LIST OF ENCLOSURES

No. Enclosures
1. Development Permission received from CIDCO
2. Soil report
3. Site Location Map
4. Surrounding features of the proposed site (within 500 mt.)
5. Layout Plan
 
 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT (MAY 2019)
PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT
AT SECTOR 29, TALOJA, NAVI MUMBAI
FOR CITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

Table of Contents

Item Page

1.0 INTRODUCTION 1

2.0 EXPLORATION PROGRAM 1

2.1 Exploration Scope 1

2.2 Subsurface Conditions 4
2.3 Ground Water Table 5

3.0 FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS 6

3.1 Foundation Protection 8

4.0 FIELD EXPLORATION PROCEDURES 9

References/Calculations

ANNEXURES
Figure 1: Location Plan of Boreholes
Borehole Logs
Subsurface Profile
Laboratory Test Results
Core Box Photographs
 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT (MAY 2019)
PROPOSED HOUSING PROJECT
AT SECTOR 29, TALOJA, NAVI MUMBAI
FOR CITY AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

1.0 INTRODUCTION

City and Industrial Development Corporation plans construction of residential buildings at

Taloja, Navi Mumbai. Proposed buildings will consist of Stilt + 23 Upper Floors. The work of

geotechnical investigation was awarded to Unitech Engineers. The field work and laboratory

tests for the geotechnical investigation were completed by Unitech Engineers in April 2019.

This report presents results of the geotechnical investigation along with foundation investigation

along with foundation recommendations for proposed buildings.

2.0 EXPLORATION PROGRAM

2.1 Exploration Scope

Twenty two boreholes (BH-01 to BH-22) are completed for the project as illustrated on the

Borehole Location Plan in the Annexure. Borehole termination depths are summarized in

Table A below.

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 TABLE A
BOREHOLE TERMINATION DEPTHS
Borehole Termination
Borehole Number
Depths
BH-01 20.0m
BH-02 20.0m
BH-03 20.0m
BH-04 20.0m
BH-05 20.0m
BH-06 20.0m
BH-07 20.0m
BH-08 20.0m
BH-09 20.0m
BH-10 20.0m
BH-11 20.0m
BH-12 20.0m
BH-13 20.0m
BH-14 20.0m
BH-15 20.0m
BH-16 20.0m
BH-17 20.0m
BH-18 20.0m
BH-19 20.0m
BH-20 20.0m
BH-21 20.0m
BH-22 20.0m

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2.2 Subsurface Conditions

Subsurface profile at this site generally consists of fill overlying residual soil underlain by

weathered rock and then hard basalt bedrock. Encountered soil/rock layers are described

below;

LAYER I: FILL

Fill were encountered at ground surface in few boreholes. The lower boundary of this layer

was encountered at a depth of 1.0m below ground surface.

LAYER II: RESIDUAL SOIL

Residual soils, consisting mostly of brownish silty clay/sand with gravels, were encountered

below fill layer in the borehole BH-19 whereas were encountered at a ground surface in

other boreholes. Based on Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) conducted within this layer,

consistency of cohesive soils was stiff to hard. The lower boundary of this layer was

encountered at depths of 0.5m to 5.5m below ground.

LAYER III: COMPLETELY TO HIGHLY WEATHERED ROCK

Completely to highly weathered rock was encountered at depths of 0.5m to 5.5m below

ground surface in the boreholes. This layer is formed by the in-place disintegration of parent

bedrock material, but still partially retains the original rock mass structure. SPT tests

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conducted in this layer encountered refusals. Core recoveries were less than 35%. The

lower boundary of this layer was encountered at depths of 1.5m to 7.5m below ground

surface.

LAYER IV: HARD BASALT BEDROCK

Greyish/brownish basalt bedrock was encountered at depths of 1.5m to 7.5m below ground

surface in the boreholes. The bedrock was moderately weathered to sound, generally

improving with depth. Core Recoveries in the bedrock layer varied from 36% to 100%, and

Rock Quality Designations (RQDs) varied from Nil to 100%. Compressive strength of rock

core samples varied between 227 kg/cm2 to 819 kg/cm2. The boreholes were terminated in

this layer at a depth of 20.0m below ground surface.

2.3 Ground Water Table

Ground water accumulation in the borehole was monitored during and following completion

of drilling activities. Groundwater was observed in boreholes at depths of 4.0m to 6.3m

below ground surface. Seasonal and annual fluctuations in ground water levels can be

expected. A maximum groundwater level of 2.0m can be used uplift design.

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3.0 FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Hard rock is encountered at depths of 1.5m to 7.5m below ground. Spread/Raft foundations

for proposed buildings structures supported on hard rock can be designed for net allowable

bearing capacity upto 150 t/m2. Depths to hard rock encountered are summarized in table B

below. Hard rock strata can be identified as it offers complete refusal to bucket excavators.

TABLE B
DEPTHS TO WEATHERED ROCK AND HARD ROCK
Depths to
Borehole Number Depths to hard rock
weathered rock
BH-01 1.0m 6.0m
BH-02 1.0m 3.0m
BH-03 1.0m 3.0m
BH-04 1.0m 1.5m
BH-05 5.5m 7.5m
BH-06 5.5m 7.5m
BH-07 1.0m 3.0m
BH-08 1.0m 3.0m
BH-09 1.0m 1.5m
BH-10 1.0m 1.5m
BH-11 1.0m 3.0m
BH-12 1.0m 3.0m
BH-13 1.0m 4.5m
BH-14 1.0m 4.5m
BH-15 1.0m 4.5m
BH-16 0.8m 3.0m
BH-17 1.0m 4.5m
BH-18 1.0m 4.5m
BH-19 1.5m 4.5m
BH-20 0.5m 1.5m
BH-21 1.0m 3.0m
BH-22 1.0m 7.5m

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Maximum settlement of foundations will be less than 12mm. A Modulus of subgrade reaction

of 12,500 t/m3 can be utilized for design of foundations. Excavation sides should be sloped

at a maximum slope of 1:1 (Horizontal:Vertical) or flatter within top 0.5m to 5.5m overburden

soils and 1:2 (Horizontal:Vertical) below this depth. Excavated soils are suitable for use as

footing backfill

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3.1 Foundation Protection

Results of chemical analysis on groundwater samples enclosed in the Annexure indicate

that the site falls under Class 1 for sulphate concentrations and chloride concentrations (As

per IS456 and as per CIRIA Sp. Publication No. 31). A ‘Moderate’ Exposure Condition was

assigned to this site. Therefore following precautions are recommended to protect

subsurface concrete and reinforcement. Bitumen coating is not required for foundation

protection.

Type of Cement: OPC or PPC

Minimum Grade of Reinforced Concrete: M25

Minimum Cement Content for Shallow foundation: 300 kg/m3

Maximum Water Cement Ratio: 0.50

Minimum Cover to Reinforcement: 50mm

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4.0 FIELD EXPLORATION PROCEDURES

The sub-surface investigation was completed generally as per IS: 1892-1979. The field

investigation was carried out using a rotary machine. Casing was used to support sides of

borehole until sufficiently stiff strata was encountered. Standard Penetration Tests (i.e. SPT)

were carried out in soil in accordance with IS 2131-1981. Using this procedure, a 2” outside

diameter split-barrel sampler is driven into the soil by 63.5 kg. weight falling through 75 cm

height. After an initial set of 15cm, the number of blows required to drive the sampler an

additional 30 cm, is known as the “penetration resistance” or “N value”.

When SPT refusal was obtained in hard strata, rock coring was done using diamond bit and

double tube core barrel to obtain rock samples. Percent Rock Core Recovery and Rock

Quality Designation (%RQD) were determined. % RQD = 100 x Sum of length of rock

pieces in cms, each having lengths greater than 10cms/Total length of core run.

Sincerely,

UNITECH ENGINEERS

__________________________________
Jaydeep Wagh
B.E., M.S., P.E. (Geotechnical)

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 REFERENCES

1) Foundation Analysis and Design, J.E. Bowles, McGraw Hill Publication, 5th Edition, 1996.

2) Canadian Foundation Engineering Manual.

3) Soil Mechanics in Engineering Practice, 2nd Edition, Terzaghi K. and Peck R. B., John
Willey and Sons, 1967.

4) Foundation Design Manual, N. V. Nayak, 5th Edition, 1996.

5) IS:6403-1981, Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Shallow Foundations on

Soils.

6) IS 12070: 1987, Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Shallow Foundations
on Rocks

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 SAMPLE CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE BEARING CAPACITY
FOR FOUNDATIONS ON HARD ROCK

________________________________________________ GL +0.0m
Layer I, Fill
_______________________________________________GL +0.0m / -1.0m
Layer II, Residual Soils
________________________________________________-0.5m to -5.5m
Layer III, Completely to Highly Weathered Rock
________________________________________________-1.5m to -7.5m
Layer IV, Hard Basalt Bedrock

Allowable bearing capacity = (Nj) x Qu (Ref. 6, Clause 6.2, pg. 7)

Where,
Nj = Joint condition factor = 0.1 to 0.4 (Ref. 6, Table 4, clause 6.2, pg. 9)
Assumed as 0.1 for hard moderately weathered rock

Qu = Rock Compressive strength = minimum of 2870 t/m2 (Annexure, Laboratory Test

Result)

Therefore, Allowable Bearing Capacity = (0.1) x 2870 = 287 t/m2

Restricted to 150 t/m2

SETTLEMENT OF FOOTINGS (3m x 3m) EXERTING PRESSURE OF 150 t/m2.

1 2
Settlement = S  q0 B' mI s I f (Ref. 1, 5.16a, pg. 306)
Es

Where,
q0 = Footing Pressure = 150 t/m2
B’ = B/2 (Where B is the width of footing)
U = Poisson’s ratio
E = Modulus of Elasticity
Is = Influence Factor
If = Depth Factor

E value for Basalt bedrock = 17,00,000 t/m 2(Ref. 1, Table 4-11, pg. 278)
Using 1/10th of this value for weathered bedrock, E = 170,000 t/m 2

L’ = 3/2 =1.5, B’ = 3/2 =1.5, H=15m, and D=7.5m

Therefore, M=L/B=1.0; and N=H/B’=10 and D/B=2.5
Corresponding, Is = 0.51 (Ref. 1, Table 5.2, pg. 304 & 305)
If = 1.0 (Ref.1, Fig. 5.7, pg. 303)

1  0 .3 2
Settlement of Layer =S1 = 150 x1.5 x x 4 x0.51x1.0
170000

Settlement of Layer =S1= 0.0033m = 3.0mm