A Report On: Sub-Soil Investigation For The Proposed Construction of Minor Bridge Over Chora Nala at Ch. KM 4.000

Job No.
RTL&C/SSI/2020/2184_2
A
REPORT ON
SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION
FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000
IN JOLAIBARI - BELONIA (FROM KM 0.000 TO KM 21.412)
SECTION OF NH-108A IN THE STATE OF TRIPURA
Submitted to:
M/S. SATISH PRASAD
RANCHI
Executed By:
Ramkrishna Testing Laboratory & Consultancy

ISO 9001: 2015 certified
(NABL Accredited)
Lake Road, Haradhan Sangha, Krishnanagar
Agartala, Tripura (West)
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Job No. RTL&C/SSI/2020/2184_2
Table of Contents
F Introduction………………………………………………………
1
F Project details…………………………………….. 2
F Laboratory Testings……………………………….. 4
F Foundation Design Aspects…………………………………………..

5-6
F Subsoil profile & Recommendation…………………….. 7
F Calculation of Bearing Capacities……………………. 8-10
F Borelog data sheets……………………………. 11-13
F Laboratory Tests Results…………………………… 14-15
F Curves & Figures………………………………… 16-25

CHAPTER - I
1 INTRODUCTION:
1.1 In an attempt to facilitate the design of the proposed new
construction of the foundation structure of the :
MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000 IN JOLAIBARI -
BELONIA (FROM KM 0.000 TO KM 21.412) SECTION OF NH-108A IN
THE STATE OF TRIPURA
A subsoil investigation work was programmed by the authority and
for this work, the services of M/s. Ramkrishna Testing Laboratory &
Consultancy of Lake Road, Haradhan Sangha, Krishnanagar,
Agartala, Tripura (West) was sought by :
M/S. SATISH PRASAD, RANCHI
1.2 The scope of the soil investigation consisted of making three nos. of
bore holes at this site.
1.3 The formation at the site is to be reported for various layers presented
at their respective depth along with their thickness. This would also
include the subsoil properties for each stratum so as to come up with
the design parameters for designing foundations, the depth of
foundation and the selection of type of foundation. As the ground
water table location influences the bearing capacity of a foundation
and the method of construction of a foundation at the site, its location
has also to be found.

1.4 Soil samples both in disturbed and undisturbed condition wherever
possible are to be collected. These samples would be different
laboratory tests to obtain various properties of sub-soil formation.

1.5 The exploration of the sub-soil formation being limited to three nos.
bore holes it is suggested that due weighted is given to the unexplored
part of the area at the time of selecting design parameters.

CHAPTER - II
2 PROJECT DETAILS
2.1 The fieldwork consisted of three nos. of bore hole at pre-determined
location. The detail of fieldwork like depth of bore hole, date of the
field work of site are presented below in tabular form

Bore Hole / Depth of Bore Date of Date of Water Table (m
Test No. Hole (m) Commencement Completion bgl)
BH - 1 30.00 10/11/2020 12/11/2020 0.40
BH - 2 25.00 19/11/2020 20/11/2020 0.30
BH - 3 25.00 21/11/2020 22/11/2020 3.70

* bgl : Below ground level
The fieldwork also included collection of disturbed and undisturbed
soil samples and conducting standard penetration tests (as per IS :
2131-1963) at regular intervals.

2.2 The investigation work was executed (as per IS:1892-1979 reaffirmed
1997). The bore holes of 150mm diameter (SX size) are initially sunk
by hand auger boring upto the water table and thereafter by rotary
boring. Undisturbed soil samples were collected (as per IS: 2132 -
1986, reaffirmed - 1997) from the bore holes and both end of the
Undisturbed Sample Tubes were waxed and lebelled properly and
send to the laboratory for testing.

Standard penetration tests were conducted in the bore hole at 1.5m
intervals as per IS:2131 in each bore hole using a split spoon sampler.
The split spoon sampler used for this test advanced by driving with a
monkey weighing 63.5 kg, falling freely through 750mm. The soil
specimens with proper identification were preserved in polythene bags
for logging purpose.
Minor Bridge over Chora Nala

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2.3 Ground water level in the bore holes within the explored depth below
the existing ground level was observed during boring work and also
after 24 hours of the completion of the field work. Also the water
sample collected from the bore hole.

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CHAPTER - III
3 LABORATORY TESTING:
The following tests were performed in the laboratory adopting

standard practice
1 Grain size analysis.
2 Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit Tests.
3 Bulk Density, Dry Density.
4 Natural Moisture Content.
5 Specific Gravity.
6 Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) test.
7 One dimensional consolidation test.
The tests were conducted as per relevant IS Specifications (IS:

2720……….. )

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CHAPTER - IV
4 FOUNDATION DESIGN ASPECTS
A suitable foundation for any structure should have an adequate
factor of safety exceeding the bearing capacity of the supporting soils.
Also the vertical movements due to compression of the soil should be
within tolerable limit for the structure. The foundations in accordance
with the recommendations herein will satisfy these criteria.

FOUNDATION DESIGN CRITERIA
The maximum permissible total settlement and differential for the
foundation settlement is governed by the technical requirements of the
structure and is usually specified by the user for the specific
requirment.
BEARING CAPACITY OF SHALLOW FOUNDATION
(IS : 6403-1981, reaffirmed - 1997)
Bearing capacity analysis for shallow foundations has been done in
accordance with IS: 6403-1981. The following equation has been used
for the analysis.

qnet safe = 1/F(CNcScDc + p(Nq-1)SqDq + 0.5BgNgSgDgRw)
Where,
qnet safe = Safe net bearing capacity of soil based on the shear failure
criteria
C = Cohesion of clay
g = Unit weight of soil
p = Overburden pressure
B = Width of foundation
Rw = Water table correction factor
F = Factor of safety
Nc,Nq,Ng = Bearing capacity factors
Sc,Sq,Sg = Shape factors
Dc,Dq,Dg = Depth factors
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All the Bearing capacity factors, Shape factors and depth factors has
been considered as IS:6403-1981, Table -1 clause - 5.1.1, 5.1.2.1 and
5.1.2.2 respectively.
SETTLEMENT ANALYSIS FOR SHALLOW FOUNDATION

(IS: 1904 - 1986, Table - 1, reaffirmed - 1995)
Settlement calculation has been done as per IS: 8009 (Part-1)-1976.
Immediate settlement considered as per clause 9.2.3.2
Si = (pB(1- ì2)I)/E
Where ì= Piosson’s ratio = 0.5 for cohesive, 0.3 for cohesionless soil.
I = Influence factor
Consolidation settlement considered as per clause 9.2.2.2
S c = Ht/(1+e0) x Cc log10 ((p0 + Dp)/p0) x loed x df x dr
Where Sc = Consolidation settlement
Ht = Thickness of the compressible layer
Cc = Co-efficient of consolidation
e0 = initial void ratio
p0 = initial overburden pressure
Dp = increase in overburden pressure
loed = Oedometer correction factor
df = depth factor
dr = Rigidity factor

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CHAPTER - V
5 SOIL PROFILE & RECOMMENDATION
From the exploratory bore holes at the site it is observed that sub soil
formation at this site consists of soft cohesive formation at surface
layer and the stiffness of the soil has been increases with the
increases in depth. Details of the formations along with the “N” values
are shown in the field bore log data sheets.
Since the structure consists of a single span bridge and the scour
depth is around 4.0m, it is suggested to place the foundation
sufficiently below the depth and it is also suggested to provide a layer
of compacted layer of sand around 1.5m thick below the founding level
but at BH-3 location it is suggested to replace the soft formation upto
the depth of 9.5m with the compacted sand, and accordingly SBC has
been computed and shown below.
However, based on calculation the following bearing capacities for
open foundation are given below:

Sl. Scour Depth Depth of the Safe Bearing
No. considered as Foundation from Capacity
(m) EGL (m) (Ton/m2)
1 7.00 18.0
2 4.0 7.50 20.0
3 8.00 23.0
* Detail calculations of bearing capacities for different sizes from shear failure
consideration and calculation of settlements are shown in the subsequent pages.
(A Maiti)
(ME, Soil Mech. Fdn. Engg.)
(Chartered Engineer)

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CALCULATION OF BEARING CAPACITY FOR SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS

FROM SHEAR FAILURE CONSIDERATION
Bearing capacity of foundation of different sizes of foundation at different depth
As per IS:6403-1981 Cl. 5.1.2
In case of General shear failure
qnet safe =1/F[ CNcScdcic + q(Nq-1)Sqdqiq + 0.5BgNgSgdgigRw']
In case of Local shear failure
qnet safe = 1/F[0.67{CN'cScdcic} + q(N'q-1)Sqdqiq + 0.5BgN'gSgdgigRw']
Considering the worst case as fully submersed i.e. water table raises upto the ground surface
Where qnet safe = Safe bearing capacity
C = Cohesion B = Width of the foundation
g = Bulk unit weight
Nc, Nq, Ng = Bearing capacity factors dc,dq,dg = Depth factors
Sc, Sq, Sg = Shape Factors ic, iq, ig = Inclination factors
SHAPE FACTORS (IS:6403-1981), Clause 5.1.2.1, table-2
Shape of foundation sc sq sg
i ) Continuous strip 1.00 1.00 1.00
ii) Ractangle 1+0.2(B/L) 1+0.2(B/L) 1-0.4(B/L)
iii) Square 1.30 1.20 0.80
iv) Circular 1.30 1.20 0.60
DEPTH FACTORS (IS:6403-1981), Clause 5.1.2.2
dc 1+0.2(D/B)sqrt(NF)
dq for F < 100 = 1 for F >100 = 1+ 0.1(Df/B)sqrtNF
0
dg for F < 10 = 1 for F >100 = 1+ 0.1(Df/B)sqrtNF
2 3
Now , C = 0 t/m g= 1.950 t/m SqNF= 1.732
3
F = 30 gsub= 0.950 t/m C'= 0
Bearing Capacity factors as per IS:6403-1981 Table 1 Clause 5.1.1
General Shear Local Shear
BC Factors
failuer failuer
Nc= 30.14 16.182
Nq= 18.4 7.378
Ng= 22.4 6.650
Using the Factor of Safety = 2.5
foundation
(m)
foundation
foundation
Size of
Shape of
Depth of
qnet safe qnet safe SBC

(From
Inclination from from
Rw Shape factors Depth factors interpol
factors GSFailure LSFailur ation)
t/m2 e t/m2 T/ m2
B L Sc Sq Sy dc dq dy ic iq iy for 30.0
3.00 4.00 3.00 0.50 1.150 1.150 0.700 1.346 1.173 1.173 -- -- -- 37.52 13.00 17.91
3.00 5.00 3.00 0.50 1.120 1.120 0.760 1.346 1.173 1.173 -- -- -- 37.75 13.02 17.97
4.00 5.00 3.00 0.50 1.160 1.160 0.680 1.260 1.130 1.130 -- -- -- 39.42 13.52 18.70
4.00 6.00 3.00 0.50 1.133 1.133 0.733 1.260 1.130 1.130 -- -- -- 39.88 13.61 18.86
Ractangular
3.00 4.00 3.50 0.50 1.150 1.150 0.700 1.404 1.202 1.202 -- -- -- 43.02 15.00 20.60
3.00 5.00 3.50 0.50 1.120 1.120 0.760 1.404 1.202 1.202 -- -- -- 43.13 14.97 20.61
4.00 5.00 3.50 0.50 1.160 1.160 0.680 1.303 1.152 1.152 -- -- -- 44.59 15.39 21.23
4.00 6.00 3.50 0.50 1.133 1.133 0.733 1.303 1.152 1.152 -- -- -- 44.96 15.45 21.35
3.00 4.00 4.00 0.50 1.150 1.150 0.700 1.462 1.231 1.231 -- -- -- 48.73 17.08 23.41
3.00 5.00 4.00 0.50 1.120 1.120 0.760 1.462 1.231 1.231 -- -- -- 48.72 17.00 23.35
4.00 5.00 4.00 0.50 1.160 1.160 0.680 1.346 1.173 1.173 -- -- -- 49.93 17.33 23.85
4.00 6.00 4.00 0.50 1.133 1.133 0.733 1.346 1.173 1.173 -- -- -- 50.20 17.35 23.92

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DETERMINATION OF SETTLEMENTS
Total settlement S = Si + Sc
Where Si = Immediate settlement
Sc = Consolidation Settlement
As per IS:8009 Part 1-1976 Cl. 9.2.3.2 Equation (11)
2
Si = (qB (1-m ) x I )/E x df x dr
Where m = poisson ratio = 0.5 for clay q = Applied bearing pressure
I = Influence factor(depands upon length (L ) to breadth (B ) ratio of the footings)
E = Modulas of elasticity df = depth factor dr = Rigidity factor

Influence factor = 1.00
Now let us considered the applied Safe Bearing Pressure =
The safe bearing pressure obtained from the local shear failure
Rigidity factor = 1.0
Fox depth factor has been taken 0.78 (avarage)fron Fig. - No-12 of IS: 8009:(Part I)1976
E = A x Cu = 500 X Cu ( Ref. V.N.S. Murty Eqn. 18.53)
E = 250(N+15) For saturated sand
E = 300(N+6) For silty sand
NowE= 250(N+15) = 8750 Where N = 20
Immediate Settlements
foundation
foundation
applied
pressure
Size of
Depth of
(m)
Influence factor
Poisson ratio
Modulas of
Settlement in
Elasticity
mm
df dr
B L m E
3.00 4.00 3.00 17.91 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 4.14
3.00 5.00 3.00 17.97 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 4.15
4.00 5.00 3.00 18.70 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 5.76
4.00 6.00 3.00 18.86 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 5.81
3.00 4.00 3.50 20.60 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 4.76
3.00 5.00 3.50 20.61 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 4.76
4.00 5.00 3.50 21.23 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 6.55
4.00 6.00 3.50 21.35 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 6.58
3.00 4.00 4.00 23.41 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 5.41
3.00 5.00 4.00 23.35 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 5.40
4.00 5.00 4.00 23.85 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 7.35
4.00 6.00 4.00 23.92 0.30 8750 1.00 0.78 0.95 7.37

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DETERMINATION OF SETTLEMENTS
Consolidation Settlement
As per Terzaghi's theory of one dimensional consolidation
Sc= (Cc X H)/(1+e0) x (log (p0+ Dp)/Dp) L oed df dr

Cc = Co efficient of consolidation
H = Thickness of the compressible layer
p0= initial overburden pressure
Dp = Increment in pressure
L oed = Oedometer correction
df = depth factor
dr = Rigidity factor
Rigidity factor = 1.0
L oed = Oedometer correction = 0.7 {IS:8009 (Part-I) -1976}
Consolidation Settlements
applied pressure
compressible
Depth of
foundation (m)
Thickness of the
layer
pr. t/m2
Size of
foundation
Initial overburdan
Pressure increment
Settlement in mm
Cc/(1+e0)
Oedometer
correction
t/m2
df dr
B L
3.00 4.00 3.00 17.91 4.50 11.700 5.848 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 49.31
3.00 5.00 3.00 17.97 4.50 13.163 5.867 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 44.84
4.00 5.00 3.00 18.70 6.00 13.163 6.105 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 61.80
4.00 6.00 3.00 18.86 6.00 14.625 6.159 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 57.00
3.00 4.00 3.50 20.60 4.50 12.675 6.728 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 51.79
3.00 5.00 3.50 20.61 4.50 14.138 6.728 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 47.35
4.00 5.00 3.50 21.23 6.00 14.138 6.933 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 64.72
4.00 6.00 3.50 21.35 6.00 15.600 6.972 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 59.92
3.00 4.00 4.00 23.41 4.50 13.650 7.643 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 54.09
3.00 5.00 4.00 23.35 4.50 15.113 7.624 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 49.68
4.00 5.00 4.00 23.85 6.00 15.113 7.788 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 67.42
4.00 6.00 4.00 23.92 6.00 16.575 7.811 0.70 0.12 0.78 0.95 62.63

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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE PROPOSED

MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000 IN JOLAIBARI - BELONIA (FROM KM 0.000 TO KM
21.412) SECTION OF NH-108A IN THE STATE OF TRIPURA
FIELD BORE LOG DATA SHEET

Bore Hole No. : BH-01 (KM 3.972)
Method of Boring : Auger and Rotary Water Table 0.40m bgl
Dia. of the Bore Hole : 150 mm
Date of Commencement : 10/11/2020 Date of Completion 12/11/2020
Date DESCRIPTION SYMBOL DEPTH Type of Remarks
and SPT N-Value sample
Depth
From(m) To (m) 0-15 15-30 30-45
Greyish silty clay 0.50 - - - - - DS

1.40m 1.50 1.95 2 2 2 4 SPT/DS
Yellowish grey clayey silt with kankar 3.00 3.45 2 2 3 5 SPT/DS

4.00m 4.50 4.95 5 5 6 11 SPT/DS
Reddish grey silty clay with weathered 6.00 6.45 4 6 7 13 SPT/DS

rock
7.50 7.95 5 8 10 18 SPT/DS
8.70m 9.00 9.45 5 10 13 23 SPT/DS
10.50 10.95 7 12 18 30 SPT/DS
12.00 12.45 10 18 30 48 SPT/DS
13.50 13.95 15 22 37 59 SPT/DS

Greyish silty clay
15.00 15.45 18 30 40 70 SPT/DS
16.50 16.95 16 19 38 57 SPT/DS
18.00 18.45 18 20 40 60 SPT/DS
19.50 19.95 22 30 46 76 SPT/DS
21.00 21.45 30 40 55 95 SPT/DS

21.70m 22.50 22.95 40 50 62 112 SPT/DS
Greyish sandy silty clay 24.00 24.45 50 65 80 145 SPT/DS
25.00m 25.50 25.95 40 60 75 135 SPT/DS
27.00 27.45 35 50 70 120 SPT/DS

Greyish silty clay
28.50 28.95 40 65 82 147 SPT/DS
30.00 30.45 50 70 90 160 SPT/DS
(Termination Depth = 30m)
(UDS collected at the depth of 2.5m, 4.0m & 7.0m)

SPT - Standard Penetration Tests DS - Disturbed samples UDS - Undisturbed samples

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Depth
From(m) To (m) 0-15 15-30 30-45
Brownish grey silty clay 0.50 - - - - - DS

0.70m
1.50 1.95 2 3 5 8 SPT/DS
Yellowish grey sandy silt with kankar
3.00 3.45 3 5 8 13 SPT/DS
4.00m 4.50 4.95 6 9 11 20 SPT/DS
Yellowish grey with reddish patches 6.00 6.45 7 11 15 26 SPT/DS

clayey silt
7.50 7.95 10 21 27 48 SPT/DS
8.00m
9.00 9.45 15 28 35 63 SPT/DS
Greyish with blueish patches clayey silt 10.50 10.95 18 34 39 73 SPT/DS
12.00 12.45 21 37 45 82 SPT/DS

13.00m
13.50 13.95 13 15 28 43 SPT/DS
Pocket layer of light grey silty sand
14.50m 15.00 15.45 17 24 39 63 SPT/DS
16.50 16.95 20 30 45 75 SPT/DS

Greyish with blueish patches silty clay
18.00 18.45 25 41 49 90 SPT/DS
19.50 19.95 29 48 56 104 SPT/DS

20.00m
21.00 21.45 32 50 60 110 SPT/DS
Yellowish grey with blueish patches 22.50 22.95 36 53 64 117 SPT/DS

silty clay
24.00 24.45 41 58 67 125 SPT/DS
25.00 25.45 45 61 72 133 SPT/DS
(UDS collected at the depth of 4.0m)


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Depth
From(m) To (m) 0-15 15-30 30-45
0.50 - - - - - DS
Brownish grey clayey silt
1.50 1.95 2 2 2 4 SPT/DS
2.50m
3.00 3.45 2 2 3 5 SPT/DS
4.50 4.95 2 3 3 6 SPT/DS

Yellowish grey clayey silt with kankar
6.00 6.45 2 3 4 7 SPT/DS
7.50 7.95 3 3 5 8 SPT/DS

8.00m
9.00 9.45 1 1 2 3 SPT/DS
Reddish with blueish patches silty clay
with kankar 10.50 10.95 5 8 9 17 SPT/DS
11.00m
12.00 12.45 6 10 14 24 SPT/DS
13.50 13.95 9 17 23 40 SPT/DS

Greyish with blueish patches silty clay
with kankar 15.00 15.45 14 21 28 49 SPT/DS
16.50 16.95 17 25 36 61 SPT/DS

17.00m
18.00 18.45 19 29 48 77 SPT/DS
19.50 19.95 38 49 62 111 SPT/DS
Greyish with blueish patches silty clay 21.00 21.45 17 70 80 150 SPT/DS
22.50 22.95 21 64 76 140 SPT/DS
24.00 24.45 26 71 82 153 SPT/DS
25.00 25.45 31 74 85 159 SPT/DS
(UDS collected at the depth of 2.5m, 4.0m & 7.0m)


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LABORATORY TEST RESULTS FOR THE PROPOSED Table No. - 1
MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000 IN JOLAIBARI - BELONIA (FROM KM 0.000 TO KM 21.412) SECTION
Type of sample OF NH-108A IN THE STATE OF TRIPURA
sample (in m)
Depth of the
density(gm/cc)
Test Particle Size Distribution Atterberg Limit NMC Shear Strength Consolidation
Bulk Density
Dry Density
No (%) (%) Parameter
Cohesion Charecteristic
Submersed
Void ratio
(in %) C
(gm/cc)
(gm/cc)
F
Specific
Gravity
Cc Cc/(1+e0)
Gravel
LL PL PI Kg/cm2 (degree)
Sand
Clay
Silt
UDS 2.50
0.00 6.81 56.47 36.72 34.50 17.00 17.50 21.54 1.844 1.517 0.844 2.48 0.63 0.38 0 0.222 0.1358
UDS 4.00
0.00 7.47 57.51 35.02 36.00 19.55 16.45 23.44 1.863 1.509 0.863 2.45 0.62 0.42 0 0.217 0.1337
UDS 7.00
0.00 6.67 57.83 35.50 37.00 17.68 19.32 22.55 1.899 1.550 0.899 2.42 0.56 0.53 0 - -
BH - 1
SPT 13.50
0.54 7.63 56.61 35.22 36.50 17.62 18.88 - - - - 2.44 - - - - -
SPT 19.50
0.00 6.99 57.90 35.11 36.50 18.76 17.74 - - - - 2.59 - - - - -
28.50
12
SPT
0.00 7.13 57.11 35.76 36.00 16.43 19.57 - - - - 2.51 - - - - -
UDS 4.00
0.00 7.94 55.44 36.62 36.50 19.07 17.43 21.56 1.897 1.561 0.897 2.46 0.58 0.46 0 0.215 0.1364
SPT 7.50
0.00 6.79 56.79 36.42 37.00 18.66 18.34 - - - - 2.53 - - - - -
SPT 12.00
0.00 7.15 56.01 36.84 36.00 18.94 17.06 - - - - 2.44 - - - - -

BH - 2
SPT 15.00
0.00 7.85 56.29 35.86 37.50 20.97 16.53 - - - - 2.50 - - - - -
SPT 19.50
at CH. KM 4.000
0.38 6.74 56.81 36.07 36.00 17.56 18.44 - - - - 2.50 - - - - -

SPT 25.00
0.00 6.94 57.30 35.76 36.00 18.86 17.14 - - - - 2.42 - - - - -
* Suggested Value
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS FOR THE PROPOSED Table No. - 1
MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000 IN JOLAIBARI - BELONIA (FROM KM 0.000 TO KM 21.412) SECTION
Type of sample OF NH-108A IN THE STATE OF TRIPURA
sample (in m)
Depth of the
density(gm/cc)
Test Particle Size Distribution Atterberg Limit NMC Shear Strength Consolidation
Bulk Density
Dry Density
No (%) (%) Parameter
Cohesion Charecteristic
Submersed
Void ratio
(in %) C
(gm/cc)
(gm/cc)
F
Specific
Gravity
Cc Cc/(1+e0)
Gravel
LL PL PI Kg/cm2 (degree)
Sand
Clay
Silt
UDS 2.50
0.00 6.81 57.63 35.56 34.50 14.61 19.89 23.14 1.840 1.494 0.840 2.45 0.64 0.31 0 0.223 0.1360
UDS 4.00
0.41 7.90 55.51 36.18 36.00 19.19 16.81 25.67 1.863 1.482 0.863 2.54 0.71 0.33 0 0.217 0.1267
UDS 7.00
0.67 6.87 56.86 35.60 37.00 17.50 19.50 23.17 1.880 1.526 0.880 2.42 0.59 0.37 0 - -
BH - 3
SPT 12.00
0.00 6.60 57.25 36.15 35.00 16.14 18.86 - - - - 2.53 - - - - -
SPT 18.00
0.00 6.99 57.15 35.86 36.50 19.53 16.97 - - - - 2.41 - - - - -
25.00
12
SPT
0.00 6.89 57.87 35.24 35.00 17.81 17.19 - - - - 2.57 - - - - -
at CH. KM 4.000
* Suggested Value

at CH. KM 4.000

MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000 IN JOLAIBARI - BELONIA (FROM KM
0.000 TO KM 21.412) SECTION OF NH-108A IN THE STATE OF TRIPURA
FIELD 'N' VALUE (OBSERVED) VALUE AND CORRECTED 'N' VALUE
BOREHOLE NO.:- BH-01 (KM 3.972)
1 2
RL OBSERVED N CORRECTED N OVE
DILATANCY
VALUE VALUE RBU Graphical Presentation of Field (Observed) N-
RDE Value with Depth
0.000m N
100
120
140
160
180
20
40
60
80
-1.500m 4 4 6.72 ###
0
-3.000m 5 5 7.25 ### 0.00m
-4.500m 11 11 ### ###
-2.00m
-6.000m 13 13 ### ###
-7.500m 18 18 ### ###
-4.00m
-9.000m 23 23 ### ###
-10.500m 30 30 ### ### -6.00m
-12.000m 48 48 ### ###
-13.500m 59 59 ### ### -8.00m
-15.000m 70 70 ### ###
-16.500m 57 57 ### ### -10.00m
-18.000m 60 60 ### ###
-19.500m 76 76 ### ### -12.00m
-21.000m 95 95 ### ###
-22.500m 112 112 ### ### -14.00m
145 145 ### ###
DEPTH
-24.000m
135 -16.00m
-25.500m 135 ### ###
-27.000m 120 120 ### ###
-18.00m
-28.500m 147 147 ### ###
-30.000m 160 160 ### ###
-20.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -22.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -24.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -26.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -28.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -30.00m
0.00 7.50
-32.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 FIELD AND CORRECTED N VALUE
Series1 Series2

16 at CH. KM 4.000

1 2
DILATANCY
0.000m N
100
120
140
160
180
20
40
60
80
-1.500m 8 13 ### ###
0
-3.000m 13 17 ### ### 0.00m
-4.500m 20 21 ### ###
-6.000m 26 23 ### ### -2.00m
-7.500m 48 48 ### ###
-9.000m 63 42 ### ### -4.00m
-10.500m 73 45 ### ###
-12.000m 82 49 ### ###
-6.00m
-13.500m 43 43 ### ###
-15.000m 63 63 ### ###
-16.500m 75 75 ### ### -8.00m
-18.000m 90 90 ### ###
-19.500m 104 104 ### ### -10.00m
-21.000m 110 110 ### ###
-22.500m 117 117 ### ###
-12.00m
125 125 ### ###
DEPTH
-24.000m
-25.000m 133 133 ### ###
0.00 7.50 -14.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -16.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50
-18.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -20.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -22.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -24.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50
-26.00m
0.00 7.50
Series1 Series2

17 at CH. KM 4.000

1 2
DILATANCY
0.000m N
100
120
140
160
180
20
40
60
80
-1.500m 4 4 6.72 ###
0
-3.000m 5 5 7.25 ### 0.00m
-4.500m 6 6 7.92 ###
-6.000m 7 7 8.54 ### -2.00m
-7.500m 8 8 9.20 ###
-9.000m 3 3 3.27 9.14 -4.00m
-10.500m 17 17 ### ###
-12.000m 24 24 ### ###
-6.00m
-13.500m 40 40 ### ###
-15.000m 49 49 ### ###
-16.500m 61 61 ### ### -8.00m
-18.000m 77 77 ### ###
-19.500m 111 111 ### ### -10.00m
-21.000m 150 150 ### ###
-22.500m 140 140 ### ###
-12.00m
153 153 ### ###
DEPTH
-24.000m
-25.000m 159 159 ### ###
0.00 7.50 -14.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -16.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50
-18.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -20.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -22.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50 -24.00m
0.00 7.50
0.00 7.50
-26.00m
0.00 7.50
Series1 Series2

18 at CH. KM 4.000
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVES
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size2.50m
(mm) 4.00m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Clay Silt Fine sand Medium Coarse sand Gravel
Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
2.50m 36.72 56.47 6.01 0.80 0.00 0.00
4.00m 35.02 57.51 4.34 2.35 0.78 0.00
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size (mm)

7.00m 13.50m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
7.00m 35.50 57.83 3.96 2.61 0.10 0.00
13.50m 35.22 56.61 5.97 1.66 0.00 0.54
MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000 IN BH - 1 Fig. No.
JOLAIBARI - BELONIA (FROM KM 0.000 TO KM 21.412) SECTION
OF NH-108A IN THE STATE OF TRIPURA
19 at CH. KM 4.000
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size (mm)

19.50m 28.50m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
19.50m 35.11 57.90 6.19 0.80 0.00 0.00
28.50m 35.76 57.11 4.00 2.35 0.78 0.00
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
4.00m 7.50m
Grain size (mm)
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
4.00m 36.62 55.44 5.23 2.61 0.10 0.00
7.50m 36.42 56.79 5.12 1.67 0.00 0.00
MINOR BRIDGE OVER CHORA NALA AT CH. KM 4.000 IN BH - 1 & 2 Fig. No.
20 at CH. KM 4.000
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size 12.00m

(mm) 15.00m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
12.00m 36.84 56.01 6.35 0.80 0.00 0.00
15.00m 35.86 56.29 4.72 2.35 0.78 0.00
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size (mm)

19.50m 25.00m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
19.50m 36.07 56.81 4.04 2.60 0.10 0.38
25.00m 35.76 57.30 5.27 1.67 0.00 0.00
21 at CH. KM 4.000
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size2.50m
(mm) 4.00m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
2.50m 35.56 57.63 6.01 0.80 0.00 0.00
4.00m 36.18 55.51 4.78 2.34 0.77 0.41
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size (mm)

7.00m 12.00m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
7.00m 35.60 56.86 4.18 2.59 0.10 0.67
12.00m 36.15 57.25 4.93 1.67 0.00 0.00
22 at CH. KM 4.000
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size (mm)

18.00m 25.00m
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)
18.00m 35.86 57.15 6.19 0.80 0.00 0.00
25.00m 35.24 57.87 3.76 2.35 0.78 0.00
100.00
90.00
80.00
70.00
Percentage finer
60.00
50.00
40.00
30.00
20.00
10.00
0.00
0.002
0.075
0.425
4.75
0.00100 0.01000 0.10000 1.00000 10.00000 100.00000
Grain size (mm)
Grain size (mm) <0.002 0.002-0.075 0.075-0.425 0.425-2.0 2.0-4.75 >4.75

Sample No.
(%) (%) (%) sand (%) (%) (%)

23 at CH. KM 4.000
TEST RESULTS
BH - 1 BH - 1
DEPTH = 2.50 m DEPTH = 4.00 m
C= 0.62 Kg/cm2 & f = 6 C= 0.59 Kg/cm2 & f = 9.5
Shear Stress (kg/cm2)

1.50 1.50
1.00 1.00
0.50 0.50
0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50
Normal Stress (Kg/cm2)
21
BH - 1 BH - 2

C= 0.55 Kg/cm2 & f = 10 C= 0.54 Kg/cm2 & f = 9.8
1.50 1.50
1.00 1.00
0.50 0.50
0.500. 1.001.0 1.50

1. 2.002. 3.0 3.503.
2.502.5 3.00 0.
0.50 1.0 1.501.
1.00 2.002. 3.0 3.503.
2.502.5 3.00
at CH. KM 4.000
Normal Stress (Kg/cm2) Normal Stress (Kg/cm2)

NORMAL STRESS (KG/SQ. NORMAL STRESS (KG/SQ.
CM) CM)
TEST RESULTS
BH - 3 BH - 3
C= 0.62 Kg/cm2 & f = 6 C= 0.59 Kg/cm2 & f = 9.5

1.50 1.50
1.00 1.00
0.50 0.50
0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50 0.50 1.00 1.50 2.00 2.50 3.00 3.50
22
BH - 3
DEPTH = 7.00 m
C= 0.55 Kg/cm2 & f = 10
1.50
1.00
0.50
0.500. 1.001.0 1.50

1. 2.002. 3.0 3.503.
2.502.5 3.00
at CH. KM 4.000

NORMAL STRESS (KG/SQ.
CM)

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ISO 9001: 2015 certified

F Foundation Design Aspects…………………………………………..

F Subsoil profile & Recommendation…………………….. 7

F Calculation of Bearing Capacities……………………. 8-10

F Borelog data sheets……………………………. 11-13

F Laboratory Tests Results…………………………… 14-15

F Curves & Figures………………………………… 16-25

Consultancy of Lake Road, Haradhan Sangha, Krishnanagar,

Agartala, Tripura (West) was sought by :

M/S. SATISH PRASAD, RANCHI

include the subsoil properties for each stratum so as to come up with

the design parameters for designing foundations, the depth of

foundation and the selection of type of foundation. As the ground

water table location influences the bearing capacity of a foundation

and the method of construction of a foundation at the site, its location

has also to be found.

possible are to be collected. These samples would be different

laboratory tests to obtain various properties of sub-soil formation.

bore holes it is suggested that due weighted is given to the unexplored

part of the area at the time of selecting design parameters.

field work of site are presented below in tabular form

BH - 1 30.00 10/11/2020 12/11/2020 0.40

BH - 2 25.00 19/11/2020 20/11/2020 0.30

BH - 3 25.00 21/11/2020 22/11/2020 3.70

The fieldwork also included collection of disturbed and undisturbed

soil samples and conducting standard penetration tests (as per IS :

2131-1963) at regular intervals.

Undisturbed Sample Tubes were waxed and lebelled properly and

send to the laboratory for testing.

specimens with proper identification were preserved in polythene bags

for logging purpose.

Minor Bridge over Chora Nala

sample collected from the bore hole.

Minor Bridge over Chora Nala

The following tests were performed in the laboratory adopting

2 Liquid Limit, Plastic Limit Tests.

3 Bulk Density, Dry Density.

4 Natural Moisture Content.

6 Unconsolidated Undrained (UU) test.

7 One dimensional consolidation test.

The tests were conducted as per relevant IS Specifications (IS:

Minor Bridge over Chora Nala

factor of safety exceeding the bearing capacity of the supporting soils.

Also the vertical movements due to compression of the soil should be

within tolerable limit for the structure. The foundations in accordance

with the recommendations herein will satisfy these criteria.

The maximum permissible total settlement and differential for the

foundation settlement is governed by the technical requirements of the

structure and is usually specified by the user for the specific

Bearing capacity analysis for shallow foundations has been done in

for the analysis.

been considered as IS:6403-1981, Table -1 clause - 5.1.1, 5.1.2.1 and

SETTLEMENT ANALYSIS FOR SHALLOW FOUNDATION

Settlement calculation has been done as per IS: 8009 (Part-1)-1976.

Immediate settlement considered as per clause 9.2.3.2

Consolidation settlement considered as per clause 9.2.2.2

S c = Ht/(1+e0) x Cc log10 ((p0 + Dp)/p0) x loed x df x dr

Where Sc = Consolidation settlement

Ht = Thickness of the compressible layer

e0 = initial void ratio

p0 = initial overburden pressure