MATERIAL INVESTIGATION TESTING REPORT

For four lanning of Rajaukt to Bakthiyarpur BBD survey and trial pits for four lanning of Rajaukt to
Bakthiyarpur Section of NH-31 (New-NH-20) KM-54.405 to KM-101.630 ) pkg-2,nd on hybrid Annual
Mode in the state of Bihar

SUBMITTED TO:
M/s Resotech Consultancy Services Pvt.Ltd
58 Shri mangal Nagar ,Near Elite Anmol ,
Bicholi Hapsi Road Indore ( MP)-452018
GST:-23AADCR9601G1ZL

Date of Survey:-13.7.2020

M/s J H Highway Engineering

26/358 Himmatpuri (Near Mayur Vihar phase:- 1 Delhi -110091
jhhighwayengineering@gmail.com , jagvirsingh001@gmail.com
Mobile :- 9971449108,9717372517,9818006794,9315864141

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 Table of Content

1.0 Introduction…………………………………………………………………………………..…..……………..3
1.1 Scope of this Report……………………………………………………………………………………..……..4
2.0 Sampling and Testing…………………………………………………………………….………..….……..4
2.1 Field Investigation………………………………………………………………………………………...……..5
2.2 Laboratory Testing……………………………………………………………………………………………..8
2.3 Laboratory Testing on sub grade soil samples from Pits and Borrow area Pits………..8

TABLES
TABLE 1:SAMPLING CRITERIA..........................................................................................................4
TABLE 2:Existing Crust Composition................................................................................................5
TABLE 3: TEST RESULTS OF SUBGRADE SOIL SAMPLES FROM PITS.................................................9

TABLE4:TEST RESULTS OF BORROW AREAS...................................................................................12

TABLE 5:SUMMARY OF TEST PARAMETERS OF SUB GRADE SOIL..................................................13

TABLE6:SUMMARY OF TEST PARAMETERS OF BORROW AREA SOIL.............................................14

FIGURES

FIGURE 1: EXISTING CRUST COMPOSITION.................................................................................................................7

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

UPGRADATION OF HIGHWAY STARTING FROM JUNCTION WITH NH-44 AT PANIPAT CONNECTING

KAIRANA,SHAMLI ,MUZAFFARNAGAR ,MIRZAPUR ,BIJNOR AND TERMINATING AT ITS JUNCTION
WITH NH-74 AT KOTWALI TO TWO/FOUR LANE WITH PAVED SHOULDER CONFIGURATION ON NH-
709AD IN THE STATE OF UP ON EPC MODE (PKG-1)

The investigations are carried out to assess the suitability (strength characteristics) of
the existing sub-grade soil along the proposed project corridor for assessment
pavement composition. Also the soil from borrow areas was tested to access its quality
to check its suitability for its use in construction of embankment and subgrade for
widening purpose.

Fieldwork including pit investigations and sample collection was carried out, during 17july
2020 Laboratory tests were conducted on collected samples confirming to relevant
IS/MORT&H specifications and the technical specifications provided by the Employer.

1.1 Scope of This Report

This report contains the following information;
 Introduction
 Sampling andTesting
o Field Investigation
o LaboratoryTesting

2.0 SAMPLING ANDTESTING

Field tests were conducted and also samples of soil and aggregate were collected from
subgrade of existing road and pavement layers and stone metal / sand quarries. Table
1 presents the sampling criteria, tests and testing procedures adopted for various field
and laboratory tests.

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 TABLE 1: Sampling Criteria
Sl. No. Name of test
Field tests on Subgradematerial
Digging the pits of size (1m x 1m) alongside of road at interface of bitumen up to
1 the depth of existing subgrade (some part of bitumen needs be scratched and
noting down the crust thickness of existing pavement).
Laboratory tests on sample collected from Subgrade material
2 Grain Size Analysis as per IS: 2720 (Part-4)
3 Atterberg Limit as per IS: 2720 (Part-5)
4 Optimum Moisture Content & Maximum Dry density IS: 2720 (Part-8)
California Bearing Ratio on field dry density Tests on samples (soaked for 4 days) as
5
per IS 2720 (part 16)
6 Free Swell Index in case clay is found and as per IS 2720 (part 40)
Laboratory tests on soil sample collected from borrow areas
10 Grain Size Analysis as per IS: 2720 (Part-4)
11 Atterberg Limit as per IS: 2720 (Part-5)
12 Optimum Moisture Content & Maximum Dry density IS: 2720 (Part-8)
California Bearing Ratio on 97% of MDD on samples (soaked for 4 days) as per IS
13
2720 (part 16)
14 Free Swell Index if clay is found as per IS 2720 (part 40)

2.1 Field Investigations

A total of 5 pits were dug along the alignment at the locations as specified in the work order.

Following field tests were conducted at the test pits.

1. Existing crust composition measurement.
2. Collection of samples of subgrade soil for laboratory testing.

TABLE 2: Existing crust composition

RAJAULI TO BAKTHIYARPUR ROAD(NH-31)
S.NO CHAINAGE NH SIDE BT GSB WMM
1 55+000 31 RHS 200 180  
2 60+000 31 LHS 300 360  
3 65+000 31 RHS 300 180  
4 70+000 31 LHS 190 100  
5 75+000 31 RHS 200 190 100
6 80+000 31 LHS 200 190  
7 85+000 31 RHS 220 160  
8 90+000 31 LHS 100 300 130
9 95+000 31 RHS 120 350  
10 100+000 31 LHS 130 300 40
FIGURE 1: Existing Crust Composition
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400

350

300

250
GSB( MM)
200
BT( MM)
WMM( MM)
150

100

50

0
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

2.2 Laboratory Testing

2.2.1Laboratory Testing on Sub grade Soil Samples from Pits and Borrow Areas

Sub grade and borrow area soil samples were tested for following tests:
1. Characterization (Grain size, Atter berg limits and free Swell Index) at each of the
sub grade strength test pit.
2. Laboratory moisture-density characteristics.
3. 4-day soaked CBR test.
Various lab test on sub grade soil samples collected from pits and soil samples collected
from borrow areas as shown in above in table 1 were conducted in laboratory and
results of the same is annexed herewith is given below in table 3 and table 4
respectively.
Lead chart for sample collection from borrow areas is shown as below.

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 TABLE 3: Test results of Borrow area samples

TABLE 3: Test Results of Sub grade Soil Samples From Pits

4 days

IndexSwelliFree

Classification
UN 4 days
soaked soaked

(%) ng

Soil
Lab Sample No

CBR at CBR at
Modified 97% 97%
Site Identification   Proctor Atterberg's Limits (%) MDD MDD
(k Chainag

(%)GRAVEL

Silt & Clay

(%) SAND

OMC (%)
Location

(gm/cc)
MDD
e

Side

(%)

PL
LL

PI
m)

1 TP-1 55+000 RHS 4.73 46.17 49.10 15.00 1.895 12.20 28.10 19.10 9.00 CL 18.40 10.10
2 TP-2 60+000 LHS 6.80 34.14 59.06 20.00 1.912 11.30 30.10 21.43 8.67 CL 20.90 11.50
3 TP-3 65+000 RHS 2.60 28.07 69.33 17.50 1.885 12.40 31.50 22.07 9.43 CL 18.00 9.96
4 TP-4 70+000 LHS 1.90 15.70 82.40 25.00 1.812 15.60 34.80 21.90 12.90 CL 13.30 7.40
5 TP-5 75+000 LHS 1.14 31.72 67.14 22.50 1.896 12.20 31.30 21.77 9.53 CL 18.40 10.47
6 TP-6 80+000 RHS 0.00 20.33 79.67 25.00 1.846 13.60 33.80 24.37 9.43 ML 13.50 7.83
7 TP-7 85+000 RHS 1.70 47.90 50.40 17.50 1.847 13.90 28.40 18.40 10.00 CL 6.40 9.28
8 TP-8 90+000 RHS 0.00 30.40 69.60 20.00 1.851 13.50 33.60 24.47 9.13 ML 13.40 8.00
9 TP-9 95+000 RHS 1.44 34.96 63.60 20.00 1.868 13.00 32.90 23.53 9.37 ML 14.00 8.35
10 TP-10 100+000 LHS 1.10 38.10 60.80 20.00 1.834 14.30 30.20 20.60 9.60 CL 15.10 8.30

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25.00

20.00

15.00
UN SHOKED CBR
SHOKED CBR
10.00

5.00

0.00
55+000 60+000 65+000 70+000 75+000 80+000 85+000 90+000 95+000 100+000

2.2.1.2 Conclusion of existing subgrade soil and borrow area soil

TABLE 5: Summary of test parameters of Subgrade soil

Minimum Maximum
S. No. Parameter Value Value
1 PI Value (%) 9 12.90
2 FSI (%) 15 25.50
3 MDD (gm/cc) 1.834 1.912
4 OMC (%) 11.30 15.60
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 5 CBR (%) 7.85 11.50
6 Soil classification

Test results above indicate that subgrade soil is predominantly silty gravel (GM)and silty sand (SM) type.

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 TABLE 4: Test Results of Borrow Area
4 days

Free Swelling

Soil Classification
Index (%)
UN 4 days
soaked soaked
Lab Sample No

CBR at CBR at
Modified 97% 97%
Site Identification   Proctor Atterberg's Limits (%) MDD MDD
(k Chain

(%)GRAV

OMC (%)
Location

Clay (%)

(gm/cc)
m) age

SAND

Silt &

MDD
Side

(%)

PL
EL

LL

PI
1 BA-1 55+000 RHS 2.10 44.60 53.30 20.00 1.839 12.20 30.80 20.40 10.40 CL 14.70 8.35
2 BA-2 64+300 LHS 4.80 50.00 45.20 17.50 1.868 11.30 29.60 20.20 9.40 SC 17.40 9.54
3 BA-3 75+600 RHS 3.20 45.00 51.80 20.00 1.854 11.80 30.10 20.90 9.20 CL 15.50 8.77
4 BA-4 84+000 LHS 1.20 8.00 90.80 25.00 1.784 16.10 33.60 23.80 9.80 ML 12.30 7.15
5 BA-5 95+000 LHS 8.70 62.90 28.40 5.00 1.938 9.70 25.10 NP NP SC 19.30 10.39

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25.00

20.00

15.00
UN soaked CBR
10.00 soaked CBR

5.00

0.00
55+000 64+300 75+600 84+000 95+000

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 TABLE 6: Summary of test parameters of Borrow Area
soil
Minimum Maximum
S. No. Parameter
Value Value
1 PI Value (%) 9.20 10.40
2 FSI (%) 5.00 25.00
3 MDD (gm/cc) 1.839 1.938
4 OMC (%) 9.70 16.10
5 CBR 7.15 10.39
6 Soil Predominantly CL& SC
classification

Percentage distribution curve of Borrow Area

SC CL
40% 40%

CI
20%

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