AAKRUTHI CONSULTANTS

STRUCTURAL AND FOUNDATION CONSULTANTS

23-7-17, FRASER PETA, T.T.D. KALYANAMANDAPAM
KAKINADA-533001. ANDHRA PRADESH. INDIA
CELL: 91-098483-79018
E-mail: aakruthi_civil@rediffmail.com

SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT ON

CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT
TADI VARI LAY-OUT, G.MAMIDADA (V), PEDA PUDI
(M)

SUBMITTED TO:

MR.M.V.S. NARAYANA REDDY & SMT.M.SATYA VANI

TADI VARI LAY-OUT, G.MAMIDADA (V)
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Soil and Rock Exploration Division
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PEDAPUDI (M)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sl.No. Title Page No.

A. Project details and scope of investigation 4

A.1 Introduction 4

A.2 The construction site 5

A.3 The structure 5

A.4 Scope of investigation 5

B. Programme of investigation 6

B.1 Boring and sampling 6

B.2 Standard penetration tests 8

B.3 Laboratory investigation 8

C. Geology and soil stratification 9

C.1 Geology of the area 9

C.2 Soil stratification in borehole no.1 9

C.3 Ground water table 10

D. Soil bearing capacity 10

E. Conclusions and Recommendations 10

F. Closure 11

Annexure I 14 to 16
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Appendix A 17 to 18

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LIST OF FIGURES

Sl.No. Title Page No.

Fig.1 Location plan for borehole 13

LIST OF TABLES

Sl.No. Title Page No.

Table 1 Ground elevation of borehole 7

Table 2 Laboratory soil test results 20

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SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT ON

CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT
TADI VARI LAY-OUT, G.MAMIDADA (V), PEDAPUDI
(M)

A. Project details and scope of investigation

A.1 Introduction

Sri Medapati Venkata Surya Narayana Reddy and Smt. Medapati

Satya Vani awarded the work relating to the Geotechnical Investigation of

the site for their “Construction of Residential Building, Tadi Vari Lay-Out,

G.Mamidada” to AAKRUTHI CONSULTANTS, Structural Designers,

Architects and Foundation Consultants, Kakinada. It was desired by the

client that a fairly accurate information regarding the profile of the

subsoil and the relevant soil parameters at the site may be provided in

order to facilitate an appropriate and rational design of the foundations

for various structures at the proposed project site that are likely to come

up. The objective of present Soil Investigation work is to determine soil

properties, its soil bearing capacity for the design of foundation system

for their proposed construction components.

This report presents the details of the sub-soil investigation work

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carried-out, analysis of the test results.

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A.2 The construction site

The construction site for the proposed structure is at Tadi Vari

Lay-Out, Gollala Mamidada Village, Peda Pudi Mandal in East Godavari

District in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

A.3 The structure

The proposed structure is Construction of Building with G + 2

Floors with R.C.C framed structure intending to use for residential

dwelling purpose.

A.4 Scope of investigation

Er.Prasad Garu is the executive authority (Consulting Engineer) for

this project. The said Engineering Consultant to carry-out the soil

investigation with one exploratory borehole and recommend the soil

bearing capacity of foundation system for this work. Accordingly soil

investigation is carried-out. Hence, this present report.

In order to establish the sub-soil characteristics at the site of the

proposed construction, the entire investigation programme had been

divided into field and laboratory parts. As defined within the framework

of this job contract, the field works comprised of the following:

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a) Sinking of boreholes marked 1 up to 10 m depth in borehole

no.1 below the existing ground level at respective borehole

location refer Fig.1.

b) Collection of representative undisturbed as well as disturbed

soil samples as per the provisions laid down in IS: 2132-1972

from the exploratory boreholes for laboratory analysis.

c) Carrying-out standard penetration tests as per the provisions

laid down in IS: 2131-1981 in each borehole and subsequently

maintaining penetration chart depth-wise up to the test depth.

After completion of the above mentioned field works, the

following laboratory tests, as applicable to the soil types encountered at

this site, were conducted to finalise the design soil parameters.

(a) Grain-size analysis

(b) Natural moisture content

(c) Liquid limit and Plastic limit

(d) Strength tests

(e) Bulk and dry density

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B. Programme of investigation

B.1 Boring and sampling

One exploratory borehole was drilled at the construction site,

please refer Fig.1. The borehole is 150 mm in diameter, was sunk up to a

depth of 10 m in B.H.No.1 below the existing ground level at the

respective borehole location and the borehole was sunk as per the

provisions laid down in IS: 1892-1979. The borehole location was

prefixed and marked at the site by the client. Soil samples were collected

from the exploratory boreholes. Soil samples were of one category viz.,

disturbed.

Disturbed soil samples were those in which the natural structure

of the soil got modified. From the boreholes, representative undisturbed

soil samples were also collected in thin walled, mild steel samplers of 100

mm diameter and 450 mm length. The area ratio had been kept below 15

percent. Thin walled samplers were fitted with cutting shoe, properly

designed so as to conform to the stipulations laid down in IS: 2132-1986.

After sampling operations, undisturbed soil samples were retained in the

sampler and molten wax was then poured on each end in several layers

so as to give a sealing plug about 25 mm thick. The following table shows

the details like the borehole locations, ground elevation, ground water

table depths and termination depths.

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Table 1 Ground elevation of borehole

Borehole Location Ground Termination

Number and Water Depth
Ground Elevation Depth (E.L. in m)
(m) (E.L. in m)
1 Ref.: Fig.1 (-) 2.100 (-) 10.000
0.000

B.2 Standard penetration tests

The object of standard penetration test (S.P.T) as per IS: 2131 was

to determine the resistance of in-situ soil to the penetration of a standard

size split spoon sampler (50 mm O.D., 35 mm I.D., minimum open length

600 mm) in order to obtain a rough estimate of the shear strength of soil.

The test can give valuable information regarding the uniformity and

compactness of non-cohesive layers in particular. Drive assembly

comprised a hoisting equipment, a 65 kg hammer, a guide to ensure a

750 mm free fall of the drive mass (i.e., hammer) and an anvil for

transmitting the blow to the sampler through drill rods. Penetration of

the split spoon sampler by an amount of 300 mm (in addition to the

seating penetration of 150 mm) with the number of blows from the 65 kg

hammer falling freely through 750 mm had been recorded as ‘Standard

Penetration Resistance’ or as N-values in each test corresponding to

specific depth in a borehole.

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B.3 Laboratory investigation

For proper identification and classification of the sub-soil following

laboratory tests were conducted:

(a) Grain-size analysis

(b) Natural moisture content

(c) Liquid limit and Plastic limit

(d) Strength tests

(e) Bulk and dry density

The above test was conducted as per the provisions laid down in

the relevant IS code of practice viz., IS: 2720. The test results for all the

samples tested have been tabulated in proper format and have been

presented through Table 2 in the data section of this report.

C Geology and soil stratification

C.1 Geology of the area

The area falls in the Coromandal coast with Gondwana out crops

with marine deposits of recent geological formation in the top portion. In

this area cemented sand/cemented silt met with, is the typical form of out

crop. The succession of the bed rest unconformable is over strata of

Raniganj horizon. Land portion investigated were also under sea in the
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geological past.

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C.2 Soil stratification in borehole no.1

Soil profile in B.H.No.1 observed from the field boring operations is

shown in bore-log no.1. The top soil from existing ground level (0.000 m)

up to a depth of (-) 4.000 m is brownish medium stiff clay. From (-) 4.000

m to (-) 10.000 m medium dense fine sand is present. Termination of the

borehole is at (-) 10.000 m level. Ground water table was observed at (-)

2.100 m level at the time of soil investigation i.e., on 16-11-2020.

C.3 Ground water table

At the site depth of ground water table was encountered at an E.L.

(-) 2.100 m level at the time of soil investigation i.e., in the third week of

November, 2020). In good monsoon periods, the ground water table can

be even closer to the ground surface, since the surroundings of the site

are likely to inundate with flood water as the site is adjacent to flood

plains and close to Bay of Bengal Sea. For all practical design purpose,

the sub-soil deposits may be considered as fully saturated.

D. Soil allowable bearing capacity

The detailed allowable bearing pressure calculations are presented

in Annexure I.
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E. Conclusions and Recommendations

1. An allowable bearing pressure of 10 t/m 2 is recommended for

foundation design with depth of foundation as 2.0 m.

2. Our analysis and recommendations are based only on the data

collected from one borehole made on the site. Sub-soil strata

observed in this one borehole have been assumed as the

representative of whole site.

F. Closure

We appreciate the opportunity to perform this soil investigation for

you and have pleasure in submitting this report. Please contact us if you

have any clarifications regarding this report and when we can be of

further service to you.

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BORE LOG
Borehole No.: 1 Location: Proposed Building Site Center
Type of Boring: Borehole Diameter: G.W.L: 2.100 m E.G.L.
Auger/Wash Boring 150 mm

metersThickness of layer in

which sample
are collected

Depth at which test is

Depth at

conducted in meters
Depth below G.L

Graphical
Soil profile

15-30 cm

30-45 cm

N – Value
0-15 cm
Description Representation
of of Penetration
soil D.S. UDS Resistance

20 40 60 80 100

1
2 Brownish
SPT1 1.5 2 2 2 4
medium 4.0
3 stiff clay
SPT2 3.0 2 3 3 6
4
5
SPT3 4.5 4 9 10 19
6
7 Medium > SPT4 6.0 6 8 10 18
dense fine 6.0
8 sand
9 SPT5 8.0 6 10 12 22

10
SPT6 10.0 4 8 8 16
11
12
13
14
15
4
16
17
18
19
20
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B.H.No.1

Center of Proposed Building

EXISTING SOUTHERN SIDE ROAD

Fig.1 Location plan for borehole in proposed construction site

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ANNEXURE I

SAFE BEARING CAPACITY CALCULATIONS

From laboratory soil test results

At 1.5 m depth cu = 23.8 kPa and at 3.0 m depth cu = 38.10 kPa

Average cu = 30.95 kPa Local shear failure conditions occurs

Ultimate Bearing Capacity, qu = cNcScDcic + g’DNqSqDqiq + 0.5g’BNgSgDgigW¢

For j = 0°, Nc = 5.14, Nq = 1, Ng = 0 - Hansen’s Bearing Capacity Factors

as per Table 1 of IS: 6403-1981

Assumed footing size = 2.5 m x 2.5 m, As per Table 2 of IS: 6403

Sc = Sq = 1 + 0.2B/L = 1 + 0.2 x 2.5/2.5 = 1.2; Sg = 1 - 0.4B/L = 0.6

Dc = 1 + (0.2Df/B) x Tan.(45 + j/2) = 1 + (0.2 x 2.0/2.5) x Tan45° = 1.16

Dq = Dg = 1 for j < 10°

ic = iq = ig = 1.0

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity, qnu = 30.95 x 5.14 x 1.2 x 1.16 x 1.0

+ (20.3 - 9.81) x 2.0 x 1.0 x 1.2 x 1.0 x 1.0 + 0 = 246.62 kN/m2

Safe Bearing Capacity, qns = 246.62/3 + (20.3 - 9.81) x 2.0

= 103.18 kN/m2 = 10.12 t/m2

A safe bearing capacity of 100 kPa (10 t/m 2) is recommended for

foundation design at a depth of foundation of 2.0 m existing ground

level).
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APPENDIX A

LIST OF REFERRED IS CODES

Field Investigation

1. IS: 1892-1979 ‘Indian Standard Sub-surface Investigations for

Foundations Code of Practice’.

2. IS: 2131-1981 ‘Indian Standard Method of Standard Penetration Tests

for Soils Code of Practice’.

3. IS: 2132-1986 ‘Indian Standard for Thin Walled Tube Sampling of

Soils Code of Practice’.

Laboratory Tests

1. IS: 2720 (Part 1)-1983 ‘Indian Standard Methods of Tests for Soils:

Preparation of Dry Soil Samples for Various Tests Code of Practice’

(Second Revision).

2. IS: 2720 (Part 4)-1985 ‘Indian Standard Methods of Test for Soils:

Grain-size Analysis Code of Practice’ (Second Revision).

3. IS: 1498-1970 ‘Indian Standard Classification and Identification of

Soils for General Engineering Purposes Code of Practice’ (First Revision)

(Amendment 2).
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4. IS: 3025 (Part 32)-1986 ‘Indian Standard Method of Sampling and Test

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(Physical and Chemical) for Water and Wastewater, Chlorides Code of

Practice’.

Foundation Construction

1. IS: 1080-1986 ‘Indian Standard Design and Construction of Shallow

Foundation on Soils (Other than raft, ring and shell) Code of Practice’

(Second Revision).

2. IS: 1904-1986 ‘Indian Standard Design and Construction of

Foundation in Soils Code of Practice’ (First Revision) (Amendment 1).

3. IS: 6403-1981 ‘Indian Standard Determination of Bearing Capacity of

Shallow Foundation Code of Practice’ (First Revision) (Amendment 1).

4. IS: 8009 (Part 1)-1976 ‘Indian Standard Calculation of Settlement of

Foundations: Shallow Foundation Subject to Symmetrical Static Vertical

Loads Code of Practice’ (Amendment 2).

5. IS: 456-2000 ‘Indian Standard Plain and Reinforced Concrete Code of

Practice’ (Fourth Revision).

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