Geotech Report

REPORT ON GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR BRIDGE AT

KM. 79.600
PROJECT: REHABILITATION AND UPGRADATION OF NH-18 FROM 57/000 to 108/850
PILERU TO RAYACHOTI SECTION TO TWO LANE WITH PAVED SHOULDER IN THE STATE OF
ANDHRA PRADESH
CLIENT:
M/s. RUKY PROJECTS PVT. LTD.

#205, 2nd Floor, Hemadurga Plaza, Above ICICI Bank,
Allwyn Colony, Hyderabad -500049
AUGUST - 2015
Geotechnical Consultant
M/s. AVANI ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY PVT. LTD.

# 5-70, 1st Floor, Near Andhra Bank, Street No. 8, Habsiguda, Hyderabad 500007.
e-mail : avani.ecpl@gmail.com
Report on Geotechnical Investigation for proposed construction of Major Bridge at km. 79.600
INDEX
1.
INTRODUCTION
2.
SCOPE OF WORK
3.
FIELD AND LABORATORY TEST DETAILS
3.1
FIELD TEST
3.2
LABORATORY TESTS
4.
SUB-SURFACE PROFILE
5.
SILT FACTR AND SCOUR DEPTH COMPUTATIONS
6.
FOUNDATION SYSTEM
7.
SHALLOW FOUNDATION
8.
RECOMMENDATION
10
APPENDIX
APPENDIX-I: LOCATION PLAN
11
APPENDIX-II: BORELOGS
13
APPENDIX-III: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
30
APPENDIX-IV: SUB-SURFACE PROFILE
36
APPENDIX-V: COMPUTATIONS
39
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1.
INTRODUCTION
M/s. Ruky Projects Pvt.Ltd. Hyderabad has entrusted the work of carrying out Rehabilitation
and Upgradation of NH-18 from 57/000 to 108/850 Pileru to Rayachoti Section to two lane with
Paved Shoulder in the State of Andhra Pradesh M/s. Avani Engineering Consultancy Pvt. Ltd,
Hyderabad.
This report deals with proposed construction of Major Bridge at km. 79.600.
2.
SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of work includes the following
Drilling of 8 No. boreholes at the proposed location as per the direction of the client.
Collection of soil samples and carrying out the relevant laboratory tests on soils and
rocks.
Conducting Standard Penetration test (SPT) within the borehole at every 1.5m depth
interval or as required.
Preparation of Geotechnical investigation Report.
3.
FIELD AND LABORATORY TEST DETAILS
3.1
FIELD TEST
3.1.1
Boreholes
The fieldwork includes boring /drilling of 8 Nos of boreholes in soil / rock. The details of 8 No.
boreholes with respective depth of investigation are given in the table below.
List of Boreholes with Depth of Investigation
Sl. No.
Borehole
No.
Location
Depth of
Investigation (m)
BH-1
Abutment-A1
7.5
BH-2
Pier-P1
5.0
BH-3
Pier-P2
5.7
BH-4
Pier-P3
5.0
BH-5
Pier-P4
5.1
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BH-6
Pier-P5
4.9
BH-7
Pier-P6
4.4
BH-8
Abutment-A2
4.9
The locations of boreholes are indicated in the layout plan and the same is given in
Appendix-I.
The details of boring / drilling with soil profile, reduced level, SPT-N values along with
sampling details and depth of water table are tabulated in respective borelogs and provided
in Appendix-II.
Soil samples were collected where ever possible and sent to laboratory for further tests.
Laboratory test results are provided in Appendix-III.
3.1.2
Rotary drilling
Rotary drilling technique was adopted for advancing and cleaning out borehole in overburden
soil between sample intervals. Standard penetration test (SPT) is conducted at every 1.5m
interval or at change of strata.
3.1.3
Drilling equipment
Mechanical rigs of rotary diamond Core drilling machine was used for the purpose. The rigs
are well suited for the required work. The rigs are new and well-maintained thereby good
core recovery can be achieved.
Soil Boring: The boring was advanced by rotating drill string connected by series of drill rods.
The boring diameter of 150mm was formed using a drag bit (Soil Cutter) in soil. The drag bit
cuts the subsoil at the bottom of the borehole and the soil fragments were removed by drilling
mud (bentonite) which is under circulation.
Bentonite slurry is used for stabilizing the borehole. Bentonite slurry deposits as a thin film on
the wall of the borehole during circulation and stability of borehole is derived from its
thixotropic property and the hydrostatic head of the suspension. Bentonite having liquid limit
greater than 400% is used for preparing bentonite slurry.
Rock Drilling: The rock drilling was advanced by rotating drill string connected by series of
drill rods. The formed diameter is of NX size using diamond bits connected through the
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double tube core barrel. The drill bit cuts the weathered / hard rock and the fragments of the
cut materials were removed by circulating fresh water. Guide casing of size NX was used
up to the weathered rock layer.
3.1.4
Observation during drilling

The speed of drilling at different depths, color of return water, water loss (partial or full) etc.,
were continuously monitored and recorded.
Sampling
The samples collected from the SPT sampler are treated as disturbed samples. Immediately
after collection of sample from the sampler, the sample was transferred to a double walled
polythene bag. A sample label (as given below) is attached and the bag is tied tightly with
thread to avoid any loss of moisture.
PROJECT / JOB :
LOCATION :
BOREHOLE NO : DEPTH :
TYPE OF SAMPLE:
SAMPLE NO. :
DATE :
N VALUE :
Standard penetration test:
This test was performed as per IS 2131-1981. The split spoon sampler was lowered and
driven under impact of a 63.5 kg load with a free fall of 75 cm for 45 cm penetration at the
bottom of the hole. Initial 15 cm penetration is considered as seating drive and number of
blows required to penetrate the sampler for remaining 30 cm (out of 45 cm mark usually
driven in soil) is recorded as N value at that depth.
If the sampler does not fully penetrate into soil, then the test is terminated after 50 blows and
corresponding penetration is noted down.
Extraction of Cores:
The core samples were extracted from the core barrels in a manner to prevent disturbances
to the core. All the pieces of cores were sequentially numbered from top to bottom. Arrows
indicating the lower end of the piece are marked on each core.
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Storing of core samples

All core pieces are placed in standard core boxes in a serial order and correct sequence from
top in descending order. The shallowest core shall be placed to the top left-hand corner of
every compartment starting with cores placed adjacent to the hinged section. Core boxes
shall confirm to IS 4078-1980.
Ground water table:

Observations were made for ground water in borehole during and after boring. Observed
Ground water table is recorded on the borelog sheet.
Preparation of Bore Logs:

On completion of each borehole, the soil samples were examined and logged. The final log is
prepared on the basis of visual examination of soil samples and laboratory testing data. The
following are observed and recorded in the borelog:
The commencement and completion date, location and co-ordinates of borehole, elevation of
top and bottom of boring, ground water table, boundaries of each soil layer that encountered,
classification and description of the soil, blow count values obtained from SPT tests,
collection of soil samples etc. Field borelogs are provided in Appendix-II.
3.2
LABORATORY TESTS (SOIL)

Grain size distribution analysis
Grain size analysis was carried out by sieving method as per IS 2720 (Part IV) -1985 to
determine the grain size distribution.
Atterbergs limits
Atterbergs limits test was conducted as per IS: 2720 (part V) -1985 on the soil samples
collected to determine the liquid limit and plastic limit.
Moisture content
Natural moisture content of the soil samples is determined as per IS 2720 (Part II) 1973
from the collected soil samples using oven-drying method.
LABORATORY TESTS (ROCK)
Density and Porosity
Density and Porosity of rock samples is determined for the selected core sample as per IS:
13030 -1991.
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Compressive strength test

Compressive strength tests were carried out on selected rock core samples as per IS: 9143 1979.
Point Load Test
Point Load tests were carried out on selected rock core samples as per IS: 8764 -1998.
Laboratory results of soil and rock are provided in Appendix-III.
4.
SUB-SURFACE PROFILE
Based on the field and laboratory test results, the sub-surface profile encountered in the
borehole locations is summarized in the table given below.
Borehole
No.
Depth (m)
Thickness of
Layer (m)
Description of the Soil
From
To
0.0
4.5
4.5
Completely Weathered Grade V

Brownish Rock
4.5
7.5
3.0
Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Granite
0.0
1.0
1.0

Brownish Rock
1.0
1.6
0.6

Granite
1.6
3.5
1.9
Moderately Weathered Grade III

Greyish Granite
3.5
5.0
1.5

Granite
0.0
2.7
2.7

Brownish Rock
2.7
4.2
1.5

Granite
4.2
5.7
1.5
Fresh Grade I Greyish Granite
0.0
2.0
2.0

Brownish Rock
2.0
3.0
1.0

Granite
BH-1
BH-2
BH-3
BH-4
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BH-5
BH-6
3.0
5.0
2.0
0.0
2.1
2.1

Brownish Rock
2.1
3.1
1.0

Granite
3.1
5.1
2.0
0.0
1.9
1.9

Brownish Rock
1.9
2.9
1.0

Granite
2.9
4.9
2.0
0.0
1.4
1.4

Brownish Rock
1.4
2.4
1.0

Granite
2.4
3.4
1.0
3.4
4.4
1.0

Granite
0.0
1.9
1.9

Brownish Rock
1.9
2.9
1.0

Granite
2.9
4.9
2.0
BH-7
BH-8
The sub-surface profile for 8 No. boreholes drilled is given in Appendix-IV.
5.
SILT FACTOR AND SCOUR DEPTH COMPUTATIONS

The sub-surface profile at proposed bridge site is exposed with hard rock stratum with little
soil cover along the bridge alignment. As the hard rock stratum is encountered at shallow
depth no silt factor and scour calculations is required for this bridge. The top of hard rock
levels will be considered as scour depth levels.
6.
FOUNDATION SYSTEM
Based on the subsoil profile and the type of structure envisaged at the proposed Major bridge
location, shallow foundations can be adopted. The following section describes the method of
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analysis adopted to arrive at the safe bearing capacities for shallow foundation along with a
discussion.
7.
SHALLOW FOUNDATION RESTING

Soil and Completely Weathered Rock Stratum
The following section describes the method of analysis adopted to arrive at the safe bearing
capacities for shallow foundation.
Bearing capacity calculation for footings resting on soil
In case of sandy soils, the angle of internal friction is determined by the standard
penetration test as per IS: 6403-1981. The values were used for determining the Ultimate
Bearing Capacity of soil as per shear failure criteria. The ultimate bearing capacity, qd is
calculated as per equations furnished in IS: 6403-1981 as given below.
The ultimate bearing capacity qd is given by
qd = c Nc sc dc ic + q (Nq 1) sq dq iq + 1/2 B Ns d i w
c = cohesion
= Angle of internal friction
q = Effective surcharge at base of foundation
B = Width of footing
= Bulk unit weight of foundation soil
w = Correction factor for location of water table
Nc, Nq, N = Bearing capacity factors
sc, sq, s = Shape factors
ic, iq, i = Inclination factors
The Safe bearing capacity (SBC) is the maximum intensity of loading that the foundation will
safely carry without the risk of shear failure of soil. Safe bearing capacity can be obtained by
dividing the Ultimate Bearing Capacity (UBC) with a factor of safety of 2.5.
SBC = UBC / 2.5
In the design of bearing capacity calculations the water table is assumed at foundation level
and water table correction factor has been applied accordingly.
The computation of bearing capacity calculation is provided in Table-1 of Appendix-V.
Net Safe Bearing Pressure of Rock as Per IS: 12070 1987
The following three methods have been adopted for evaluation of net safe bearing pressure
of rock as per IS: 12070 1987.
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i)
Net safe bearing pressure based on classification.
ii)
Net safe bearing pressure based on Rock Mass Rating (RMR).
iii)
Safe bearing pressure from the core strength.
The computed net safe bearing pressure of rock for the above three methods are given in
Table 2 to Table - 4 of Appendix-V respectively.
The summary of net safe bearing pressure of rock by the above three methods are given in
Table 5 of Appendix-V.
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8.
RECOMMENDATION
SHALLOW FOUNDATION
Based on the subsoil profile encountered at Major Bridge km. 79.600, shallow
foundation shall be adopted.
For shallow foundation, the recommended allowable bearing pressure along with
founding depth for borehole locations drilled is given in the table below.
Sl.
No.
Borehole
No.
Location
Depth of
foundation
below the
ground level
(m)
BH-1
Abutment-A1
3.5
50
Completely Weathered Rock
BH-2
Pier-P1
2.0
75
Hard Rock
(Moderately Weathered Grade III
Rock)
BH-3
Pier-P2
3.0
100
Hard Rock
(Slightly Weathered Grade II Rock)
BH-4
Pier-P3
3.0
125
Hard Rock
(Fresh Grade I Rock)
BH-5
Pier-P4
2.7
100
Hard Rock
BH-6
Pier-P5
2.5
100
Hard Rock
BH-7
Pier-P6
2.0
100
Hard Rock
BH-8
Abutment-A2
2.5
100
Hard Rock
Recommended
Allowable
Bearing
Pressure
(T/sqm)
Founding Stratum
Foundation shall be suitably embedded into Hard Rock for 0.6m thick or 1.5m in
Weathered Rock or 2.0m in Completely Weathered Rock / Soil Stratum below the
scour depth as per IRC 78.
G. SATEESH KUMAR
Geotechnical Engineer
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APPENDIX-I
LOCATION PLAN
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SKETCH PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF BOREHOLES

PROJECT: REHABILITATION AND UPGRADATION OF NH-18 FROM 57/000 to 108/850 PILERU TO
RAYACHOTI SECTION TO TWO LANE WITH PAVED SHOULDER IN THE STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH
Structure: Proposed Construction of Major Bridge at km.79.600
BH-6
P
Pier-P6
BH-5
P
Pier-P5
BH-4
P
Pier-P4
BH-3
P
Pier-P3
BH-2
P
Pier-P2
P
Pier-P1
Abuttment-A1
BH-1
BH-7
Abuttment-A2
Rayachoti
Pileru
Existing Major Bridge
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Abutment-A2
Pier-P6
Pier-P5
Pier-P4
Pier-P3
Pier-P2
Pier-P1
Abutment-A1
Proposed Major Bridge of Span 7x18.0m
BH-8
APPENDIX-II
BORE LOGS
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TABLE-1A: BORELOG
BH-1
Boring method : Rotary with mud circulation
Record of BH-1
Boring diameter : 150mm upto 4.5m, NX upto 7.5m
Orientation : Vertical
Casing diameter : NX upto 4.5 m
Reduced Level of Borelog:
Boring equipment: Calyx
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth
Samples and In-situ test

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Date
EGL
18.07.2015
Date Completed
24.07.2015
Description of Strata
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
4.5
7.5
18.07.2015
0.5
DS
1.5
50 for 8 cm
3.0
Date Commenced

Brownish Rock
50 for 3 cm
22.07.2015
No sample recovered)
4.5
50 for 3 cm
23.07.2015
(No sample recovered)

NX upto 4.5m
4.5
to
Core
77%
29%
6.0
Slightly Weathered Grade II
Greyish Granite
6.0
to
Core
77%
22%
24.07.2015
7.5
Remarks :
DS - Disturbed Samples
UDS - Undisturded Samples -
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1 Nos
Nil
Bore hole Terminated at 7.5 m
TABLE-1B: CONSOLIDATED DRILLING LOG

BH No.:
BH-1
Depth drilled (m)

Date
From
To
23.07.2015
4.5
6.0
24.07.2015
6.0
7.5
Bearing of hole:
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
18.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
24.07.2015
Length of core pieces Recovered

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
1.5
72
44
116
77
29
Greyish
0%
1 - 19
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
1.5
82
33
115
77
22
Greyish
0%
20 - 41
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Colour of return water
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
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Remarks
TABLE-2A: BORELOG
BH-2
Record of BH-2
Casing diameter : NX upto 1.0m
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Date
EGL
0.5
1.0
Date Commenced
25.07.2015
Date Completed
27.07.2015
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
1.0
1.6
3.5
5.0
25.07.2015
DS

Brownish Rock
50 for 0 cm
No sample recovered)
NX upto 1.0 m
1.0
to
Core
87%
87%

Greyish Granite
1.6
1.6
to
Core
53%
0%
26.07.2015
2.0
Moderately Weathered Grade III
Greyish Granite
2.0
to
Core
64%
51%
3.5
3.5
to
Core
79%
31%
27.07.2015

Greyish Granite
5.0
Remarks :
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1 Nos
Nil

BH No.:
BH-2
Depth drilled (m)
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
25.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
27.07.2015

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
0.6
24
28
52
87
87
Greyish
0%
1-2
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
2.0
0.4
21
21
53
Greyish
0%
3-6
Moderately
Weathered Grade III
Greyish Granite
2.0
3.5
1.5
20
44
32
96
64
51
Greyish
0%
7 - 15
Moderately
Weathered Grade III
Greyish Granite
3.5
5.0
1.5
73
46
119
79
31
Greyish
0%
16 - 30
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
Date
From
To
25.07.2015
1.0
1.6
26.07.2015
1.6
27.07.2015
Bearing of hole:
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
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Remarks
TABLE-3A: BORELOG
BH-3
Record of BH-3
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Date
EGL
17.07.2015
Date Completed
21.07.2015
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
2.7
4.2
5.7
17.07.2015
0.5
DS
1.5
50 for 13cm
2.7
Date Commenced

Brownish Rock
50 for 0cm
20.07.2015
(No Sampled Recovered)

NX upto 2.7m
2.7
to
Core
80%
46%

Greyish Granite
4.2
4.2
to
Core
91%
91%
21.07.2015
5.7
Remarks :
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1 Nos
Nil
Bore hole Terminated at 5.7m

BH No.:
BH-3
Depth drilled (m)

Date
From
To
20.07.2015
2.7
4.2
21.07.2015
4.2
5.7
Bearing of hole:
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
17.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
21.07.2015

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
1.5
53
13
56
122
81
46
Greyish
0%
1 - 12
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
1.5
15
96
26
137
91
81
Greyish
0%
13 - 20
Fresh Grade I Greyish

Granite
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
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Remarks
TABLE-4A: BORELOG
BH-4
Record of BH-4
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Depth
EGL
22.07.2015
Date Completed
23.07.2015
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
2.0
3.0
5.0
22.07.2015
0.5
DS
1.5
50 for 5cm
2.0
Date Commenced

Brownish Rock
50 for 0cm
23.07.2015
(No Sample Recovered)

NX upto 2.0 m
2.0
to
Core
85%
10%

Greyish Granite
3.0
3.0
to
Core
95%
66%
4.0
4.0
to
Core
99%
90%
5.0
Remarks :
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1 Nos
Nil

BH No.:
BH-4
Depth drilled (m)
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
22.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
23.07.2015

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
1.0
75
10
85
85
10
Greyish
0%
1 - 17
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
4.0
1.0
29
29
37
95
95
66
Greyish
0%
18 - 26

Granite
5.0
1.0
25
65
99
99
90
Greyish
0%
27 - 30

Granite
Date
23.07.2015
Bearing of hole:
From
To
2.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
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Remarks
TABLE-5A: BORELOG
BH-5
Record of BH-5
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Depth
EGL
29.07.2015
Date Completed
30.07.2015
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
2.1
3.1
5.1
29.07.2015
0.5
DS
1.5
50 for 5cm
2.1
Date Commenced

Brownish Rock
50 for 0cm
NX upto 2.1m
2.1
to
Core
85%
85%

Greyish Granite
3.1
3.1
to
Core
91%
91%
30.07.2015
4.1
4.1
to
Core
96%
96%
5.1
Remarks :
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1 Nos
Nil

BH No.:
BH-5
Depth drilled (m)
Bearing of hole:
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
29.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
30.07.2015

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
1.0
85
85
85
85
Greyish
0%
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
4.1
1.0
91
91
91
91
Greyish
0%
6 - 10

Granite
5.1
1.0
96
96
96
96
Greyish
0%
11 - 16

Granite
Date
From
To
29.07.2015
2.1
3.1
30.07.2015
3.1
4.1
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
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Remarks
TABLE-6A: BORELOG
BH-6
Record of BH-6
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Depth
EGL
31.07.2015
Date Completed
01.08.2015
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
1.9
2.9
4.9
31.07.2015
0.5
DS
1.5
50 for 4cm
1.9
Date Commenced

Brownish Rock
50 for 0cm
(NO Sample Recovered)
NX upto 1.9m
1.9
to
Core
89%
53%

Greyish Granite
2.9
2.9
to
Core
100%
94%
01.08.2015
3.9
3.9
to
Core
100%
92%
4.9
Remarks :
Nill
Nil
Page 24

BH No.:
BH-6
Depth drilled (m)
Bearing of hole:
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
31.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
01.08.2015

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
1.0
36
53
89
89
53
Greyish
0%
1-9
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
3.9
1.0
94
100
100
94
Greyish
0%
10 - 16

Granite
4.9
1.0
92
100
100
92
Greyish
0%
17 - 23

Granite
Date
From
To
31.07.2015
1.9
2.9
01.08.2015
2.9
3.9
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
Page 25
Remarks
TABLE-7A: BORELOG
BH-7
Record of BH-7
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Depth
EGL
0.5
1.4
Date Commenced
27.07.2015
Date Completed
29.07.2015
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
1.4
2.4
3.4
4.4
27.07.2015
DS

Brownish Rock
50 for 0cm
(No Sample Recovered)
NX upto 1.4m
1.4
to
Core
87%
66%

Greyish Granite
2.4
2.4
to
Core
93%
93%
28.07.2015
3.4
3.4
to
Core
86%
86%
29.07.2015

Greyish Granite
4.4
Remarks :
Page 26
1 Nos
Nil

BH No.:
BH-7
Depth drilled (m)
Bearing of hole:
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
27.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
29.07.2015

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
1.0
21
66
87
87
66
Greyish
0%
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
3.4
1.0
35
58
93
93
93
Greyish
0%
8 - 11

Granite
4.4
1.0
86
86
86
86
Greyish
0%
12 - 16
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
Date
From
To
27.07.2015
1.4
2.4
28.07.2015
2.4
29.07.205
3.4
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
Page 27
Remarks
TABLE-8A: BORELOG
BH-8
Record of BH-1
Water level : Not

encountered upto
the drilled depth

Depth (m)
Type & Value
Casing depth,
(Level)
TCR
%
RQD
%
Depth
EGL
28.07.2015
Date Completed
30.07.2015
Depth From
EGL
Soil Group
1.9
2.9
4.9
28.07.2015
0.5
DS
1.5
50 for 4cm
1.9
Date Commenced

Brownish Rock
50 for 0cm
NX upto 1.9m
1.9
to
Core
88%
56%
29.07.2015
2.9

Greyish Granite
2.9
to
Core
93%
56%
3.9
3.9
to
Core
95%
71%
30.07.2015
4.9
Remarks :
Page 28
1 Nos
Nil

BH No.:
BH-8
Depth drilled (m)
30.07.2015
Vertical
Drill No.& Type:
Rotary
Starting date
28.07.2015
Size of hole:
NX
Pump No& Type:
SP3L
Completion date
30.07.2015

< 10cm
10 - 25 cm
> 25 cm
Total
Recovery
(cm)
1.0
32
56
88
88
56
Greyish
0%
1 - 11
Slightly Weathered
Grade II Greyish
Granite
3.9
1.0
37
56
93
93
56
Greyish
0%
12 - 22

Granite
4.9
1.0
24
34
37
95
95
71
Greyish
0%
23 - 30

Granite
Date
29.07.2015
Bearing of hole:
From
To
1.9
2.9
2.9
3.9
Total depth
drilled (m)
Percentage of
Recovery
RQD
%
Water
loss
Core Nos.
Type of Formation
Page 29
Remarks
APPENDIX-III
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
Page 30
TABLE-1: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS OF SOIL SAMPLES

IS 2720
(Part 2)
TEST Method
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION

SAND
GRAVEL
%
COARSE
%
IS 2720 (Part 5)
Abutment-A1
1.5
BH-2
Pier-P1
1.0
BH-3
Pier-P2
1.5
BH-4
Pier-P3
1.5
BH-5
Pier-P4
1.5
BH-6
Pier-P5
1.5
BH-7
Pier-P6
1.4
BH-8
Abutment-A2
1.5
FINE
%
%
IS 2720 (Part 4)
BH-1
Page 31
MEDIUM
%
SILT
&
CLAY
IS CLASSIFICATION
PLASTICITY INDEX
PLASTIC LIMIT
%
LIQUID LIMIT
%
MOISTURE CONTENT
%
TYPE OF SAMPLE
DEPTH (m)
ABUTMENT / PIER
BOREHOLE NO.
Structure: Proposed Construction of Major Bridge at km. 79.600
IS 1498
TABLE-2: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS OF ROCK SAMPLES

BORE HOLE ABUTMENT/
NO
PIER
DEPTH
(m)
CORE
PIECE
No.
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
TEST Method
WATER
ABSORPTION
(%)
POROSITY
(%)
IS 2386 (Part 3)
DENSITY
(Kg/m3)
IS 13030
COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH
(Mpa)
POINT LOAD
INDEX
(Mpa)
IS 9143
IS 8764
BH-1
Abutment-A1
4.5 - 6.0
2.69
0.06
0.14
2622
BH-1
Abutment-A1
4.5 - 6.0
15
2.69
0.09
0.19
2652
12.1
BH-1
Abutment-A1
4.5 - 6.0
18
2.69
0.10
0.21
2645
54.3
BH-1
Abutment-A1
6.0 - 7.0
29
2.69
0.04
0.10
2679
BH-1
Abutment-A1
6.0 - 7.0
35
2.69
0.04
0.10
2628
12.8
BH-1
Abutment-A1
6.0 - 7.0
41
2.69
0.03
0.07
2654
BH-2
Pier-P1
1.0 - 1.6
2.69
0.11
0.23
2662
48.8
BH-2
Pier-P1
1.0 - 1.6
2.69
0.10
0.21
2565
10.6
BH-2
Pier-P1
1.6 - 2.0
2.69
0.10
0.21
2559
BH-2
Pier-P1
1.6 - 2.0
2.69
0.06
0.14
2636
BH-2
Pier-P1
2.0 - 3.5
11
2.69
0.05
0.12
2647
60.8
BH-2
Pier-P1
3.5 - 5.0
25
2.69
0.06
0.14
2618
10.8
BH-2
Pier-P1
3.5 - 5.0
29
2.69
0.05
0.12
2656
64.8
Page 32

BORE HOLE ABUTMENT/
NO
PIER
DEPTH
(m)
CORE
PIECE
No.
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
TEST Method
WATER
ABSORPTION
(%)
POROSITY
(%)
IS 2386 (Part 3)
DENSITY
(Kg/m3)
IS 13030
COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH
(Mpa)
POINT LOAD
INDEX
(Mpa)
IS 9143
IS 8764
BH-3
Pier-P2
2.7 - 4.2
2.69
0.04
0.10
2663
68.2
12.5
BH-3
Pier-P2
2.7 - 4.2
2.69
0.06
0.14
2625
BH-3
Pier-P2
4.2 - 5.7
15
2.69
0.09
0.19
2563
9.9
BH-3
Pier-P2
4.2 - 5.7
19
2.69
0.08
0.18
2657
64.2
BH-3
Pier-P2
4.2 - 5.7
19
2.69
0.06
0.14
2675
66.3
11.5
BH-4
Pier-P3
2.0 - 3.0
2.69
0.06
0.14
2652
BH-4
Pier-P3
2.0 - 3.0
2.69
0.08
0.18
2565
10.2
BH-4
Pier-P3
2.0 - 3.0
17
2.69
0.09
0.19
2589
BH-4
Pier-P3
3.0 - 4.0
22
2.69
0.06
0.14
2683
64.2
BH-4
Pier-P3
3.0 - 4.0
26
2.69
0.04
0.10
2665
BH-4
Pier-P3
4.0 - 5.0
27
2.69
0.09
0.19
2575
BH-4
Pier-P3
4.0 - 5.0
28
2.69
0.06
0.14
2638
57.6
BH-4
Pier-P3
4.0 - 5.0
29
2.69
0.08
0.18
2587
10.8
Page 33

BORE HOLE ABUTMENT/
NO
PIER
DEPTH
(m)
CORE
PIECE
No.
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
TEST Method
WATER
ABSORPTION
(%)
POROSITY
(%)
IS 2386 (Part 3)
DENSITY
(Kg/m3)
IS 13030
COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH
(Mpa)
POINT LOAD
INDEX
(Mpa)
IS 9143
IS 8764
BH-5
Pier-P4
2.1 - 3.1
2.69
0.06
0.14
2625
63.2
BH-5
Pier-P4
2.1 - 3.1
2.69
0.07
0.16
2586
12.8
BH-5
Pier-P4
3.1 - 4.1
2.69
0.06
0.14
2633
64.9
12.1
BH-5
Pier-P4
3.1 - 4.1
10
2.69
0.08
0.18
2588
10.8
BH-5
Pier-P4
4.1 - 5.1
12
2.69
0.05
0.12
2658
63.2
BH-5
Pier-P4
4.1 - 5.1
16
2.69
0.06
0.14
2618
12.4
BH-6
Pier-P5
1.9 - 2.9
2.69
0.07
0.16
2655
BH-6
Pier-P5
1.9 - 2.9
2.69
0.06
0.14
2596
11.6
BH-6
Pier-P5
2.9 - 3.9
10
2.69
0.05
0.12
2618
65.2
BH-6
Pier-P5
2.9 - 3.9
14
2.69
0.04
0.10
2632
67.8
12.9
BH-6
Pier-P5
3.9 - 4.9
17
2.69
0.05
0.12
2628
13.2
BH-6
Pier-P5
3.9 - 4.9
19
2.69
0.06
0.14
2635
Page 34

BORE HOLE ABUTMENT/
NO
PIER
DEPTH
(m)
CORE
PIECE
No.
SPECIFIC
GRAVITY
TEST Method
WATER
ABSORPTION
(%)
POROSITY
(%)
IS 2386 (Part 3)
DENSITY
(Kg/m3)
IS 13030
COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH
(Mpa)
POINT LOAD
INDEX
(Mpa)
IS 9143
IS 8764
BH-7
Pier-P6
1.4 - 2.4
2.69
0.08
0.18
2587
BH-7
Pier-P6
1.4 - 2.4
2.69
0.05
0.12
2644
66.2
BH-7
Pier-P6
2.4 - 3.4
10
2.69
0.06
0.14
2615
62.9
12.8
BH-7
Pier-P6
3.4 - 4.4
13
2.69
0.04
0.10
2638
13.9
BH-7
Pier-P6
3.4 - 4.4
15
2.69
0.08
0.18
2617
67.8
BH-8
Abutment-A2
1.9 - 2.9
2.69
0.06
0.14
2695
11.7
BH-8
Abutment-A2
1.9 - 2.9
11
2.69
0.04
0.10
2618
64.8
BH-8
Abutment-A2
2.9 - 3.9
16
2.69
0.03
0.07
2653
69.2
BH-8
Abutment-A2
2.9 - 3.9
21
2.69
0.04
0.10
2625
13.5
BH-8
Abutment-A2
3.9 - 4.9
23
2.69
0.04
0.10
2642
10.3
BH-8
Abutment-A2
3.9 - 4.9
23
2.69
0.06
0.14
2675
62.9
Page 35
APPENDIX-IV
SUB-SURFACE PROFILE
Page 36
Page 37
Page 38
APPENDIX-V
COMPUTATIONS
Page 39
Table - 1 : COMPUTATION OF NET SAFE BEARING CAPACITY AS PER IS: 6403

General Shear
Failure
Type of Failure
Foundation Strata
Width of foundation
2.5
Length of foundation
5.0
Depth of Foundation below the scour depth, Df
2.0
SPT 'N' Value
>100
Angle of Internal Friction,
38.0
deg
Unit Weight of Overburden Soil,
1.85
T/cum
Cohesive Strength of Soil, c
0.00
T/sqm
10
Bearing Capacity Factors Range
11
Completely
Weathered Rock
35
40
Bearing Capacity Factor, Nc (Table 1 of 6403)
46.12
75.31
63.63
12
Bearing Capacity Factor, Nq (Table 1 of 6403)
33.30
64.20
51.84
13
Bearing Capacity Factor, Ny (Table 1 of 6403)
48.03
109.41
84.86
14
Depth Factor, dc
= 1 +( (0.2 x Df/ B) x Sqrt(N))
1.33
15
Depth Factor, dq
= (1 if < 10) else, 1 + ((0.1 x Df/ B) x Sqrt(N))
1.16
16
Depth Factor, dy
= (1 if < 10) else, 1 + ((0.1 x Df/ B) x Sqrt(N))
1.16
17
Shape Factor, sc
Constant
1.10
18
Shape Factor, sq
Constant
1.10
19
Shape Factor, sy
Constant
0.80
20
21
22
Inclination Factor, ic
= (1 - / 90)
Inclination Factor, iq
= (1 - / 90)
Inclination Factor, iy
= (1 - / )
1.00
1.00
1.00
23
Water Table Correction Factor, W'
Constant
0.50
24
Ultimate Bearing Capacity Component, UBC1
= c Nc sc dc ic
0.00
T/sqm
25
= q (Nq-1) sq dq iq
110.28
T/sqm
26
= 0.5 B N s d i W'
91.05
T/sqm
27
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity, UBC
= UBC1 + UBC2 + UBC3
201.34
T/sqm
28
Net SBC with Factor of Safety of 2.5
= UBC / 2.5
80.53
T/sqm
Say
80.5
T/sqm
Page 40
Table - 2: NET SAFE BEARING PRESSURE BASED ON CLASSIFICATION

AS PER IS: 12070 1987
PROJECT: REHABILITATION AND UPGRADATION OF NH-42 FROM 134/000 to 202/050 MUDIGUBBA to
ANANTAPUR BORDER IN STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH (MUDIGUBBA - KOKANTI)
The code IS: 12070 1987 gives net safe bearing pressure based on classification. From Table 2 for
Massive crystalline bedrock including granite, diorite, gneiss,a net safe bearing pressure of 1000 t/m2 is
recommended for preliminary evaluation of bearing capacity.
As per IS: 12070 1987 clause 9.2 (i) for submerged condition under water table correction factor for
safe bearing pressure is 0.5.
Thus the allowable bearing pressure is = 1000 x 0.5 = 500 t/m2
As per IS: 12070 1987 clause 9.2 (iii) for fair orientation of continuous joints in the slope correction
factor for safe bearing pressure is 0.5.
Thus the allowable bearing pressure is = 500 x 0.5 = 250 t/m2
Page 41
Table - 3: NET SAFE BEARING PRESSURE BASED ON RMR RATING

AS PER IS: 12070 - 1987
PROJECT: REHABILITATION AND UPGRADATION OF NH-42 FROM 134/000 to 202/050
MUDIGUBBA to ANANTAPUR BORDER IN STATE OF ANDHRA PRADESH (MUDIGUBBA KOKANTI)
Sl.No.
Value
Rating
increment
50 to 100 MPa
50 to 75%
13
0.005 to 0.3m
10
Slightly rough surface, aperture less

than 1 mm, Hard wall rock.
20
Severe water problem
Favorable
-2
Total RMR Value
49
Parameter
Strength of rock
Drill core quality (RQD)
Joint spacing
Joint characteristics
Ground water conditions
Orientation of joints
49
For RMR Value of
as per IS: 12070, Table - 3, Page 6. the Net safe bearing pressure is given below
III
Classification No.
Good
Description of Rock
For RMR
60
to
41
Net safe bearing pressure is qns (t/m2)
280
to
151
Net Safe Bearing Pressure (t/m2)
205.3
Page 42
Table - 4: NET SAFE BEARING PRESSURE BASED ON CORE STRENGTH

AS PER IS: 12070 - 1987
Sl.No.
Description
Foundation stratum
Drill core quality (RQD)
Spacing of discontinuities
Value
Unit
Hard Rock Stratum

50 to 75
5 - 30
cm
Average Unconfined Compressive Strength of Rock (Mpa)
65
Mpa
Nj Value based on Spacing of discontinuities
0.1
Submerged Condition Under Water Table
0.5
Slope - Fair orientation of continuous joints in the slope
0.5
Net safe bearing pressure based on core strength
1.625
Mpa
Net safe bearing pressure based on core strength
162.5
t/m2
Page 43
Table - 5: SUMMARY OF COMPUTATION OF NET SAFE BEARING PRESSURE AS PER IS: 12070

Sl.No.
Description
Value
Foundation stratum
Net Safe Bearing Pressure as per IS: 12070 - 1987 (t/m )
Unit
Hard Rock Stratum
i) Based on classification
250.0
t/m
ii) Based on RMR Rating
205.3
t/m2
iii) Based on Core Strength
162.5
t/m2
Least Net Safe Bearing Pressure from the above 3 Methods
162.5
t/m2
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REPORT ON GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF MAJOR BRIDGE AT

M/s. RUKY PROJECTS PVT. LTD.

M/s. AVANI ENGINEERING CONSULTANCY PVT. LTD.

FIELD AND LABORATORY TEST DETAILS

SILT FACTR AND SCOUR DEPTH COMPUTATIONS

APPENDIX-III: LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

APPENDIX-IV: SUB-SURFACE PROFILE

Preparation of Geotechnical investigation Report.

FIELD AND LABORATORY TEST DETAILS

Observation during drilling

Storing of core samples

Ground water table:

Preparation of Bore Logs:

LABORATORY TESTS (SOIL)

Compressive strength test

Description of the Soil

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Moderately Weathered Grade III

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Fresh Grade I Greyish Granite

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Fresh Grade I Greyish Granite

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Fresh Grade I Greyish Granite

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Fresh Grade I Greyish Granite

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Fresh Grade I Greyish Granite

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Completely Weathered Grade V

Slightly Weathered Grade II Greyish

Fresh Grade I Greyish Granite

The sub-surface profile for 8 No. boreholes drilled is given in Appendix-IV.

SILT FACTOR AND SCOUR DEPTH COMPUTATIONS

SHALLOW FOUNDATION RESTING

Net safe bearing pressure based on classification.

Net safe bearing pressure based on Rock Mass Rating (RMR).

Safe bearing pressure from the core strength.

Completely Weathered Rock

SKETCH PLAN SHOWING LOCATION OF BOREHOLES

Existing Major Bridge

Proposed Major Bridge of Span 7x18.0m

Boring method : Rotary with mud circulation

Boring diameter : 150mm upto 4.5m, NX upto 7.5m

Casing diameter : NX upto 4.5 m

Reduced Level of Borelog:

Boring equipment: Calyx

Water level : Not

Samples and In-situ test

Type & Value

Completely Weathered Grade V

(No sample recovered)

UDS - Undisturded Samples -