Sub-Soil Investigation Report

A Report on Sub-Soil Investigation for Construction of

Proposed Five (05) Storied Residential Building at
Munshipara, Niamatpur, Mouza: Niamatpur, Under
Saidpur Pourashova, P.S: Saidpur, Upazilla: Saidpur,
District: Nilphamari.

Land Particulate’s:-
Mouza: Niamatpur, J.L.No: 36, Khariz Khatian No: 25-5442,
Dag No: 531, Under Saidpur Pourashova, P.S: Saidpur,
Upazilla: Saidpur, District: Nilphamari.

Area of Land: 4.85 Decimal.

Client: 1. Md. Saifur Rahman Saju

2. Md. Monu
3. Md. Sonu
S/O:- Md. Nayem Rahman

22/08/2025

Done by
ALIF SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION
Dhap,Hajipra,Rangpur.
Mobile # 01780-902361
 REPROT ON THE SUB-SOIL IVESTIGATION :

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CONTENTS
No.
01 INTRODUCTION
02 METHODOLOGY
03 CLIENT
04 LOCATION
05 SCOPE OF WORK
06 FIELD WORK
07 LABORATORY TEST
08 GEOLOGICAL-SET UP & SOIL COMPOSITOIN
09 CO-RELATION TABLE OF SOIL BASED ON SPT
10 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES
11 ENGINEERING PROPERTIES
12 EVALUATION OF BEARING CAPACITY
13 COMPUTATION FOR CONSOLIDATION SETTLEMENT
14 CONCLUSION
15 RECOMMENDATION

ATTACHMENT :

A. SITE PLAN
B. BORING LOG
C. GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS TEST
D. DIRECT SHEAR TEST
E. SUMMERY OF LABORATORY TEST.
1.0 INTRODUCTION:
A reasonably accurate conception about the subsoil parameters of any project site is an
essential priority for proper planning and designing the foundation of the concerned
structure, So that the structure after its construction would remain safe and stable
although out it’s service period.Paying due considerations to those for Md. Saifur
Rahman Saju & Gong was agreed to offer the sub-surface investigation work of the
same favor of Alif Sub-Soil Investigation as a well reputed Geotechnical in Rangpur,
Bangladesh.According to work order of representative of the client, a detailed sub-soil
study was comprising execution of Two (02) number borings up to 25ft deep, including
the different field and laboratory test carried out by Alif sub-soil Investigation and results
analysis. reported & report submission etc had been undertaken and all official
corresponding carried out by by Alif sub-soil Investigation, during the period of August-
2025.

2.0 METHODOLOGY:
Alif sub-soil Investigation sent one SPT Test team for field at the site. According to
work order. Team Leader of SPT Test team contacted with representative of client for
recognizing the selected land and locations for field test. After complete the field test,
Team Leader collected the signature on Bore Logs sheet from the representative of
client.

3.0 Client: 1. Md. Saifur Rahman Saju

2. Md. Monu
3. Md. Sonu
S/O:- Md. Nayem Rahman

4.0 LOCATION:
The Soil Investigation Work for Construction of Proposed Five (05) Storied
Residential Building at Munshipara, Niamatpur, Mouza: Niamatpur, J.L.No:
36, Khariz Khatian No: 25-5442, Dag No: 531, Under Saidpur Pourashova,
P.S: Saidpur, Upazilla: Saidpur, District: Nilphamari.
5.0 SCOPE OF WORK.
The main scope of this investigation works are:
a. Execution of exploratory borings, recording of sub-soil stratification and position of ground water
table.
b. Execution of standard penetration test (SPT) at an interval of 5ft depth with collection of
distributed soil samples up to the final depth exploration each boring.
c. Collection of undistributed soil samples by thin walled Shelby tubes for each Bore hole.
d. Preparation of final report with all works including detailed description of soil stratification sub-
soil.
e. From the field tests and laboratory tests, scope of calculation for bearing capacity values for design
shallow foundation.
f. For loose and soft strata, from the field tests and laboratory tests, scope calculation for skin
friction and bearing values for design deep foundation. :

6.0 FIELD WORKS:

All the field works and field test were conducted as per standard procedure as laid down in
ASTM specification are as follows:

6.1 Exploratory Boring drilling:

Drilling was executed by wash boring method. A hole was started by driving vertically a 4"
diameter steel casing into the ground to some depth and then the formation ground casing was
broken up by repeated drops of a chopping bit attached to the lower and of drilling pipe. The
upper end of the same was forced at high pressure through pressure pipe. Forced slurry or water
emerges at high velocity through the pores of the chopping bit, and returns to the surface through
the annular space between drilling pipe and the side of the casing or hole, carrying with it the
broken-up soils. In this way drilling is advanced up to a level of 6” above the depth, where SPT
has to be executed.

6.2 Standard Penetration Test:

Standard penetration Tests have been executed in all the bore holes at 5ft interval of depth up to
the final depth of boring. In this test, a split spoon sampler of 2” out diameter and 1—3/8” inner
weighing 140 lbs. failing freely for a height of 30 inch length of the sampler is recorded. The
number of blows for the last 12 inch penetration of the total 18 inch is known as the standard
penetration value (N-Values) as specified by ASTM and is plotted SPT value of tie particular
depth.
6.3 Extraction of soil samples:
Distributed soil samples were collected at 5’-0” intervals and at every change of soil strata by
split spoon sampler. These soil samples were studied visually and the soil classification were
done to prepare strata chart of soils up to the explored depth. Before collection of samples. the
hole is washed and cleaned the drill pipe with the help of an adapter and is lowered into the hole.
The sampler is then pressed down into the ground in one rapid continuous movement until the
tube, except 4 inches from the top is filled with soil sample. Undisturbed soil samples are taken
at a depth where layer of soil is changed such as 8ft or 12ft. undisturbed soil samples are
collected by means of thin walled sharp ended 3 inch dia. Shelby tube from the cohesive soil
formation. The collected tubes were then labeled with detailed job designation, date and shifted
to the laboratory for testing.
7.0 LABORATORY TESTS:
All Laboratory Tests conducted on soil samples collected either in the disturbed or in the
undisturbed stale. All tests were done as per ASTM procedures, are as follow:
7.1 Natural Moisture Content:
The water content of a soil sample is the ratio of the weight of the water in the sample to its dry
weight. It is usually expressed as a percentage. The soil sample is weighed both in natural state
and in oven dry state and the moisture content is calculated by dividing the loss of weight of the
sample by its dry weight.
7.2 Complete Grain Size Analysis:
The object of grain size analysis is to determine the size of the soil grains, and the percentage b
weight of soil particles of different particles size, comprising a soil sample. The process consists
of either sieve analysis or hydrometer analysis or both. The hydrometer analysis is adopted for
sample passing sieve No. 200.
For hydrometer analysis, a 40 gms of the oven dry sample, is thoroughly mixed with required
quantity of water in a calibrated glass cylinder. In order to avoid flocculation, a little dispersing
agent is added. The density of the suspension is measured at specified time intervals, by means of
a hydrometer or special design. At any particular time the size of the largest particle remounting
in suspension at the level of the hydrometer can be computed by means of Stocks Law, where as
he weight of the particles finer than size, can be computed from the density of the suspension at
the same level.The mixture is washed through U.S Standard sieve No. 200 and the fraction
retained is dried. The fraction retained on each sieve is weighed for calculation of the percentage
of different fraction. The results are represented by cumulative curves plotted on semi-
logarithmic graph paper.
7.3 Atterberg limits:
Physical properties of clay arc greatly influenced by eater content. A given soil behave as fluid or a soil
or, as a plastic materials, depending on how much water it contents that correspond to the boundaries
between the states of consistency are called as the Attcrberg limit.
Liquid Limit is the minimum water content at which a clay soil just starts behaving like a fluid. It is
determined with the help of a standard limit device which consists of brass cup and an arrangement to
impart blows to cup at an uniform rate. The water content at which 25 blows are required is termed as the
limit.
The plastic limit is the minimum water content at which a soil is just plastic and is determined by rolling
out a soil sample at a slowly decreasing water content until, the desired water content is reached, at which
a thread of 1/8 inch diameter. Just begging to crumble. The thread is rolled on a glass plate with hand.
7.4 Specific Gravity Test:
The specific gravity of a solid defined as the ratio of the unit weight of the solid in air to the unit weight
of’ water. To determine the specific gravity of soil sample, 25 grams of oven dried soil sample is
thoroughly pulverized and is placed in a calibrated pycnometer. Water is purred incise the pycnometer
until it’s top is lightly below the calibrated mark. The mixture is then boiled thoroughly in order to
eliminate all the air bubbles. More water is then added to the mixture till it over night. the temperature is
then recorded and the bottle is weighed.
Gt x Ws
The specific Gravity is given by: Gs 
Ws  W1  W 2
Gt = Specific Gravity of water at TOC.
Ws = The weight of over dry soil (25 gm).
WI = Weight of flask + soil + water.
W2 = Weight of flask + water.
7.5 Direct Shear Test:
Direct shear test can be performed for both cohesion less & cohesive soil to determine shear strength,
angle of internal friction, cohesion c, volume change etc. The test is done in a direct shear machine which
consists of a normal loading device, shearing, device, 5 cm by two pieces sample, square box, etc. The
rate on shearing displacement of approximately 10 mm per minute is often for a sample used for a
sample thickness of about 1.2 cm.The results of a direct shear test on a cohesion less & cohesive soil can
be presented in a summary table & by stress-strain curve. A stress-strain curve normally consists of shear
Stress, various shear displacement for both the undisturbed and the remolded tests under a specified
normal load. The normal load usually varies from 1/3 kg/cm2. Another curve normal stress verses
shearing stress will give angle of internal friction and cohesion for cohesive soils.
7.6 Unconfined Compression Test:
Unconfined compression test is a simple method for determination of shearing strength of cohesive soil
which is important to determine the bearing capacity of soil. As the name implies, the lateral confining
pressure in an unconfined compression test is kept zero, unsupported specimen and at failure is
measured. The specimen is prepared from the undisturbed soil sample by carefully trimming it to a
cylindrical shape of 7 cm height and 3.5 cm dia. The specimen is then placed on the level pedestal of the
unconfined compression apparatus in a vertical position. The load is applied axially on the top of the
specimen an is distributed uniformly over surface of the specimen with the help of double providing ring
assembly fitted with a strain gauge, fitted with the apparatus. The load is applied at such a rate that the
vertical deformation of the sample is nearly 2% (two percent) per minute in order to avoid and drainage
during compression. The load is kept increasing until the specimen fails along shearing plane. The
maximum load at failure known as the unconfined compressive strength of the sample the shearing
strength of the sample is half of the unconfined compressive strength.
7.7 Consolidation Test:
The gradual process compression of soil under the action of static load and with decrease of void ratio
due to expulsion of water from the soil pores is termed consolidation phenomenon compressibility
characteristics of a soil as the period and magnitude of settlement of a foundation depends on these
characteristics. The test is performed on a specimen of circular shape of 6.35 cm dia and 2.54 cm
thickness, the specimen is prepared from the undisturbed sample by carefully trimming it to the required
dimension with the help of a cutting edge and wire saw the specimen is then placed in the consolidation
ring and its top and bottom are trimmed of level with that of the ring. The specimen along with the ring
on the top and the other at the bottom of the help of a level arrangement with the apparatus. Decreases in
volume of specimen are read from a strain gauge attached to the consolidation unit at specified time
intervals the consolidation unit is always kept full with water in order to avoid evaporation of the
specimen.
The load increment is allowed after each twenty four hours, the observed readings
arc then plotted on semi—logarithmic graph paper to give the pressure—void ratio
curve curve from which compression index, Cc can be calculated. Cc is important
factor governing the settlement process of underlying soils.
8.0 Description of Soil Composition:
The following terms are used in this report for description of soil composition:
Trace : 1 to 10%
Little : 11 to 20%
Some : 20 to 35%
Sandy : 35 to 50%
Clayey : 35 to 50%
Silty : 35 to 50%
9.0 CORRELATION TABLE OF SOILS BASED ON SPT-VALUES:
Two tables for Non-Cohesive and Cohesive Soils Based on N-Values as below:
9.1 Values of Unit Weight And Angle of International Friction of Non-Cohesive Soil Based
on N-Values (After K. Terzaghi and R.B Peck):
Table No, 1
Angel of
Relative Moist unit wt.
N-Value Condition internal
Density In pcf
friction
0-4 Very loose 0.0-0.2 250-300 70-100
4-10 Loose 0.2-0.4 300-350 90-115
10-30 Medium 0.4-0.6 350-400 110-130
30-50 Dense 0.6-0.85 400-450 110-140
Over 50 Very dense 1.00 450 130-150

The tabulated values apply for dry/most cohesion less sand.For silty sands the bearing capacity
values must be reduced by study of rain size classification and applying judgment. Correction for
water table close to bottom of foundation the bearing values should be reduced to half. The
bearing values are, however, not affected by water table at a depth greater than 1 .5B below
foundation level,B being least dimension of the bottom of foundation. Bearing values for
intermediate position of water table may be reduced by liner interpolation.
9.2 Values of Approximate Unconfined Compressive Strength Based on N-Values for
Cohesive Soil (After K. Terzaghi and R.B Peck)

N-Value Condition Unconfined compressive Strength in Tsf

Below-2 Very soft Below-0.25
2-4 Soft 0.25-0.50
4-8 Medium 0.50-1.00
8-15 Stiff 1.00-2.00
15-30 Very Stiff 2.00-4.00
Over 30 Hard Over 4.00
In the above table the shear strength of cohesive soil is equal to V2 of unconfined compressive strength
and the angle of shearing resistance is equal to zero. It should be remembered that the correction for
cohesive soil is always much reliable.
10.0 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES:
The physical properties of the subsoil formation of the project area have been evaluated
by the execution of Two(02) number borings up 25ft depth. The overall physical
properties may he summarized as follows:

10.1 STRATIFICATION OF SOIL:

The top soil at and around each of reddish/brown stiff silt, trace to little [Inc sand, some to
little fine sand, some to little clay and up to the depth of investigation, the soil is brown
medium dense to dense medium to fine sand, some to little silt & mica (Ref Bore logs).

10.2 CONSISTENCY/COMPACTNESS:
Up to the depth of EGL to ft, consistency of the top soil usually varies from soft to
medium consistency of soil, however, gradually increase the consistency. The subsequent
deep layers stiff to very stiff soil state.

10.3 GROUND WATER TABLE:

The position of Ground Water Table (GWT) is about 10’-0” from existing ground.

10.4 Natural moisture content, Unit weight, Specific Gravity and Limits:
Table No. 3. Range of Variation in Laboratory Test Results:

Name of the Soil Test No.of Tests Range of Variation

Natural Moistrue content -- From % to %
Natural unit weight -- From pcf to pcf
Dry density -- From pcf to pcf
Specific gravity 09 From 2.65 to 2.69
Liquid Limit -- From % to %
Plasticity index -- From % to %, NP= Non-plastic
Grain Size 09 From curve
The Value of internal friction 02 290-380
11.0 ENGINEERING PROPERITES:

The engineering properties of soil, including the cohesion, ‘compressibility and the angle
‘internal granular friction have been determined by performing laboratory tests on 12’no
samples collected during held investigation. These arc as follows:

11.1 Cohesion :
The values of cohesion , as reported from the performance of unconfined compression (-- nos.)
tests vary from psi to psi.
11.2 Compressibility :
The top of plastic salty soil usually has been observed moderately compressible in nature by
consolidation tests (nos.) as the values of compression index, vary form to and the
corresponding values of the initial void ratio, vary form to.
11.3 Angle of Internal Friction :
The angle of internal friction values to the investigated values of soil, as reported from the
performance of direct shear test (nos.) vary from to
12. Evaluation of Bearing Capacity :
12.1 Bearing capacities of the shallow condition from the SPT :
The bearing capacities of the shallow foundations particularly for the top layer of cohesive soil
my be estimated form the SPT values, as suggested by Terzaghi, according to the following
table.
Table No. 4 Bearing Capacities of the Shallow Foundation (Values in Tsf, F.S.=3.0) :
Allowable Bearing Capacity Tsf
SPT Range
Continuous footing (B=4ft) Isolated Column footing (B=8ft)
0-1 0.00-0.225 0.00-0.30
2-4 0.255-0.45 0.30-0.60
4-8 0.45-0.90 0.60-1.20
8-15 0.90-1.80 1.20-2.40
15-30 1.80-3.60 2.40-4.80
>30 >3.60 >4.80
a. Width = 4 ft for strip footing and width = 8 for isolated footing respectively
b. The above values are the net allowable bearing capacities.
c. The cohesive soil has been considered in a saturated condition.
12.2 Bearing capacities of the shallow foundation from the Soil parameters :
The bearing capacities of the shallow foundation may more appropriately be determined form
the parameters of soil such as the values of cohesion and the angle of internal friction as
obtained from the performance of laboratory tests. These have been done considering the
general equations of the bearing capacity of the foundation as suggested by Terzaghi. The
evaluated values are provided in the following table 5
13.0 COMPUTATION FOR CONSOLIDATION SETTLEMENT :
The vertical downward movement of the base o a structure is called settlement and its effect
upon the structure depends on its magnitude, its uniformity, the length of the time over which it
takes place, and the nature of the clay soils. The consolidation settlement can be calculated from
test result of unit weight and consolidation tests. The approximate average settlement of
structure = 0.78 inch
14.0. CONCLUSION :
On the basis of above analysis and discussions, the following conclusions may be drawn
regarding the sub-soil condition the project area.
a. The overall soil formation of the investigation site are more or less regular in between
the bore hole location.
b. The top layer of the investigated site has been encountered with comprising brown/ gray
silt,fine sand & medium sand (Ref. bore logs)
c. The underlying soil is of fine to medium sand and some silt/ silty extending up to the
final depth of boring (Ref. bore logs)
d. Bearing capacities for Shallow Foundation as Isolated column footing are suitable for all
borings (Ref. Table-5)
e. Pile Foundation may be provided at the site.
Table:5
Bearing Capacities
(Values in tsf,F.S.=2.50)

Bearing capacity
Bore Depth Field Correct (tsf)
Hole in SPT SPT For Raft For circular For
No feet Values Values Foundation or Square continuous
Footing Footing
5 11 11 1.49 1.91 1.43
10 15 15 2.03 2.61 1.95
BH - 1
15 18 17 2.23 2.87 2.15
20 21 18 2.43 3.13 2.34
5 9 9 1.22 1.57 1.17
10 13 13 1.76 2.26 1.69
BH - 2
15 14 14 1.89 2.44 1.82
20 16 16 2.09 2.70 2.02
15. (a)Conclusion: In context of field and laboratory investigation the following
conclusion may be drawn regarding the sub-soil strata of the project area.
i)The over all soil formation of the investigated area is more or less regular among the
bore holes location.
ii)The bearing capacity for square footing & Continuous footings are shown in the
table-5.
(b)Recommendation:
The most appropriate type of foundation for a structure depends on several factors,
Among them-
1. The type of the structure .
2. The framing pattern of the structure.
3. The loading condition of the structure.
4. The economy & Safety of the structure is important.

On the basis of aforesaid conclusions, the following

recommendations are suggested for Proposed Five (05) Storied
Residential Building at Munshipara, Niamatpur, Mouza: Niamatpur,
J.L.No: 36, Khariz Khatian No: 25-5442, Dag No: 531, Under
Saidpur Pourashova, P.S: Saidpur, Upazilla: Saidpur, District:
Nilphamari.

Shallow Foundation as Isolated column footing:

Regarding the sub-soil condition , it has been previously described that the soil
structure is sufficient to bear the loads of the proposed structure at a depth of 7’-0”
below from EGL with isolated type column footing foundation .The allowable bearing
capacity 1.50 TSF(F.S.=2.50) at the above mentioned depth. But it is required to
treatment of the sub-soil in beneath the foundation where any loose pocket is found,
remove the loose soil and fill with sand F.M1.80 in 150mm layer to layer with 95%
compaction and make it up to the foundation bed around for BH-1&BH-2.

Note :
a. Tsf= 1.094 kg/cm2=2 ksf, 1 Ton=2000 lbs = 1000 kg = 9.96 kN.
1 m= 3.28 ft, EGL=Existing Ground level & F.S = Factor of Safety.
b. The designer may select any other alternative type, depth as well as the
bearing capacity of the foundation in the light of information provided in
this report.
c. Foundation base should be kept dry during construction period.
 SITE PLAN
ALIF SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION Not to Scale

BH-01

BH-02

R O A D
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BOREHOLE LOG

CLIENT : Md. Saifur Rahman Saju & Gong

BOREHOLE NO : 1
PROJECT : Residential Building GROUND LEVEL RL : 10ft
LOCATION : Munshipara,Niamatpur,Saidpur,Nilphamari.
GROUND WATER TABLE: 10ft
BORING DATE : 22/8/2025 BOREHOLE DIA : 4 inch

BLOWS ON INDEX
TYPE OF SAMPLE

STANDARD PENETRATION

DIA OF BORING
SAMPLE ID NO.

THICKNESS (ft)

SPOON PER 15
DEPTH (m)

DEPTH (ft)

RESISTANCE
LITHOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION CM DISTURBED

PENETRATION BLOWS PER 30 CM OF PENE UNDISTURBED

TRATION
15CM 15CM 15CM REMARKS

0 0 25 50 75

D1 12ft Clay 2 2 6
11

10
D2 5 7 8 15
UD1
15
D3 6 8 10 18
13ft Fine Sand
20
D4 7 10 11 21

25
D5 8 11 12 23

UD1 30
D6
UD2
35

40
100 mm

D7

45

50
D8

55

60
D9

65

70
D10

75

80
D11

85

As Per USCS Classification

 ALIF SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION

BOREHOLE LOG

CLIENT : Md. Saifur Rahman Saju & Gong

BOREHOLE NO : 2
PROJECT : Residential Building GROUND LEVEL RL : 10ft
LOCATION : Munshipara,Niamatpur,Saidpur,Nilphamari.
GROUND WATER TABLE: 10ft
BORING DATE : 22/8/2025 BOREHOLE DIA : 4 inch

BLOWS ON INDEX
TYPE OF SAMPLE

STANDARD PENETRATION

DIA OF BORING
SAMPLE ID NO.

THICKNESS (ft)

SPOON PER 15
DEPTH (m)

DEPTH (ft)

RESISTANCE
LITHOLOGICAL DESCRIPTION CM DISTURBED

PENETRATION BLOWS PER 30 CM OF PENE UNDISTURBED

TRATION
15CM 15CM 15CM REMARKS

0 0 25 50 75

D1 12ft Clay 2 2 5
9

10
D2 5 6 7 13
UD1
15
D3 6 7 7 14
13ft Fine Sand
20
D4 7 8 10 18

25
D5 8 9 12 21

UD1 30
D6
UD2
35

40
100 mm

D7

45

50
D8

55

60
D9

65

70
D10

75

80
D11

85

As Per USCS Classification

 Project : Residential building.
ALIF SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION Client : Md. Saifur Rahman Saju & Gong.
Location : Munshipara,Niamatpur, Saidpur, Nilphamari.
S A N D S I L T S A N D S I L T
COARSE
CLAY CLAY
COARSE MEDIUM FINE MEDIUM FINE COARSE MEDIUM FINE COARSE MEDIUM FINE
16 30 50 100 200 16 32 50 100 200
1 0.6 0.2 0.10 0.06 0.02 0.01 0.006 0.002 1 0.6 0.2 0.10 0.06 0.02 0.01 0.006 0.002
100 0

PERCENT PASSING
90 10
80 20
70 30
60 40
50 50
40 60
PERCENT PASSING

30 70
20 80
10 90
0 100
ATER BEKG LIMIT SPECIFIC SAND SILT CLAY
SYMBOL BORI SAMPLE DEPTH IN FT N.M.C
LL PL PI GRAVITY SOIL CLASSFICATION % % %
01 01 05.00 Fine Sand. 85 5 10
02 10.00 Fine Sand. 100 - -
03 15.00 Fine Sand. 100 - -
02 02 10.00 Fine Sand. 80 5 15
03 15.00 Fine Sand. 100 - -
04 20.00 Fine Sand. 100 - -
ALIF SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION DIRECT SHEAR TEST CLIENT: MD. SAIFUR RAHMAN SAJU & GONG
B.H. No.-01 Sample No.D-01 Depth-05 '-0" B.H. No.-01 Sample No.D-2 Depth-15 '-0"
20 20
15 15
SHEARING STRESS P.S.I.X2

SHEARING STRESS P.S.I.X2

10 10
5 5
0 5 10 15 20 0 5 10 15 20
NORMAL STRESS P.S.I. NORMAL STRESS P.S.I.
SHEARING ANGLE O (Degree) 19 SHEARING ANGLE O(Degree) 20
COHESSION C (P.S.I.) 2.00 COHESSION C (P.S.I.) 2.10
Fig: Normal stress versus shear stress curves for soil samples.
ALIF SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION DIRECT SHEAR TEST CLIENT: MD. SAIFUR RAHMAN SAJU & GONG
B.H. No.-02 Sample No.D-3 Depth-15 '-0" B.H. No.-02 Sample No.D-4 Depth-25 '-0"
20 20
15 15
SHEARING STRESS P.S.I.X2

SHEARING STRESS P.S.I.X2

10 10
5 5
0 5 10 15 20 0 5 10 15 20
NORMAL STRESS P.S.I. NORMAL STRESS P.S.I.
SHEARING ANGLE O (Degree) 20 SHEARING ANGLE O(Degree) 21
COHESSION C (P.S.I.) 2.20 COHESSION C (P.S.I.) 2.40
Fig: Normal stress versus shear stress curves for soil samples.
 Summary of Laboratory Test Results

Project: Residential Building

Moisture Can No 61 64 C E H 49 K 66
Bore hole No BH-1 BH-1 BH-1 BH-1 BH-2 BH-2 BH-2 BH-2
Depth in (ft) 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00 5.00 10.00 15.00 20.00
Wt. of Can+Wet
95.00 97.00 99.00 101.00 96.00 98.00 100.00 102.00
Specimen (A), gm
Wt. of Can+Dry
81.00 86.00 87.00 90.00 79.50 80.00 90.00 78.00
Specimen (B), gm
Wt. of Water
14.00 11.00 12.00 11.00 16.50 18.00 10.00 24.00
(A-B) =Ww gm
Wt. of Can (C ) gm 22.00 25.00 27.50 32.00 22.00 20.00 27.50 18.00
Wt. of Dry Specimen
59.00 61.00 59.50 58.00 57.50 60.00 62.50 60.00
(B-C)= Ws gm
Moisture Content,(%)
23.73 18.03 20.17 18.97 28.70 30.00 16.00 40.00
w=(Ww / Ws ) X 100