GTI Report

Job No- XXXXXX, date-XXXXXXXX Site: Krishi Bhavan
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GEO-TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
REPORT
ON

PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF KRISHI BHAVAN AT
PANDIT NEHRU COMPLEX

JOB ENTRUSTED BY
Tripura Housing and Construction Board

JOB CONDUCTED BY

JOB NO: - XXXXX date-XXXXXX

Branch office: - Regd. Office:-
Arpita Bhawan, 1
st
floor, Deodar Place,
C/O Arpita Sarkar, Garia Station Road, Garia,
Jail Road, Banamalipur, Agartala- 01, Kolkata -700084, Ph.:-033-32211414,
Tripura (W) Ph: - 0381-2313780 09903809378, 09436139749,
E-mail:- cecsagt@yahoo.com E-mail:- cecskol@yahoo.com
Web Site: www.cecs.in

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P R E F A C E

A detailed geotechnical investigation including laboratory testing was carried out for the
proposed construction of Krishi Bhavan (G+6) at Pandit Nehru Complex, Gurkhabasti
Agartala. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the soil parameters for design of
foundation for proposed structure with particular reference to safe bearing capacity and
anticipated settlement.

The Geo-technical investigation work was awarded by Tripura Housing and
Construction Board to Civil Engineering Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd vide Work Order
No:- XXXXXXXX date-XXXXXX .The investigation work for this project was started on the
instruction of the Client. The fieldwork was commenced on 17
th
June, 2014

and completed on
21
st
June, 2014.

The report has been prepared after careful study of all data collected during fieldwork
and laboratory testing and it deals with geotechnical properties of the Site and the sub-soil.
Section I of this report covers the fieldwork while Section II contains the results of all the
laboratory test and discussions thereon. Section III deals with the engineering appraisal and
recommendations.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION I SHEET
NO.
1.0 INTRODUCTION 4
2.0 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 4
3.0 INVESTIGATION SCHEME AND LOCATION OF TESTS & SKETCH
SHOWING LOCATION OF BOREHOLES
4-5
4.0 FIELD OPERATION 6
4.1 BORING 6
4.2 SAMPLING 7
4.3 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST 7
4.4 GROUND WATER 8

SECTION II
5.0 LABORATORY TEST RESULTS & GROUND CONDITION 10
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS 11 -12
N VALUE CORRECTIONS 13
6.0 GENERALIZED SOIL PROPERTIES & PROFILE 13 -16

SECTION - III

7.0 DISCUSSION ON FOUNDATION ASPECTS 18
7.1 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR PILE FOUNDATION 19-21
7.1.1 PILE CAPACITY TABLE 21

7.2 FOUNDATION PROPOSAL 22

7.3 DISCUSSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 23

ANNEXURE

I BORELOGS 25-26
II N Vs DEPTH GRAPH 28
III UU- GRAPH 30
IV e-logP GRAPH 32
V PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION 34-35


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SECTION - I


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SECTION I

1.0 INTRODUCTION

Tripura Housing and Construction Board entrusted the soil investigation work to Civil
Engineering Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd vide Job No- XXXXXX. At the onset of the
work, 2 (Two) nos. of boreholes have been envisaged. The fieldwork was commenced
on 17
th
June, 2014

and completed on 21
st
June, 2014.

2.0 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

The aim of the present study was to bring out the stratigraphy, strength characteristics of
the sub-strata at the site, by conducting bore holes studies including in-situ tests and
laboratory test. The findings were to be applied for realistic selection and design of
suitable foundations for the proposed construction.

3.0 INVESTIGATION SCHEME AND LOCATION OF TESTS

The scheme of investigation was formulated by the Clients, which involved sinking of 02
(Two) Nos. of boreholes with depth of 15.45 m from existing ground level on the location
of the boreholes, collection of undisturbed samples from cohesive deposit, carrying out
standard penetration tests within the boreholes, performing necessary laboratory tests on
selected soil samples and submission of a complete report along with recommendation of
Foundation and the net safe bearing Capacity. The work was carried out accordingly.

The sketch showing location of boreholes is given in the following page.

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4.0 FIELD OPERATION

4.1 BORING:

At the proposed project site, 02 (Two) nos. of borehole were sunk. Location was selected
with the view to get an overall idea about the whole site. The field operations consisted
of boring, field test, and collection of disturbed and undisturbed samples, identification,
labeling and preservations of the samples collected. The soil samples were collected by
pushing a sampling tube in the bore hole at suitable intervals and depth and then taken
out. The samples so recovered and collected in plastic bags, sealed, marked and taken
for laboratory analysis. All the bore holes are sunk as per provisions laid down in IS:
1892-1979. The boring operation has been done in two stages( shell boring and
wash boring with mechanical winch ) .

SHELL BORING: Shell boring is done up to 1.5 meter below the ground level to
encounter loose earth .The shell is a cylinder with a cutting edge at bottom . The
shell is raised up to a height and is allowed to fall freely. During the downward
movement of the shell the valve opens inward allowing the soil to enter into it .
Again when the shell is raised , the soil already inside the shell tries to move
downwards and subsequently results in closing the bottom of the shell and thus
preventing the soil to escape from the shell . The bore hole is advanced by
repeating the process several times and during every motion of the shell , some
soil gets inside the shell and when it gets filled up with soil , it is lifted out of
the bore hole and emptied .

WASH BORING: Beneath the filled up materials , the wash boring technique with
Direct Mud Circular method has been adopted . The object of the wash boring is
to form an open hole in the ground so that the soil sampling operations may be
conducted at the bottom of the bore hole at desired depth . The hole is advanced
partly by chopping partly by twisting action of a light bit called chisel which is fitted
at the mouth of the drill rod . The cutting process is augmented by jetting , which
is accomplished by forcing water under pressure through the drill rods that are
operated inside the hole . The water jetting was maintained by manual forces. The
jetting action not only loosens the soil but also brings the soil from bottom of the
bore holes to the surface . The walls of the bore hole was prevented by using
casing pipes up to the depth of filling materials . After that it was stabilized by
drilling mud. During the execution of the field works two types of soil samples
were collected from the exploratory bore holes ; viz. Disturbed and undisturbed
samples. Boreholes depths, description of soil, N values during SPT at various depths
and the depth at which ground water was encountered are shown in the bore logs in
Annexure I of this report.


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4.2 SAMPLING

Undisturbed soil samples were collected in predominantly cohesive deposits at regular
interval and disturbed samples were collected from all layers. The samples were brought
to laboratory for visual examination and laboratory testing. For collection of undisturbed
soil sample, a 100 mm. Thin walled, 450 mm. Long sample tube, which was driven into
boreholes with the help of a down hole hammer, called Jarring Link. This tool enabled
collection of sample with minimum disturbance. The sampler was provided with an
arrangement for holding the sample by vacuum at the time of extraction after collection.
The driving end of the tube was fitted with a thin walled sharp cutting shoe with a low
area ratio.
Disturbed samples were collected from the cutting shoe of open drive sampler as well as
from split spoon barrel of the Penetrometer. Depth and details of the samples are shown
in the bore logs (AnnexureI).
These samples were preserved in polythene packets, labeled properly and send to
laboratory for identification and testing.
A table showing details of field tests and samples collected from the boreholes is given in
the following page.

4.3 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST

The standard penetration test (S.P.T.) were conducted in the bore holes at suitable
intervals as per provisions laid down in IS : 2131-1981 . This test was carried out
by using a Terzaghis split spoon sampler of standard design and dimension having
50mm outer diameter , 35mm inner diameter and a minimum open length of
600mm . In this process, the sampling assembly was driven in the bore hole by using a
63.5 kg hammer falling freely through a height of 75cm . The split spoon sampler in
these tests is adopted at the lower end of the drill rods taken to the specific depth
of the test . The Penetrometer was lowered inside the bore hole at the desired
depth on a string of drill rods and a count for the number of blows for 7.5mm
penetration was maintained till the total penetration was 600mm . The number of
blows required to penetrate the middle 300mm length (i.e. 150mm to 450mm depth )
of penetration out of the total penetration of 600mm was recorded as N-value
.The disturbed soil samples collected from the split spoon sampler after the
completion of each test were used for visual identification and classification of
subsoil and also for preparation of bore log data sheet . The soil samples
recovered from the Penetrometer tube was then placed in airtight polythene bags
and were labeled before forwarding them to the laboratory for testing purposes .
The data section of this report exhibit the variations observed in N-value recording
at different test depths within the bore hole . The N-values have also been
plotted graphically against the depth . The following table shows the bore hole nos.
the termination depth measured from the existing ground level and the details of
samples collected :


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Table: 4.1 Boring Summary
Bore
hole
No.
Termination Depth
measured from the existing
ground level
(m)
Detail of Samples collected
U.D.S. S.P.T. D.S.
1 15.45 02 08 0
2 15.45 02 08 0

4.4 GROUND WATER

Ground water was observed at different levels from the top of boreholes. All the Ground
Water Levels were observed after 24 hrs. of the completion of the boring as follows:-

Table: 4.2 Ground Water Table
BH
R.L of
BH
Water
Table-Below G.L
(m)
1. 99.7 11.5
2. 95.1 8.3


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SECTION - II


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SECTION II

LABORATORY TEST RESULTS AND GROUND CONDITION

5.0 LABORATORY TEST

Soil samples collected at field were brought to laboratory for necessary testing and
Rechecking/reviewing the field bore logs.
Laboratory tests were conducted as per I.S. SPECIFICATION on the samples
(Undisturbed) taken from the field to determine the following properties.

I. Natural Moisture Content.
II. Bulk density and Dry density.
III. Particle size distribution.
a) Sieve Analysis
b) Hydro meter Analysis
IV. Atterberg Limit.
a) Liquid Limit.
b) Plastic Limit.
V. Tri- axial Tests/Unconfined Compressive Strength Tests.
VI. Specific Gravity.
VII. Consolidation test.

Grain size analysis was performed for cohesive soils. Triaxial Shear Tests (UU) were
performed to determine the shear strength characteristics. After completion of all laboratory
tests, the data were compiled and the bore logs were final.

The test results were compiled and the preliminary bore log written at site was rechecked
and revised accordingly and this has been presented in Annexure I of this report.


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Laboratory Test Results
Table 5.1

S
i
t
e

B
o
r
e

H
o
l
e

N
u
m
b
e
r

T
y
p
e

o
f

S
a
m
p
l
e

D
e
p
t
h

(
M
)

D
e
s
c
r
i
p
t
i
o
n

S
a
n
d

(

%
)

S
i
l
t

(

%

)

C
l
a
y

(

%

)

N
a
t
u
r
a
l

M
o
i
s
t
u
r
e

C
o
n
t
e
n
t

(

%
)

B
u
l
k

D
e
n
s
i
t
y

(
T
/
c
u
m

)

T
r
i
a
x
i
a
l

S
h
e
a
r

S
t
r
e
n
g
t
h

C
h
a
r
a
c
t
e
r

(
U
U
)

U
n
c
o
n
f
i
n
e
d

C
o
m
p
r
e
s
s
i
v
e

S
t
r
e
n
g
t
h

C
h
a
r
a
c
t
e
r

L
i
q
u
i
d

l
i
m
i
t

(

%

)

P
l
a
s
t
i
c

l
i
m
i
t

(

%
)

P
l
a
s
t
i
c
i
t
y

I
n
d
e
x

(

%

)

S
p
e
c
i
f
i
c

g
r
a
v
i
t
y

m
v

(

m
2
/
T

)

C
o
-
h
e
s
i
o
n

(
T
/
m
2
)

-
v
a
l
u
e

(
D
e
g
r
e
e
)

q
u

(
T
/

m
2
)

C
u

(
T
/

m
2
)

Krishi Bhavan 1 UDS
1.50-
1.95
Blackish to
brownish silty
sandy clay
19 13 68 19.4 1.84 9.44 9 - - 35 19 16 2.65 0.00021
Do 1 UDS
4.50-
4.95
Do 21 15 64 21.3 1.85 10.3 9 - - 35 20 15 2.66 0.00019
Do 1 SPT
7.50-
7.95
Brownish to
yellowish silty
clayey sand
65 14 21 - 1.85 - - - - - - - 2.66 -
Do 1 SPT
10.50-
10.95
Do 66 12 22 - 1.87 - - - - - - - 2.67 -
Do 1 SPT
13.50-
13.95
Brownish to
grayish silty fine to
medium sand
88 12 - - 1.87 - - - - - - - 2.67 -
Do 2 UDS
1.50-
1.95
Blackish to
brownish silty
sandy clay
22 14 64 22.5 1.76 1.85 10 - - 37 19 18 2.63 0.00108
Do 2 UDS
3.00-
3.45
Do 19 11 70 22.8 1.77 2.35 9 - - 36 21 15 2.64 0.00085
Do 2 SPT
7.50-
7.95
Brownish to
yellowish silty
clayey sand
68 13 19 - 1.84 - - - - - - - 2.65 -
Do 2 SPT
12.0-
12.45
Brownish to
yellowish silty
clayey sand
89 11 - - 1.86 - - - - - - - 2.65 -
Do 2 SPT
15.00-
15.45
Do 91 9 - - 1.89 - - - - - - - 2.67 -

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CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULT

Table 5.2

Site
Bore
Hole
No
Type of
Sample
Depth
(m)
m
v
(m
2
/T)
0.00 - 0.25 0.25 0.50 0.50 1.00 1.00 2.00 2.00 4.00 4.00 8.00
Sakhicharan
H.S School
1 UDS
1.5-
1.95
0.00070 0.00036 0.00021 0.00019 0.00016 0.00014
Do 1 UDS
4.50-
4.95
0.00062 0.00034 0.00019 0.00014 0.00013 0.00012
Do 2 UDS
1.5-
1.95
0.00264 0.00195 0.00109 0.00100 0.00081 0.00068
Do 2 UDS
3.0-
3.45
0.00156 0.00126 0.00085 0.00051 0.00045 0.00037
Job No- XXXXXXXX date-XXXXXXXX Site: Gomti, Tripura

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N VALUE CORRECTIONS

Table: 5.3 N Value Corrections

1 8.4 1.5 98.2 12.6 1.776 UDS N/A N/A
1 8.4 3.0 96.7 25.2 1.597 17 27 21
1 8.5 4.5 95.2 38.0 1.450 UDS N/A N/A
1 8.5 6.0 93.7 50.7 1.327 20 27 21
1 8.5 7.5 92.2 63.5 1.224 23 28 22
1 8.5 9.0 90.7 76.2 1.135 20 23 19
1 8.7 10.5 89.2 89.3 1.057 31 33 24
1 8.6 12.0 87.7 102.2 0.989 27 27 21
1 8.7 13.5 86.2 115.2 0.929 36 33 24
1 9.0 15.0 84.7 128.7 0.875 58 51 33
'N' Value
after
Dialatancy
Effective
Over
burden
Skempton
Factor C
n
Field 'N'
Value
'N' Value
after
Overburde
Bore
Hole
Number
eff
(kN/m
3
)
Depth
below
EGL
R.L of
Test
Points

2 7.6 1.5 93.6 11.4 1.795 UDS N/A N/A
2 7.7 3.0 92.1 23.0 1.627 UDS N/A N/A
2 7.9 4.5 90.6 34.8 1.484 6 9 9
2 8.2 6.0 89.1 47.1 1.360 12 16 16
2 8.4 7.5 87.6 59.7 1.252 17 21 18
2 8.5 9.0 86.1 72.5 1.160 24 28 21
2 8.5 10.5 84.6 85.2 1.080 20 22 18
2 8.6 12.0 83.1 98.1 1.010 27 27 21
2 8.7 13.5 81.6 111.2 0.947 35 33 24
2 8.9 15.0 80.1 124.5 0.891 46 41 28
'N' Value
after
Overburde
'N' Value
after
Dialatancy
Bore
Hole
Number
eff
(kN/m
3
)
Depth
below
EGL
R.L of
Test
Points
Effective
Over
burden
Skempton
Factor C
n
Field 'N'
Value

6.0 GENERALIZED SOIL PROPERTIES & PROFILE:

Altogether 4 (four) different sub-soil layers were encountered within the bored depth of the
boreholes. The sub-soil layer is discussed below. The Designer gives a generalized soil
profile along with design soil parameters at the end of this section for use.


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Table:-6.1 Soil Stratum Detail

BH R.L OF BH (m) Layers From (m) To (m)
Layer
thickness (m)
1 99.7
1 0.0 5.3 5.3
2 5.3 12.7 7.4
3 12.7 15.45 2.75
2 95.1
1 0.0 3.8 3.8
2 3.8 11.1 7.3
3 11.1 15.45 4.35

Stratum 1

It can be described as Blackish to brownish silty sandy clay.
This layer exists in all boreholes in different thickness as mentioned in
Table 6.1.
Further to mention that, the average Field N values resulted from Standard
Penetration Tests in this layer of two nos. of Boreholes ranges from 6 to 17.
The average engineering properties of the stratum has been given below:-

Natural moisture content = 21.5%
Bulk density(Avg.) = 1.8 t/m
3

Cohesion = 5.98 t/m

Liquid limit = 35.75%
Plastic limit = 19.75%
Specific Gravity = 2.645
-value = 9.25
0

m
v
= 0.00058m
2
/t

Stratum 2

It can be described as Brownish to yellowish silty clayey sand. This
layer is Present in every borehole.
The Thickness of this layer for different Boreholes are mentioned in . .
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Cohesion = 0 T/m

Plastic limit = NP
Bulk Density = 1.86 t/m
3

Stratum 3

It can be described as Brownish to grayish silty fine to medium sand. This
layer is Present in every borehole.
The Thickness of this layer for different Boreholes are mentioned in . .
. Table 6.1

Cohesion = 0 T/m

Plastic limit = NP
Bulk Density = 1.895 t/m
3

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SECTION - III


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SECTION III

7.0 DISCUSSION ON FOUNDATION ASPECTS:

Foundation for any structure depends upon the height of the structure, load coming to
the sub-soil deposit. At present except the nature of sub-soil, all other details are unknown.
However, in general, any foundation design should satisfy the two basic requirements, viz.
a) There must be adequate factor of safety against shear failure, and
b) The settlement should be within permissible limit under the design load.
7.1 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR PILE FOUNDATION
A. Bearing Capacity:
Three distinct layers have been found out within the soil strata. It is evident from the
bore log and the laboratory test on the soil samples that the first layer is very weak in
strength characteristics. For the above reason and as the first layer extended up to
considerable depth, pile foundation is recommended for this specific site instead of
shallow foundation. The load carrying capacity of the pile has been calculated
according to the IS:2911(Part-1/sec2)1979.
PROVISION OF PILE FOUNDATION

COHESIVE SOIL:
Skin friction (Q
s
) =*d*L**c
Where L is the length of the pile, D is the diameter of the pile.
depend on the N value.
End Bearing (Q
E
) = A
P
*N
C
*C
P
Where A
p
is the cross sectional are of the pile stem.
N
C
is the bearing capacity factor (generally taken as 9)
C
P
is the cohesion of the soil layer where pile terminates.

COHESIONLESS SOIL:
End Bearing (Q
E
) = (d
2
/4)*[P
d
*(N
q
-1)+0.5**d*N
]
Where N
q
, N
are the bearing capacity factors.

is the unit weight of foundation soil in t/m
3

d is the diameter of the pile.

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P
d
is the effective overburden pressure.

Skin Friction (Q
S
) = *L*d*f
s

f
s
= Unit skin friction
=K* P
d
*tan
K is the Earth pressure co-efficient.
P
d
is the effective overburden pressure.
tan is the co-efficient of friction between sand and pile.
Where =2/3*

B.2 Sample Calculation of Bearing Capacity for pile (Considering GL= 95.1m)

Length of the pile = 14 m
Cut off length = 1 m
Effective length of the pile = 13 m
1 0 m 3.8 m
Diameter of
the pile (m)
Thikness
of the
soil layer
(m)
Average
cohesion
throughout
the length of
the pile
(kN/m
2
)
Average
corrected N
value of the
soil layer
Surface area
of the pile
shaft (m
2
)
Reduction
Factor ()
Unit
adhesion
(kN/m
2
)
Total
Adhesion
(kN)
Total Adhesion
(ton)
0.3 2.8 25 4 2.638937829 0.5 12.5 32.986723 3.298672286
Blackish to brownish silty sandy clay
INPUT PARAMETERS OUTPUT PARAMETERS
Layer number- START AT DEPTH= END AT DEPTH =
SKIN FRICTION RESISTANCE OF CLAYEY SOIL
Description of the soil layer :

2 3.8 m 11.1 m
Thikness of
the soil layer
(m)
Diameter
of the
pile (m)
Average
corrected N
value of the
soil layer
Angle of
shearing
resistance
(Degree)
Effective
over burden
pressure at
the middle of
the soil layer
(kN/m
2
)
Coefficient of
earth
pressure (K)
tan
Unit Skin
friction
resistance
of the soil
(kN/m
2
)
Total Skin
friction
resistance of
the soil (kN)
Total Skin
friction
resistance of
the soil (ton)
7.3 0.3 17 32 37 1 0.39055407 14.450501 99.42071491 9.94207149
SKIN FRICTION RESISTANCE OF SANDY SOIL
Description of the soil layer : Brownish to yellowish silty clayey sand


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3 11.1 m 14 m
Thikness of
the soil layer
(m)
Diameter
of the
pile (m)
Average
corrected N
value of the
soil layer
Angle of
shearing
resistance
(Degree)
Effective
over burden
pressure at
the middle of
the soil layer
(kN/m
2
)
Coefficient of
earth
pressure (K)
tan
Unit Skin
friction
resistance
of the soil
(kN/m
2
)
Total Skin
friction
resistance of
the soil (kN)
Total Skin
friction
resistance of
the soil (ton)
2.9 0.3 23 34 37 1 0.41762565 15.452149 42.23359146 4.22335915
SKIN FRICTION RESISTANCE OF SANDY SOIL
Description of the soil layer : Brownish to grayish silty fine to medium sand

3 81.1 m
Diameter of
the pile (m)
Effective
unit
weight of
soil at
pile toe
()
(kN/m
3
)
Average
corrected N
value at pile
toe
Angle of
shearing
resistance
(Degree)
N
N
q
Effective
over burden
pressure at
the pile toe
(kN/m
2
)
Area of the
pile (m
2
)
Unit Base
resistance of
the soil (kN/m
2
)
Total Base
resistance of
the soil (kN)
Total Base
resistance of
the soil (ton)
0.3 9 24 34 41 40 34.5 0.0706858 1435.35 101.458913 10.1458913
BASE RESISTANCE OF PILES IN SANDY SOIL
Description of the soil layer : Brownish to grayish silty fine to medium sand
Layer number- TERMINATION RL OF PILE =
INPUT PRAMETERS OUTPUT PARAMETERS

LATERAL CAPACITY OF PILE

Pile length
above cut
off level
(L
1
) (m)
Strength
of the
concrete
(N/mm
2
)
Diamete
r of the
pile (m)
Effective
length of
the pile
(m)
Value of
constant
h
(kg/cm
3
)
Young's
modulus of
pile
material
(kg/cm
2
)
Moment of
Inertia of
Pile Cross-
Section
(cm
4
)
T 4T Remarks L
1
/T L
f
/T
Allowed
pile head
deflection
(cm)
L
f
Lateral
load
capacity
of pile (t)
0 30 0.3 0.11 273861.28 39760.782 1.5817 6.32672 Long pile 0 2.2 0.3 3.4797 0.93039
INPUT PARAMETERS OUTPUT PARAMETERS INPUT OUTPUT


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7.1 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITIES OF R.C. BORED PILES OF STRAIGHT SHAFT

Table: 7.1.1 Load carrying Capacity Table Of Pile Foundation
(For BH 1 and BH-2, Considering G.L at RL 100.0 m)

Termination
Depth of
pile below
Ground
level
(m)
Vertical
Shaft
Length
(m)
Diameter of
Pile
(mm)
Safe Load
(ton)

F.O.S = 2.5
Safe Load
(ton)

F.O.S = 3.0
Uplift
Capacity
(ton)
Lateral
Load
capacity
(Considering
5mm
Deflection)
(ton)
16.0 15.0
300
11.04 9.20 5.82 0.93039
350
16.04 13.36 7.83 1.38908
400
21.96 18.30 9.97 1.96564
450
29.47 24.56 12.56 2.66994
500
38.23 31.86 15.23 3.51133
600
60.15 50.12 21.60 5.64082

Assumed Cut off level = 1.00 m below Original Ground level

N.B.: i) The above load should confirmed by Load Test of pile as per IS: 2911(Part- 4)
ii) These are the capacities of pile derived from sub soil properties, not the structural
capacities of pile.


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7.2 FOUNDATION PROPOSAL
The soil deposit of the location consists of Three strata. For analyzing the pile foundation, it is
found that soil properties of First layer are very weak in strength characteristics. The proposal
for foundation for the construction of Krishi Bhavan building may be considered by Deep
foundation in terms Pile foundation which can safely carry the anticipated load from the
structure.Net load carrying capacity of the pile for different conventional sizes at termination
depth of 14.0m has been given in Clause: 7.1 under Table 7.1.1 The Designer should
properly make decision for adopting the size of the pile depending upon the requirements of
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DISCUSSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

From the information, as supplied by the client, it is known that there is a proposal of one building (G+6 ) at
Agartala. However, whatever be the type, height & nature of structure its foundation design should satisfy
two basic criteria. They are as follows:

1. There must be adequate factor of safety against shear failure.

2. The settlement of footings must be within permissible limits

On the basis of field and laboratory test result and rational judgments on the test results, the following
features are summarized:
The subsoil properties of the top layer are weak in quality with respect to the scope of
construction features associated with proposed structure and for that reason pile foundation is
recommended for this specific site. After careful study of all tests which includes Field Tests and
Laboratory Tests for the bore dug in the site 03 (three) distinct layers have been identified and
considering all the features of the layers it is realized that, soil is safe in terms of load carrying
capacity as well as in settlement. On the basis of field and laboratory test result and rational judgments
on the test results and observations, our recommendations are summarized below:

For PILE :

i) At least 2 (two) nos. of test pile have to be conducted in the locations nearer the boreholes to
compare the pile capacity with the variations of the layers found during boring.

ii) Piles should be installed as accurately as possible as per the design and drawing vertically and a
deviation of above 1.5 percent should not be accepted.

iii) Temporary casing of minimum length of one meter shall be inserted in time of boring and additional
length of temporary casing may be used depending on the condition of the strata, ground water level, etc.

iv) In case of stabilization of bored pile by drilling mud or by maintaining water heads within the hole, the
bottom of the hole should be cleaned very carefully before concreting work is taken up.

v) Concreting under water may be done by Tremie Method.

vi) In case of boring by use of drilling mud, the specific gravity of the mud suspension near about the
bottom of the hole shall be determined by suitable intervals of piles and recorded.

vii) The concreting operation should not be taken up when the specific gravity of bottom slurry is more
than 1.2. The slurry should be maintained at 1.5 m above the ground water level if casing is not used.

Prepared by Checked & Approved by

Rana Chattaraj Er. M. K. Deb
(M.C.E-Soil mechanics and foundation Engg-JU) (B.E-Civil, M.C.E, MIGS, Chartered Engineer)
(Geotechnical engineer) Managing Director

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ANNEXURE I


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BORELOG DATA SHEET
B.H.: 01
Boring Method: Shell & Auger & Wash
Boring.
Site: Krishi Bhavan, Agartala Samples Nos
Client: Tripura Housing and
Construction Board
Water Level: 11.5 m below GL
Undisturbed (U)

Penetrometer (P)

Disturbed (D)
02

08

00
Boring Diameter: 150 mm. Depth of Bore hole: 15.45 m.
Casing Diameter: 150 mm. Commenced on: 17.06.2014
Ground/Bed R.L.
99.7m
Boring equipment: Motorised Cable Tool. Completed on: 18.06.2014
Description
Depth (m)
Thickness N- Value
Samples
From To Type Ref No Depth (m)

Yellowish to grayish silty
clay

Grayish to whitish silty
fine sand

Brownish to grayish silty
clay

0.00

5.3

12.7

5.3

12.7

15.45

5.3

7.4

2.75

UDS

17

UDS

20

23

20

31

27

36

58

N/A

S.P.T

N/A

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

U-1/1

P-1/1

U-1/2

P-1/2

P-1/3

P-1/4

P-1/5

P-1/6

P-1/7

P-1/8

1.50 - 1.95

3.00 - 3.45

4.50 - 4.95

6.00 - 6.45

7.50 - 7.95

9.00 - 9.45

10.50 - 10.95

12.00 - 12.45

13.50 - 13.95

15.00 - 15.45


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BORELOG DATA SHEET
B.H.: 02
Boring Method: Shell & Auger & Wash
Boring.
Site: Krishi Bhavan, Agartala Samples Nos
Client: Tripura Housing and
Construction Board
Water Level: 8.3 m below GL
Undisturbed (U)

Penetrometer (P)

Disturbed (D)
02

08

00
Boring Diameter: 150 mm. Depth of Bore hole: 15.45 m.
Casing Diameter: 150 mm. Commenced on: 20.06.2014
Ground/Bed R.L.
95.1m
Boring equipment: Motorised Cable Tool. Completed on: 21.06.2014
Description
Depth (m)
Thickness N- Value
Samples
From To Type Ref No Depth (m)

Yellowish to grayish silty
clay

Grayish to whitish silty
fine sand

Brownish to grayish silty
clay

0.00

3.8

11.1

3.8

11.1

15.45

3.8

7.3

4.35

UDS

UDS

6

12

17

24

20

27

35

46

N/A

N/A

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

S.P.T

U-2/1

U-2/2

P-2/1

P-2/2

P-2/3

P-2/4

P-2/5

P-2/6

P-2/7

P-2/8

1.50 - 1.95

3.00 - 3.45

4.50 - 4.95

6.00 - 6.45

7.50 - 7.95

9.00 - 9.45

10.50 - 10.95

12.00 - 12.45

13.50 - 13.95

15.00 - 15.45


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ANNEXURE II


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N-Value Vs. Depth for B.H.No: 1
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
N-Blows/30cm
D
e
p
t
h

b
e
l
o
w

G
.
L
.

i
n

m
e
t
e
r
FIELD N-VALUE
CORRECTED N -VALUE

N-Value Vs. Depth for B.H.No: 2
-16
-14
-12
-10
-8
-6
-4
-2
0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110
N-Blows/30cm
D
e
p
t
h

b
e
l
o
w

G
.
L
.

i
n

m
e
t
e
r
FIELD N-VALUE
CORRECTED N -VALUE


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ANNEXURE III


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ANNEXURE IV


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e vs logp curve
B.H-1
Depth- 1.50 to 1.95 m
0.690
0.700
0.710
0.720
0.1 1 10 100
Preconsolidation pressure
logp
V
o
i
d

r
a
t
i
o

(
e
)
e vs logp curve
B.H-1
Depth- 4.50 to 4.95 m
0.720
0.730
0.740
0.1 1 10 100
logp
V
o
i
d

r
a
t
i
o

(
e
)

e vs logp curve
B.H-2
Depth- 1.50 to 1.95 m
0.700
0.720
0.740
0.760
0.780
0.800
0.820
0.1 1 10 100
logp
V
o
i
d

r
a
t
i
o

(
e
)
e vs logp curve
B.H-2
Depth- 3.00 to 3.45 m
0.750
0.760
0.770
0.780
0.790
0.800
0.810
0.820
0.830
0.1 1 10 100
logp
V
o
i
d

r
a
t
i
o

(
e
)


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ANNEXURE V


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PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVE
B.H.NO:1
AT DEPTH: 1.50 M TO 1.95 M
65.00
70.00
75.00
80.00
85.00
90.00
95.00
100.00
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve
B.H.NO: 1
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve
B.H.NO:1
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve

B.H.NO: 1
AT DEPTH: 10.50 M TO 10.95 M
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve
B.H.NO: 1
AT DEPTH: 13.50 M TO 13.95 M
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve
B.H.NO: 2
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve


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B.H.NO: 2
AT DEPTH:3.00 M TO 3.45 M
60.00
65.00
70.00
75.00
80.00
85.00
90.00
95.00
100.00
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve
B.H.NO: 2
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve

B.H.NO: 2
AT DEPTH: 12.00 M TO 12.45 M
0.00
10.00
20.00
30.00
40.00
50.00
60.00
70.00
80.00
90.00
100.00
0.01 0.1 1 10
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve
B.H.NO: 2
AT DEPTH:15.00 M TO 15.45 M
0.00
20.00
40.00
60.00
80.00
100.00
0.01 0.1 1 10
PARTICLE SIZE IN mm
P
E
R
C
E
N
T
A
G
E

F
I
N
E
R

By Hydrometer
By Sieve

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