ST/17/07/10365

Technical Report

Of

Geotechnical Investigation

For

Proposed Structure at TPS No. 86, FP No. 10/3,

Survey no. 308/3, Opp. Applewood, Sarkhej,
Ahmedabad

By:

Prof. (Dr.) K.C.Thaker

Ph.D. (Geotech) (I.I.T., Bombay);
F.I.E.(India); F.I.G.S.; F.A.C.C.E.

Dr. K.K.Thaker
M.E (Geotech); Ph.D. Geotech, M.B.A.(Finance);
M.I.E(India); M.I.G.S; M.G.I.C.E.A.; F.A.C.C.E.

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NABL Accredited Laboratory (ISO / IEC : 17025);
ISO : 9001, 2015
(State and Central Government Approved Laboratory)
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Behind Silver Oak College of Engineering,
Gota, Ahmedabad 382 481
Phone :- 65103088 / 89 / 90, 98250 64378
e-mail : kctconser@yahoo.com

July – 2017
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Geotechnical Investigation report for Proposed Structure at TPS No. 86, FP No. 10/3,
Survey no. 308/3, Opp. Applewood, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad

Introduction
The report is presented herewith analyses based on thorough study of the geotechnical
investigation results.
A complete geotechnical investigation was undertaken by us to obtain the required
subsurface information to study and to indicate the nature and behavior of soil under the
application of load of Proposed Structure at TPS No. 86, FP No. 10/3, Survey no. 308/3,
Opp. Applewood, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad.
For foundation analysis of the structure on the site, it is necessary to determine the soil
profile of the site and to know physical properties and strength characteristics of soil at
various depths. For this purpose,
The owner of structure entrusted the geotechnical investigation to us. The following points
were decided.
1. No. Bore hole – 1
2. Depth of Bore hole – 20.0m
3. Standard penetration tests at regular interval
4. Collection of Undisturbed samples and disturbed samples at regular interval
5. To find physical properties and strength characteristics of undisturbed samples
6. To find physical properties of disturbed samples
7. To locate ground water table, if any, and tests on water samples
8. Interpretation of results, analysis and recommendations.

Based on the above points the detailed Geotechnical Investigation Program included the
following:
(A) Field Investigation
1. Drilling of bore hole
2. Collection of soil samples ( Disturbed and Undisturbed )
3. Conducting Standard Penetration Test

(B) Laboratory Investigation

1. Bulk Density, Dry Density, Specific Gravity and moisture content of soil
2. Particle Size distribution and Atterberg’s limits of soils and soil classification
3. Triaxial Shear Tests, Unconfined Compression Strength Tests
4. Consolidation test parameters

(C) Recommendations
Based on above investigations, the results are to be obtained. The findings would be based
on interpretation of results, analysis and computations as per relevant Indian standards.

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2.0 Field Investigation

2.1 Drilling of bore holes
The exploratory drill holes of 150 mm diameter were drilled by Rotary drilling mud
circulation method. The locations of boreholes were dictated by client. The depth of the test
bore at the proposed location is as under:

Bore hole Depth Investigated in m

Location
Designation from EGL
TPS No. 86, FP No. 10/3, Survey no.
BH -1 20.0
308/3, Opp. Applewood, Sarkhej

2.2 Sampling
2.2.1 Disturbed samples
Disturbed samples were collected during boring and from the split spoon sampler. The
samples recovered were logged, labeled and placed in polyethylene bags and sent to
laboratory for testing.
2.2.2 Undisturbed samples
Undisturbed soil samples were collected in thin walled Shelby tubes as per IS 2132. The
samples were sealed with wax, labeled and transported to our laboratory at Gota,
Ahmedabad for testing.
2.2.3 Standard penetration test
The standard penetration tests were conduct in accordance with IS: 2131-1981. The test
results show, N Value, the blow counts of last 30 cm penetration of split spoon sampler
with 63.5 kg hammer falling from 75 cm height.

3.0 Laboratory investigation

For measurements of soil properties in the laboratory the following table lists various
laboratory tests, which were conducted in the laboratory.
Tests Recomnd procedure Type Samples
1. Sample Preparation IS 2720 Pt I DS / UDS
2. Moisture Content IS 2720 Pt II DS / UDS
3. Dry Unit Weight LAMBE UDS
4. Specific Gravity IS 2720 Pt III DS
5. Liquid Limit IS 2720 DS
6. Plastic Limit IS 2720 Pt V DS
7. Grain Size Analysis IS 2720 Pt IV DS
8. Soil Classification IS 1498 DS / UDS
9. Triaxial / Direct shear test IS 2720 Pt XI and Pt XIII UDS
10. Consolidation test IS 2720 Pt XV UDS
11. Permeability test IS 2720 Pt-XVII UDS

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4.0 Results
1. The location plan of borehole is given in fig no.1
2. The bore log details of Bore hole are shown in fig No. 2
3. The Laboratory test results of Bore hole are appended in table no. 1

5.0 General stratification

From existing ground level to 1.40m depth, Reddish brown, fine to medium grained,
filled up sandy clays of low plasticity is found, followed by yellowish brown, fine to
medium grained, sandy clays of low plasticity with little to occational gravels upto about
4.10m depth. From 4.10m to 13.80m depth, Yellowish brown, fine to medium grained,
silty clayey sand with occational gravels is encountered. Last layer comprises of
yellowish brown, fine to very fine grained, silty clays of low plasticity with some to little
gravels upto the depth of investigation.

6.0 Computation of Safe Bearing Capacity

For the structure isolated footing is recommended. Safe bearing capacity of isolated
footings of various widths at various depths are recommended in appendix – 1 based
on shear and settlement criteria of soil.

7.0 Conclusions and Recommendations

1) General stratifications are as described in 5.0 and as shown in respective bore logs.
2) For the structure isolated footing is recommended. Safe bearing capacity of isolated
footings of various widths at various depths are recommended in appendix – 1 based
on shear and settlement criteria of soil.
3) It may please be noted that, suitable support shall be provided and used to prevent, so
far as is reasonably practicable and as early as is practicable in the course of the
foundation work in excavation, which may be danger to any person or adjacent property
or materials from dislodgement of earth or any other material forming the side of
excavation. Side slope in excavation shall be designed. If the margins around the
proposed structure are not adequate for accommodating safe side slope suitable
measures to retain earth shall be designed and constructed.
4) Drainage property of soil is fair in case of clayey sand poor in case of clays of low
plasticity and good in case of silty sand.
5) Ground water table is encountered at 7.50m depth during investigation.
6) We have prepared this report for the exclusive use of clients and as per the scope and
specification instructed by them verbally or in writing. No other use is anticipated or
authorized by clients. The report shall be used only by the client for the project and
purposes described herein at the locations shown by him and explored by us. The
finding and recommendations are valid when the onsite and offsite conditions affecting
the structures in project are not changed due to the actions of man or nature.

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Professional judgments presented in this report are based on evaluations of the

technical information gathered, understanding of the proposed construction, and
general experience in the geotechnical field. We have performed according to generally
accepted geotechnical engineering practices followed in the project area at the time the
services were provided. No warranty is expressed or implied. The report is issued with
the understanding that the owner and client choose the risk they decide to incur by the
expenditures involved in the engineering and construction. The findings and
recommendations presented in this report are based upon soil conditions inferred from
site explorations, interpolation of the soil conditions between exploration locations, and
extrapolation of these conditions throughout the proposed site area. The extent of
investigation as well as specific exploration locations were dictated by the clients. The
findings and recommendations are further based on the assumption that the subsurface
conditions do not deviate appreciably from those reported and those assumed. The
potential for encountering conditions different from those assumed can never be
discounted. If different subsurface conditions are encountered if any, must be brought
to our attention before execution & in a timely manner so that the need for revised
recommendations can be evaluated. In the event of changes in design loads or
structural characteristics or in location of the structure, clients should review its design
based on our recommendation and their applicability to the revision he made in a timely
manner.

Dr. K K Thaker Prof. (Dr.) K C Thaker

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APPENDIX - 1
SUMMARY OF ALLOWABLE BEARING PRESSURE BASED ON SHEAR AND SETTLEMENT CRITERION
Project : Proposed structure at FP No. 10/3, S. No. 308/3, TPS No. 86, near Applewood, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad
Depth of Foundation Length of Foundation Width of Foundation Safe Bearing Safe Bearing Pressures calculated based on Allowable Bearing Pressure suggested
Capacities calculated Settlement Criteria (Min. of Shear and Settlement Criterion )
based on Shear (See Appendix 1.2)
Criteria For 25 mm Settlement For 40 mm Settlement For 25 mm Settlement For 40 mm Settlement
(See Appendix 1.1)
(m) (m) (m) ( t / m2 ) ( t / m2 ) ( t / m2 ) ( t / m2 ) ( t / m2 )

13.00 4.00 4.00 51 37 59 37 51

13.00 4.50 4.50 49 33 53 33 49

13.00 5.00 5.00 47 30 48 30 47

13.00 5.50 5.50 46 28 45 28 45

13.50 4.00 4.00 52 37 59 37 52

13.50 4.50 4.50 50 33 53 33 50

13.50 5.00 5.00 48 31 49 31 48

13.50 5.50 5.50 46 29 47 29 46

14.00 4.00 4.00 53 37 60 37 53

14.00 4.50 4.50 51 34 54 34 51

14.00 5.00 5.00 49 31 50 31 49

14.00 5.50 5.50 47 29 47 29 47

Notes :

1) The factor of safety of 2.5 is considered.

2) The depth of foundation is considered from the NGL at the time of exploration.
3) Calculations are considering the effect of water table at 7 m.
4) Basement upto 12 m depth from NGL has been considered for calculations. The effective overburden pressure has been considered for soil between basement bottom and foundation
bottom.

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APPENDIX - 1.1
Calculation of Net Safe Bearing Capacity Based on Shear Parameters C - φ
qu = 1 / FS [ 2 / 3 C Nc dc Sc ic + γd (Nq - 1) Sq dq iq Wq + 0.5 γ B Nγ Sγ dγ iγ Wγ ]
Project : Proposed structure at FP No. 10/3, S. No. 308/3, TPS No. 86, near Applewood, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad
For Square Isolated Foundation
Sr. Size of Foundation Depth of Shear Parameter Bearing Capacity Factors Shape Factors Depth Factors Inclination Factors Unit Weight Water Table Safe
Foundation Correction Bearing
Length Width C φ Nc Nq - 1 Nγ Sc Sq Sγ dc dq dγ ic iq iγ γ 0.5 γ Capacity
2
No. m m m Kg/cm degree gm/cc Wq Wγ t / m2

1 4.00 4.00 13.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.65 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.77 0.50 51

2 4.50 4.50 13.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.58 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.77 0.50 49

3 5.00 5.00 13.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.52 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.77 0.50 47

4 5.50 5.50 13.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.47 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.77 0.50 46

5 4.00 4.00 13.50 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.68 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.76 0.50 52

6 4.50 4.50 13.50 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.60 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.76 0.50 50

7 5.00 5.00 13.50 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.54 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.76 0.50 48

8 5.50 5.50 13.50 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.49 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.76 0.50 46

9 4.00 4.00 14.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.70 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.75 0.50 53

10 4.50 4.50 14.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.62 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.75 0.50 51

11 5.00 5.00 14.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.56 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.75 0.50 49

12 5.50 5.50 14.00 1.75 0 5.14 0.00 0.00 1.30 1.20 0.80 1.51 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 2.05 1.03 0.75 0.50 47

Note :-
1) The factor of safety of 2.5 is considered.
2) The depth of foundation is considered from the NGL at the time of exploration.
3) Calculations are considering the effect of water table at 7 m.
4) Basement upto 12 m depth from NGL has been considered for calculations. The effective overburden pressure has been considered for soil between basement bottom and foundation
bottom.

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APPENDIX - 1.2
Calculation of Safe Bearing Pressure for Settlement of 25 and 40 mm
SC = mv H ΔP
Project:- Proposed structure at FP No. 10/3, S. No. 308/3, TPS No. 86, near Applewood, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad
Sr. No. Depth of Width of Coefficient of Depth of λ factor related Correction for Safe Bearing Pressure
Foundation D Foundation B Volume Compressible to pore depth
Compressibility Stratum H pressure For 25 mm For 40 mm
mv parameter Settlement Settlement
m m cm2 / kg m T / m2

1 13.00 4.00 0.0067 7.00 0.7 0.73 37 59

2 13.00 4.50 0.0067 7.00 0.7 0.73 33 53

3 13.00 5.00 0.0067 7.00 0.7 0.73 30 48

4 13.00 5.50 0.0067 7.00 0.7 0.73 28 45

5 13.50 4.00 0.0067 6.50 0.7 0.73 37 59

6 13.50 4.50 0.0067 6.50 0.7 0.73 33 53

7 13.50 5.00 0.0067 6.50 0.7 0.73 31 49

8 13.50 5.50 0.0067 6.00 0.7 0.73 29 47

9 14.00 4.00 0.0067 6.00 0.7 0.73 37 60

10 14.00 4.50 0.0067 6.00 0.7 0.73 34 54

11 14.00 5.00 0.0067 6.00 0.7 0.73 31 50

12 14.00 5.50 0.0067 6.00 0.7 0.73 29 47

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NOTATIONS

C Cohesion
φ Angle of internal friction of soil
DS Disturbed Sample
UDS Undisturbed Sample
NMC Natural Moisture Content
NP Non Plastic Soils
G Specific Gravity
G Gravel Content
M Silt Content
S Sand Content
C Clay Content
LL Liquid Limit
PL Plastic Limit
PI Plasticity Index
Cc Compression Index
K Coefficient of Permeability
UCS Unconfined Compression
N SPT Value
BH Bore Hole
Suffix The Number of Bore Holes
Nc,Nq,Nγ Bearing Capacity Factor
Sc,Sq,Sγ Shape Factors
γ Density of Soil
D Depth of foundation
FS Factor of Safety
Cv Coefficient of consolidation
UU Unconsolidated undrained triaxial test
CU Consolidated undrained triaxial test
CD Consolidated drained triaxial test
GC Clayey Gravels
GP Poorely Graded Gravels
GW Well Graded Gravels
SC Clayey Sand
SM Silty Sand
SW Wel Graded Sand
SP Poorly Graded Sand
CH Clays of High Plasticity
CI Clays of Intermediate Plasticity
CL Clays of Low Plasticity
MH Silts of High Plasticity
MI Silts of Intermediate Plasticity
ML Silts of Low Plasticity

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REFERENCE

Indian Standards IS 2720 Pt II, III, IV, V, XIII,

XXXI,XXVII,XXVIS1498,IS6403,IS 1904

Murthy V.N.S. Soil Mechanics and Foundation engineering

Dhanpat Rai and Sons Delhi

Soil testing for Engineers

Lambe T.W. Wiley Easter Ltd., New Delhi

Foundation Engineering
Peck, R.S.Hanson W.E. Asia Publishing House

Nayak, N.V. Foundation Engineering Manual

Dhanpat Rai & Sons.

Kaniraj S.R. Design Aids in soil mechanics and Foundation

Engineering
Tata Mc Graw Hill Publishing Co. Ltd.

Alam Singh Modern Geotechnical Eng.

IBT Publishing & Distributors Delhi.

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RESULTS OF LABORATORY TEST

Project :- Proposed structure at FP No. 10/3, S. No. 308/3, TPS No. 86, near Applewood, Sarkhej, Ahmedabad
BH No. :- 1

Sr Depth of Type of Field Field Dry Natural Grain Size Analysis Consistancy Shear Parameter Consolidation Parameters
No Sample Sample Bulk Density Moisture limits

nt Load

ar Test
Compression Test
Density Content Cohesion Angle of

essure

cation

dation
Free Swell Index
avity

Shrinkage Limit
C Internal

Compressibility
dex

Compression

Coefficient of

SPT N Value
e
UCS by Poin

Typr of Shea
Soil Classific

Rock Quality
Index in rock

y
k
Plasticity Ind

Swelling Pre

Pre-consolid
Friction
F i ti

Specific Gra

Plastic Limitt

Designation
Liquid Limit

Unconfined

Void Ratio
φ

Pressure
Index CC

Porosity
Volume
Gravel

Sand

Clay
Silt

mv
m gm / cc gm / cc % % % % % % % % % Kg/cm2 % Kg/cm2 Degree Kg/cm2 Kg/cm2 cm2/kg kg/cm2 % %

1 0.00 DS - - - - 0 43 44 13 29 15 14 - - - CL - - - - - - - - - - - -

2 1.50 SPT - - - - 10 21 54 15 32 17 15 - - - CL - - - - - - - - 12 - - -

3 3.00 UDS 1.66 1.51 9.87 2.65 9 26 49 16 33 16 17 - - - CL 0.57 4 - - TUU 0.15 0.0143 0.57 - - 0.75 43.0

4 4.50 SPT - - - - 0 58 42 28 19 9 - - - SC - - - - - - - - 17 - - -

5 6.00 UDS 1.77 1.57 12.57 2.66 0 70 30 21 NP NP - - - SM 0.00 29 - - DSU - - - - - 0.69 40.9

6 7 50
7.50 SPT - - - - 0 64 36 25 17 8 - - - SC - - - - - - - - 18 - - -

7 9.00 UDS 2.05 1.68 21.84 2.66 3 68 29 23 16 7 - - - SC 0.04 30 - - DSU - - - - - 0.58 36.7

8 10.50 SPT - - - - 13 72 15 NP NP NP - - - SM - - - - - - - - 55 - - -

9 12.00 UDS 2.07 1.72 20.45 2.65 5 53 42 28 20 8 - - - SC 0.05 30 - - DSU - - - - - 0.54 35.2

10 13.50 SPT - - - - 12 45 43 29 18 11 - - - SC - - - - - - - - 56 - - -

11 15.00 UDS 2.05 1.69 21.28 2.64 11 19 56 14 31 16 15 - - - CL - - 3.51 - UCS 0.10 0.0057 3.64 - - 0.56 36.0

12 16.50 SPT - - - - 26 14 50 10 29 18 11 - - - CL - - - - - - - - 40 - - -

13 18.00 UDS 2.06 1.71 20.73 2.64 13 19 57 11 32 20 12 - - - CL 1.52 5 - - TCU 0.10 0.0052 4.17 - - 0.55 35.4

14 20.00 SPT - - - - 6 27 58 9 30 21 9 - - - CL - - - - - - - - 42 - - -

UDS - Undisturbed Sample

DS - Disturbed Sample
SPT - Standard Penetration Tests
NP - Non Plastic
TUU - Triaxial Unconsolidated Undrained Page no.10 of 11
TCU - Triaxial Consolidated Undrained
DSU - Direct Shear Test
UCS - Unconfined Compression Strength
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Project :

Bore Hole No. : 1 Date of commencement: 6/22/2017

Location : Nr. Shantipura Date of Completion: 6/22/2017
Depth of termination: 20
Diameter of Bore: 150mm
Depth of Water Table : Encountered at 7.50m depth during investigation
BORE LOG DATA SHEET
Drill Run

Notation
Depth of
Casing
Method of Depth Type of SPT N Value/Penetration of S.S.S
Soil Description Sample From To Remarks
Boring Sample
m m m m N1 N2 N3 N
0.00 0.00 0.00 1.50 DS - - - -
Reddish brown, fine to medium grained, filled up
0.50
sandy clays of low plasticity 0.00 to 1.40m
1.00
1.50 1.50 1.50 3.00 SPT 4 6 6 12
2.00 Brownish and yellowish brown, fine to medium
grained, sandy clays of low plasticity with little to
2.50
occational gravels (CL)
3.00 3.00 3.00 4.50 UDS - - - -
3.50 1.40 to 4.10m
4.00
4.50 Yellowish brown, fien to very fine grained, clayey 4.50 4.50 6.00 SPT 5 8 9 17
5.00 sand (SC) 4.10 to 6.00m
5.50 water table encountered at 7.50 m depth during
investigation
6.00 6.00 6.00 7.50 UDS - - - -
6.50
Yellowish brown, fien to medium grained, silty sand
with little plastic fines and some gravels (SM)6..00 to
7.20m
7.00
Rotary Drilling by mud circulation

7.50 7.50 7.50 9.00 SPT 6 3 15 18

Reddish brown, fine to very fine grained, clayey
8.00
sand (SC)
8.50
9.00 7.20 to 9.70m 9.00 9.00 10.50 UDS - - - -
Nott Used

9.50
10 00
10.00 Yellowish brown, fine to coarse grained, silty sand
10.50 with some gravels (SM) 9.70 to 11.60m 10.50 10.50 12.00 SPT 13 16 29 55
11.00
11.50
12.00 12.00 12.00 13.50 UDS - - - -
Yellowish brown, fine to medium grained, clayey
12.50
sand with occational gravels (SC) 11.60 to 13.80m
13.00
13.50 13.50 13.50 15.00 SPT 15 27 29 56
14.00
14.50
15.00 15.00 15.00 16.50 UDS - - - -
15.50
16.00
16.50 Yellowish brown, fine to very fine grained, silty clays 16.50 16.50 18.00 SPT 13 17 23 40
17.00 of low plasticity with some to little gravels (CL)
17.50
18.00 18.00 18.00 20.00 UDS - - - -
18.50
19.00
19.50
20.00 20.00 20.00 20.45 SPT 16 18 24 42
13.80 to 20.00 m

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