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3 PROJECT NO P03

5.3.1 Soil Investigation Report

1 Introduction
There is a proposal for the construction of the building (G+4) at Cochin. To determine
the type of foundation and the bearing capacity of the subsoil, it was decided to conduct soil
investigation. It was decided to conduct Standard penetration test for 3 bore hole by Rotary
drilling method.

2 Scope of Work
a. Mobilization of boring machinery including all accessories, tools and plants and
skilled/unskilled personal necessary for field work.
b. Drilling 3 bore hole /Standard penetration test /Rotary drilling Method.
c. Collection of disturbed samples.
d. Preparation of soil report based on laboratory experiments and borelog sheet

3 Field Investigations

Table 5.3(i) Bore Holes

Number Depth(m) Water Table Level(m
from Ground level)
BH 01 38.00 0.000
BH 02 24.00 0.000
BH 03 21.00 0.000

4 Laboratory Investigation

To evaluate the properties of soil following lab tests were conducted

 Determination of density
 Determination of water content of soil

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  Determination of specific gravity of soil
 Grain size analysis
 Determination of atterberg’s limit
 Determination of shear strength parameters using direct shear test triaxial test
All Laboratory tests were conducted as per relevant IS Specifications

5 Recommendations
Recommendations are based on the assumption that the soil profile found in the
borehole tested is indicative of the entire plot area. Any deviation in soil profile other than
those observed in the borehole tested should immediately be referred to the consultant and
proper modification should be implemented.

Soil Profile
In analysis of three bore hole following conclusion made for soil profile. The top 0.60m
comprise of filling waste. Below this clay soil having SPT value of average 2 was noted up to
a depth of 7m.This was followed by clay with decayed wood having SPT value of 3 to 5
extending up to a depth of 18.0m.Below this laterite of sufficient resistance and having SPT
value of 40 was noted. Borehole terminated at 38m depth in BH 01, 24m depth in BH 02 and
21m in BH 03 having SPT value of 50. Water Table was noted at ground level during the time
of investigation.
Analysis shows top 18m depth includes weak layers of clay. After 18m laterite soil found
which having much resistance. Hence for multistoried building its suitable to provide deep
foundation ie, Bored cast in situ piles .While calculating the capacity the negative skin friction
due to weak layer at top to be considered.
From the study of borehole for structure following recommendation are made.
Table 5.3(ii) pile recommendation
Type of pile Dimensions of Capacity (Tonne)
pile(m)
Length Dia comp tension Lateral

Bored cast in situ 20 0.8 56 3 2

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The following points are highlighted with reference to the above recommended capacities:
1. The above values are based on IS: 2911(Part-1): Section-2(1979) and include safety factor
of 2.5.
2. Safe pile capacities for piles of intermediate lengths may be interpolated linearly between
the values given above.
3. The pile capacities given above may be taken as a guideline for initial design. Final pile
capacities should be confirmed by conducting initial pile load tests as per IS: 2911 (Part-IV)
to ensure proper performance of piles.
4. A program of initial load tests and routine load tests should be drawn up and sufficient
number of piles should be tested in accordance with IS: 2911 Part-IV in order to ensure that
the safeload on the pile is either equal to or greater than the working load on the piles.

6 Calculations
6.1 Deep foundation
6.1.1 Load carrying capacity -static formula
The ultimate bearing capacity ( Qu ) of piles is given by the following
formula:(Compression)
Qu = Ap(0.50 Dγ Nr + PD Nq )+ Σ k PDi tan δ Asi (granular soil) Qu = Ap. Ne.
Cp + α. C. As (Cohesive soil)

Table 5.3(iii) bearing capacity parameters

Ap= 0.5027 m2 Nr = 78.02 Asi = 50.27 m2

D = 0.8 m Nq = 100 C = 3 kN/m2
γ = 5 kN/m3 Ne = 9 Cp = 0 kN/m2
PD = 72 kN/m2 Σ = 4 α = 0.5
Pdi = 100.00 kN/m2 K = 0.38 δ = 0 degree

Negative Skin friction=85Tonnes

Positive Skin friction=68 Tonnes

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qu works out to be 352 Tonnes and qsafe 56 Tonnes.

The safe uplift capacity of pile is calculated as :

Qsafe=(1/FS){Σ1 to n[(αc+pktanδ)AsL]}
Pullout capacity works out to be 3 Tonnes

Lateral deflection at the pile head and depth of fixity

Knowing the length of the equivalent cantilever the pile head deflection ( Y ) shall be
computed using the following equations:

Y = Q( L1 + LF )3 , for fixed head pile

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Table 5.3(iv) Defection and Depth of Fixity Parameters

L1 = 0 m Lf = 11.05 m Type : Fixed type

MIX= M 25 E= 250000 kg/cm2 I= 2010624 cm4

Q safe =2 Tonnes (Lateral)

Structural capacity of pile =c/s area X 0.25 fck = 314 Tonnes

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