318 Sector C DHA

Geotechnical Investigation Report
Location Plot No. 318, Sector-C, Street 01, DHA Peshawar
Project Title Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot

No. 318, Sector-C, Street 01, DHA Peshawar"
Client Mr. Naveed Ahmad
Reporting officer Engr. Malik Hammad Naseer
Verification Officer Engr. Fahad Jan (PE Geotech)
Depth of Bore 20 ft
Ground water table depth Not Encountered inside the Boreholes
Date of Site Work December 06, 2022
Report number QT/GT/00351
Test Report Date December 08, 2022
Office Address Office #03, Adjacent to Zong Regional Office, University
Road, Peshawar
Email qualtecheg@gmail.com
Contact 0913054442/03139830431
Reference: QT/GT/00351 Dated: December 08, 2022
Mr. Naveed Ahmad,
Peshawar
Subject: Geotechnical Investigation for the “Construction of Plot No. 318, Sector C, Street 01,
DHA Peshawar”
We take the pleasure in submitting to you the Detailed Soil Investigation Report for “Construction of
Plot No. 318, Sector C, Street 01, DHA Peshawar”
This Report describes the details of various field & laboratory tests, various soil properties and design
parameters for the site. Further, it is added that we also offer consultancy services for which you can
contact Qualtech Engineering Group.
Best Regards.
Managing Partner,
Qualtech Engineering Group

Table of Contents
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4
2. SCOPE OF WORK ......................................................................................................... 4
3. BEARING CAPACITY .................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Bearing Capacity from SPT.......................................................................................... 5
3.2 Bearing Capacity from Direct Shear Test .................................................................... 6
4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................... 6

5. SEISMIC ZONE FACTOR……………………………………………………… …….7
Appendices
Images of Site Work…………………………………………………………………………9
Site Location………………………………………………………………………………..10
Test Results……………………………….…………………………………………...........11
1. INTRODUCTION
This document is prepared for the “Construction of Plot No. 318 Sector C, Street 01, DHA
Peshawar". The soil investigation was proposed by the client. The required soil investigation was
carried-out through two (02) bore holes.
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) was carried out in the boreholes till 20 ft depth at BH-01 and 20ft
depth at BH-02. Split Spoon Samples & other disturbed Samples were also collected from the bore
hole for Soil Classification.
This Report describes the details of various field & laboratory tests, various soil properties and
design parameters for the site.
2. SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of Work for the soil investigation of the proposed site are as follows:
• Drilling bore up to 20 ft depth at BH-01 and 20 ft depth at BH-02, including preparation of
borehole logs.
• Performing standard penetration tests in the boreholes at depth of 20 ft at BH-01 and 20 ft
at BH-02.
• Extraction of disturbed samples from the bores.
• Grain size distribution tests on disturbed samples from the bores.
• Natural moisture content tests on all samples collected from the bores.
• Direct Shear Tests on granular samples from the bores.
• Compilation and preparation of 01 copy of geotechnical report of field and laboratory
testing.
3. BEARING CAPACITY
3.1 Bearing Capacity from SPT

Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) were carried out at 5 ft till 20 ft depth in the BH-01 and BH-
02. The SPT numbers recorded at the site were corrected for submergence, overburden Energy,
bore-hole diameter and rod length. The Bearing capacity value is calculated from the following
equation which is based on Modified Meyerhof work/Equation.
′
𝑁70
𝑞𝑎 = 𝐾 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐵 ≤ 4𝑓𝑡
2.5 𝑑
′
𝑁70 𝐵+1 2
𝑞𝑎 = ( ) 𝐾𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐵 > 4𝑓𝑡
4 𝐵
𝐷
𝐾𝑑 = 1 + 0.33 ≤ 1.33
𝐵
′
2.116
𝑁70 = 𝐶𝑁 (𝜂1 𝜂2 𝜂3 𝜂4 )𝑁 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑁 = √
𝑝𝑜 ′
Where:
q a = Allowable Net increase in soil Pressure in KSF for an estimated settlement of 1inch.
N = SPT Number Corrected for submergence & overburden.
B = Width of Footing in Feet.
D = Depth of Foundation in Feet
CN = Overburden Correction Factor
Po’ = Insitu Vertical Effective Stress, (ksf)
η1 = Standard Energy Ratio
η2 = Rod Length Correction
η3 = Sampler Correction
η4 = Borehole Diameter Correction
Bearing Capacity Value is Calculated for an assumed width’s given in Table-01. Details of the
results are given in the Conclusions & recommendation section.
3.2 Bearing Capacity from Direct Shear Test
Direct Shear tests were carried out on Samples Collected from Test boreholes to determine the
Shear Strength Parameters (Cohesion & Angle of Internal Friction). To determine bearing
capacity from the direct shear test parameters, Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity equation was used.
Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Equation:
qult = cN c + Rw1 (DN q ) + Rw 2  BN S r 

1 
2 
Where :
qult = Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil
Nc, Nq & Nγ =Bearing Capacity factors based on angle of internal fraction”
c = Cohesion of Soil
Rw1 and Rw2 = Water Table Correction Factors
4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

On the basis of field tests and expert visual observations the soil strata up-to a depth of 20 ft in
BH-01 is Sandy Lean Clay (CL) while in Borehole-02 the strata up to a depth of 2 ft was over
burden soil then Sandy Lean Clay (CL) was observed till 20 ft depth. The Field Moisture
Content is between 15.1% to 16.4%. The Cohesion “C” & angle of Internal friction “Ф” values
for foundation design are provided in the Annexure. Based on soil type, Direct shear test, and
SPT tests data, the Recommended net allowable Bearing Capacity values for foundation design
at a depth of 5 ft below the ground level is 0.90 TSF.
Bearing Capacity for different Depth are given in Table 1.
Table 1: Bearing Capacity Details
Depth of Foundation Below Net Allowable Bearing Capacity for
Natural Surface Level (Feet) Various Width’s in Feet (TSF)
Depth (ft) 3 5 10
5 0.95 0.90 0.75
10 1.00 0.95 0.75
15 1.00 0.90 0.80
20 1.05 0.95 0.80
5. SEISMIC ZONE FACTOR
According to Table 4.1 of BCP SP 2007 and Table 16-J of UBC 97, the soil type at a depth of
10 ft can be classified as SD. The building lies in seismic zone 2B. The details of soil profile
type is given in Table 2.
Table 2: Soil Profile Type
Average Properties for Top 30 m (100 ft) of Soil Profile

Standard
Soil Profile Penetration Undrained
Soil Shear Wave
Name/ Tests, Shear Strength,
Profile Velocity,
Generic N [or 𝑵𝑪𝑯 for 𝒔𝒖
Type 𝝊𝒔
Description cohesionless kPa
m/sec (ft/sec)
soil layers] (psf)
(blows/foot)
˃1,500
𝑆𝐴 Hard Rock
(˃ 4,920)
- -
750 to 1,500
𝑆𝐵 Rock
(2,460 to 4,920)
Very Dense
350 to 750 ˃100
𝑆𝐶 Soil and ˃50
(1,150 to 2,460) (˃2,088)
Soft Rock
Stiff Soil 175 to 350 50 to 100
𝑆𝐷 15 to 50
Profile (575 to 1,150) (1,044 to 2,088)
Soft Soil ˂175 ˂50
𝑆𝐸1 ˂15
Profile (˂575) (˂1,044)
𝑆𝐹 Soil requiring Site-specific Evaluation. See 4.4.2
1 Soil Profile Type 𝑆𝐸 also include any soil profile with more than 3m (10 ft) of soft clay defined as a soil with
Plasticity index PI > 20, wmc ≥ 40 percent and su < 25 kPa (522 psf). The Plasticity Index, PI, and the
moisture content, wmc, shall be determined in accordance with the latest ASTM procedures.
Appendices
Images of Site Work
Site Location
Test Results
QUALTECH ENGINEERING GROUP
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION DETAILS
Test Report Date: December 08, 2022

Report # QT/GT/00351
Client Name: Mr. Naveed Ahmad
Project Designation: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 318,
Sector-C, Street 01, DHA Peshawar"
Diameter: Bit Type: Hammer Type: Hammer Drop:
4 inches Bucket Doughnut 760mm
Drill Rig Type: Backfilled: Hammer Weight: Borehole Number
Percussion Yes 63.5 Kg 1
Total Depth of Borehole:
20 ft
Lithology
Moisture Content
Sample Type
Graphic Log
Blow Counts
SPT Sample
(blows/foot)
Depth (m)
Soil Group Name: modifier, color, moisture, density/consistency, grain size,
Remarks
other descriptors
(%)
Rock Description: modifierm color, hardness/degree of concentration, bedding
and joint characteristics, solutions, void conditions.
5 24 Sandy Lean Clay (CL) 15.5

End of Boring
Water table
was not
encountered
inside the
borehole
Labels
Standard Penetration Split Spoon Sampler (SPT)
Bulk/ Bag Sample
Shelby Tube R Refusal
Groundwater At time of Drilling

SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION DETAILS

Client Name: Mr. Naveed Ahmad
Project Designation: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 318,
Sector-C, Street 01, DHA Peshawar"
Diameter: Bit Type: Hammer Type: Hammer Drop:
4 inches Bucket Doughnut 760mm
Drill Rig Type: Backfilled: Hammer Weight: Borehole Number
Percussion Yes 63.5 Kg 2
Total Depth of Borehole:
20 ft
Lithology
Moisture Content
Sample Type
Graphic Log
Blow Counts
SPT Sample
(blows/foot)
Depth (m)
Soil Group Name: modifier, color, moisture, density/consistency, grain size,
Remarks
other descriptors
(%)
Rock Description: modifierm color, hardness/degree of concentration, bedding
and joint characteristics, solutions, void conditions.

20 Sandy Lean Clay (CL) 15.9
24 Sandy Lean Clay (CL) 15.1
End of Boring
Water table
was not
encountered
inside the
borehole
Labels
Standard Penetration Split Spoon Sampler (SPT)
Bulk/ Bag Sample
Shelby Tube R Refusal
Groundwater At time of Drilling

Test Report Date : 08/12/2022
Gradation Analysis (ASTM D-2488)
Client: Mr. Naveed Ahmad
Project: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 318, Sector-C, Street 01,
DHA Peshawar"
BH-01, Depth 5 ft
Seive No. 3" 2 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1" 3/4" 1/2" 3/8" No. 4 No. 8 No. 16 No. 30 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200
Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 99 98 97 97
100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

% Finer
90
80
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)
Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.0 %, Sand = 3.5 %, Silt/Clay = 96.5 %

DHA Peshawar"
BH-01, Depth 10 ft
Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 98 98 98 97 95 94

% Finer
90
80
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

DHA Peshawar"
BH-01, Depth 15 ft
Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 99 98 98 96 95

% Finer
90
80
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

DHA Peshawar"
BH-01, Depth 20 ft
Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 97 96 94 92 91

% Finer
90
80
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

DHA Peshawar"
BH-02, Depth 05 ft
Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 99 96 95

% Finer
90
80
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

DHA Peshawar"
BH-02, Depth 10 ft
Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 98 98 97 96 95

% Finer
90
80
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

DHA Peshawar"
BH-02, Depth 15-20 ft
Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)
% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 99 98 97 97

% Finer
90
80
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

TEST REPORT
Test : Atterberg's Limits (Classification for fine grained soils)
Project: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 318, Sector-C, Street 01, DHA
Peshawar"
Sample: Borehole-01, Depth 05 ft
S.No. Test Description Results
1 Liquid Limit (%) 28
2 Plastic Limit (%) 18
3 Plasticity Index (%) 10
Liquid Limit Test

31
29
Water Content (%)
27
25
23
21
19
10 No. of Blows 100
TEST REPORT
Peshawar"
Liquid Limit Test

35
33
31
Water Content (%)
29
27
25
23
21
19
10 No. of Blows 100
TEST REPORT
Peshawar"
Liquid Limit Test

35
33
31
Water Content (%)
29
27
25
23
21
19
10 No. of Blows 100
TEST REPORT
Peshawar"
Liquid Limit Test

33
31
29
Water Content (%)
27
25
23
21
19
17
10 No. of Blows 100
TEST REPORT
Peshawar"
Liquid Limit Test

33
31
29
Water Content (%)
27
25
23
21
19
17
10 No. of Blows 100
TEST REPORT
Peshawar"
Liquid Limit Test

33
31
29
Water Content (%)
27
25
23
21
19
17
10 No. of Blows 100
TEST REPORT
Peshawar"
Liquid Limit Test

33
31
29
Water Content (%)
27
25
23
21
19
17
10 No. of Blows 100
TEST REPORT
Test Report Date: 08 December, 2022
Test Report No. : QT/GT/00351
Test : Direct Shear (ASTM D3080)

Project : Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 318, Sector-C, Street 01, DHA
Peshawar"
Sample: BH-01 - Depth 5 ft
S.No. Test Description Test Results
1 Depth of Sample (Feet) 5.0
2 Angle of Internal Friction (degree), Direct Shear Test 20.5
3 Cohesion (PSF), Direct Shear Test 253.0
4 Bulk Unit Weight (PCF) 93.0
Quick Direct Shear Test

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
1000
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Normal Stress (PSF)

TEST REPORT

Peshawar"

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
1000
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Normal Stress (PSF)

TEST REPORT

Peshawar"

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
1000
0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Normal Stress (PSF)

TEST REPORT

Peshawar"

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Normal Stress (PSF)

TEST REPORT

Peshawar"

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
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Normal Stress (PSF)

TEST REPORT

Peshawar"

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Normal Stress (PSF)

TEST REPORT

Peshawar"

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
1000
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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Normal Stress (PSF)

TEST REPORT

Peshawar"

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)
2000
1000
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0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000
Normal Stress (PSF)

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Location Plot No. 318, Sector-C, Street 01, DHA Peshawar

Project Title Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot

Mr. Naveed Ahmad,

Qualtech Engineering Group

3.2 Bearing Capacity from Direct Shear Test .................................................................... 6

4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................... 6

3.1 Bearing Capacity from SPT

qult = cN c + Rw1 (DN q ) + Rw 2  BN S r 

4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Average Properties for Top 30 m (100 ft) of Soil Profile

Test Report Date: December 08, 2022

Soil Group Name: modifier, color, moisture, density/consistency, grain size,

5 24 Sandy Lean Clay (CL) 15.5

Groundwater At time of Drilling

Test Report Date: December 08, 2022

Soil Group Name: modifier, color, moisture, density/consistency, grain size,

5 18 Sandy Lean Clay (CL) 13.2

Groundwater At time of Drilling

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.0 %, Sand = 3.5 %, Silt/Clay = 96.5 %

% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 99 98 98 98 97 95 94

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.7 %, Sand = 5.2 %, Silt/Clay = 94.2 %

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.0 %, Sand = 4.9 %, Silt/Clay = 95.1 %

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.0 %, Sand = 9.5 %, Silt/Clay = 90.5 %

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.0 %, Sand = 5.4 %, Silt/Clay = 94.6 %

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.0 %, Sand = 5.2 %, Silt/Clay = 94.8 %

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 0.0 %, Sand = 3.4 %, Silt/Clay = 96.6 %

S.No. Test Description Results

1 Liquid Limit (%) 28

2 Plastic Limit (%) 18

3 Plasticity Index (%) 10

Liquid Limit Test

S.No. Test Description Results

1 Liquid Limit (%) 29

2 Plastic Limit (%) 20

3 Plasticity Index (%) 9

Liquid Limit Test

S.No. Test Description Results

1 Liquid Limit (%) 29

2 Plastic Limit (%) 21

3 Plasticity Index (%) 9

Liquid Limit Test

S.No. Test Description Results

1 Liquid Limit (%) 25

2 Plastic Limit (%) 16

3 Plasticity Index (%) 9

Liquid Limit Test

S.No. Test Description Results

1 Liquid Limit (%) 26

2 Plastic Limit (%) 17

3 Plasticity Index (%) 9

Liquid Limit Test

S.No. Test Description Results

1 Liquid Limit (%) 26

2 Plastic Limit (%) 16

3 Plasticity Index (%) 10

Liquid Limit Test