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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MINOR BRIDGE AT

CHAINAGE NO. 2+ 700, JALGOAN TO BHANDRA BUJURG ROAD, DISTRICT BARWANI (M P)
CONTRACTOR: M/S SORATHIA VELJI RATNA & Co., VADODARA (GJ)
AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFED COMPANY
Submitted to
MADHYA PRADESH ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.
RAJMI GEOEXPLORATION & ENGINEERING PVT LTD

Consultancy Services For
Geotechnical Investigation, Geophysical Investigation, Geohydrological and

Hydrological Investigation, Flood Estimation, Stability Analysis, Environmental Studies
& Clearance, All Type of Testing in Field & Laboratory Testing, Topographical Survey,
Rain Water Harvesting Design and Estimates, DPR Preparation,, Tube Well /Diamond
Core Drilling, Ground Water Assessment & Modelling, Water Shed Management.
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Reg. office: 106-109, M.L Tower 292-A, Scheme No. 91 near Malwa Mill Square Indore,
Madhya Pradesh. 4520001.
Email: rajmigeoexploration@gmail.com.
Land Line: 0731 2434588
Cell No: +919977035888, +919926845588, +919425460588, +919826645588,
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
M/s Sorathia Velji Ratna & Co., has been awarded the construction of Minor Bridge at
Ch No. 2 + 700, Jalgoan to Bandhra Bujurg Road in Barwani District. For the structural design
of foundation they have approached M/S Rajmi Geoexploration & Engineering Pvt. Ltd., Indore
(Consultant). It was agreed by the client and consultant (i) to drill four no. of boreholes through
overburden and rock up to a maximum depth of 9.50 m depth (however the maximum drilling
carried out in BH – 1 is 7.50 m While the maximum drilling carried out in BH – 2, BH – 3 and
BH – 4 is 9.50m ) using rotary drilling machine (ii) to collect the samples from these
boreholes (iii) test the samples in the laboratory of the consultant and (iv) on the basis of test
results to recommend a safe bearing capacity. The Table - 1 to Table – 4 shows the soil profile in
the borehole along with the test results.
2.0 COMPUTATIONS OF SAFE BEARING CAPACITY (FOR SOIL)
(I) BASED ON SHEAR CONSIDERATION
The Safe Bearing Capacity is calculated as per IS: 6403- 1981 (determination of bearing
capacity of shallow foundations). For local and general shear failure the net safe bearing capacity
is given as follows:
Qns = [C Nc Sc dc ic+q (Nq-1) Sq dq iq+ ½ B γ Nγ dγ iγ W]/F (In case of General shear failure)
Qns = [2/3 C N’c S c dc ic+q (N’q-1) Sq dq iq+ ½ B γ N’γ Sγdγ iγ W]/F (In case of local shear
failure)
Where qns = Net Safe Bearing Capacity
C = Cohesion (for Non cohesive material C = 0)
Ǿ = Angle of internal friction
Ǿ’ = tan-1(0.67 tan (Ø)) for local shear failure
γ = Average density of over burden
Nc,Nq,Nγ = Bearing Capacity factors for General Shear Failure
N’c,N’q,N’γ = Bearing Capacity factors for Local Shear Failure
Sc,Sq,Sγ = Shape factors
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dc ,dq ,dγ = depth factors

ic ,iq ,iγ = inclination factors ( 1 in the case of vertical loads)
q = Effective surcharge at depth of” D” below ground level.
W = Water Table correction factor
B = Width of footing in m.
F = Factor of safety
On the crushed material of rock collected from borehole the Direct Shear Test were
conducted.
For BH – 1 at 4.50 m
c= 13 kPa, Φ =28°, B= 3.0 m, L = 6.0 m, D = 4.50 m
As Φ value is ranging between 28º and 36º, considering local shear failure and general
shear failure. Taking the average of the two values of Safe Bearing Capacity so obtained. To find
the Φ’ value corresponding to this value of Φ= 28.0º we know that tan Φ’ = (2/3 tan Φ).
Substitute the value of Φ’ = 28.0˚ we get Φ’ = 21.05˚. Now the values of Nc Nq and Nγ shall be
respectively 14.46, 6.16 and 5.13. Substitute in the equation we get qnu = 895.20 kN/m2. Using a
factor of safety of 3 and further correction for water table @ 50% we get qns = 149.200 kN/m2.
Considering general shear failure the bearing capacity factors Nc Nq and Nγ shall be
respectively 26.37, 15.30 and 17.79. Substitute in the equation we get qnu = 2569.077 kN/m2.
Using a factor of safety of 3 and further correction for water table @ 50% we get qns = 428.17
kN/m2.
Taking the average of the bearing capacity so obtained from consideration of local &
general shear we get qns = 288.685 kN/m2.
Similar Computation of Safe Bearing Capacity at BH -2 , BH – 3 & BH – 4 can be done. The
Final Values are tabulated in Table -A
2.1 (FOR ROCK)
According to the Indian Standard Code (IS: 12070 -1987 reaffirmed in 2005) the safe bearing
capacity of the rock can be obtained by any of the following methods
 By Rock Mass rating
 By Core Strength
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 By Pressure meter
 By conducting plate load test
It has been shown that the choice of the method depend upon the quality of the rock. For the
good rock quality with wide (1m to 3m) or very wide (>3m) spacing of discontinuity RMR
criteria should be adopted. Rock mass with closed discontinuity at moderately close (0.3 to 1m)
spacing the criteria of core strength should be adopted.
In our case we have adopted RMR criteria.
5.1 Rock Mass Rating:-
For computation of bearing capacity of rock formation the geological observations for
joints faults, shear zone etc are important. The Rock Mass Rating (RMR) Value is obtained
based upon many factors as follows
(i) Strength of Rock: - The RMR value depends upon the Unconfined Compressive
Strength (UCS) of the rock. Depending upon the value of Strength of rock core the rating points
from 0 to 15 are awarded. Table shows the RMR increment for UCS values as follows
Unconfined Compressive Strength (MPa) RMR Increment
> 200 15
100 – 200 12 * Do not use
50 – 100 7 this rock
25 – 50 4
10 – 25 2*
3 – 10 18
<3 0*
(ii) Drill Core Quality: - The drill quality is related to the Rock Quality Designation (RQD).
Depending upon RQD value the rock is given rating points ranging from 3 to 20 is awarded.
Table shows the RMR increment for UCS values as follows;
RQD (%) 91 – 100 76 – 90 51 – 75 25 – 50 <25
Rating Increment 20 17 13 8 3
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(iii) Joint Spacing: - The RMR value depends upon the spacing of joints. The rating
increment should reflect the joint set which is the most critical for a particular application. If the
rock mass has fewer sets of joints, the rating is increased. Depending upon the spacing of joints
the rock is given rating points ranging from 5 to 30 is awarded. Table shows the RMR increment
for UCS values as follows’
Joint Spacing (m) >2 0.6 - 2 0.2 – 0.6 0.006 – 0.2 < 0.006
Rating Increment 20 15 10 8 5
(iv) Joint Characteristics: - The condition of the joint sets most likely to influence a
particular application should be considered for the rating. The increment of RMR for joint
characteristics depends upon the roughness of the joint. Based upon the joint conditions such as
very rough surface smooth surface etc. rock is given rating points from 0 to 25. Table shows the
RMR increment for UCS values as follows.
Joint Description Rating
increment
Very rough and unweathered wall rock, tight and discontinuous, no separation 30
Rough and Slightly weathered wall rock surface, separation <1mm 25
Slightly rough and moderately to highly weathered wall rock surface, 20
Separation <1mm
Slicken sided wall rock surface or 1-5mm thick gauge or 1-5mm wide opening, 10
continuous discontinuity
5mm thick soft gauge 5mm wide continuous discontinuity 0
(v) Ground water conditions: - Ground water condition can influence the rock mass
behavior to a large extent. The RMR value depends upon the general condition of the rock,
which, in turn, depends upon the ground water. Depending upon the ground water condition the
rock is given rating points ranging from 1 to 10 are given. Table shows the RMR increment for
UCS values as follows;
General Condition Inflow per 10 m Joint water Rating
tunnel length pressure divide Increment
(lit/min) by major
principal stress
Completely dry None 0 15
Damp <10 0 – 0.1 10
Wet 10 – 25 0.1 – 0.2 7
Dripping 25 – 125 0.2 – 0.5 4
Flowing >125 >0.5 0
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Based upon the RMR value (obtained by adding the rating points of the entire five criterion as
above the rock classified as very poor (RMR 0- 20), poor (RMR 21-40), fair (RMR 41-60), good
(RMR 61-80 and very good (RMR 81-100). As per IS 12070 the Safe Bearing Capacity can be
obtained based upon rock classification.
3.0 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION
The drilling of four boreholes for the Geotechnical Investigation for the proposed Minor Bridge
at Ch 2 + 700, Jalgoan to Bandhra Bujurg road, district Barwani has been done. Based upon the
soil/rock profile, following are the recommendations;
 For the structures to be constructed near BH – 1, BH – 2 & BH – 3 Individual Isolated
footings may be provided for the transfer of loads of structure. The Safe Bearing
Capacity at 4.50 m is recommended as 225 kPa.
 For the structures to be constructed near BH – 4 Individual Isolated footings may be

provided for the transfer of loads of structure. The Safe Bearing Capacity at 6.00 m is
recommended as 250 kPa.
 The minimum recommended depth should be checked against the scouring of the
material as per IRC 78.
Authorized Signatory
Rajmi Geoexploration & Engineering Pvt. Ltd
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Table – A SBC Calculated based on Properties of Strata Collected from Different

Boreholes Size of Footing considered is 3.0 x 6.0 m as mentioned at page no. 3
Shear
SBC considering General

Parameters
SBC considering Local
Mean SBC Value

Shear Failure (kPa)
Brdidge Chainage
Density (kN/m3)
Borehole No.
Shear Failure
Cohesion c (kPa)
Angle of internal
Depth (m)
(kPa)
(kPa)
friction (Φ˚)
BH – 1 4.5 18.6 13.0 28.0 149.20 428.17 288.69
BH – 2 4.5 18.5 12.0 28.5 151.18 442.10 296.64

2 + 700
BH – 3 4.5 18.3 14.5 28.0 150.98 432.74 291.86
BH – 4 6.0 18.6 6.5 29.0 190.54 554.36 372.45
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BORE LOG SHEET FOR BH – 1

RAJMI GEOEXPLORATION & ENGINEERING PVT. LTD. INDORE
CLIENT Madhya Pradesh Road Development Corporation Ltd. PROJECT NAME Construction of Minor Bridge
SIT E Jalgaon –Bandhra Bujurg Road
CONTRACTOR M/s Sorathia Velji Ratna & Co., Vadodara (G.J.)
BOREHOLE NO. BH – 1 ( Chainage 2+700 M )LHS
RL OF GROUND = DATE OF START DATE OF COMPLETION
ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION (RQD) (%)

STATIC
SYMBOLIC REP RESENTATION OF ROCK

DESCRIPTION OF ROCK TYPE (COLOU R
GRAIN SIZE TERTURAL COMPOSITION
SHE ARING
PENETRATI O Atterberg
SIZE OF CORE PIECES IN CM (MIN –
ROCK CRUS HING STRENGTH (MPa)

DETAILS OF WATER COLOUR ET C.
S.P.T. BLOWS STRENGT H
NUMBER OF CO RES EXTRA CTED
NATURAL MOISTURE CO NTENT/

NUMBER OF CO RE SAMPLE FO R
LEVEL OF WATER TABLE/L.W.L.
DEGREE OF WEATHERING ETC.)

PER 30 CM
N Grain Size Analysis PARAMETER
RESISTAN CE s Limits
WATER ABSORPTION (%)

FREE SWELL INDEX (%)
BULK DENSITY (kN/m3)

S
VOID RATIO/POROSITY
DRILL RUN (M) BELOW
GROUND/REFE RENCE
KG/ CM2
DIA OF CASING (MM)
CORE RECOVERY (%)

REDUCED LEVEL (m)
NATURE OF SAM PLE

DATE OF SAMPLING
SPECIFIC G RAVITY
TESTING
% SAND (4.75 – 0.075 mm)
% SILT (0.075-0.002mm)
SHRINKAGE LIMIT (%)

M AX)
TYPE
% GRAVEL(>4.75mm)
ANGLE OF SHEARIG
COHESION ‘C’ (kPa)
POINT RESISTANCE
% CLAY (<0.002mm)
PLASTIC LIMIT (%)

SKIN RESISTANCE
LIQUID LIMIT (%)
RESISTANCE (°)
DEPTH (M)
VAL UE
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
D a rk
0.00 – 2.0 DS - - - - 100 Riverine Deposits Nil Nil
Brown
2.00 - 3.00 DS - - - - 75 Yellow Soil Yellow Nil Nil

5.10 M
Highly Weathered Basalt Core Crushed During

3.00 - 4.50 CS - - - - 75 G re y Nil Nil
Drilling
4.50 - 6.00 CS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil 28 13 18.6
6.00 - 7.50 FS - - - - 75 Highly Fractured and Weathered Basalt --d o -- 10 Nil
1. Classification of soil: as per IS 1498, 2. Abbreviation used: DS = Disturbed sample, UD = Undisturbed sample,1/2 Sample No.1/ at Bore No, Fr. = Fractures, SWL= Static Water Level, Sv = Sub vertical, Irr. = Irregular, 3 Type of Machine used in drilling: Rotary Drill, 4 Type of Core Barrel Used = Single Tube, 5 Size of Samples: As mentioned above,
6.Position of Ground Water table: as s hown, 7 Shearing strength Characteristics based on Triaxial / Box ShearS- Test on Undisturbed / Disturbed Sample at Bulk Density (gm/cm3).
Investigation Report
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BORE LOG SHEET FOR BH - 2


STATIC

SHE ARING

NUMBER OF CO RES EXTRA CTED S.P.T. BLOWS STRENGT H


PER 30 CM


S
VOID RATIO/POROSITY
DRILL RUN (M) BELOW
GROUND/REFE RENCE
KG/ CM2
DIA OF CASING (MM)
CORE RECOVERY (%)

REDUCED LEVEL (m)
NATURE OF SAM PLE

DATE OF SAMPLING
SPECIFIC G RAVITY
TESTING
% SAND (4.75 – 0.075 mm)
% SILT (0.075-0.002mm)
SHRINKAGE LIMIT (%)

M AX)
TYPE
% GRAVEL(>4.75mm)
ANGLE OF SHEARIG
POINT RESISTANCE
% CLAY (<0.002mm)
PLASTIC LIMIT (%)

SKIN RESISTANCE
LIQUID LIMIT (%)
RESISTANCE (°)
DEPTH (M)
VAL U E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Riverine Deposits ( Consisting of Sand Gravels
0.00 - 1.50 DS - - - - 100 D a rk Nil Nil
& Boulders of Basalt )
1.50 - 3.00 DS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil

3.00 - 4.50 CS - - - - 75 G re y Nil Nil
Drilling
0.80 M
4.50 - 6.00 CS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil 28.5 12 18.5
6.00 - 7.50 FS - - - - 75 Highly Fractured and Weathered Basalt --d o -- Nil Nil
7.50 – 9.50 FS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- 10 Nil
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STATIC

SHE ARING



PER 30 CM


S
VOID RATIO/POROSITY
DRILL RUN (M) BELOW
GROUND/REFE RENCE
KG/ CM2
DIA OF CASING (MM)
CORE RECOVERY (%)

REDUCED LEVEL (m)
NATURE OF SAM PLE

DATE OF SAMPLING
SPECIFIC G RAVITY
TESTING
% SAND (4.75 – 0.075 mm)
% SILT (0.075-0.002mm)
SHRINKAGE LIMIT (%)

M AX)
TYPE
% GRAVEL(>4.75mm)
ANGLE OF SHEARIG
POINT RESISTANCE
% CLAY (<0.002mm)
PLASTIC LIMIT (%)

SKIN RESISTANCE
LIQUID LIMIT (%)
RESISTANCE (°)
DEPTH (M)
VAL U E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
0.00 - 1.50 DS - - - - 100 D a rk Nil Nil
1.50 - 3.00 DS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil

3.00 - 4.50 CS - - - - 75 G re y Nil Nil
Drilling
0.80 M
4.50 - 6.00 CS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil 28 14.5 18.3
6.00 - 7.50 FS - - - - 75 Highly Fractured and Weathered Basalt --d o -- 23 Nil
7.50 – 9.50 FS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- 28 Nil
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STATIC

SHE ARING



PER 30 CM


S
VOID RATIO/POROSITY
DRILL RUN (M) BELOW
GROUND/REFE RENCE
KG/ CM2
DIA OF CASING (MM)
CORE RECOVERY (%)

REDUCED LEVEL (m)
NATURE OF SAM PLE

DATE OF SAMPLING
SPECIFIC G RAVITY
TESTING
% SAND (4.75 – 0.075 mm)
% SILT (0.075-0.002mm)
SHRINKAGE LIMIT (%)

M AX)
TYPE
% GRAVEL(>4.75mm)
ANGLE OF SHEARIG
POINT RESISTANCE
% CLAY (<0.002mm)
PLASTIC LIMIT (%)

SKIN RESISTANCE
LIQUID LIMIT (%)
RESISTANCE (°)
DEPTH (M)
VAL U E
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33
0.00 - 2.00 DS - - - - 100 Yellow Soil with Kankar Yellow Nil Nil

2.00 - 3.00 DS - - - - 75 D a rk Nil Nil
3.00 - 4.50 DS - - - - 75 Yelow Soil Yellow Nil Nil

2.60 M

4.50 - 6.00 CS - - - - 75 G re y Nil Nil
Drilling
6.0 – 7.50 CS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil 6.5 29 18.6
7.50 – 9.50 FS - - - - 75 Highly Fractured and Weathered Basalt --d o -- 32 Nil
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF MINOR BRIDGE AT

AN ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFED COMPANY

MADHYA PRADESH ROAD DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD.

RAJMI GEOEXPLORATION & ENGINEERING PVT LTD

Geotechnical Investigation, Geophysical Investigation, Geohydrological and

2.0 COMPUTATIONS OF SAFE BEARING CAPACITY (FOR SOIL)

(I) BASED ON SHEAR CONSIDERATION

dc ,dq ,dγ = depth factors

2.1 (FOR ROCK)

5.1 Rock Mass Rating:-

Unconfined Compressive Strength (MPa) RMR Increment

3.0 CONCLUSION & RECOMMENDATION

 For the structures to be constructed near BH – 4 Individual Isolated footings may be

Table – A SBC Calculated based on Properties of Strata Collected from Different

SBC considering General

SBC considering Local

Mean SBC Value

BH – 2 4.5 18.5 12.0 28.5 151.18 442.10 296.64

BH – 4 6.0 18.6 6.5 29.0 190.54 554.36 372.45

BORE LOG SHEET FOR BH – 1

ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION (RQD) (%)

SYMBOLIC REP RESENTATION OF ROCK

ROCK CRUS HING STRENGTH (MPa)

NATURAL MOISTURE CO NTENT/

LEVEL OF WATER TABLE/L.W.L.

DEGREE OF WEATHERING ETC.)

WATER ABSORPTION (%)

BULK DENSITY (kN/m3)

DIA OF CASING (MM)

CORE RECOVERY (%)

NATURE OF SAM PLE

% SAND (4.75 – 0.075 mm)

SHRINKAGE LIMIT (%)

PLASTIC LIMIT (%)

LIQUID LIMIT (%)

2.00 - 3.00 DS - - - - 75 Yellow Soil Yellow Nil Nil

Highly Weathered Basalt Core Crushed During

4.50 - 6.00 CS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil 28 13 18.6

6.00 - 7.50 FS - - - - 75 Highly Fractured and Weathered Basalt --d o -- 10 Nil

BORE LOG SHEET FOR BH - 2

ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION (RQD) (%)

SYMBOLIC REP RESENTATION OF ROCK

SIZE OF CORE PIECES IN CM (MIN –

ROCK CRUS HING STRENGTH (MPa)

NATURAL MOISTURE CO NTENT/

LEVEL OF WATER TABLE/L.W.L.

DEGREE OF WEATHERING ETC.)

WATER ABSORPTION (%)

BULK DENSITY (kN/m3)

DIA OF CASING (MM)

CORE RECOVERY (%)

NATURE OF SAM PLE

% SAND (4.75 – 0.075 mm)

SHRINKAGE LIMIT (%)

PLASTIC LIMIT (%)

LIQUID LIMIT (%)

1.50 - 3.00 DS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil

Highly Weathered Basalt Core Crushed During

4.50 - 6.00 CS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- Nil Nil 28.5 12 18.5

7.50 – 9.50 FS - - - - 75 -------------do--------------- --d o -- 10 Nil

BORE LOG SHEET FOR BH – 3

ROCK QUALITY DESIGNATION (RQD) (%)