 440 564
25.00 641 1060 440 564
60.00 641 1060 440 564
0.00 641 1060 440 564
1.00 724 1207 558 613
2.25 730 1213 5561 615
4.00 732 1215 562 616
80.00 5.089 25.133 6.25 733 1216 562 616 132.00 1.32 3.58
9.00 733 1217 562 616
16.00 737 1232 574 616
25.00 741 1251 590 617
60.00 742 1269 605 617
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 PLATE LOAD TEST
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port.
Test No. PLT 01
Applied Pressure Settlement
Load Time Dial Gauge Reading in Division
Pressure UnderPlate Average Absolute Remarks
2 2 D1 D2 D3 D4
Kg/cm Tonne T/m min Average mm mm
0.00 742 1269 605 617
5.00 734 1248 580 605
10.00 732 1247 579 503

50.00 3.181 15.708 43.00 0.43 3.15

0.00 732 1247 579 503

5.00 548 962 306 435
10.00 545 950 302 433

0.00 0.000 0.000 207.75 2.08 1.07

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 PLATE LOAD TEST
IS : 1888
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port. Date : 07.03.2020
Clients DAEWOO – TPL JV Size of Pit in m. : ----
Test No. PLT 01 Depth of Test in m. : GL
Location SPMT AREA Ram Dia in cm : 9.00
Co-ordinates ---- 2 63.617251
Ram Area in cm :
Reduced Level 6.0 m Least count of Dial Gauge in mm: 0.01
Water Table Not Encountered Size of Plate in meter : 0.45
Applied Pressure Absolute
Load LOAD Vs SETTLEMENT
Pressure Under Plate Settlement
PRESSURE UNDER PLATE IN T/m2
2 2
Kg/cm Tonne T/m mm
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
15.00 0.95 4.71 0.40
0
25.00 1.59 7.85 0.59
50.00 3.18 15.71 1.50
65.00 4.14 20.42 2.26
80.00 5.09 25.13 3.58
1
50.00 3.18 15.71 3.15 SETTLEMENT IN MM
0.00 0.00 0.00 1.07

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 PLATE LOAD TEST
IS : 1888
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port. Date : 07.03.2020
Clients DAEWOO – TPL JV Size of Pit in m. : ----
Test No. PLT 01 Depth of Pit in m. : GL
Location SPMT AREA Ram Dia in cm : 9.00
Co-ordinates Ram Area in cm2 : 63.617251
Reduced Level 6.0 m Least count of Dial Gauge in mm: 0.01
Water Table Not Encountered Size of Plate in meter : 0.45
Applied Pressure Absolute
Load LOAD Vs SETTLEMENT
Pressure Under Plate Settlement
100
Kg/cm2 Tonne T/m
2
mm

Pressure Under Plate in Tonne / Square Meter

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
15.00 0.95 4.71 0.40
25.00 1.59 7.85 0.59
50.00 3.18 15.71 1.50
65.00 4.14 20.42 2.26
80.00 5.09 25.13 3.58
50.00 3.18 15.71 3.15
0.00 0.00 0.00 1.07
10

1
0.1 1.0
Settlement in mm 10.0

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 PLATE LOAD TEST
IS : 1888
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port. Date : 06.03.2020
Clients DAEWOO – TPL JV Size of Pit in m. : ----
Test No. PLT 02 Depth of Test in m. : GL
Location SPMT AREA Ram Dia in cm : 9.00
Co-ordinates ----- Ram Area in cm2 : 63.617
Reduced Level 6.00 m Least count of Dial Gauge in mm: 0.01
Water Table Not Encountered Size of Plate in meter : 0.450
Applied Pressure Settlement
Load Time Dial Gauge Reading in Division
Pressure UnderPlate Average Absolute Remarks
2 2 D1 D2 D3 D4
Kg/cm Tonne T/m min Average mm mm
0.00 711 252 358 208
1.00 735 276 391 236
2.25 735 276 391 236
4.00 735 276 391 236
15.00 0.954 4.712 6.25 738 279 398 242 40.25 0.40 0.40
9.00 740 281 401 245
16.00 740 282 401 245
25.00 744 288 408 250
60.00 744 288 408 250
0.00 744 288 408 250
1.00 863 424 588 416
2.25 866 427 589 418
4.00 868 429 596 423
35.00 2.227 10.996 6.25 870 431 596 423 205.25 2.05 2.46
9.00 880 442 612 438
16.00 888 450 623 450
25.00 900 459 638 466
60.00 910 469 651 481

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 PLATE LOAD TEST
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port.
Test No. PLT 02
Applied Pressure Settlement
Load Time Dial Gauge Reading in Division
Pressure UnderPlate Average Absolute Remarks
2 2 D1 D2 D3 D4
Kg/cm Tonne T/m min Average mm mm
0.00 910 469 651 481
1.00 1032 562 774 632
2.25 1034 565 779 638
4.00 1038 570 785 644
50.00 3.181 15.708 6.25 1042 574 790 649 159.25 1.59 4.05
9.00 1046 578 796 655
16.00 1055 583 804 664
25.00 1057 586 807 668
60.00 1065 591 815 677
0.00 1065 591 815 677
1.00 1183 684 990 769
2.25 1184 684 990 770
4.00 1184 684 990 770
65.0 4.135 20.420 6.25 1187 685 992 773 136.00 1.36 5.41
9.00 1191 691 1007 784
16.00 1194 692 1009 795
25.00 1194 692 1009 797
60.00 1194 692 1009 797
0.00 1194 692 1009 797
1.00 1385 890 1307 1193
2.25 1386 590 1307 1195
4.00 1386 890 1307 1195
80.00 5.089 25.133 6.25 1389 891 1310 1199 289.75 2.90 8.31
9.00 1394 899 1330 1216
16.00 1397 900 1332 1221
25.00 1397 900 1332 1222
60.00 1397 900 1332 1222
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 PLATE LOAD TEST
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port.
Test No. PLT 02
Applied Pressure Settlement
Load Time Dial Gauge Reading in Division
Pressure UnderPlate Average Absolute Remarks
2 2 D1 D2 D3 D4
Kg/cm Tonne T/m min Average mm mm
0.00 1397 900 1332 1222
5.00 1378 872 1298 1196
10.00 1378 872 1298 1196

50.00 3.181 15.708 26.75 0.27 8.04

0.00 1378 872 1298 1196

5.00 1078 564 920 836
10.00 1065 554 908 822

0.00 0.000 0.000 348.75 3.49 4.55

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 PLATE LOAD TEST
IS : 1888
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port. Date : 06.03.2020
Clients DAEWOO – TPL JV Size of Pit in m. : ----
Test No. PLT 02 Depth of Test in m. : GL
Location SPMT AREA Ram Dia in cm : 9.00
Co-ordinates ----- 2 63.617
Ram Area in cm :
Reduced Level 6.00 m Least count of Dial Gauge in mm: 0.01
Water Table Not Encountered Size of Plate in meter : 0.45
Applied Pressure Absolute LOAD Vs SETTLEMENT
Load
Pressure Under Plate Settlement
PRESSURE UNDER PLATE IN T/m2
Kg/cm2
2
Tonne T/m mm 0 5 10 15 20 25 30
0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0
15.00 0.95 4.71 0.40
1
35.00 2.23 11.00 2.46
50.00 3.18 15.71 4.05 2
65.00 4.14 20.42 5.41
80.00 5.09 25.13 8.31 3
50.00 3.18 15.71 8.04 SETTLEMENT IN MM 4
0.00 0.00 0.00 4.55
5

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 PLATE LOAD TEST
IS : 1888
Project Conducting Plate Load Test For MTHL Project Pkg-2 At Karanja Port. Date : 06.03.2020
Clients DAEWOO – TPL JV Size of Pit in m. : ----
Test No. PLT 02 Depth of Pit in m. : GL
Location SPMT AREA Ram Dia in cm : 9.00
Co-ordinates ----- Ram Area in cm2 : 63.617
Reduced Level 6.00 m Least count of Dial Gauge in mm: 0.01
Water Table Not Encountered Size of Plate in meter : 0.45
Applied Pressure Absolute LOAD Vs SETTLEMENT
Load
Pressure Under Plate Settlement
100
Kg/cm2 Tonne T/m
2
mm

Pressure Under Plate in Tonne / Square Meter

0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
15.00 0.95 4.71 0.40
35.00 2.23 11.00 2.46
50.00 3.18 15.71 4.05
65.00 4.14 20.42 5.41
80.00 5.09 25.13 8.31
50.00 3.18 15.71 8.04
0.00 0.00 0.00 4.55
10

1
0.1 1.0
Settlement in mm 10.0

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FIELD CBR TEST
RESULT
 CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO TEST
IS : 2720 PART 31
Project CBR Test for Mumbai Trans Harbor Link project – Pkg 2. Gear
Clients DAEWOO - TPL JV Box
Field CBR Test Appretus
CBR Test No. CBR 01 Handle
Location SPMT AREA
Depth in mtrs. 0.40 m BGL (5.6 m w.r.t CD) Proving Ring Dial
Condition Of Test Unsaturated Gauge
Date 06.3.2020 Extension Rod

Proving Ring No. 77

Penetrat
Capacity of Proving Ring 50 kN Penetration Piston
ion Dial
Least Count of Proving Ring 7.550 kg / Div. Slotted Surcharge weight
Gauge
Dial Gauge No. L 3447
Range of Penetration Gauge 25 mm Anular Surcharge weight
Least Count of Penetration Gauge 0.01 mm
Surcharge Weight Used for test 10.0 kgs.
CALIFORNIA BEARING RATIO OBSERVATION 700
Load California
Penetration Proving Ring Reading 600
Actual Correcte Standard Bearing Remarks
Ratio in %
mm Division Division Division Average kg. kg. kg. 500
0.00 0 0 0 0 0

Load in Kg
0.50 5.0 10.0 10.0 8.3 63 400
1.00 10.0 17.0 18.0 15.0 113
300
1.50 15.0 20.0 24.0 19.7 148
2.00 24.0 25.0 29.0 26.0 196 200
2.50 28.0 29.0 35.0 30.7 232 232 1370 16.90
3.00 31.0 33.0 37.0 33.7 254 100
4.00 37.0 41.0 40.0 39.3 297
5.00 45.0 47.0 45.0 45.7 345 345 2055 16.78 0
7.50 58.0 64.0 50.0 57.3 433 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
10.0 68.0 76.0 56.0 66.7 503 Penetration in mm
12.5 75.0 88.0 67.0 76.7 579
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