GTI Report Lankamura

Job No:- CECSPL/THCB-AGT/201507269 Site: Lankamura, Tripura (West)
GEO-TECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
REPORT
ON
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF
LANKAMURA H.S SCHOOL (G+2),
AGARTALA
JOB ENTRUSTED BY
The Deputy Executive Officer,
Tripura Housing and Construction Board,
Gurkhabasti, West Tripura
JOB CONDUCTED BY
Branch office: - Regd. Office:-

Arpita Bhawan, 1st 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
Job No:- CECSPL/THCB-AGT/201507269
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PREFACE
A detailed geotechnical investigation including laboratory testing was carried out for the
proposed construction of Lankamura H,S School at Lankamura, 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 The Deputy Executive Officer,
Tripura Housing and Construction Board to Civil Engineering Consultancy Services Pvt.
Ltd vide Work Order No:- 7(359)/THCB/DEO(W)/12/1381-1389 date-26/07/2012. The
investigation work for this project was started on the instruction of the Client. The fieldwork
was commenced on 4th June, 2015 and completed on 6th June, 2015.
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 17

7.1 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS FOR SHALLOW FOUNDATION 17-18
7.1.1 NET ULTIMATE SAFE BEARING CAPACITY TABLE OF
SHALLOW FOUNDATION 19-22
7.2 FOUNDATION PROPOSAL 23
8.0 DISCUSSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 24
ANNEXURE
I BORELOGS 26-28
II N Vs DEPTH GRAPH 30-31
III e-logP GRAPH 34
IV UCS- GRAPH 36
V PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION 37-39
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SECTION - I
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SECTION I
1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Deputy Executive Officer, Tripura Housing and Construction Board,

Gurkhabasti, West Tripura entrusted the soil investigation work to Civil Engineering
Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd. At the onset of the work, 3 (Three) nos. of boreholes have
been envisaged. The fieldwork was commenced on 4 th June, 2015 and completed on 6th
June, 2015.
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 03
(Three) Nos. of boreholes with depth of 15.45m 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.
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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, 03 (Three) 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

Termination Depth Detail of Samples collected
Bore
measured from the existing
hole
ground level U.D.S. S.P.T. D.S.
No.
(m)
1 15.45 02 08 2
2 15.45 01 09 2
3 15.45 01 09 2
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

R.L of Water
BH BH Table-Below G.L
(m)
1. 100 10.4
2. 100.1 10.3
3 99.9 10.3
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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. Unconfined Compressive Strength
(UCS) tests were performed to determine the unconfined compressive 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
Triaxial Shear
Compressive
Content
Unconfined
Character
Character
Strength
Strength
Bulk Density (T/cum )
(UU)
Plasticity Index ( % )
Bore Hole Number
Liquid limit ( % )
Plastic limit ( %)
Specific gravity
Type of Sample
(T/m2)Co-hesion
Description
mv ( m2/T )
Depth (M)
Sand ( %)
Clay ( % )
Silt ( % )
( %)Natural Moisture
Site
(Degree)-value
qu (T/ m2)
(T/ m2)Cu
Brownish to reddish
1.50- to grennisn to
Lankamura 1 UDS 5 40 55 21.5 1.81 - - 7 3.5 37.5 15.5 22 2.68 0.00082
1.95 yellowish silty clay
with rusty spot
4.50-
Do 1 UDS Do 7 43 50 19.5 1.84 - - 15 7.5 41.5 16.8 24.7 2.68 0.00033
4.95
7.50-
Do 1 SPT Do 10 39 51 - - - - - - 40.5 18.9 21.6 - -
7.95
Brownish to reddish
Do 2 UDS 6 35 59 20.20 1.83 - - 18.0 9.0 43 20 23 2.67 0.00028
with rusty spot
6.00-
Do 2 SPT Do 5 42 53 - - - - - - 39 18 21 - -
6.45
12.00- Brownish to greyish

Do 2 SPT 57 29 14 - - - - - - - NP NP - -
12.45 clayey silty sand.
Brownish to reddish
Do 3 UDS 8 44 48 18.8 1.83 - - 21 10.5 38.5 17 21.5 2.68 0.00024
with rusty spot
13.50- Brownish to greyish
Do 3 SPT
13.95 clayey silty sand
62 25 13 - - - - - - - NP NP - -
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CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULT
Table 5.2
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N VALUE CORRECTIONS
Table: 5.3 N Value Corrections

Bore eff Depth R.L of Effective Skempton Field 'N' Value 'N' Value
Hole (kN/m3) below Test Over Factor 'N' after after
Number EGL Points burden Cn Value Overburden Dialatancy
Bore (m) (m) Pressure, 2
mv(mPressure
/T) Correction
Type of Depth
Site Hole (kN/m2) Correction
Sample
1 No 18.1 1.5 (m)
98.5 0.00 -27.2
0.25 0.25 1.573
0.50 0.50UDS
1.00 1.00
N/A 2.00 2.00
N/A 4.00 4.00 8.00
1 18.2 3.0 97 54.5 1.295 23 30 22
1 18.4 UDS 4.5 1.5-
95.5 82.1 1.099 UDS N/A N/A
Lankamura 1
1 18.4 6.0 1.95
94 109.7 0.954 21 20 18
0.00220 0.00105 0.00082 0.00072 0.00064 0.00054
1 8.1 7.5 92.5 121.8 0.902 24 22 18
4.5-
Do 1 1 8.1 UDS 9.0 91 134.0 0.855 20 17 16
4.95
1 8.2 10.5 89.5 0.00124
146.3 0.00044
0.812 0.00033
24 0.00024
19 0.00020
17 0.00013
1 8.2 12.0 88 158.6 0.774 30 23 19
3.00-
Do 1 2 8.3 UDS13.5 86.5 171.0 0.738 11 8 8
3.45
1 8.3 15.0 85 0.00082
183.5 0.00036
0.706 0.00028
33 0.00026
23 0.00022
19 0.00018
3.00-
Do 3 UDS
3.45 0.00084 0.00028 0.00024 0.00021 0.00014 0.00011
Effective 'N' Value

Depth R.L of 'N' Value
Bore Over Skempton Field after
eff below Test after
Hole burden Factor 'N' Overburden
(kN/m3) EGL Points Dialatancy
Number Pressure, Cn Value Pressure
(m) (m) Correction
(kN/m2) Correction
2 8.3 1.5 98.6 12.5 1.779 8 14 14
2 8.3 3.0 97.1 24.9 1.601 UDS N/A N/A
2 8.3 4.5 95.6 37.4 1.456 16 23 19
2 8.3 6.0 94.1 49.8 1.335 17 21 18
2 8.3 7.5 92.6 62.3 1.233 22 21 18
2 8.3 9.0 91.1 74.7 1.145 17 25 20
2 8.2 10.5 89.6 87.0 1.070 25 18 17
2 8.2 12.0 88.1 99.3 1.004 27 25 20
2 8.3 13.5 86.6 111.8 0.945 34 26 20
2 8.3 15.0 85.1 124.2 0.892 44 30 23
Effective 'N' Value

Depth R.L of 'N' Value
Bore Over Skempton Field after
eff below Test after
Hole burden Factor 'N' Overburden
(kN/m3) EGL Points Dialatancy
Number Pressure, Cn Value Pressure
(m) (m) Correction
(kN/m2) Correction
3 8.3 1.5 98.4 12.5 1.779 12 21 18
3 8.3 3.0 96.9 24.9 1.601 UDS N/A N/A
3 8.3 4.5 95.4 37.4 1.456 31 45 30
3 8.3 6.0 93.9 49.8 1.335 24 32 24
3 8.3 7.5 92.4 62.3 1.233 13 16 16
3 8.3 9.0 90.9 74.7 1.145 20 23 19
3 8.2 10.5 89.4 87.0 1.070 17 18 17
3 8.2 12.0 87.9 99.3 1.004 53 53 34
3 8.3 13.5 86.4 111.8 0.945 57 54 34
3 8.3 15.0 84.9 124.2 0.892 64 57 36
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6.0 GENERALIZED SOIL PROPERTIES & PROFILE:
Altogether 2 (Two) 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.
Table:-6.1 Soil Stratum Detail
Layer
BH R.L OF BH (m) Layers From (m) To (m)
thickness (m)
1 0.0 10.1 10.1
1 100.0
2 10.1 15.45 5.35
1 0.0 9.9 9.9
2 100.1
2 9.9 15.45 5.55
1 0.0 11.3 11.3
3 99.9
2 11.3 15.45 4.15
Stratum 1
It can be described as brownish to reddishto greenish to yellowish clay with rusty spot..
This layer exists in Three boreholes in different thickness as mentioned in Table 6.1.
Further to mention that, the Field N values resulted from Standard Penetration Tests in
this layer of two nos. of Boreholes varies from 7 to 31.
The average engineering properties of the stratum has been given below:-
Natural moisture content = 19.67%

Bulk density(Avg.) = 1.832 t/m3
Cohesion = 8.67 t/m
Liquid limit = 39.78%
Plastic limit = 18.67%
Specific Gravity = 2.677
-value = 00
mv = 0.000324m2/t
Stratum 2
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It can be described as Brownish to grayish clayey silty sand. This layer is Present
in every borehole. The Thickness of this layer for different Boreholes are mentioned in
Table 6.1
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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 SHALLOW FOUNDATION
A. Bearing Capacity:
Two distinct soil layers have been found out within the soil strata. The first layer which
can be describe as brownish to reddish to greyish to yellowish clay with rusty spot is
extended more then10.00m below the ground surface in all bore holes. As this layer is
governed by clay with moderate to good soil properties in terms of strength parameters
and as the foundation for the structure is likely to be placed in that layer for every bore
hole, the Hansen Brinch Equation in addition of Vesics equation as recommended in
IS:6403-1981 was found more suitable for calculation of bearing capacity for this
specific site.
As per the clause 5.1.2 of IS: 6403(1981), the ultimate net bearing capacity of shallow
foundations in case of local shear failure
qnf = 0.67cNcscdcic + q (Nq 1) sqdqiq + 0.5BNsdqiW
Where, Nc Nq N are the bearing capacity factors in case of local shear failure.
Sc, Sq and S are the shape factors.
dc, dq, and dq are the depth factors.
ic, iq, and i are the inclination factors.
B is the least dimension of the foundation in meter.

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is the bulk unit weight of foundation soil in t/m 3
q is the effective stress at the foundation level in t/m 3
W is the correction factor for location of water table
B. Sample Calculation Of Bearing Capacity Against Shear Failure Considering Borehole-1:
Founding level: 1.5 meter below average ground level
Below a sample calculations have been made:
i) Raft footing of 12m width:
Sc = 1.30, Sq = 1.20, S=0.80 , dc = 1.025, dq =d=1.0125, Nc =5.14, Nq=1,

N=0, ic = iq = i =1.0, D = 12 m, c u avg = 7.20 t/m2, q =2.73 t/m3, =1.82 t/m3 , Raft
foundation width =12.0 m, = 00, W = 0.5
Undrained Cohesion value has been considered as the average of the values within the
depth of influence zone of the pressure bulb.
As per IS code clause 5.12 of (IS: 6403-1981) the formula for bearing capacity is as
follows: -
qnf = 0.67cNcscdcic + q (Nq 1)sqdqiq + 0.5BNsdiW
Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity:
qnf = 32.87 t/ m 2
Safe Bearing Capacity:
qa = 32.87/2.5 = 13.15 t/ m2 .
Check for Settlement:
Immediate settlement (Si) = pB (1-2) I/E
p = 13.00 t/m2 (reduced value considering settlement criteria)

B = 12.00 m
= 0.29
I = 1.12
E = 3250 t/m2.
So, Si = 49.24 mm
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Consolidation Settlement Sc = mv x p x H
= 0.00033 x 3.25 x 24
= 25.74 mm
mv = Coefficient of volume compressibility
H = Thickness of the stratum up to on which the pressure bulb of the footing comes
p = Pressure increment in the middle of pressure bulb.
Total Settlement = (SI) + (Sc) = 74.98 mm < 75 mm, which is safe.
Therefore allowable bearing capacity = 13 t/m2
NET ULTIMATE SAFE BEARING CAPACITY

TABLE OF SHALLOW FOUNDATION
Table: 7.1 Net Ultimate Safe Bearing Capacity Table Of Shallow Foundation
(For all bore hole Considering G.L at RL 100.0m)
Depth of
Safe Maximum
Foundation
Type of Bearing Permissible
below Size
Foundation Capacity Settlement
E.G.L.
t/m2 (mm)
(m)
ISOLATED 50
1.0mx1.0m
10.42
1.5mx1.5m 9.62
1.5 2.0mx2.0m 9.22
2.5mx2.5m 8.98
3.0mx3.0m 8.82
2.00 1.0mx1.0m 11.23
1.5mx1.5m 10.15
2.0mx2.0m 9.62
Depth of Type of 2.5mx2.5m 9.30
Size Safe Maximum
Foundation Foundation 3.0mx3.0m 9.09 Bearing Permissible
below Strip Width Capacity Settlement
E.G.L. (m) t/m2 (mm)
(m)
1.0 m Wide
1.00 (L/B > 5) 8.02
1.5 m Wide
1.50 (L/B > 5) 7.40
1.5 2 m Wide
2.00 (L/B > 5) 7.09
2.50 2 .5m Wide
(L/B > 5) 6.91
3.00 3.0m Wide
STRIP (L/B > 5) 6.78 50
1.0 m Wide
1.00 (L/B > 5) 8.64
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1.50 (L/B > 5) 7.81
2 m Wide
2.00 2.00 (L/B > 5) 7.40
2.50 2.5 m Wide
(L/B > 5) 7.15
3.00 3.0m Wide
(L/B > 5) 6.99
Depth of
Safe Maximum
Foundation
Type of Bearing Permissible
below Size
Foundation Capacity Settlement
E.G.L.
t/m2 (mm)
(m)
5.0mx5.0m
8.50
7.5mx7.5m 8.34
1.5 10mx10m 13.12
12mx12m 13.15
RAFT 15mx15m 13.18 75
5.0mx5.0m 8.66
7.5mx7.5m 8.45
2.00 10mx10m 12.97
12mx12m 13.12
15mx15m 13.13
7.2 FOUNDATION PROPOSAL

The soil deposit of the location consists of two distinct layers. For analyzing the shallow
foundation, it I found that soil properties of the first layer is moderate to good in strength
characteristics. The proposal for foundation for the proposed structure may be considered by
shallow foundation in terms of isolated(square/rectangular)/ strip/ raft footing which is
safe in bearing capacity.Net safe bearing capacity of the virgin soil for different conventional
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sizes of footing at depth 1.5m and 2.0m, for all bore holes below average existing ground
level have been given in Clause: 7.1.1 under Table 7.1 The Designer should properly make
decision for adopting the size of the foundation depending upon the requirements of the safe
bearing capacity for catering actual loading of superstructure on optimal basis
8.0 DISCUSSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

From the information, as supplied by the client, it is known that there is a proposal of the proposed
construction of Lankamura H.S school (G+L) at Lankamura,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
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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 moderate to good in quality with respect to the
scope of construction features associated with proposed structure and for that reason shallow
foundation is recommended in terms of raft of strip footing for this specific site. After careful study
of all tests which includes Field Tests and Laboratory Tests for the bore dug in the site 02 (Two)
distinct layers have been identified and considering all the features of the layers it is realized that,
soil is safe in terms of bearing 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:
i) For the proposed construction features, shallow foundation in terms of raft and strip foundation
have been recommended which may be placed in the stratumI for all bore holes as the case may be, at a
depth of 1.5 and 2.0 m.
ii) Depth of foundation given at this stage for the easy of Structural Design office. Allowable bearing
capacities for different conventional sizes of footing have been given in Table 7.1. Structural Designer may
choose bearing capacity as per the requirements.
iii) Backfilling of foundation pits should be of good quality earth, which should be properly compacted.
iv) Due consideration should be given to open excavation of any sort. All sorts of precautionary
measures are to be adopted to avoid excessive ground settlement & damage to adjoining structures.
For strip footing a factor of safety of 2.5 is considered.
Prepared by Checked & Approved by
Er. Dipayan Acharjee Er. M. K. Deb

(BE-Civil) (B.E-Civil, M.C.E-JU, MIGS, Chartered Engineer)
(Managing Executive-T) Managing Director
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ANNEXURE I
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BORELOG DATA SHEET

BORELOG DATA SHEET B.H.: 01
Boring Method: Shell & Auger & Wash B.H.: 02
Site: Lankamura Samples Nos
BoringBoring.
Method: Shell & Auger & Wash Site: Lankamura Samples Nos
Boring.Client: The Deputy Executive Officer,
Undisturbed (U) 02
The Deputy
Client:Tripura Executive
Housing Officer, Water Level: 10.3m below GL
and Construction Undisturbed (U) 01
Water Level: 10.4m below GL
TripuraBoard,
Housing and Construction
Gurkhabasti, Agartala, West Penetrometer (P) 08
Board,Tripura.
Gurkhabasti, Agartala, West Penetrometer (P) 09
Tripura.
Boring Diameter: 150 mm. Depth of Bore hole: 15.45 m. Disturbed (D) 02
Disturbed (D) 02
Boring Diameter: 150 mm. Depth of Bore hole: 15.45 m.
Casing Diameter: 150 mm. Commenced on: 04.06.2015 Ground/Bed R.L.
Casing Diameter: 150 mm. Commenced on: 05.06.2015 Ground/Bed100m R.L.
Boring equipment: Motorized Cable Tool. Completed on: 05.06.2015 100.1m
Boring equipment: Motorized CableDepth Tool. (m)
Completed on: 05.06.2015 Samples
Description Thickness N- Value
Description From
Depth (m) To
Thickness N- Value Type SamplesRef No Depth (m)
From To Type Ref No Depth (m)
Brownish to reddish to 0.00 10.1 10.1 N/A U.D.S U-1/1 1.50 - 1.95
greenish to
Brownish to reddish to yellowish0.00 9.9 9.9 8 S.P.T P-2/1 1.50 - 1.95
23 S.P.T P-1/1 3.00 - 3.45
siltyto
greenish clay with rusty spot
yellowish
N/A U.D.S U-2/1 3.00 - 3.45
silty clay with rusty spot N/A U.D.S U-1/2 4.50 - 4.95
16 S.P.T P-1/2 4.50 - 4.95
21 S.P.T P-1/2 6.00 - 6.45
17 S.P.T P-2/3 6.00 - 6.45
24 S.P.T P-1/3 7.50 - 7.95
22 S.P.T P-2/4 7.50 - 7.95
20 S.P.T P-1/4 9.00 - 9.45
17 S.P.T P-2/5 9.00 - 9.45
10.3 15.45 5.35 24 S.P.T P-1/5 10.50 - 10.95

Brownish to greyish10.3 15.45 5.35 25 S.P.T P-2/6 10.50 - 10.95
Brownishclayey silty sand.
to greyish 30 S.P.T P-1/6 12.00 - 12.45
clayey silty sand. 27 S.P.T P-2/7 12.00 - 12.45
11 S.P.T P-1/7 13.50 - 13.95
34 S.P.T P-2/8 13.50 - 13.95
33 S.P.T P-1/8 15.00 - 15.45
44 S.P.T P-2/9 15.00 - 15.45
27 CECSPL
BORELOG DATA SHEET

B.H.: 03
Boring Method: Shell & Auger & Wash
Site: Lankamura Samples Nos
Boring.
Client: The Deputy Executive Officer,
Undisturbed (U) 01
Tripura Housing and Construction
Water Level: 10.3m below GL
Board, Gurkhabasti, Agartala, West Penetrometer (P) 09
Tripura.
Boring Diameter: 150 mm. Depth of Bore hole: 15.45 m. Disturbed (D) 02
Casing Diameter: 150 mm. Commenced on: 06.06.2015 Ground/Bed R.L.

Boring equipment: Motorized Cable Tool. Completed on: 06.06.2015 99.9m
Depth (m) Samples
Description Thickness N- Value
From To Type Ref No Depth (m)
Brownish to reddish to 0.00 11.3 11.3 12 S.P.T P-3/1 1.50 - 1.95

greenish to yellowish
N/A U.D.S U-3/1 3.00 - 3.45
silty clay with rusty spot
31 S.P.T P-3/2 4.50 - 4.95
24 S.P.T P-3/3 6.00 - 6.45
13 S.P.T P-3/4 7.50 - 7.95
20 S.P.T P-3/5 9.00 - 9.45
11.3 15.45 4.15 17 S.P.T P-3/6 10.50 - 10.95

Brownish to greyish
clayey silty sand. 53 S.P.T P-3/7 12.00 - 12.45
57 S.P.T P-3/8 13.50 - 13.95
64 S.P.T P-3/9 15.00 - 15.45
28 CECSPL
ANNEXURE II
29 CECSPL
30 CECSPL
31 CECSPL
32 CECSPL
ANNEXURE III
33 CECSPL
CECSPL 34
CECSPL 35
ANNEXURE IV
36 CECSPL
37 CECSPL
CECSPL 38
CECSPL 39
ANNEXURE V
40 CECSPL
CECSPL 41
42 CECSPL
43 CECSPL

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Job No:- CECSPL/THCB-AGT/201507269 Site: Lankamura, Tripura (West)

Branch office: - Regd. Office:-

Job No:- CECSPL/THCB-AGT/201507269

7.0 DISCUSSION ON FOUNDATION ASPECTS 17

7.2 FOUNDATION PROPOSAL 23

8.0 DISCUSSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 24

The Deputy Executive Officer, Tripura Housing and Construction Board,

2.0 AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

3.0 INVESTIGATION SCHEME AND LOCATION OF TESTS

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

4.0 FIELD OPERATION

Undisturbed soil samples were collected in predominantly cohesive deposits at regular

4.3 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST

Table: 4.1 Boring Summary

4.4 GROUND WATER

Table: 4.2 Ground Water Table

LABORATORY TEST RESULTS AND GROUND CONDITION

5.0 LABORATORY TEST

I. Natural Moisture Content.

Laboratory Test Results

12.00- Brownish to greyish

CONSOLIDATION TEST RESULT

Table: 5.3 N Value Corrections

Effective 'N' Value

Effective 'N' Value

6.0 GENERALIZED SOIL PROPERTIES & PROFILE:

Table:-6.1 Soil Stratum Detail

Natural moisture content = 19.67%

7.0 DISCUSSION ON FOUNDATION ASPECTS:

qnf = 0.67cNcscdcic + q (Nq 1) sqdqiq + 0.5BNsdqiW

Sc, Sq and S are the shape factors.

dc, dq, and dq are the depth factors.

ic, iq, and i are the inclination factors.

B is the least dimension of the foundation in meter.

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

q is the effective stress at the foundation level in t/m 3

W is the correction factor for location of water table

B. Sample Calculation Of Bearing Capacity Against Shear Failure Considering Borehole-1:

Founding level: 1.5 meter below average ground level

Below a sample calculations have been made:

i) Raft footing of 12m width:

Sc = 1.30, Sq = 1.20, S=0.80 , dc = 1.025, dq =d=1.0125, Nc =5.14, Nq=1,

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity:

Safe Bearing Capacity:

Check for Settlement:

Immediate settlement (Si) = pB (1-2) I/E

p = 13.00 t/m2 (reduced value considering settlement criteria)

Total Settlement = (SI) + (Sc) = 74.98 mm < 75 mm, which is safe.

Therefore allowable bearing capacity = 13 t/m2

NET ULTIMATE SAFE BEARING CAPACITY

7.2 FOUNDATION PROPOSAL

8.0 DISCUSSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS

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

2.The settlement of footings must be within permissible limits

For strip footing a factor of safety of 2.5 is considered.

Prepared by Checked & Approved by

Er. Dipayan Acharjee Er. M. K. Deb

BORELOG DATA SHEET

10.3 15.45 5.35 24 S.P.T P-1/5 10.50 - 10.95

BORELOG DATA SHEET

Casing Diameter: 150 mm. Commenced on: 06.06.2015 Ground/Bed R.L.

Brownish to reddish to 0.00 11.3 11.3 12 S.P.T P-3/1 1.50 - 1.95

24 S.P.T P-3/3 6.00 - 6.45

13 S.P.T P-3/4 7.50 - 7.95