Mcs Soil Report

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

FOR THE EXISTING BUILDING OF IBRAHIM KNIT GARMENTS (PVT) LTD
AT SIDDHIRGONJ, NARAYANGONJ, BANGLADESH.
CONSULTANT: Medway Consultancy Services (UK) Ltd.
AUGUST 2014
INVESTIGATION AND REPORT PREPARED BY:
Road # 21, House # 74, Block-B, Banani,

Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh.
Tel: 880-2-8818386, 01712531394, 01711323266
E-mail: info@survey2000.net , www.survey2000.net

Geotechnical Investigation Report for Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd at Siddhirgonj, Naryangonj August 2014
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abbreviations Page
CHAPTER-ONE: GENERAL
1. Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
1.1.Purpose Of Investigation………………………………………………………………………………..4
1.2.Location …………………………………………………………………………………………………..4
1.3.Field Investigation………………………………………………………………………………………..4
1.3.1.Extraction of Disturbed Soil Sample ………………………………………………….……5
1.3.2. Extraction of Undisturbed Soil Sample ……………………………………………………5
1.3.3.Execution of Standard penetration Test …………………………………………………...5
1.3.4.Recording of Ground Water Table ………………………………………………………….5
1.3.5.Excavation of Trial Pit ……………………………………………………………………......5
1.3.6.Hand Held Shear Vane Test ……………………………………………………………..…..5
CHAPTER-TWO: Geological Approach

2. Regional Geology and Subsurface Geology ……………………………………………………………6
CHAPTER-THREE: Investigation Approach

3. Laboratory Tests ………………………………………………………………………………………...…7
3.1 General Description ……………………………………………………………………………………...7
3.2 Evaluation of Bearing Capacity ………………………………………………………………………...8
3.2.1 Classification of soils ………………………………………………………………….........13
3.3 Seismology of the Area ………………………………………………………………………………...14
3.4 Description of the Geotechnical Units ………………………………………………………………..15
3.5. Observation and Recommendation …………………………………………………………..….…..16
APPENDICES
• Appendix-1: Borehole Location Map
• Appendix-2: Borehole Logs
• Appendix-3: Geological profile
• Appendix-4: Trial Pit Log
• Appendix-5: Bearing capacity of soil
• Appendix-6: In-situ test
• Appendix-7: Laboratory Test Results
• Appendix-8: Summary of Laboratory Test Results
• Appendix-9: Photograph
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Abbreviations
API American Petroleum Institute

ASTM American Society for Testing & Materials
C Cohesion
Cc Compression index
D Disturbed sample
D50 Mean Diameter
EGL Existing Ground Level
eo Initial void ratio
FM Fineness Modulus
FS Factor of safety
g Gravitational acceleration
GL Ground Level
Gs Specific gravity
kPa Kilo Pascal
LL Liquid Limit
ML Inorganic soil medium compressibility
PI Plasticity Index
PL Plastic Limit
qu Unconfined Compressive Strength
Tx Observed Temperature
UC Unconfined Compression
UD Undisturbed sample
W Water content
WL Water Level
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CHAPTER-ONE
1. INTRODUCTION :
Medway Consultancy Services (UK) Ltd. appointed SURVEY2000 to carry out Geotechnical
investigation for the existing buildings at Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd at Siddhirgonj,
Narayangonj, Bangladesh.
Ground investigation is a predominant feature in designing foundation of important structure in

an intelligent, economic and satisfactory way. It provides the necessary information of strength
and compressibility characteristics of the sub-soil to the design engineer for selection of
Suitable depth and type of foundation for the proposed structure.
The investigation works including execution of 03 (Three) borings up to 21.0m depth from the
existing ground level and execution of SPT test, collection of disturbed and undisturbed sample
at specified depth under consideration, record of ground water level, In-situ Vane shear test,
Trial pit excavation and logging etc. All of these items of the field investigation have
subsequently been followed by the performance of laboratory tests. Details of the finding as
reported from the above test works are provided in the following articles.
1.1 PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION :
Purpose of sub-soil investigation works are to be obtained the following information:

i) To stratify the formation of soil.
ii) To record the level of the ground water
iii) To observe the compressible behavior of the soil formation.
iv) To evaluate the safe bearing capacity of the foundation at the different layers,
counted at the bore hole positions.
v) Finally, to suggest for safe and appropriate type of foundation for the prevailing
subsoil condition.
1.2 LOCATION :
The Project area is located at Siddhirgonj, Narayangonj, Bangladesh.
1.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION :
The field investigation works includes execution of 03(Three) borings upto 21.0m depth for the
existing buildings at Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd at Siddhirgonj, Narayangonj has been
selected and pointed out by the authority of “Medway Consultancy Services (UK) Ltd”.
Percussion method was followed in drilling the borehole after driving a 120 mm diameter casing
pipe.
The overall field investigation works includes the following sub items of works.
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1.3.1 Extraction of Disturbed Soil Sample :
Soil sample in the disturbed state have been extracted from the each 1.5m depth of each
boring using split spoon sampler. These soil samples after extraction, have duly been classified
in situ, in order to reconstruct a depth wise stratification chart of the each bore hole.
1.3.2 Extraction of Undisturbed Soil Sample :
As both of the physical and the engineering properties of the soil are greatly affected by the
disturbance of the soil sample, soil sample in the undisturbed state are generally preferred in
collection in order to perform certain laboratory tests which eventually help to evaluate the
bearing capacities as well as Geotechnical observations. Undisturbed soils are collected from
cohesive strata.
1.3.3 Execution of Standard Penetration Test :
Standard penetration tests were executed at each 1.5m interval in all the bore holes with the
simultaneous collection of the disturbed soil samples. The tests were executed by using a split
spoon sampler of 50mm outer dia. and 37.5mm inner dia. attached to the lower end of the
drilling rod. 63.5 kg hammer was allowed to fall freely from a height of 760mm. The blows of
the hammer drove the spoon into the soil up to 450mm. The nos. of blows required for each
150mm of penetration of the spoon was recorded. The number of blows required for last
300mm of penetration of the spoon was entered into the bore chart as being the standard
penetration test results.
1.3.4 Recording of Ground Water Table:
After completing the field investigations the level of ground water in each of the bore hole has
been recorded by a measuring tape and found within a variable depth measured from the
existing level of the ground. These are apparent level of ground water formed by the entrapped
surface water.
1.3.5 Excavation of Trial Pit :
Trial pits at selected locations were excavated at depth of foundation (Df) from existing ground
level. The sizes of the pits were 1500mm x 1500mm. Temporary support for the walls of the
excavation was installed during the excavation. After completion the pits were back filled
properly.
1.3.6 Hand Held Shear Vane Test
Hand Held Shear Vane Tests was performed for specified cohesive soil. Vane dimensions
Height 150mm, Diameter 75mm). Test carried out into the bottom of the foundation in presence
of MCS’s Representative immediately after exposure.
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CHAPTER-TWO
2. REGIONAL GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE GEOLOGY:
Geologically the project area is located in the Geosynclinal part of Bengal Basin. The land forms are
characterized by many different geomorphic cycles and are controlled by numerous tectonic waves.
The area lies in the North side of Shitalakkhya River bounded by the Ganges flood plain in the
south-west. The Brahmaputra flood plain in north, the Brahmaputra-Meghna flood plain in the east,
the Jamuna flood plain in the west.
The type and color of soil, variation of soil particle size, etc has been observed closely and
compared with the geological map of Bangladesh .From this, the above area comprises with fine
SAND, medium plastic CLAY and non plastic SILT of Recent Alluvium.
The Subsurface geology of the proposed project area has been revealed using 03 borehole logs of
the project site. The maximum depth of the borehole is 21.0m from the existing ground surface.
Mainly three soil layers were observed in the studied site such as; Medium stiff to stiff non-plastic to
low plastic sandy SILT, Soft to very stiff medium plastic CLAY and medium dense silty fine SAND.
The stratigraphy of the project area is given in the table below.
Table-1: The stratigraphy of the project area:

Age Formation Lithology Depth from surface
(m)
Very loose to loose silty fine 0~3.0

SAND with brick chip [Filling]
Unit-1: clayey SILT. It is 3.0~7.5
medium stiff to stiff, Grey to
light brown in colour and non-
plastic to low plastic in nature
with trace of mica (ML).
Unit-2: CLAY. It is soft to very 3.0~21.0

Holocene/Recent Alluvium stiff, grey to grey mixed brown
in colour, medium plastic in
nature (CL) with occasional
organic matter.
Unit-3: silty fine SAND. It is 18.0~21.0

medium dense, light brown in
colour with trace of mica (SM).
Red and yellow clay with

ferruginous and calcareous
Pleistocene Madhupur Clay nodules. ---
One number of stratigraphic cross-section along the borehole 01, 02 & 03 was done to get the
detailed idea of sub-surface condition of the project area.
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CHAPTER-THREE
3. LABORATORY TESTS:
The following laboratory tests have been conducted on disturbed and undisturbed samples in
the laboratory:
i) Grain Size Distribution (Mechanical)
ii) Grain Size Distribution (Hydrometer)
iii) Atterberg Limits (Liquid limit & Plastic limit)
iv) Moisture Content
v) Specific gravity
vi) Density
vii) Unconfined Compression test
viii) Consolidation test
ix) Unconsolidated undrained Triaxial shear test
x) Chemical analysis of soil
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION :
The overall physical and engineering properties of the subsoil formation of the project area
have been evaluated on the basis of 03 (Three) boring 21.0m depth as per direction of the
client.
The general physical and engineering properties of the soil formation of the project area may
be summarized as follows.
The plasticity characteristics of the cohesive soils are found low to high and the consistency of
the cohesive soils vary from soft to very stiff.
The above classification has been made on the basis of ASTM procedure, according to unified
soil classification systems, the cohesive formations fall in CL Group and non cohesive
formations fall in SM Group.
The detailed information of borehole location map bore logs and summary sheet attached
herewith may be consulted.
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3.2 EVALUATION OF BEARING CAPACITY :
Shallow foundation:
BEARING CAPACITY FROM SPT
The SPT is widely used to obtain the bearing capacity of soils directly. One of the earliest
published relationships was that of Terzaghi and Peck (1967). This has been widely used, but
an accumulation of field observations hits shown these curves to be overly conservative.
Meyerhof (1956, 1974) published equations for computing the allowable bearing capacity for
a 25-mm settlement. These could be used to produce curves similar to those of Terzaghi and
Peck and thus were also very conservative. Considering the accumulation of field observations
and the stated opinions of the authors and others, this author adjusted the Meyerhof equations
for an approximate 50 percent increase in allowable bearing capacity to obtain the following:
qa = Kd B F4
qa = )2Kd B F4
Where qa = allowable bearing capacity for ∆Ho = 25 mm or 1 in settlement, kPa or ksf

Kd = 1 + 0.33 1.33 [ as suggested by Meyerhof (1965)]
F factors as follows:
N55 N’70 Reference:
SI Fps SI Fps Foundation Analysis and Design
F1 0.05 2.5 0.04 2.0 Fifth Edition
F2 0.08 4 0.06 3.2 (Bowles, 264p)
F3 0.3 1
same same
F4 1.2 4
The bearing capacity sheets are attached on Appendix. The summary of bearing capacity for
drilled borehole locations is presented in below table # 4.
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Bearing Capacity from Terzaghi’s Law:
Figure: Shear stresses based on Terzaghi’s soil bearing capacity theory
Based on Terzaghi’s bearing capacity theory, column load P is resisted by shear stresses at
edges of three zones under the footing and the overburden pressure, q(=γD) above footing.
The first term in the equation is related to cohesion of the soil. The second term is related to
the depth of footing and overburden pressure. The third term is related to the width of the
footing and the length of shear stress area. The bearing capacity Nc, Nq, Nγ are function of
internal friction angle φ.Terzhagi’s bearing capacity equationsare given below.
Strip footing: Qu= cNc + γDNq + 0.5γBNγ

Square footing: Qu= 1.3cNc + γDNq + 0.4γBNγ
Circular footing: Qu= 1.3cNc + γDNq + 0.3γBNγ
Rectangular footing: Qu= (1 + 0.3 )cNc + γDNq + (1 - 0.2 )0.5γBNγ
Figure: Relation between φ and Nc, Nq, Nγ
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Bearing Capacity from Field Vane Shear Test:
Gross ultimate bearing capacity of a footing is defined as the pressure that can be supported
at the base of the footing. The bearing capacity of a footing is given by
qd’ = cNc + γDf
where,
qd’ = Gross ultimate bearing capacity
c = Cohesion of the subsoil
Nc = Dimensionless bearing capacity factor
γ = Unit weight of subsoil
Df = Depth of foundation
The net ultimate bearing capacity (qd) of a footing is defined as the pressure that can be
supported at the base of the footing in excess of that at the same level due to the surrounding
surcharge; hence
qd = qd’ – γDf
i.e.
qd = cNc
The value of Nc for a footing varies with the ratio of the width B to the length L, with the depth of
surcharge i.e. depth of foundation Df, which is indicated by the following graph. For any given
value of Df/B, the net ultimate soil bearing capacity for continuous footing may be obtained
directly using the chart. But for rectangular footing the chart values are multiplied by (1+0.2B/L).
Figure: Bearing capacity factors for foundations on clay under φ= 0 conditions

(after Skempton, 1951)
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Allowable soil bearing capacity is found out dividing the net ultimate bearing capacity by
appropriate factor of safety. Hence
qa = qd/FS
where,
qa = Allowable soil bearing capacity
qd = Net ultimate bearing capacity
FS= Factor of safety
Reference: Foundation Engineering, 2nd edition by Pech, Hanson, Thornburn. (p 270-271)
3.2.1 Classification of soils
The N-value gives useful information with regards to consistency of cohesive soil and relative
density of cohesionless soil (ASTM-2487). These relationships are given in the Table 02, & 03
for cohesive and cohesionless soil, respectively.
Table 02: Relation of N-Value with the consistency and the unconfined compressive Strength of
cohesive Soils
N-values Consistency Unconfined Compression

Strength(qu) Tsf
0-2 Very Soft 0 to 0.25
2-4 Soft 0.25 to 0.50
4-8 Medium 0.50 to 1
8-15 Stiff 1 to 2
15-30 Very Stiff 2 to 4
>30 Hard >4
Table 03: N and Ø Relation to Relative Density for Non-Cohesive soil.
N-values Compactness Relative Ø(degree) Unit Weight (pcf)

Density, Dr%
0-4 Very Loose 0-15 28-30 70-100
4-10 Loose 15-35 30-34 90-115
10-30 Medium 35-65 34-40 110-130
30-50 Dense 65-85 40-50 110-140
>50 Very Dense >85 >50 130-150
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3.3 SEISMOLOGY OF THE AREA:
The area falls under the zone - 2 of the seismic zoning map of Bangladesh. According to
Bangladesh National Building Code, 2012 where the basic seismic coefficient Z = 0.20g where
‘g’ is gravitational acceleration.
Figure: Seismic zoning map of Bangladesh (BNBC-2012)
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3.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE GEOTECHNICAL UNITS:
The characteristics of the geotechnical units described based upon the test borings and the
laboratory testing and other observation on site.
Physical properties:
The physical properties of various layers are described below with depth.
Stratification of soil:
The project area mainly comprises with CLAY, sandy SILT and silty fine SAND. Subsurface
cohesive strata in nature consisting of medium stiff to very stiff, Grey to Grey mixed brown low
to high plastic CLAY. The non-cohesive layers consist of medium dense to dense, yellowish
brown silty fine SAND with trace of mica.
Natural moisture content:

Natural moisture content of the investigated soil usually varies from 22% to 116%.
Atterberg limits:
The liquid limit of the cohesive soil varies from 35% to 72% and the plastic limit of the cohesive
soil varies from 12% to 31%.
Shear Strength parameters:
The shear strength parameters of various layers are described below:
Cohesion:
As reported from the performance of unconsolidated undrained Triaxial shear test, the values of
cohesion vary from 21 to 38 kPa and from unconfined compression strength test is 27.0 kPa to
96.0 kPa.
Angle of internal friction:

As reported from the performance of unconsolidated undrained Triaxial test, the values of
internal friction angle vary from 2 to 4 degrees.
Compressibility:
The top formation of cohesive soil usually has been observed slight to moderately
compressible in nature (Geotechnical engineering; Principles and Practices, Donald P Coduto,
2003, Prentice-Hall of India Pvt. Ltd.,p.391), as the values of compression index vary from 0.13
to 0.27 and Corresponding value of the natural void ratio vary from 0.67 to 1.14.
Chemical properties of soil:

Chemical analysis showed PH value varies from 6.5 to 6.8 and sulphate content varies from 1.26
ppm to 1.43 ppm; which has very weak corrosive action on concrete structure.
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3.5 OBSERVATION AND RECOMMENDATION:
According to our observation regarding the Sub-Soil condition of the proposed area we are
giving the following opinion:
On the basis of information available from geotechnical investigation report the allowable
bearing capacity of different depths is given in the following table.
Net allowable bearing capacity for Shallow Foundations
Borehole Depth (m) Allowable bearing capacity (kPa)

No.
Width (m) 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5
2.0 119 112 105 98
2.2 124 122 112 103
01
3.0 150 141 133 119
3.5 167 151 138 127
2.0 165 147 129 112
2.2 171 159 135 118
02
3.0 193 174 153 140
3.5 207 174 157 149
2.0 121 117 112 106
2.2 118 118 111 105
03
3.0 125 117 109 102
3.5 136 122 111 103
2.0 191 159 133 110
1A 2.2 194 165 134 110
3.0 196 164 137 112
3.5 193 153 127 110
From the bearing capacity evaluations and summary of Table # 4, observed that the bearing
capacity values are found higher than 150 kPa. Considering the soil condition and depth
influence of footing, we recommend the shallow foundations with bearing capacity of <=150
kPa for smaller to medium loads. However, the foundation bottom should be compacted before
placing the foundations. Piling shall be considered for higher loads >150 kPa.
Net Allowable Bearing Capacity of Foundation using Terzaghi's Law

Footing Type: Rectangular footing Footing size: 7'‐7"X6'‐7"
Borehole Depth SPT Corrected Qu (kpa) Qa (kpa) Qa (kpa) Qa (kpa) Qa (kpa) Qa (kpa)
No (ft) (N) N (FS=1.5) (FS=2.0) (FS=2.5) (FS=3.0) (FS=3.5)
BH‐01A 9'‐10" 7 7 833.4 555.6 416.7 333.4 277.8 238.1
BH‐01A 14'‐9" 10 10 691.4 460.9 345.7 276.5 230.5 197.5
BH‐02 9'‐10" 4 4 768.2 512.1 384.1 307.3 256.1 219.5
BH‐02 14'‐9" 6 6 446.6 297.8 223.3 178.7 148.9 127.6
BH‐03 9'‐10" 2 2 666.7 444.5 333.4 266.7 222.2 190.5
BH‐04 14'‐9" 8 8 563.0 375.3 281.5 225.2 187.7 160.9
TP‐01 7'‐3" ‐ ‐ 431.6 287.7 215.8 172.6 143.9 123.3

TP‐01 7'‐3" ‐ ‐ 452.9 301.9 226.4 181.1 151.0 129.4
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Safe allowable bearing capacities of footing from field vane shear test for different factor
of safety are given below.
qd qa (kPa)
Borehole Depth
(kPa)
FS = 1.5 FS = 2.0 FS = 2.5 FS = 3.0 FS = 3.5 FS = 4.0
TP-01 7'-3" 365.2 243.5 182.6 146.1 121.7 104.3 91.3
TP-01 7'-3" 385.0 256.7 192.5 154.0 128.3 110.0 96.3
qd = Net ultimate bearing capacity & qa = Allowable bearing capacity.
CLOSURE:
We appreciate the opportunity to perform this investigation for you and have pleasure in
submitting this report. Please contact us when we can be further service to you.
Md. Mahabubul Islam Engr. Ariful Islam

Geotechnical Specialist Managing Director
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APPENDICES
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APPENDIX-1
BOREHOLE LOCATION MAP
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APPENDIX-2
BOREHOLE LOGS
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Project : Ibrahim Knit Garments(Pvt.) Ltd Client : MCS
Existing Ground Level : 0.0 m
Bore Hole No. : BH-01 Ground Water Level : 1.17 m
Method of Boring : Percussion Date Started : 15-07-2014
Boring Dia. : 100(mm) Date Completed : 16-07-2014
Legend :
Depth of Boring : 21.0 m SAND SILT CLAY
Location of Boring : Siddhirgonj, Narayangonj Blows on spoon Graphical Representation

Depth below G.L (m)
15 cm penetration
15 cm penetration
15 cm penetration
SPT intervals (m)
Type of Sample
Thickness (m)
Layer Number
Elevation (m)
Sample No.
N-Values
Symbol
DESCRIPTION OF SOIL STRATA 10 20 30 40 50 60
Very loose
1.5 D1 1.5 1 1 2 3
3.0 Light grey
silty fine SAND with brick chips [Filling]
UD1
3.0 D2 3.0 1 0 1 1
4.5 D3 Medium stiff to stiff 4.5 2 3 5 8

Grey to light brown
5.10 UD2 4.5
non plastic to low plastic clayey SILT
6.0 D4 6.0 3 3 5 8
UD3
7.5 D5 7.5 4 4 5 9
UD4
9.0 D6 9.0 2 3 4 7
D7 10.5 2 2 3 5
10.5
Medium stiff to stiff
Grey to dark grey
D8 10.5 medium plastic CLAY with organic matter 12.0 2 3 3 6
12.0
D9 13.5 4 5 5 10
13.5
D10 15.0 1 2 2 4
15.0
D11 16.5 1 2 3 5
16.5
18.0 D12 18.0 2 3 4 7

Very stiff
1.5 Grey
19.5
D13 medium plastic CLAY with few sand 19.5 6 10 16 26
Medium dense
1.5 Light brown
21.0
D14 silty fine SAND with trace of mica 21.0 7 14 17 31
End of Boring
22.5 D15
24.0 D16
25.5 D17
27.0 D18
28.5 D19
30.0 D20
Note : D for Disturbed sample
Logged by : Azhar
UD for Undisturbed sample
Checked by : Mahabub
Project : Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt.) Ltd Client : MCS
Bore Hole No. : BH-02 Ground Water Level : 1.12 m
Legend :

Depth below G.L (m)
15 cm penetration
15 cm penetration
15 cm penetration
SPT intervals (m)
Type of Sample
Thickness (m)
Layer Number
Elevation (m)
Sample No.
N-Values
Symbol
Very loose
1.5 D1 3.0 1.5 1 1 2 3
Grey
3.0 D2 3.0 2 2 2 4
Medium stiff
3.6 UD1 1.5 Grey mixed brown
4.5 D3 medium plastic CLAY 4.5 2 3 3 6
5.10 UD2 Stiff

6.0 D4 Grey 6.0 4 6 8 14
3.0
non plastic SILT with few sand
6.6 UD3
7.5 D5 7.5 3 4 6 10
Soft
1.5 Grey
Medium stiff
1.5 Black
10.5
D7 organic CLAY 10.5 3 3 4 7
Soft
1.5 Grey
D8 non plastic SILT with trace of mica 12.0 1 1 2 3
12.0
Soft
D9 Light grey 13.5 1 1 2 3
13.5 3.0 medium plastic CLAY with organic matter
D10 15.0 1 2 2 4
15.0
Medium stiff
1.5 Light grey
D11 non plastic SILT with few sand 16.5 2 2 3 5
16.5
Stiff
1.5 Grey
18.0 D12 medium plastic CLAY with organic matter 18.0 4 6 8 14
Very stiff
1.5 Light brown
D13 non plastic sandy SILT with trace of mica 19.5 6 8 12 20
19.5
Very stiff
1.5 Light brown
21.0
D14 medium plastic CLAY with few sand 21.0 10 12 15 21
End of Boring
22.5 D15
24.0 D16
25.5 D17
27.0 D18
28.5 D19
30.0 D20
Logged by : Azhar
Project : Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt.) Ltd Client : MCS
Bore Hole No. : BH-03 Ground Water Level : Not observed
Legend :

Depth below G.L (m)
15 cm penetration
15 cm penetration
15 cm penetration
SPT intervals (m)
Type of Sample
Thickness (m)
Layer Number
Elevation (m)
Sample No.
N-Values
Symbol
Very loose to loose

1.5 D1 3.0 1.5 2 4 6 10
Grey to light grey
3.0 D2 3.0 1 1 1 2
Medium stiff
UD1 1.5 Grey mixed brown
3.6
Medium stiff
1.5 Black
6.0 D4 organic CLAY 6.0 1 2 3 5
UD2
7.5 D5 7.5 2 3 4 7
Soft to stiff
Grey to light grey
D6 12.0 9.0 2 2 3 5
9.0 medium plastic CLAY
D7 10.5 2 2 2 4
10.5
D8 12.0 3 2 2 4
12.0
D9 13.5 2 3 3 6
13.5
D10 15.0 2 3 4 7
15.0
D11 16.5 2 4 4 8
16.5
18.0 D12 18.0 3 4 5 9

Medium dense
Light brown
19.5
D13 silty fine SAND with trace of mica 19.5 4 7 9 16
3.0
D14 21.0 7 8 14 22
21.0
End of Boring
22.5 D15
24.0 D16
25.5 D17
27.0 D18
28.5 D19
30.0 D20
Logged by : Azhar
APPENDIX-3
GEOLOGICAL PROFILE
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GEOLOGICAL PROFILE ALONG THE BOREHOLE 01, 02, & 03 AT SIDDHIRGONJ, NARAYANGONJ
Depth from EGL

in (m) BH # 01 N-value BH # 01 BH # 02 N-value BH # 02 BH # 03 N-value BH # 03
Very loose Very loose Very loose to loose

silty fine Sand with brick chips [Filling] silty fine Sand with brick chips [Filling] silty fine Sand with brick chips [Filling]
1.5 3 3 10
3.0 1 4 2
Medium stiff
CLAY
4.5 8 6 8
Medium stiff to stiff
clayey SILT
6.0 8 14 Medium stiff 5

SILT with few sand
7.5 9 10 7
Soft
CLAY
9.0 7 4 5
Medium stiff
Organic CLAY Soft to stiff
5 7 4 CLAY
10.5
Soft
Medium stiff to stiff SILT
12.0 6 CLAY 3 4
Soft
13.5 10 3 CLAY 6
15.0 4 4 7
Medium stiff
SILT with few sand
16.5 5 5 8
Stiff
CLAY
18.0 7 14 9
Very stiff Very stiff
CLAY Sandy SILT
26 20 16 Medium dense
19.5 Silty fine SAND
Very stiff
Dense CLAY
Silty fine SAND
21.0 31 21 22
22.5
24.0
25.5
27.0 LEGEND:
28.5 SAND SILT CLAY

APPENDIX-4
TRIAL PIT LOG
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SURVEY 2000
APPENDIX-5
BEARING CAPACITY OF SOIL
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SURVEY 2000
Net Allowable Bearing Capacity of Foundation using Meyerhof (Bowles) Diagram
BH No.
01 Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd, Shiddirgonj
Soil Depth N Net Allowable Bearing Capacity (ton/m2)
Type (m) (SPT)
Sand 1.5 3 Correction Factor 1.00
Sand 3.0 1
Silt 4.5 8 Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Silt 6.0 8 2.0 11.9 11.2 10.5 9.8 9.0
Silt 7.5 9 2.2 12.4 12.2 11.2 10.3 9.4
Clay 9.0 7 3.0 15.0 14.1 13.3 11.9 11.1
Clay 10.5 5 3.5 16.7 15.1 13.8 12.7 11.7
Clay 12.0 6
Clay 13.5 10
Clay 15.0 4 Footing Influence Zone (Depth, m)
Clay 16.5 5
Clay 18.0 7 Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Clay 19.5 26 2.0 1<D<6 0.75<D<7 0.5<D<8 0.25<D<9 0<D<10
Sand 21.0 31 2.2 1.2<D<6.2 0.95<D<7.2 0.7<D<8.2 0.45<D<9.2 0.2<D<10.2
3.0 2<D<7 1.75<D<8 1.5<D<9 1.25<D<10 1<D<11
3.5 2.5<D<7.5 2.25<D<8.5 2<D<9.5 1.75<D<10.5 1.5<D<11.5
Average SPT N-Value (N')
Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

2.0 5.4 5.7 5.7 5.61 5.4
2.2 5.6 6.0 5.9 5.77 5.5
3.0 6.8 6.8 6.6 6.31 6.2
3.5 7.6 7.2 6.9 6.49 6.3
Df & B at TP-01
BH No.
Type (m) (SPT)
Sand 3.0 4
Clay 4.5 6 Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Silt 6.0 14 2.0 16.5 14.7 12.9 11.2 10.5
Silt 7.5 10 2.2 17.1 15.9 13.5 11.8 11.0
Clay 9.0 4 3.0 19.3 17.4 15.3 14.0 12.7
Clay 10.5 7 3.5 20.7 17.4 15.7 14.9 13.1
Silt 12.0 3
Clay 13.5 3
Silt 16.5 5
Clay 18.0 14 Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Silt 19.5 20 2.0 1<D<6 0.75<D<7 0.5<D<8 0.25<D<9 0<D<10
Clay 21.0 21 2.2 1.2<D<6.2 0.95<D<7.2 0.7<D<8.2 0.45<D<9.2 0.2<D<10.2
3.0 2<D<7 1.75<D<8 1.5<D<9 1.25<D<10 1<D<11
3.5 2.5<D<7.5 2.25<D<8.5 2<D<9.5 1.75<D<10.5 1.5<D<11.5
Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

2.0 7.5 7.4 7.0 6.4 6.2
2.2 7.8 7.9 7.2 6.6 6.4
3.0 8.8 8.3 7.6 7.4 7.1
3.5 9.4 8.3 7.8 7.6 7.1
Df & B at TP-01
BH No.
Type (m) (SPT)
Sand 3.0 2
Clay 4.5 8 Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Organic 6.0 5 2.0 12.1 11.7 11.2 10.6 10.0
Clay 7.5 7 2.2 11.8 11.8 11.1 10.5 10.0
Clay 9.0 5 3.0 12.5 11.7 10.9 10.2 9.6
Clay 10.5 4 3.5 13.6 12.2 11.1 10.3 9.4
Clay 12.0 4
Clay 13.5 6
Clay 16.5 8
Clay 18.0 9 Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Sand 19.5 16 2.0 1<D<6 0.75<D<7 0.5<D<8 0.25<D<9 0<D<10
Sand 21.0 22 2.2 1.2<D<6.2 0.95<D<7.2 0.7<D<8.2 0.45<D<9.2 0.2<D<10.2
3.0 2<D<7 1.75<D<8 1.5<D<9 1.25<D<10 1<D<11
3.5 2.5<D<7.5 2.25<D<8.5 2<D<9.5 1.75<D<10.5 1.5<D<11.5
Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

2.0 5.5 5.9 6.1 6.1 6.0
2.2 5.4 5.8 5.9 5.9 5.8
3.0 5.7 5.6 5.4 5.4 5.4
3.5 6.2 5.8 5.5 5.3 5.1
Df & B at TP-01
BH No.
BH-1A Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd, Shiddirgonj
Type (m) (SPT)
1.5 3 Correction Factor 1.00
3.0 7
4.5 10 Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
6.0 11 2.0 19.1 15.9 13.3 11.0 9.3
7.5 6 2.2 19.4 16.5 13.4 11.0 9.4
3.0 19.6 16.4 13.7 11.2 9.5
3.5 19.3 15.3 12.7 11.0 9.5
Footing Influence Zone (Depth, m)
Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

2.0 1<D<6 0.75<D<7 0.5<D<8 0.25<D<9 0<D<10
2.2 1.2<D<6.2 0.95<D<7.2 0.7<D<8.2 0.45<D<9.2 0.2<D<10.2
3.0 2<D<7 1.75<D<8 1.5<D<9 1.25<D<10 1<D<11
3.5 2.5<D<7.5 2.25<D<8.5 2<D<9.5 1.75<D<10.5 1.5<D<11.5
Df B 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0

2.0 8.7 8.0 7.2 6.3 5.6
2.2 8.8 8.1 7.1 6.2 5.5
3.0 8.9 7.9 6.8 5.9 5.3
3.5 8.8 7.3 6.3 5.6 5.1
Df & B at TP-01
Net Allowable Bearing Capacity of Foundation using Terzaghi's Law
Footing Type: Rectangular footing Footing size: 7'-7"X6'-7"
Borehole Depth Corrected cohesion γ
φ Nc Nq Ng Qu (psf) Qu (kpa)
No (m) Depth (ft) SPT (N) N c (psf) (pcf)
BH-01A 3.0 9.84 7 7 0 25 25.1 12.7 9.7 115.0 17405.6 833.4
BH-01A 4.5 14.76 10 10 1305.3 0 7.7 1.0 0.0 120.0 14439.6 691.4
BH-02 3.0 9.84 4 4 0 25 25.1 12.7 9.7 106.0 16043.4 768.2
BH-02 4.5 14.76 6 6 783.2 0 7.7 1.0 0.0 117.0 9328.2 446.6
BH-03 3.0 9.84 2 2 0 25 25.1 12.7 9.7 92.0 13924.5 666.7
BH-04 4.5 14.76 8 8 1044.3 0 7.7 1.0 0.0 110.0 11758.9 563.0
TP-01 2.2 7.22 - - 843.99 0 7.7 1.0 0.0 114.0 9013.9 431.6
TP-01 2.2 7.22 - - 889.79 0 7.7 1.0 0.0 114.0 9458.4 452.9
Allowable Bearing Capacity for different factor of safety:
Borehole
Q (kpa) Qa (kpa) (FS=1.5) Qa (kpa) (FS=2.0) Qa (kpa) (FS=2.5) Qa (kpa) (FS=3.0) Qa (kpa) (FS=3.5)
No Depth (ft) u
BH-01A 9'-10" 833.4 555.6 416.7 333.4 277.8 238.1
BH-01A 14'-9" 691.4 460.9 345.7 276.5 230.5 197.5
BH-02 9'-10" 768.2 512.1 384.1 307.3 256.1 219.5
BH-02 14'-9" 446.6 297.8 223.3 178.7 148.9 127.6
BH-03 9'-10" 666.7 444.5 333.4 266.7 222.2 190.5
BH-04 14'-9" 563.0 375.3 281.5 225.2 187.7 160.9
TP-01 7'-3" 431.6 287.7 215.8 172.6 143.9 123.3
TP-01 7'-3" 452.9 301.9 226.4 181.1 151.0 129.4
Bearing Capacity of Footing from Field Vane Shear Test
Client : MCS
Project : Ibrahim Knit garments (Pvt) Ltd
Location : Shiddirgonj, Narayangonj
Footing Size: 7'-7" X 6'-7"
Borehole Depth Df (inch) B(inch) L (inch) Df/B qu (kPa) B/L Nc (from Graph) qd (kPa)
TP-01 7'-3" 87 79 91 1.10 80.82 0.87 7.70 365.2
TP-01 7'-3" 87 79 91 1.10 85.21 0.87 7.70 385.0
qa (kPa)
Borehole Depth qd (kPa)
FS = 1.5 FS = 2.0 FS = 2.5 FS = 3.0 FS = 3.5 FS = 4.0
TP-01 7'-3" 365.2 243.5 182.6 146.1 121.7 104.3 91.3
TP-01 7'-3" 385.0 256.7 192.5 154.0 128.3 110.0 96.3
qu = Undrained Compressive Strength

qd = Net ultimate bearing capacity
qa = Allowable bearing capacity
APPENDIX-6
IN-SITU TEST
1. Field Vane Shear Test
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SURVEY 2000
FIELD VANE SHEAR TEST AS ASTM D 2573-01
Client : MCS
Project : Ibrahim Knit Garments (pvt) Ltd.
Project Location : Shiddirgonj, Narayanganj
Bore Hole No.: BH-1A Test Date : 15/07/2014
Test Data
In-situ Corrected Undrained Undrained

Vane Height Vane Dia
Bore Hole No Depth (ft.) Torque Reading Torque Reading Shear strength Shear strength
(inch) (inch)
(Foot-Pound) (Foot-Pound) (Su) in Psf (Su) in kPa
BH-1A 17'-6" 6 3 110.0 112.40 1962.75 93.98
Tested by : Mithu
Signed by : Bijoy
Client : MCS
Bore Hole No.: BH-02 Test Date : 17/07/2014
Test Data

(inch) (inch)
BH-02 15'-3" 6 3 110.0 112.40 1962.75 93.98
Tested by : Mithu
Signed by : Bijoy
Client : MCS
Bore Hole No.: TP-01 Test Date : 18/07/2014
Test Data

(inch) (inch)
TP-01 7'-3" 6 3 95.0 96.67 1687.99 80.82
TP-01 7'-3" 6 3 100.0 101.91 1779.57 85.21
Tested by : Helal
Signed by : Bijoy
APPENDIX-7
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

1. Moisture Content
2. Atterberg limits
3. Specific gravity
4. Grain Size analysis
5. Hydrometer analysis
6. Consolidation test
7. Unconfined Compression Test
8. UU_Triaxial shear test
9. Chemical Analysis of soil
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SURVEY 2000
MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINATION
(ASTM D 2216)
Client : MCS
Project: Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd.
Project Location : Shiddirgonj, Narayangonj
Sample Date : 15/07/2014
Test Date : 04/08/2014
Sample Type: Disturbed
TEST DATA
Moisture Can No. # C-2 C-1 # C-11 C-5 C-9
Bore Hole No. BH-01 BH-01 BH-01 BH-01 BH-01
Sample No. D3 D5 D7 D9 D11
D th (m)
Depth ( ) 4.5
45 7.5
75 10.5
10 5 13.5
13 5 16.5
16 5
Wt. of Can ( C ) gm 33.34 40.68 38.51 33.70 39.95
Wt. of Can + Wet Specimen (A) gm 84.65 197.28 195.28 156.52 181.22
Wt. of Can + Dry Specimen (B) gm 73.91 167.34 147.69 117.72 143.85
Wt. of Water ( A - B ) gm 10.74 29.94 47.59 38.80 37.37
Wt. of Dry Specimen ( B - C ) gm 40.57 126.66 109.18 84.02 103.90
Moisture Content
W = ( A - B / B - C) x 100 % 26.47 23.64 43.59 46.18 35.97
Tested by : Azharul.
(ASTM D 2216)
Client : MCS
Sample Date : 16/07/2014 to 17/07/2014
Test Date : 04/08/2014
TEST DATA
Moisture Can No. C-10 C-12 # C-4 # 14 # 38
Bore Hole No. BH-01 BH-02 BH-02 BH-02 BH-02
Sample No. D13 D5 D6 D7 D9
D th (m)
Depth ( ) 19.5
19 5 7.5
75 9.0
90 10.5
10 5 13.5
13 5
Wt. of Can ( C ) gm 39.95 39.17 39.91 18.15 22.60
Wt. of Can + Wet Specimen (A) gm 143.72 185.10 161.52 134.08 120.25
Wt. of Can + Dry Specimen (B) gm 121.68 153.01 122.40 86.40 76.64
Wt. of Water ( A - B ) gm 22.04 32.09 39.12 47.68 43.61
Wt. of Dry Specimen ( B - C ) gm 81.73 113.84 82.49 68.25 54.04
Moisture Content
W = ( A - B / B - C) x 100 % 26.97 28.19 47.42 69.86 80.70
(ASTM D 2216)
Client : MCS
Sample Date : 17/07/2014 to 18/07/2014
Test Date : 04/08/2014
TEST DATA
Moisture Can No. 41 # 33 # 34 # C-6
Bore Hole No. BH-02 BH-03 BH-03 BH-03
Sample No. D11 D4 D6 D12
D th (m)
Depth ( ) 19.5
19 5 6.0
60 9.0
90 18.0
18 0
Wt. of Can ( C ) gm 15.95 15.15 20.70 41.07
Wt. of Can + Wet Specimen (A) gm 107.50 92.65 182.38 149.30
Wt. of Can + Dry Specimen (B) gm 89.49 50.98 150.31 126.69
Wt. of Water ( A - B ) gm 18.01 41.67 32.07 22.61
Wt. of Dry Specimen ( B - C ) gm 73.54 35.83 129.61 85.62
Moisture Content
W = ( A - B / B - C) x 100 % 24.49 116.30 24.74 26.41
(ASTM D 2216)
Client : MCS
Sample Date : 15/07/2014 to 18/07/2014
Test Date : 04/08/2014
Sample Type: Undisturbed
TEST DATA
Moisture Can No. # 25 # 27 # 34 12
Bore Hole No. BH-02 BH-02 BH-03 BH-01A
Sample No. UD1 UD3 UD1 UD1
D th (m)
Depth ( ) 3.60
3 60 6.60
6 60 3.60
3 60 5.64
5 64
Wt. of Can ( C ) gm 20.09 23.36 24.82 21.64
Wt. of Can + Wet Specimen (A) gm 155.85 194.77 203.18 156.20
Wt. of Can + Dry Specimen (B) gm 128.10 163.36 168.02 110.47
Wt. of Water ( A - B ) gm 27.75 31.41 35.16 45.73
Wt. of Dry Specimen ( B - C ) gm 108.01 140.00 143.20 88.83
Moisture Content
W = ( A - B / B - C) x 100 % 25.69 22.44 24.55 51.48
Road #21,House#74,Block-B
Laboratory Test Results of Banani,Dhaka 1213,Bangladesh.
Atterberg Limits of Soil Tele/fax:8818386,01711323266.
(ASTM Designation:D4318) Email: info@survey2000.net
Client : MCS
Project Location : Shiddirgonj, narayangonj
Sample Information:
Sample Date: 15/07/2014
Test Date: 5/8/2014
Boring Number BH-01
Sample Number D3
Depth of Sample(m) 4.5
Determination of Liquid Limit Determination of Plastic Limit

Cup Number 88 86 104 Cup Number 100 91
Weight of Cup (g) 12.47 12.86 12.57 Weight of Cup (g) 13.38 13.12
Weight of Wet Soil and Cup (g) 37.30 35.56 36.30 Weight of Wet Soil and Cup (g) 39.92 39.35
Weight of Dry Soil and Cup (g) 30.51 29.54 30.22 Weight of Dry Soil and Cup (g) 35.04 34.73
Moisure Content (%) 37.6 36.1 34.4 Moisure Content (%) 22.5 21.4
Blow Counts 8 18 27
Compilation of Test Results
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
Moisture Content (%)
50.0
45.0 Liquid Limit 35
40.0 Plastic Limit 22
35.0 Plasticity Index 13
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
1 10 100
Blow Counts (log scale)
Tested by : Azhrul,
Client : MCS
Sample Information:
Test Date: 5/8/2014
Boring Number BH-01
Sample Number D7

Cup Number L-2 3 L-4 Cup Number L-11 L-3
Blow Counts 8 26 38
90.0
85.0
80.0
75.0
70.0
65.0
60.0
50.0
35.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
5.0
0.0
1 10 100
Tested by : Azhrul,
Client : MCS
Sample Information:
Test Date: 5/8/2014
Boring Number BH-03
Sample Number D6

Cup Number 87 92-2 93-2 Cup Number L-10 L-8
Blow Counts 8 19 30
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
1 10 100
Tested by : Azhrul,
Client : MCS
Sample Information:
Test Date: 5/8/2014
Boring Number BH-03
Sample Number D12

Cup Number L-7 L-12 95 Cup Number N2 L-5
Blow Counts 12 20 30
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
1 10 100
Tested by : Azhrul,
Client : MCS
Sample Information:
Test Date: 7/8/2014
Boring Number BH-02
Sample Number UD1

Cup Number 87 92-2 88 Cup Number 11 18
Blow Counts 7 18 28
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
1 10 100
Tested by : Azhrul,
Client : MCS
Sample Information:
Test Date: 7/8/2014
Boring Number BH-01A
Sample Number UD1

Cup Number 95 101 100 Cup Number 3 1
Blow Counts 12 21 29
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
1 10 100
Tested by : Azhrul,
SURVEY 2000
SPECIFIC GRAVITY OF SOIL AS PER ASTM D-854
Client : MCS
Project : Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd Location : Shiddirgonj, Narayangonj
Bore Hole No. : BH-01 Sample No. : D3 Depth (m) : 4.50 Sample Date : 15/07/2014
Laboratory Register No. : Test Date : 5/8/2014
Pycnometer Type :Volumetric Flask/Stoppered Bottle Capacity : 50mL Air Removal By : Boiling
Description of soil : Low plastic clayey SILT Test Specimen :
Nature of Specimen : Oven-Dry Sample
Soaking Period : Soaked overnight (since oven-dry specimen is used)
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 2
Wt. of Soil (oven dry weight), W o in gm 10.00
Observed Temperature, Tx in deg.Centigrade 30
Wt.of Pycnometer + water, Wa (at Tx) in gm
(from Calibration Data of Pycnometer) 79.13
Wt.of Pycnometer + water+soil, W b (at Tx) in gm 85.44
Specific Gravity, G (at Tx) = W o/(W o+W a-W b) 2.71
Variation of Specific Gravity Values & Average Ratio : 2.71/2.63 >or = 1.02
(According to some specification average value Ratio : 2.73/2.71 < or = 1.02
shall be calculated only if (Largest value of Gs)/ 0.000
Smalllest value of Gs)< or = 1.02) Avg. Gs (at Tx ) 2.71
Density of Water at Tx deg.Cent., in gm/cc 0.9956
Density of Water at 20 deg.Cent., in gm/cc 0.9982
Specific Gravity, G (at 20 deg.Cent.) =
(Density of Water at Tx/Density of Water at 20 deg.cent.) x G (at Tx) 2.70
Tested by : S. Alam, Laboratory specialist

Comments of the Laboratory Incharge :
Signed by : M. Islam
SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : silty medium plastic CLAY with organic Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 3

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : silty medium plastic CLAY with little organic Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 1

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : silty fine SAND Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 4

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : non-plastic SILT with little sand Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 4

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : black ORGANIC with medium plastic clay Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 5

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Bore Hole No. : BH-03 Sample No. : UD1 Depth (m) : 3.60 Sample Date : 18/07/2014
Description of soil : silty low plastic CLAY Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 5

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : black ORGANIC Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 6

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : silty medium plastic CLAY Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 7

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : silty medium plastic CLAY Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 8

SURVEY 2000
Client : MCS
Description of soil : silty fine SAND Test Specimen :
TEST DATA :
TEST/TRIAL NO. 1
PYCNOMETER NO. 8

GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS (Mechanical) OF FINE AGGREGATE, SOIL ETC.
Client : MCS
Project : Ibrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd.
Bore Hole No. : 01 Sample Date: 15/07/2014
Sample No : D14 Test Date :
Depth (m) : 21.0
Graphical Representation:
Sand Silt Clay

Coarse Medium Fine
100
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm
Fines or % of silt and clay = 68

Mean Diameter, D50 = 0.075 mm
Silt-Factor, f = 1.76xsqrt(D50) = 0.48
% Particles (from the grain -size analysis graph).
(0.075mm size) = 32
(0.005mm size) & (0.001mm size) = 68
Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 3.0
Sand Silt Clay

Coarse Medium Fine
100
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm

(0.075mm size) = 84
(0.005mm size) & (0.001mm size) = 16
Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 3.0
Sand Silt Clay

Coarse Medium Fine
100
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm

(0.075mm size) = 82
(0.005mm size) & (0.001mm size) = 18
Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 19.5
Sand Silt Clay

Coarse Medium Fine
100
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm

(0.075mm size) = 65
(0.005mm size) & (0.001mm size) = 35
[N.B.: Particles retained on #30 sieve are not sand but very tiny brick chips]
GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS BY HYDROMETER
Client : MCS
Bore Hole No. : BH-01 Sample No. : D3 Sampled Date : 15/07/2014
Depth (m) : 4.50 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm

% Particles ( from the grain -size analysis graph).

Sand (0.075mm size) =3%, Silt (0.005mm size) & Clay (0.001mm size) =94% & 3%
Tested by : Azharul,
Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 10.50 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 16.50 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 7.50 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 10.50 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 6.0 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


Client : MCS
Depth (m) : 9.0 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


SIZE ANALYSIS BY HYDROMETER
Client : MCSIbrahim Knit Garments (Pvt) Ltd.
Project: Shiddirgonj, Narayangonj
Location :
Depth (m) : 18.0 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


SIZE ANALYSIS BY HYDROMETER
Client : MCS
Bore Hole No. : BH-02 Sample No. : UD1 Sampled Date : 17/07/2014
Depth (m) : 3.60 Test Date : 7/8/2014
Sand Silt Clay

100
Coarse Medium Fine
90
80
70
60
% Finer
50
40
30
20
10
0
1.0000 0.1000 0.0100 0.0010 0.0001
Grain Diameter, mm


CONSOLIDATION TEST
CLIENT: MCS BORE HOLE NO.: BH-1A
PROJECT: Ibrahim Knit garments (Pvt) Ltd. SAMPLE NO.: UD1
LOCATION: Shiddirgonj, Narayangonj SAMPLE DEPTH (m): 5.64
Specimen Condition: Equipment used:
Area of sample = 37.937 cm2 Height of ring = 2 cm

Vol. Of Solids = 35.390 cm3 Dia. Of ring = 6.95 cm
Ht. Of Solid (2Ho) = 0.933 cm Specfic gravity, Gs = 2.69
Ht. Of Void = 1.067 cm Wt. of ring = 184.60 gm
Initial Void Ratio = 1.14 Wt. of ring + soil (B.T)= 319.50 gm
Wt. of ring + soil (A.T)= 312.7 gm
Tare Weight = 0 lbs Wt. of soil( A.T.)= 128.10 gm
Deformation Dial Constant = 0.001 mm/div. Water content (B.T)= 41.70 %
Compression Index (Cc)= 0.2747 Wt. of dry specimen = 95.20 gm
(Pc)= 120 kPa Water content (A.T)= 34.56 %
Applied load, Final dial Dial change Sample Ht. Void Ht. (2H-
Pressure, kPa Void Ratio
kg reading ΔH mm (2H), mm 2Ho)
0 0 2500 0 2 1.0671 1.144

1 26 2395 0.105 1.895 0.9621 1.031
2 52 2371.5 0.1285 1.8715 0.9386 1.006
4 103 2330 0.17 1.83 0.8971 0.962
8 207 2280.5 0.2195 1.7805 0.8476 0.909
16 414 2203 0.297 1.703 0.7701 0.826
4 103 2225 0.275 1.725 0.7921 0.849
1 26 2256 0.244 1.756 0.8231 0.882
e-log p Curve
1.050
1.000
Void Ratio
0.950
0.900
0.850
0.800
10 100 1000
Pressure in kPa
CONSOLIDATION TEST
CLIENT: MCS BORE HOLE NO.: BH-3
PROJECT: Ibrahim Knit garments (Pvt) Ltd. SAMPLE NO.: UD1
LOCATION: Shiddirgonj, Narayangonj SAMPLE DEPTH (m): 3.60
Specimen Condition: Equipment used:
Area of sample = 37.937 cm2 Height of ring = 2 cm

Vol. Of Solids = 45.556 cm3 Dia. Of ring = 6.95 cm
Ht. Of Solid (2Ho) = 1.201 cm Specfic gravity, Gs = 2.66
Ht. Of Void = 0.799 cm Wt. of ring = 186.60 gm
Initial Void Ratio = 0.67 Wt. of ring + soil (B.T)= 335.60 gm
Wt. of ring + soil (A.T)= 335.68 gm
Tare Weight = 0 lbs Wt. of soil( A.T.)= 149.08 gm
Deformation Dial Constant = 0.001 mm/div. Water content (B.T)= 22.96 %
Compression Index (Cc)= 0.1345 Wt. of dry specimen = 121.18 gm
(Pc)= 85 kPa Water content (A.T)= 23.02 %
Applied load, Final dial Dial change Sample Ht. Void Ht. (2H-
Pressure, kPa Void Ratio
kg reading ΔH mm (2H), mm 2Ho)
0 0 2400 0 2 0.7991 0.665

1 26 2342 0.058 1.942 0.7411 0.617
2 52 2330 0.07 1.93 0.7291 0.607
4 103 2302 0.098 1.902 0.7011 0.584
8 207 2258 0.142 1.858 0.6571 0.547
16 414 2210 0.19 1.81 0.6091 0.507
4 103 2226 0.174 1.826 0.6251 0.521
1 26 2248 0.152 1.848 0.6471 0.539
e-log p Curve
0.640
0.620
0.600
Void Ratio
0.580
0.560
0.540
0.520
0.500
10 100 1000
Pressure in kPa
UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST OF COHESIVE SOIL
Client : MCS
Project: Ibrahim Knit Garments(Pvt) Ltd Location : Shiddirgonj, Narayanganj
Bore Hole No.: 02 Depth = 3.60m Sampled Date :14-05-2014
Sample No.:UD1 Test Date: 07-08-2014
250
200
150
Stress in kPa
100
50
0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20 0.25
Strain in mm
Unconfined Compression Strength, qu = 192 kPa

(Stress @ 0.15 mm (15%) strain, since peak stress occurs at more than 0.15 (15%) strain
Cohesion or Undrained Shear Strength, C = Su = qu/2 = 96 kPa or 2000.37 psf

(Tested on undisturbed specimen)
UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST OF COHESIVE SOIL
Client : MCS
Project: Ibrahim Knit Garments(Pvt) Ltd Location : Shiddirgonj, Narayanganj
Bore Hole No.: 01A Depth = 5.64m Sampled Date :15-07-2014
Sample No.:UD1 Test Date: 07-08-2014
60
50
40
Stress in kPa
30
20
10
0
0.00 0.05 0.10 0.15 0.20
Strain in mm
Unconfined Compression Strength, qu = 54 kPa

(Peak stress, since it occurs at less than 0.15 (15%) strain
Cohesion or Undrained Shear Strength, C = Su = qu/2 = 27 kPa or 562.60 psf

(Tested on undisturbed specimen)
APPENDIX-8
SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
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SURVEY 2000
SURVEY 2000
PROJECT: Ibrahim Knit garments (Pvt) Ltd., Shiddirgonj, Narayangonj
SUMMARY OF LABORATORY TEST RESULTS CLIENT: MCS
Bore Hole No. BH-01 BH-02 BH-03 BH-1A TP-01
Sample No. D3 D5 D7 D9 D11 D13 D14 UD2 D2 D5 D6 D7 D9 D11 UD1 UD2 UD3 D2 D3 D4 D6 D12 D13 UD1 UD1 UD1
Depth in Meter 4.5 7.5 10.5 13.5 16.5 19.5 21.0 5.1 3.0 7.5 9.0 10.5 13.5 16.5 3.6 5.1 6.6 3.0 4.5 6.0 9.0 18.0 19.5 3.6 5.64 2.23
Natural Moisture Content (%) 26.47 23.64 43.59 46.18 35.97 26.97 24.45 28.19 47.42 69.86 80.70 24.49 25.69 25.44 22.44 116.30 24.74 26.41 24.55 51.48 24.81
Specific Gravity 2.70 2.53 2.54 2.73 2.75 2.14 1.94 2.57 2.65 2.70 2.72
Atterberg Limits : Liquid Limit (LL) 35 72 39 44 43 55
Plastic Limit (PL) 22 12 21 18 23 31
Plasticity Index (PI) 13 60 18 26 20 24
Sand (%) 3 4 2 32 84 4 9 2 82 24 4 4 65
Grain Size Analysis
95
Silt (%) 94 84 87 94 83 74 54 59
68 16 18 35
3
Clay (%) 3 12 11 2 8 2 42 37
D50(mm) 0.015 0.010 0.0085 0.075 0.18 0.0085 0.0025 0.010 0.15 0.057 0.0044 0.0036 0.009
Silt Factor : 0.22 0.18 0.16 0.48 0.75 0.16 0.09 0.18 0.68 0.42 0.12 0.11 0.17
Direct shear test : Cohesion C (kPa)
Angle of Internal Friction (Degree)

qu (kPa)
Unconfined 192.0 54.0
Compression Test
Cohesion C (kPa)
96.0 27.0
Initial Void ratio (eo)
Consolidation test: 0.67 1.14
Compression Index (Cc)
0.13 0.27
UU Triaxial test : Cohesion (C) kPa 20.59 25.50 38.25

Angle of Internal Friction (Degree)
2.0 4.0 2.0
PH
6.5 6.8
Chemical Analysis:
Sulphate content (ppm) 1.26 1.43
APPENDIX-9
PHOTOGRAPHS
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SURVEY 2000
Photograph
Field visit by Client In- situ boring execution by using auto trip Hammar
Undisturbed soil sample in Shelby tube Undisturbed soil sample in Shelby tube
Split spoon sample Dark grey organic Clay
Trial pit excavation In-situ Vane shear test

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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

CONSULTANT: Medway Consultancy Services (UK) Ltd.

INVESTIGATION AND REPORT PREPARED BY:

Road # 21, House # 74, Block-B, Banani,

CHAPTER-TWO: Geological Approach

CHAPTER-THREE: Investigation Approach

API American Petroleum Institute

Ground investigation is a predominant feature in designing foundation of important structure in

1.1 PURPOSE OF INVESTIGATION :

Purpose of sub-soil investigation works are to be obtained the following information:

The Project area is located at Siddhirgonj, Narayangonj, Bangladesh.

1.3 FIELD INVESTIGATION :

1.3.1 Extraction of Disturbed Soil Sample :

1.3.2 Extraction of Undisturbed Soil Sample :

1.3.3 Execution of Standard Penetration Test :

1.3.4 Recording of Ground Water Table:

1.3.5 Excavation of Trial Pit :

1.3.6 Hand Held Shear Vane Test

2. REGIONAL GEOLOGY AND SUBSURFACE GEOLOGY:

Table-1: The stratigraphy of the project area:

Very loose to loose silty fine 0~3.0

Unit-2: CLAY. It is soft to very 3.0~21.0

Unit-3: silty fine SAND. It is 18.0~21.0

Red and yellow clay with

3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

3.2 EVALUATION OF BEARING CAPACITY :

BEARING CAPACITY FROM SPT

Where qa = allowable bearing capacity for ∆Ho = 25 mm or 1 in settlement, kPa or ksf

Bearing Capacity from Terzaghi’s Law:

Figure: Shear stresses based on Terzaghi’s soil bearing capacity theory

Strip footing: Qu= cNc + γDNq + 0.5γBNγ

Figure: Relation between φ and Nc, Nq, Nγ

Bearing Capacity from Field Vane Shear Test:

Figure: Bearing capacity factors for foundations on clay under φ= 0 conditions

Reference: Foundation Engineering, 2nd edition by Pech, Hanson, Thornburn. (p 270-271)

3.2.1 Classification of soils

N-values Consistency Unconfined Compression

Table 03: N and Ø Relation to Relative Density for Non-Cohesive soil.

N-values Compactness Relative Ø(degree) Unit Weight (pcf)

3.3 SEISMOLOGY OF THE AREA:

Figure: Seismic zoning map of Bangladesh (BNBC-2012)

3.4 DESCRIPTION OF THE GEOTECHNICAL UNITS:

Natural moisture content:

Shear Strength parameters:

The shear strength parameters of various layers are described below:

Angle of internal friction:

Chemical properties of soil:

SURVEY 2000 Page 13

3.5 OBSERVATION AND RECOMMENDATION:

Net allowable bearing capacity for Shallow Foundations

Borehole Depth (m) Allowable bearing capacity (kPa)

Net Allowable Bearing Capacity of Foundation using Terzaghi's Law

TP-01 7'-3" 365.2 243.5 182.6 146.1 121.7 104.3 91.3

TP-01 7'-3" 385.0 256.7 192.5 154.0 128.3 110.0 96.3

qd = Net ultimate bearing capacity & qa = Allowable bearing capacity.

Md. Mahabubul Islam Engr. Ariful Islam

BOREHOLE LOCATION MAP

Location of Boring : Siddhirgonj, Narayangonj Blows on spoon Graphical Representation

4.5 D3 Medium stiff to stiff 4.5 2 3 5 8

18.0 D12 18.0 2 3 4 7

Location of Boring : Siddhirgonj, Narayangonj Blows on spoon Graphical Representation

5.10 UD2 Stiff

Location of Boring : Siddhirgonj, Narayangonj Blows on spoon Graphical Representation

Very loose to loose