Geotechnical Report

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

FOR
The project of “Four laning of left-over works including additional structures in
KERALA/TAMILNADU border-Kanyakumari of NH-47 including ramps and
formation in embankments/cuttings including blanketing, major bridges, minor
bridges, ROB, VUP, LVUP, retaining wall, sacrificial retaining wall and drains,
utility diversions of at-grade section of length 53.714 km from km. 43.000 to km.
96.714 of NH-47 in the state of TAMILNADU”
Km 55+540 MJB
SUBMITTED TO
M/s. TTK CONSTRUCTION.
M/s. KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

OFFICE: Plot. No. 401, Sri Ramana Colony, Karmanghat,
Saroornagar (M), Hyderabad-500 079, Ph: +91 8328498601,
Email: contactkdmei@gmail.com
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1. Project Description
1.2. Scope of Work
1.3. Index of Report
2. FIELD INVESTIGATION
2.1. Soil Boring
2.2. Standard Penetration Tests
2.3. UDS Collection
2.4. Rotary Drilling
2.5. Sampling
2.6. Measurement of Water Level
2.7. Details of Boreholes
3. LABORATORY TESTS
4. VARIABILITY SUBSURFACE CONDITION
5. ANALYSIS OF STRATA
6. ABSTRACT OF SAFE BEARING AND PILE CAPACITY
7. RECOMMENDATION
8. CLOSURE
APPENDIX
Field Bore Logs
Laboratory Test Data Summary
Sample Calculation of SBC and Pile Capacity
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

1.0 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description:
M/s. TTK CONSTRUCTION. has entrusted the task of carrying out soil exploration, field testing
and reporting of key findings of Geotechnical Investigation to M/s. KDM Engineers (India) Pvt.
Ltd. for the Project of “Four laning of left-over works including additional structures in
KERALA/TAMILNADU border-Kanyakumari of NH-47 including ramps and
formation in embankments/cuttings including blanketing, major bridges, minor
bridges, ROB, VUP, LVUP, retaining wall, sacrificial retaining wall and drains,
utility diversions of at-grade section of length 53.714 km from km. 43.000 to km.
96.714 of NH-47 in the state of TAMILNADU”.
M/s. KDM Engineers (India) Pvt. Ltd. was entrusted with the task of carrying out soil
exploration, field testing and reporting of key findings of Ground Investigation.
1.2 Purpose of Study:

The overall purpose of this study is to conduct a geotechnical investigation to assess the SBC for
foundation design for the above project. To accomplish these purposes the study was conducted in the
following phases:
• Drilling of 02 No. of boreholes.

• Testing samples in laboratory to determine the engineering properties of the strata.
• Analyzing all field and laboratory data to develop preliminary geotechnical recommendations
for foundations.
1.3 Index of the Report:

The initial sections of this report present brief descriptions of above project site the field work along
with list of various laboratory tests conducted. This is followed by bore-wise presentation and the
recommendations and report concludes with a summary of the principal findings and
recommendations. All field and laboratory data is presented in the appendix borehole wise.
2.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION

2.1 Boring:
Different types of explorations, borings are the most practical and relatively correct method of
obtaining sub-surface information. The bore holes 150 mm diameter was sunk as per specifications
and IS: 1892 - 1979 and was extended up to 15.0m depth. Casings as required were used to retain the
borehole. The borehole was progressed using rotary drilling machine.
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2.2 Standard Penetration Tests:

Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) were conducted in the boreholes at every 1.5m depth by connecting
the split spoon sampler to SPT rod and driving it by 45 cm using 63.5 kg hammer falling freely from a
height of 75 cm. The tests were conducted in accordance with IS 2131 – 1981.
The number of blows for each 15 cm of penetration of the split spoon sampler was recorded. The
number of blows required to penetrate the initial 15 cm of the split spoon is ignored for seating the
sampler due to possible presence of loose materials or cutting from the drilling operation. The
cumulative number of blows required to penetrate the balance 30 cm out of 45 cm is termed as the SPT
or N values. The N values are presented on the soil profile for each borehole up to the Refusal and
stopped for further boring into the refusal; the refusal can be considered when the N value exceeds 100
blows for 30 cm penetration. Standard Penetration Test (SPT) are conducted in the boreholes at 1.5 m
depth intervals by connecting the split spoon sampler to SPT rod and driving it by 45 cm using a 63.5
kg hammer falling freely from a height of 75 cm. The test was conducted in accordance with IS 2131
– 1981.
2.3. UDS Collection:

For collection of un-disturbed sample thin wall samplers are generally used. In order to reduce wall
friction, suitable precautions such as oiling the surface shall be taken. The tests will be conducted in
accordance with IS 2132 – 1986. Un-disturbed samples are not collected at this site due to strata
conditions.
2.4 Rotary Core Drilling:
Conventional diamond core drilling equipment was used for drilling vertical holes up to specified depth
at each location. Rotary core drilling in rock was carried out according to IS 1892-1979. This drilling
technique was regarded as the most satisfactory method of assessing the character of rock formation,
which lies at depth below the ground surface.
2.5 Sampling:
The details of these bore holes including field of Standard Penetration and also collection of disturbed
and undisturbed soil samples are given in Bore Logs enclosed. Disturbed & SPT representative samples
of sub-surface deposits were collected from bore holes, labeled depth wise and placed in polythene
bags. Reference Numbers and depth of these samples are shown in Bore Log Data Sheets.
Depth and details of the samples are shown in the borehole logs (Annexure).
2.6 Measurement of Water Level:
Depth of level of water was noted when struck in. This is termed as depth of observed water level
below existing ground level (EGL). Depth of standing water (SWL) below EGL after 24 hours of
removal of casing was also noted. Ground water level is considered at ground level for design
purpose.
2.7 Details of Boreholes:
Borehole No.
Exploration
Structure
Chainage
Co ordinates
Span (m)
Depth of
R.L (m)
Type of
Sl. Design
(m)
No.
Easting Northing
1 BH-128, P1 746773.97 915122.09 29.337 15.0

55+540 MJB 4 x 20.0
2 BH-127, P2 746800.31 915122.57 29.337 15.0
3.0 LABORATORY TESTING:

For proper identification and classification of the sub-surface and for deriving adequate information
regarding its relevant physical and geotechnical properties at the site under investigation, the following
laboratory tests were conducted on the soil and rock samples collected from the bore holes.
Sl. No. Tests Relevant IS Codes
Soil
1 Grain Size Analysis IS:2720(Part-4)
Rock
2 UCS IS:9143
3 Specific Gravity IS:2720 (Part-3)
4 Water Absorption IS:2386

*Results of all tests are furnished in Appendix of this report.
4.0 VARIABILITY IN SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS:

Subsurface conditions encountered during construction may vary somewhat from the conditions
encountered during the site investigation. In case significant variations are encountered during
construction, we request to be notified so that our engineers may review the recommendations in this
report in light of these variations.
5.0 ANALYSIS OF STRATA:
Borehole:BH-128,P1
Depth (m) Layer

S. No. Strata N Value CR% RQD%
From To Thickness (m)
1 0.0 1.5 1.5 Water - - -
2 1.5 3.0 1.5 Sandy Clay - - -
3 3.0 4.5 1.5 Sandy Clay 5 - -
4 4.5 6.0 1.5 Clayey Sand 18 - -
5 6.0 7.5 1.5 Clayey Sand 28 - -
6 7.5 9.0 1.5 SDR >100 - -
7 9.0 10.0 1.0 SDR >100 - -

Highly
8 10.0 11.0 1.0 - 27 0
weathered Rock
Highly
9 11.0 12.0 1.0 - 33 14
weathered Rock
10 12.0 13.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 54 45
11 13.0 14.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 84 84
12 14.0 15.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 48 48
Borehole:BH-127,P2
Depth (m) Layer

S. No. Strata N Value CR% RQD%
From To Thickness (m)
1 0.0 1.0 1.0 Water - - -
2 1.0 1.5 0.5 Sandy Clay - - -
3 1.5 3.0 1.5 Sandy Clay 7 - -
4 3.0 4.5 1.5 Sandy Clay 20 - -
5 4.5 6.0 1.5 Sandy Clay 52 - -
6 6.0 7.5 1.5 Clayey Sand >100 - -
7 7.5 9.0 1.5 SDR >100 - -
8 9.0 10.0 1.0 SDR >100 - -
Highly
9 10.0 11.0 1.0 - 25 0
Weathered Rock
Highly
10 11.0 12.0 1.0 - 31 0
Weathered Rock
Moderately
11 12.0 13.0 1.0 - 47 36
weathered Rock
12 13.0 14.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 58 43
13 14.0 15.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 57 40

SDR-Soft Disintegrated Rock
6.0 ABSTRACT OF SAFE BEARING AND PILE CAPACITY:

Chainage/Structure: Km.55+540 MJB
Span: 4 x 20.0m
6.1 Type of foundation: Pile Foundation in rock
Depth of pile
Socket length of Axial load Pile Lateral load Depth to point of Recommended Capacities of the
tip from EGL
the pile (m) capacity (T) Pile capacity (T) Fixity from EGL (m) Pile
(m)
Axial load Pile Lateral load
Diameter of the Pile

capacity (T) Pile capacity (T)
BH. No
100cm
120cm
100cm
120cm
100cm
120cm
100cm
120cm
100cm
120cm
the Pile 100cm
the Pile 120cm
the Pile 100cm
the Pile 120cm

Diameter of
Diameter of
Diameter of
Diameter of
BH- 10.0 10.0 3.70 3.30 533 679 30 30 10.38 10.31 350 450 30 30
128, P1 11.0 11.0 3.20 2.90 585 754 400 550 30 30
30 30 11.10 11.09
BH- 10.0 10.0 3.00 2.70 656 845 30 30 10.26 10.22 450 650 30 30
127, P2 11.0 11.0 3.10 2.80 666 856 475 675 30 30
30 30 11.26 11.22
Note:
1. Length of the Pile = Depth of pile tip from EGL (m) + Socket length of the pile (m).
2. EGL – Existing Ground Level.
3. The design calculation is done for the minimum requirement of 30T lateral capacity at pier locations.
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6.2 Type of foundation: Open (Isolated) Foundation in soil
Safe Bearing capacity

Safe Bearing capacity based Recommended Safe bearing
based on shear failure
on settlement criteria (t/m2) Pressure (t/m2)
criteria (t/m2)
Size of the
Chainage Structure BH No. Depth of foundation from Depth of foundation from Depth of foundation from
Footing
Borehole R.L Borehole R.L Borehole R.L
3.0m 4.0m 5.0m 3.0m 4.0m 5.0m 3.0m 4.0m 5.0m
128 3.71 3.81 28.44 5.20 15.61 42.26 3 3.5 20

55+540 MJB 7.0mx7.0m
127 20.38 20.95 23.46 6.32 9.53 17.53 6 9 15
Note:
1. Lowest bed level is 27.737m.
2. Lowest bed level is considered as Max. Scour Level (MSL).
3. Sample pile Capacity and SBC calculation is shown in appendix.
7.0 RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Based on strata and structure type, Open (Isolated) and Pile foundations are recommended. Recommended SBCs and pile capacities are mentioned in
the section 6.0.
2. In case of, presence of loose soil below the footing, it is suggested to remove and recompact with granular material.
3. The above calculation and recommendations are based on borehole data and if any major variations are observed during foundation excavation, please
contact our design engineer.
Safety precautions:
1. Proper drainage system should be provided for this site.

2. As the Site Location comes under Zone-III seismic zone, safety precaution should be taken for earthquake resistant as per IS: 1893 (Part-1)-2016.
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8.0 CLOSURE:
We appreciate the opportunity to perform this investigation for you and have pleasure in
submitting this report. Please contact us when we can be of further service to you.
For KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED
AUTHORISED SIGNATORY
APPENDIX
FIELD BORE LOG DATA
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PROJECT: Geotechnical Investigation for the project of “Four laning of left-over works including additional structures in
Kerala/Tamilnadu border-Kanyakumari of NH-47 including ramps and formation in embankments/cuttings including blanketing,
M/s. KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. CLIENT: T.T.K CONSTRUCTIONS
major bridges, minor bridges, ROB, VUP, LVUP, retaining wall, sacrificial retaining wall and drains, utility diversions of at-grade
section of length 53.714 km from km. 43.000 to km. 96.714 of NH-47 in the state of Tamilnadu".
Borehole: BH-128 Borehole Dia: 100 mm/Nx R.L 29.337 Samples No.s
Location: P1 Commenced On: 15-09-2023 G.W.T - Undisturbed 0
Chainage: 55+540 Completed On: 17-09-2023 Tests No.s Disturbed 5
Type of Structure: MJB Termination Depth (m): 15.0 SPT 3 Core 5
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

Depth of Drilling (m) Sample
Test Depth of Strata CR RQD
Sl. No. Date No. of Blows for Penetration Strata Description Collection Remarks
Conducted N Value Penetration Symbol (%) (%)
Type
From To at (m) 0-15cm 15-30cm 30-45cm (cm)
1 15-09-2023 0.0 1.5 - - - - - - Water - - - -
2 15-09-2023 1.5 3.0 - - - - - - Sandy Clay DS - - DS Collected
3 15-09-2023 3.0 4.5 3.0 2 2 3 5 3.0-3.45 Sandy Clay SPT - - SPT Collected
4 15-09-2023 4.5 6.0 4.5 4 7 11 18 4.5-4.95 Clayey Sand SPT - - SPT Collected
6 15-09-2023 7.5 9.0 7.5 >50 >50 >50 >100 7.5-7-52 SDR DS - - DS Collected
7 15-09-2023 9.0 10.0 9.0 >50 >50 >50 >100 9.0-9.06 SDR DS - - DS Collected
8 16-09-2023 10.0 11.0 - - - - - - Highly weathered Rock Core 27 0 Core Collected
9 16-09-2023 11.0 12.0 - - - - - - Highly weathered Rock Core 33 14 Core Collected
10 16-09-2023 12.0 13.0 - - - - - - Hard Rock Core 54 45 Core Collected
Description: DS - Disturbed Sample CR - Core Recovery RQD - Rock Quality Designation SPT - Standard Penetration Test R.L - Reduced Level G.W.T - Ground Water Table
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PROJECT: Geotechnical Investigation for the project of “Four laning of left-over works including additional structures in
Kerala/Tamilnadu border-Kanyakumari of NH-47 including ramps and formation in embankments/cuttings including blanketing,
M/s. KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PVT. LTD. CLIENT: T.T.K CONSTRUCTIONS
major bridges, minor bridges, ROB, VUP, LVUP, retaining wall, sacrificial retaining wall and drains, utility diversions of at-grade
section of length 53.714 km from km. 43.000 to km. 96.714 of NH-47 in the state of Tamilnadu".
Borehole: BH-127 Borehole Dia: 100 mm/Nx R.L 29.337 Samples No.s
Location: P2 Commenced On: 14-09-2023 G.W.T - Undisturbed 0
Chainage: 55+540 Completed On: 15-09-2023 Tests No.s Disturbed 6
Type of Structure: MJB Termination Depth (m): 15.0 SPT 4 Core 5
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)

Depth of Drilling (m) Sample
Test Depth of Strata CR RQD
Sl. No. Date No. of Blows for Penetration Strata Description Collection Remarks
Conducted N Value Penetration Symbol (%) (%)
Type
From To at (m) 0-15cm 15-30cm 30-45cm (cm)
1 14-09-2023 0.0 1.0 - - - - - - Water - - - -
2 14-09-2023 1.0 1.5 - - - - - - Sandy Clay DS - - DS Collected
6 14-09-2023 6.0 7.5 7.5 25 >50 >50 >100 6.0-6.15 Clayey Sand SPT - - SPT Collected
9 15-09-2023 10.0 11.0 - - - - - - Highly Weathered Rock Core 25 0 Core Collected
10 15-09-2023 11.0 12.0 - - - - - - Highly Weathered Rock Core 31 0 Core Collected

Moderately weathered
11 15-09-2023 12.0 13.0 - - - - - - Core 47 36 Core Collected
Rock
Description: DS - Disturbed Sample CR - Core Recovery RQD - Rock Quality Designation SPT - Standard Penetration Test R.L - Reduced Level G.W.T - Ground Water Table
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LABORATORY TEST DATA SUMMARY
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Borehole:BH-128,P1
Depth (m) Clay Water

Gravel Sand Specific UCS Silt
S. No. & Silt Absorption
From To (%) (%) Gravity (Mpa) Factor
(%) (%)
1 0.0 1.5 - - - - - - -
2 1.5 3.0 Only washed Sample(DS) was collected, Hence no test was conducted
3 3.0 4.5 0.00 30.65 69.35 - - - 2.06
4 4.5 6.0 0.00 62.50 37.50 - - - 1.42
5 6.0 7.5 0.00 40.20 59.80 - - - 2.80
8 10.0 11.0 - - - 3.55 2.47 - -
9 11.0 12.0 - - - 0.21 2.85 51.02 -
10 12.0 13.0 - - - 0.23 2.84 71.34 -
11 13.0 14.0 - - - 0.25 2.80 71.34 -
12 14.0 15.0 - - - 0.20 2.86 59.94 -
Borehole:BH-127,P2
Depth (m) Clay Water

Gravel Sand Specific UCS Silt
S. No. & Silt Absorption
From To (%) (%) Gravity (Mpa) Factor
(%) (%)
1 0.0 1.0 - - - - - - -
3 1.5 3.0 0.00 40.80 59.20 - - - 2.15
4 3.0 4.5 0.00 36.00 64.00 - - - 2.57
5 4.5 6.0 4.00 44.90 51.10 - - - 3.30
6 6.0 7.5 0.00 53.50 46.50 - - - 1.57
9 10.0 11.0 - - - 0.72 2.69 - -
10 11.0 12.0 - - - 0.61 2.70 - -
11 12.0 13.0 - - - 0.63 2.67 54.35 -
12 13.0 14.0 - - - 0.70 2.65 52.30 -
13 14.0 15.0 - - - 0.64 2.68 53.49 -
SAMPLE CALCULATION OF SBC AND PILE

CAPACITIES
Structure : 55+540
Location: BH-128
a) Design Data:
Diameter of Pile 1.200 m
Top level / RL of Ground 49.852 m
Pile Cap
Bottom level 48.052 m
details
Thickness 1.800 m
Pile Cutoff Level, PCL 48.127 m
Scour level, ScL 27.737 m
Top of Rock socket level, TRSL 18.337 m
Free standing length, L1 = PCL – ScL 20.390 m
Length of pile surrounded with soil, Le 9.400 m
Total length of pile above top of rock socket, L 29.790 m
Grade of Concrete M35
Elastic modulus of concrete, Ec (As per IRC: 21) 3.15E+007 kN/m
2
Moment of Inertia of Pile, Ip 0.1018 m

4
Weighted SPT 'N' value along Rock Socket -

Unconfined shear strength of rock, c us (As per IRC 78-2014) - -
Unconfined compressive strength of rock, q c 51020 kN/m
2
2
Permissible compressive strength of rock,= 0.33q c or 3000kN/m 3000 kN/m
2
Horizontal Force at top of pile, H 300 kN
b) Rotation for pinned condition at top of socket, qt

As per IRC-78 2014, pile is assumed as pinned at top of socket to find the allowable rotation
qt = (H*L2)/(2*Ec*Ip) 4.15E-002 rad
Permissible Rotation= 5% qt 2.08E-003 rad
Since the soil strata exists above top of socket, neglecting the
300 kN
soil resistance the horizontal force on top of socket, H
Moment on top of socket, M (H*L/2) 4469 kNm
Length of socket, Ls 2.901 m
say 2.9 m
Stresses along socket smax 3001.486 kN/m
2
smin -2829.073 kN/m

2
Force or Resistance acting along Socket

Pmax = smax* D 3601.784 kN/m
Pmin = smin * D -3394.887 kN/m
M=4469 kNm
H=300 kN 3001.49 3001.49
x=0.086m
O O
h=1.493m
2.90 m
-2829.072533 -2829.0725
Stress Force
Shear force is zero at section O-O

(1/2) * (pmax * (h-x)/h) + pmax) *x = H ------ eq 1
h= 1.493 m
upon solving eq 1, we get

1206.322522 x2 -3601.783591 x + 300 = 0
x1 = 2.900
x2 = 0.086 Now, x = 0.086
Fixity Level, (TRSL – x) = 18.251 m RL
Force or Resistance at Section O-O p= 3394.88704 kN/m
Rotation calculation for fixed condition at top of socket,
Structural arrangement above virtual fixity

H=300 kN 3601.78359
x=0.086m
y=0.043m
3394.88704
y = 0.043 m
c) Rotation for fixed condition at top of socket, qf
Bending moment diagram above virtual fixity
H=300 kN 4468.50 KNm

qf
A1
x=0.086m
A2
y=0.043m
4481.24 KNm
Rotation for fixed condition at top of socket = qf

Moment area method,
qf = (A1+A2)/(Ec*Ip ))
qf = 1.20E-004 rad
Axial capacity of socketed pile ( Method-1 as per IRC 78-2014)
Structure : 55+540
Location: BH-128
a) Design Data:
Description Unit Value
Type of foundation - Pile
Dia / Breadth of foundation m 1.2
Ground RL m 49.852
Pile cutoff level / scour level m 27.612
Depth of foundation base (D) from GL m 34.42
Depth of the G.W.L. (Dw) m Not observed
Pile socket level m 18.337
Embedded length of Pile in Soil from scour level (L e ) m 9.40
Pile Socketing length (Ls) m 2.90
Effective Pile Socketing length (Les) m 2.60
Depth Factor (df) - 1.20
Cross sectional Area of Pile (A b ) m2 1.131
Self Weight of Pile tonnes 7.9
Surface Area of Socket (A s ) m2 9.80
Min. Grade of Concrete in Pile Foundation - M35
Core Recovery (CR) % 33.0
Rock Quality Designation (RQD) % 14.0
Empirical Co-efficient, (Ks p ) - 0.22
Average unconfined compressive strength (q c ) for end bearing t/m2 5102
Ultimate Shear Strength along Socket (C us ) t/m2 161

Permissible compressive strength of rock,= 0.33qc or 3000kN/m2 kN/m
2 3000
b) Ultimate Capacity of Pile Socketed in Rock (Q a):
Qu = Re + Raf = Ks p qc df Ab + As Cus
Qu = 499.54+262.55
Qu = 754.22 tonnes
Horizontal Force at top of pile, H = 300 kN
Length of socket, = 2.9 m
SUMMARY
Ground RL provided by client = 49.852 m
Pile bottom / Founding RL = 15.437 m
Pile Socket RL = 18.337 m
Pile fixity level = 18.251 m
Pile Length = 9.40 m
Socket Length = 2.90 m
Axial Capacity of pile = 754.22 tonnes
Lateral Capacity of fixed head pile = 30 tonnes
CALCULATION OF BEARING CAPACITY BASED ON SHEAR CRITERIA AS PER IS : 6403
Structure : MJB.
Location : 55+540, Bh-128
Depth from GL : 3.0 m
Strata Description = Sandy Clay
Standard Penetration Number (N) from SPT Test = 5
Corrected standard Penetration Number (N) = 5
As per IS: 6403 – 1981, Fig.1, Angle of internal friction (Ø)=

Cohesion (C) = 2 t/m
2
Considered Angle of internal friction (Ø) = 0 Deg

As Ø ≤ 28° it is Local Shear failure.
In case of Local Shear Failure, the net ultimate bearing capacity is given by:
qd = 2/3 C N'c Sc dc ic + g Df (N'q – 1) Sq dq iq + 0.5 ɤ B N'ɤ Sɤ dɤ iɤ W'
Description Unit Value
Type of open foundation - Isolated

Shape of open foundation - Square
Width of foundation (B) m 7.00*
Length of foundation (L) m 7.00*
Angle of inclination of open foundation (a) Deg 0
Depth of base of open foundation below the scour level(D f ) m 1.40
Depth of the G.W.L. (Dw) m 0**
Depth of shear zone below foundation base m 3.5
Cohesion of bearing soil (C) t/m
2
2
Angle of internal friction of bearing soil considered ( f) Deg 0.0
Reduced Angle of internal friction of bearing soil considered ( Ø') Deg 0.00
Bulk unit weight of bearing soil layer ( g) t/m 3
1.8
Effective unit weight of bearing soil layer (gsub) t/m
3
0.80
Effective overburden pressure at base of foundation (q) t/m
2
1.12
*Assumed values
**Ground water table is assumed to be at the ground level
As per IS: 6403, Table 1, Bearing Capacity Factors
Nc = 5.140 N'c = 5.140 2.718
Nq = 1.000 N'q = 1.000
Ng = 0.000 N'g = 0.000
As per IS: 6403,Table 2, Shape Factors
Sc = 1.300
Sq = 1.200
Sg = 0.800
As per IS: 6403, Clause 5.1.2.2, Depth Factor

dc = 1.040
dq = 1.000
dg = 1.000
As per IS: 6403, Clause 5.1.2.3, Inclination Factors
ic = 1.000
iq = 1.000
ig = 1.000
Water Table Correction Factor W' = 0.5
Factor of Safety = 2.5
qd = 2/3 C N'c Sc dc ic + g Df (N'q – 1) Sq dq iq + 0.5 ɤ B N'ɤ Sɤ dɤ iɤ W'
= 9.27 /2.5
= 3.7 t/m²
Clay Settlement Calculation for BH-128 at 3.0m Depth from Borehole RL
3.00Level : m
Depth of foundation from Finished Ground
Size of foundation: => width B = 7.00 m
Length L= 7.00 m
Depth considered below G.L. in mt.: 13.50
Due to imposed load NSBC 3.71 t/m2
Void ratio e0 = 0.73
Submersible density = 0.80 g/cc
Height of Compressible layer (Ht) = 1.50 m
Settlement of Foundation
Compression
Index (Cc ) = 0.225
Initial Pressure P0 = 3.00 t/m2
Area of footing = 49.00 m2
Width of spread = 7.75 m
Length of spread = 7.75 m
Area of spread = 60.06 m2
Pressure intensity (DP)= 3.02 t/m2
As per clause 9.2.2 of IS : 8009 (Part-I) -1976

Sf = Ht X Cc [ log10 (P0 + DP)/P0]
(1+e0)
= 0.0591 m = 59.1 mm
Depth factor = 0.755
Sfd = Sf x Depth factor = 44.59 mm
Rigidity factor = 0.8
Final settlement ( S
)= 35.7 mm ( Say 36 mm )
Safe bearing pressure for 50mm settlement = 5.20 (T/m2)

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GEOTECHNICAL REPORT KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PVT. LTD.

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

M/s. TTK CONSTRUCTION.

M/s. KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

1.2 Purpose of Study:

• Drilling of 02 No. of boreholes.

1.3 Index of the Report:

2.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION

2.2 Standard Penetration Tests:

2.3. UDS Collection:

2.7 Details of Boreholes:

1 BH-128, P1 746773.97 915122.09 29.337 15.0

3.0 LABORATORY TESTING:

Sl. No. Tests Relevant IS Codes

1 Grain Size Analysis IS:2720(Part-4)

3 Specific Gravity IS:2720 (Part-3)

4 Water Absorption IS:2386

4.0 VARIABILITY IN SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS:

5.0 ANALYSIS OF STRATA:

Depth (m) Layer

1 0.0 1.5 1.5 Water - - -

2 1.5 3.0 1.5 Sandy Clay - - -

3 3.0 4.5 1.5 Sandy Clay 5 - -

4 4.5 6.0 1.5 Clayey Sand 18 - -

5 6.0 7.5 1.5 Clayey Sand 28 - -

6 7.5 9.0 1.5 SDR >100 - -

7 9.0 10.0 1.0 SDR >100 - -

11 13.0 14.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 84 84

12 14.0 15.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 48 48

Depth (m) Layer

1 0.0 1.0 1.0 Water - - -

2 1.0 1.5 0.5 Sandy Clay - - -

3 1.5 3.0 1.5 Sandy Clay 7 - -

4 3.0 4.5 1.5 Sandy Clay 20 - -

5 4.5 6.0 1.5 Sandy Clay 52 - -

6 6.0 7.5 1.5 Clayey Sand >100 - -

7 7.5 9.0 1.5 SDR >100 - -

8 9.0 10.0 1.0 SDR >100 - -

13 14.0 15.0 1.0 Hard Rock - 57 40

6.0 ABSTRACT OF SAFE BEARING AND PILE CAPACITY:

6.1 Type of foundation: Pile Foundation in rock

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

Diameter of the Pile

the Pile 100cm

the Pile 120cm

the Pile 100cm

the Pile 120cm

6.2 Type of foundation: Open (Isolated) Foundation in soil

Safe Bearing capacity

3.0m 4.0m 5.0m 3.0m 4.0m 5.0m 3.0m 4.0m 5.0m

128 3.71 3.81 28.44 5.20 15.61 42.26 3 3.5 20

1. Proper drainage system should be provided for this site.

For KDM ENGINEERS (INDIA) PRIVATE LIMITED

FIELD BORE LOG DATA

Location: P1 Commenced On: 15-09-2023 G.W.T - Undisturbed 0

Chainage: 55+540 Completed On: 17-09-2023 Tests No.s Disturbed 5