Geotechnical Investigation Report

Plot No.53 & 54, Lakshmi Nagar, 5th Street, Madipakkam, Chennai-91.
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

PROJECT: GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED
CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (G+2) AT PLOT NO:
136,6TH STREET, SRINIVASAN NAGAR, KAZHIPATTUR, CHENNAI-
603103.
CLIENT: Mrs.A.Kamakshi.,
GBE/19-20/012 03.07.2019 Submission for Design of Foundation
REV DATE Description GT ENG. P.G.T ENG.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sl .No. Table Of Content Page No
1. Introduction 1
2. Scope Of Work 1
3. Description Of The Site 2
4. Exploration Program & Techniques 2
5. Laboratory Testing Program 2
6. Sub Surface Soil Description 3
7. Ground Water 4
8. Foundation Recommendations 4
9. Pile Foundation 4
10. General Guidelines In Soil Filling 6
11. Excavation 7
12. Drainage 7
13. Certification 8
Appendix Table Of Content
A Key Plan of Boreholes 9
B Bore Log & Sub Soil Profile 10
C Laboratory Test Results 15
Abbreviation 20
Reference 22
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION
OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (G+2) AT KAZHIPATTUR, CHENNAI-603103.
INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of the geotechnical investigations carried out by Geo Build Engineering
India Private Limited - Geotechnical & Foundation Engg. Division. A detailed soil investigation was suggested
by the client for obtaining the soil profile and recommendation of most suitable foundation system for the
proposed construction of Residential Building. This report comprises of the details of soil investigation, analysis
of field and lab test results and recommendation of most suitable foundation system. The site is for the
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING (G+2) AT PLOT NO: 136,6TH STREET, SRINIVASAN NAGAR, KAZHIPATTUR, CHENNAI-
603103.
This work was authorized by Mrs.A.Kamakshi
Standard Penetration Testing bore holes were drilled at the site up to a maximum depth of 14.0 m
below existing ground level. The investigation consists of drilling five boreholes, soil sampling, field and
laboratory testing and preparation of a Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Proposed Construction of
Residential Building (G+2) At Plot No: 136,6th Street, Srinivasan Nagar, Kazhipattur, Chennai-603103.
The proposed site has plain terrain in which the bore hole has been tested. The site was cleaned while
the starting of geotechnical investigation. The total number of bore holes has been decided as five numbers as
agreed by the Client and the Consultant. The bore hole has been located in the maximum loaded area of the
proposed site, the locations of borehole were chosen by Client. The location of borehole is shown in the
borehole location drawing. The nature of field tests includes standard penetration tests, disturbed sampling
through split spoon sampler, identification of different soil layers and location of ground water table complete
logging of the borehole etc. The depth of bore hole terminated to a maximum depth of 14.0 m from EGL.
SCOPE OF WORK
The scope of this investigation is to:

i) Determine the soil profile at the site, with ground water observation
ii) Recommend a suitable foundation system and safe bearing pressure at foundation level.
iii) Suggestion on backfill.
Five boreholes were drilled to a maximum depth of 14.0 m. Soil samples were collected for visual
identification, classification and laboratory testing. The Key Plan of bore hole is presented in Appendix ~A~, the
bore log sub soil profile is presented in Appendix ~B~, the laboratory test results are given in Appendix ~C~
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DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE
The site is for the Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Proposed Construction of Residential
Building (G+2) At Plot No: 136,6th Street, Srinivasan Nagar, Kazhipattur, Chennai-603103.
EXPLORATION PROGRAM & TECHNIQUES
After the visual inspection of the site, the subsurface investigation was carried out as mentioned below:
One exploration borehole was drilled to a maximum depth of 14.0 m.
BH - 1 was started on 23.06.2019 and completed on 24.06.2019

Rotary drilling was performed using water as drilling fluid in the sub soil with casing pipe to stabilize
the borehole up to the required depth. Field testing and sampling were conducted in accordance with IS: 2131-
1981.Standard Penetration Test (SPT) was performed on the sub soil. In this test, a standard split spoon of
length about 450 mm and cutting edge diameter of 51/35 mm initially penetrates the soil for 15cm to bypass the
expected accumulated sludge at the bottom of the hole by means of a 63.5 kg (140 lb) hammer falling freely
along a guide from a height of 750 mm. The total number of rows of blows (N) required, advancing the spoon
into the bore, for another six successive 15cm (a total of 30 cm) is recorded as a measure of the soil relative
density or consistency as given in Table ~A~ Along with, for further drilling using NX impregnated Tungsten
Carbide cutter to be used to a depth till Weathered rock and NX impregnated Diamond cutter to be used in case
of hard rock.
The fieldwork was carried out under the Geo Build Engineering India Pvt Ltd. and representative
from client in accordance with Indian Standard mentioned earlier. The drilling rig used for the exploration is
calyx rig with hand operated machine, so the SPT done manually on inspection of our engineer.
LABORATORY TESTING PROGRAM
All the extracted soil samples were brought to the Geotechnical & Materials Testing Laboratory of Geo
Build Engineering for further examination in accordance with IS: 1498-1970. Collected samples were subjected
to the following physical tests.
1. Moisture Content (IS: 2720 Part 2)-1973
2. Liquid limit (IS: 2720 Part V ― 1985)
3. Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index (IS: 2720 Part VI ― 1972)

4. Sieve Analysis (IS: 2720 Part IV ― 1985)
5. Differential Free Swell Test (IS: 2720 part 40 -1977)
6. Specific gravity (IS: 2720 part 3/sec1)-1980
The laboratory test results are given in Appendix ~C~.
SUB SURFACE SOIL DESCRIPTION
Based on borehole information, sub surface soil profile for the Geotechnical Investigation Report for the
Proposed Construction of Residential Building (G+2) At Plot No: 136,6th Street, Srinivasan Nagar, Kazhipattur,
Chennai-603103.
Borehole no: 1
In case of BH-1, Grayish clay followed by Hard Rock. The index and shear strength properties of soils
collected at BH 1 in different depths were listed in Laboratory test results. The borehole was terminated at 14.0
m depth from the existing ground level (EGL) as per client’s request. The ground water table was located at a
depth of 5 m below existing ground level. The Stratum is Firm at top and Very Dense at maximum depth of 14.0
m.
Borehole no: 2
In case of BH-2, Grayish Clay followed by washing sample. The index and shear strength properties of
soils collected at BH 2 in different depths were listed in Laboratory test results. The borehole was terminated at
7.0 m depth from the existing ground level (EGL) as per client’s request. The ground water table was located at
a depth of 6.0 m below existing ground level. The Stratum is Firm at top and Very dense at maximum depth of
7.0 m.
Borehole no: 3
In case of BH-3, Brownish Clay followed by washing sample. The index and shear strength properties
of soils collected at BH 3 in different depths were listed in Laboratory test results. The borehole was terminated
at 7.5 m depth from the existing ground level (EGL) as per client’s request. The ground water table was located
at a depth of 5.5 m below existing ground level. The Stratum is Stiff at top and Very dense at maximum depth of
7.5 m.
Borehole no: 4
In case of BH-4, Brownish Clay followed by Brownish Gravel. The index and shear strength properties
at a depth of 5.5 m below existing ground level. The Stratum is Firm at top and Very dense at maximum depth
of 8.5 m.
Borehole no: 5
In case of BH-5, Brownish Clay followed by Brownish Gravel. The index and shear strength properties
at a depth of 5.5 m below existing ground level. The Stratum is Firm at top and Very dense at maximum depth
of 7.5 m.
GROUND WATER
Ground water table was observed from the depth of 5.0 m to 6.0 m for all the bore holes from existing
ground level during the time of field investigation. However it will fluctuate due to seasonal variations and local
sewerage disposal practice. Ground water level at ground surface is assumed in the design of foundation to
consider the worst conditions (submerged Conditions).
FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATIONS
Based on the borehole information and laboratory test results in addition to the nature of structure, the
recommendations for the proposed structure are given below The following is a summary of recommendations
for suitable type of foundations for Geotechnical Investigation Report for the Proposed Construction of
Residential Building (G+2) At Plot No: 136,6th Street, Srinivasan Nagar, Kazhipattur, Chennai-603103.One of
the important aspects of any foundation system is to satisfy the settlement criteria apart from bearing capacity
criteria. As per IS 8009 (part I) 1976 Sec 9.1.1 De Beer for the calculation of Immediate and Consolidation
Settlement.
PILE FOUNDATION
 Pile foundation shall be adopted for the proposed structure by terminating the end bearing piles in the
deep strata or in hard stratum. It is a normal practice to adopt same pile lengths, for better interaction
and to achieve uniform settlements
 Bored cast in situ- end bearing type pile should be adopted at required depth for each bore hole
because of hard rock stratum is explored.
PILE CARRYING CAPACITY
PILE CAPACITY SPECIFICATION
Pile Pile
Effective Pile Safe Load Carrying Uplift
Length diameter
length (m) Capacity (kN) Resistance (kN)
(m) (mm)
10.0 8.0 500 275 200
10.0 8.0 600 350 250
10.0 8.0 750 500 350
UPLIFT CAPACITY
Uplift capacity of piles shall be considered as 50% of the ultimate frictional capacity of Piles.
PILE GROUPING
The group efficiency shall be worked out based on number of Piles in a group. Piles shall have a
minimum spacing of 2.5 times diameter centre to centre or minimum 1.5 times diameter as clear spacing in
order to mobilise frictional resistance, which is a key factor in achieving better Pile capacities. Larger spacing is
always preferable, in case of bored piles.
PILE GROUP EFFICENCY
Pile group efficiency will depend on the pattern of arrangement of piles and number of piles in a
group. An efficiency of about 60 to 70% shall be considered for the onsite soil condition, in general. However, it
shall be decided based on pile load tests. Sequence of casting of Piles shall be such that the adjacent Piles do
not get affected during Pile drilling. Tremmie concrete shall be carried out in order to minimise segregation.
Water-cement ratio shall also be controlled in order not to be affected by water, existing inside the Pile boring.
Gradual pull out of Pile casing is necessary, to avoid necking of Piles.
PILE TESTING
The group efficiency shall be worked out based on number of Piles in a group. However, Pile load tests
are recommended to observe the performance of the Piles and to re-confirm the theoretical Pile capacities.
Load tests to be carried out after a minimum period of 1 week after driving of Pile.
Pile load tests should be conducted by loading up to 1.5 times the service load on working Pile, while
minimum five (2) times the service load on Pilot Piles. A minimum of (five) 2 pile load test can be conducted for
project.
DECRIPTION OF PILE SOCKETING
 The pile is to be socket in to a depth of solid rock or weathered rock to a depth above the critical level.
The critical level is defined as the depth of 15 to 20 times the diameter of the pile below which the
value of average overburden pressure and skin friction values remains constant. The critical depth is
considered only for sandy stratum.
 Extreme care should be taken to wash the base of bore hole clean before depositing concrete.
 In case of socketing in the fractured rock or weak rocks it is possible to develop the full structural
capacity of pile by providing greater penetration into such rocks in order to carry some of load in shear
between concrete and the rock.
 Apart from the calculation for pile carrying capacities, pile load test to be conducted for accurate
results.
 Beyond the critical depth the values of over burden pressure is constant but we are restricted to a
depth to critical depth alone so which the shaft resistance is very less when compared to end
resistance.
 The expansive layers found can produce uplift of piles. The ultimate tension capacity of a friction pile is
five thirds its ultimate skin friction capacity in compression.
 The skin friction in clay layer might be developed completely after certain period of time.
 In this, pile depth and distance varies from various bore holes so that the pile carrying capacities
calculated separately.
 The pile carrying capacities were significantly implies that frictional resistance is greater than end
bearing resistance which implies that it is Bored cast in situ -friction pile.
GENERAL GUIDELINES IN SOIL FILLING

If the foundation material is fine soil (clay and silt) it should be stiff. If the foundation soil is coarse-
grained (sand or gravel) it should be dense. Soft, loose, compressible, or organic top soils are not acceptable
for foundation soils and in such cases the existing weak soil should be replaced up to stiff or dense soil strata
below the foundation with well compacted good quality granular soil. The minimum width of replacement shall
be length of reinforcement plus 1 meter and this will ensure that the foundation soil has sufficient bearing
capacity to withstand bearing pressures in both static and as well as seismic conditions. The foundation may be
located on the compacted granular soil fill.
GENERAL COMMENTS
The recommendations for foundation design and construction are based on the information obtained
from the boreholes drilled at site. When foundation construction is underway, the recommendations of this
report should be checked through field inspection, to validate the information for use during the construction
stage. Any variation in underground conditions revealed by the borehole should be brought to our attention for
alternate recommendations, if needed. The Professional Services performed for the preparation of report were
accomplished in accordance with current and locally accepted geotechnical engineering principles and
practices. The recommendations presented in this report are based upon the data obtained from the borings at
the indicated locations and/or from other information discussed in this report. In case of pile foundation the pile
must to be rests on the harder rock stratum, if the depth 1.00m is not strong the pile has to be advanced to till
the harder rock stratum.
EXCAVATION
Excavation through the overburden soil can be carried out by conventional equipment such as dozers
and poclain excavators. Under-excavation shall not be done, thereby not to disturb the existing foundation.
Since the proposed structure is nearby the existing building it should be care that existing foundation not to be
disturbed in any causes
DRAINAGE
It is recommended to design an effective rainwater drainage system to get rid of the consequences of
the rain water percolation into these layers. The site should be graded so as to direct rainwater and water away
from all planned structures.
FOUNDATIONS ON FILLS
In such cases the foundations have to be built under controlled conditions with proper compaction can
be designed as normal foundation. Uncontrolled fills should be excavated and they should be either refilled with
controlled fill or foundation should commence from Natural ground level. The Report and SBC calculation were
completely based on the bore holes terminated; apart from this any weak layer encountered during excavations
should also be reported to Geo build engineering India Pvt ltd.
CERTIFICATION
The total no of pages in the report is 22, along with this design of Pile Foundation is to be suggested
GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL
BUILDING (G+2) AT PLOT NO: 136,6TH STREET, SRINIVASAN NAGAR, KAZHIPATTUR, CHENNAI-
603103.In this site the number of borehole (five boreholes) and depth of exploration is also terminated to a
maximum depth of 14.0 m. The report (Safe Bearing capacity) is mainly based on the investigation done in and
around bore holes explored for Residential building. The method to adopt suitable method of Ground
improvement techniques as per IS 13094:1992, before laying foundation System. Enough care may be taken to
design a suitable dewatering system while construction of foundation is in progress, so that the bottom of
excavation and foundation layer shall be relatively dry. The water seeking trees around the proposed structure
is also to be removed to avoid shrinkage cracks.
Yours Truly,
For GEO BUILD ENGINEERING INDIA PVT LTD
Er.K.Ponnusamy Er.S.Sakthi Raja, M.E (Geotech) Er.C.Sachidanand, M.E (Geotech)

(Director) (Senior Engineer - Design) (Engineer - Design)
CMDA Reg No - GTE/19/04/018
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APPENDIX - A
KEY PLAN OF BORE HOLES
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BORE HOLE LOCATION
3
3 3
BH-3 BH-4
25
SRINIVASA NAGAR MAIN ROAD
12
BH-5
BH-2 BH-1
3 3
3
3
6 TH STREET
all dimensions are in "METERS"
Title: Client:
BORE HOLE LOCATIONS
GEO BUILD ENGINEERING
Mrs.A.Kamakshi.,
INDIA PVT LTD
Site: Scale: Not to scale Flat No 53 and 54
PLOT NO: 136,6TH STREET, Lakshmi nagar,
SRINIVASAN NAGAR, KAZHIPATTUR,
Date: 03/07/2019 5th Street,
CHENNAI-603103.
Madipakkam,
Dwn by: Chennai-91.
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (G+2) Sachidanand.C
APPENDIX - B
BORE LOG & SUB SOIL PROFILE
SOIL BORE LOG PROFILE FOR BORE HOLE: 1
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BH NO 1 Ground water level - 5.0 m from EGL

Site Kazhipatur Reduced level -0.5 m from EGL
Dia of boring 150 mm Date of starting 23.06.2019
Type of boring Rotary (Calyx) – Wash Boring Date of completion 24.06.2019
Depth below EGL (m)
Ground water level
Depth of Samples
Relative Density /
Standard Penetration Test (SPT)
Collected (m)
Consistency
Soil Profile
Description / Classification In cm
of Soil
15 30 45 N
0.0-1.0 Grayish Clay 1.0 3 3 3 6 Firm
-5.0 m
1.0-2.0 Grayish Clay 2.0 4 5 7 12 Stiff
2.0-3.0 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 3.0 6 8 10 18 Medium
3.0-4.5 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 4.5 8 8 11 19 Very Stiff
Hammer rebounded for

4.5-6.0 Grayish Gravel and sand 6.0 50 no of blows with 5 >50 Hard
cm balance
6.0-7.5 Washing Sample 7.5 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

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11.0-12.5 Hard Rock 12.5 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense
12.5-14.0 Hard Rock 14.0 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense
Bore hole termination depth at= 14.0 m from Existing ground level

Depth below EGL (m)
Ground water level
Depth of Samples
Relative Density /
Collected (m)
Consistency
Soil Profile
of Soil
15 30 45 N
0.0-1.0 Grayish Clay 1.0 3 4 4 8 Firm
-5.0 m
1.0-2.0 Grayish Clay 2.0 4 4 5 9 Stiff
2.0-3.0 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 3.0 6 7 5 12 Medium
3.0-4.5 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 4.5 4 6 8 14 Very Stiff
Hammer
rebounded for
4.5-6.0 Grayish Gravel 6.0 22 50 no of blows >50 Hard
with 7 cm
balance
6.0-7.0 ` Washing Sample 7.0 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

Depth below EGL (m)
Ground water level
Depth of Samples
Relative Density /
Collected (m)
Consistency
Soil Profile
of Soil
15 30 45 N
0.0-1.0 Brownish Clay 1.0 3 3 5 8 Stiff
-5.5 m
2.0-3.0 Brownish Gray Silty Clay 3.0 6 7 9 16 Very Stiff
3.0-4.5 Grayish Silty Sand 4.5 8 9 10 19 Very Stiff
4.5-6.0 ` Brownish Gravel 6.0 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense
6.0-7.5 Brownish Gravel 7.5 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

Depth below EGL (m)
Ground water level
Depth of Samples
Relative Density /
Collected (m)
Consistency
Soil Profile
of Soil
15 30 45 N
0.0-1.0 Brownish Clay 1.0 3 3 4 7 Firm
-5.5 m

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Site Kazhipatur Reduced level -0.4m from EGL
Depth below EGL (m)
Ground water level
Depth of Samples
Relative Density /
Collected (m)
Consistency
Soil Profile
of Soil
15 30 45 N
0.0-1.0 Brownish Clay 1.0 3 3 5 8 Firm
-5.5 m
2.0-3.0 Brownish Gray Silty Clay 3.0 4 4 6 10 Stiff
6.0-7.5 ` Brownish Gravel 7.5 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense
APPENDIX - C
LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
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TABLE NO: 1
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Bore Hole No 1 Ground Water Level -5.0 m from Reduced level

Shear Strength
Index Properties Grain Size Analysis (%)
Parameters*
Specific Gravity
Is classification
SPT ‘N’ Value
Angle of Friction (Φ)°

Depth (m)
Undrained Cohesion
Soil
Free Swell Index

Plasticity Index
Plastic Limit %
Liquid Limit, %
Medium Sand
Coarse Sand
Description / Classification
(cu), kN/m2
Silt & Clay
Fine Sand
(NMC) %
Gravel
6 0.0-1.0 Grayish Clay CH 30 62 21 42 60 2.71 1 0 4 11 84 40 -
12 1.0-2.0 Grayish Clay CH 35 48 18 30 40 2.71 1 0 3 10 86 80 -
18 2.0-3.0 Grayish Clay and Silty sand SP 17 NON PLASTIC 0 2.66 0 0 12 59 28 - 32
19 3.0-4.5 Grayish Clay and Silty sand SC 17 35 17 18 40 2.66 8 1 15 40 36 126 -
>50 4.5-6.0 Grayish Gravel and sand SC 16 33 19 14 20 2.66 7 11 37 26 19 333 -
>50 6.0-7.5 Washing Sample GW 8 - 2.65 51 26 21 1 1 - 41

NON PLASTIC
>50 10.5-11.0 Washing Sample GW 1 - - - - - - - - 41
>50 11.0-12.5 Hard Rock GW 1 - - - - - - - - 41
>50 12.5-14.0 Hard Rock GW 1 - - - - - - - - 41

Note: * Shear strength parameters were derived as per Terzaghi and Peck Correlation (1974).
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TABLE NO:2

Shear Strength
Parameters*
Specific Gravity
Is classification
SPT ‘N’ Value

Depth (m)
Undrained Cohesion
Soil
Free Swell Index

Plasticity Index
Plastic Limit %
Liquid Limit, %
Medium Sand
Coarse Sand
(cu), kN/m2
Silt & Clay
Fine Sand
(NMC) %
Gravel
8 0.0-1.0 Grayish Clay CH 22 58 23 35 50 2.71 0 0 4 12 84 53 -
9 1.0-2.0 Grayish Clay CL 29 54 19 35 70 2.70 11 1 3 9 76 60 -
12 2.0-3.0 Grayish Clay and Silty sand SP 19 NON PLASTIC 0 2.66 0 0 10 63 27 - 30
14 3.0-4.5 Grayish Clay and Silty sand SC 16 36 20 16 20 2.67 0 1 24 37 38 93 -
>50 4.5-6.0 Grayish Gravel SW 13 - 2.66 6 9 43 24 18 - 41

NON PLASTIC
>50 6.0-7.0 Washing Sample SW 21 - 2.65 0 0 95 3 2 - 41
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TABLE NO:3

Shear Strength
Parameters*
Specific Gravity
Is classification
SPT ‘N’ Value

Depth (m)
Undrained Cohesion
Soil
Free Swell Index

Plasticity Index
Plastic Limit %
Liquid Limit, %
Medium Sand
Coarse Sand
(cu), kN/m2
Silt & Clay
Fine Sand
(NMC) %
Gravel
8 0.0-1.0 Brownish Clay CL 38 59 24 35 50 2.70 1 1 6 16 76 53 -
10 1.0-2.0 Brownish Clay CH 28 82 39 43 80 2.71 1 0 3 9 87 66 -
16 2.0-3.0 Brownish Gray Silty Clay SC 28 34 17 17 20 2.67 0 1 10 43 46 106 -
19 3.0-4.5 Grayish Silty Sand SP 19 - 2.67 0 0 9 60 31 - 32
>50 4.5-6.0 Brownish Gravel GW 9 NON PLASTIC - 2.65 19 39 36 3 3 - 41
>50 6.0-7.5 Brownish Gravel GW 12 - 2.65 19 29 47 4 1 - 41

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TABLE NO:4

Shear Strength
Parameters*
Specific Gravity
Is classification
SPT ‘N’ Value

Depth (m)
Undrained Cohesion
Soil
Free Swell Index

Plasticity Index
Plastic Limit %
Liquid Limit, %
Medium Sand
Coarse Sand
(cu), kN/m2
Silt & Clay
Fine Sand
(NMC) %
Gravel
7 0.0-1.0 Brownish Clay CH 30 61 26 35 60 2.70 0 0 3 17 80 46 -
9 1.0-2.0 Brownish Clay CL 29 61 28 33 70 2.70 1 0 3 19 77 60 -
17 2.0-3.0 Brownish Gray Silty Clay CL 39 54 23 31 50 2.69 1 0 7 19 73 113 -
>50 4.5-6.0 Brownish Gravel GP 16 - 2.66 10 9 53 10 18 - 41
>50 6.0-7.5 Brownish Gravel GP 16 NON PLASTIC - 2.65 9 23 55 11 2 - 41

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TABLE NO:5

Shear Strength
Parameters*
Specific Gravity
Is classification
SPT ‘N’ Value

Depth (m)
Undrained Cohesion
Soil
Free Swell Index

Plasticity Index
Plastic Limit %
Liquid Limit, %
Medium Sand
Coarse Sand
(cu), kN/m2
Silt & Clay
Fine Sand
(NMC) %
Gravel
8 0.0-1.0 Brownish Clay CL 37 65 29 36 60 2.68 14 1 4 15 66 53 -
9 1.0-2.0 Brownish Clay CL 26 42 22 20 30 2.68 9 1 4 22 64 60 -
10 2.0-3.0 Brownish Gray Silty Clay CH 38 76 31 45 90 2.71 0 0 2 12 86 66 -

NON PLASTIC
NOTE
ABBREVIATION:
WN = Natural Moisture content (%)
WL = Liquid limit (%)
WP = Plasticity Limit (%)
IP = Plasticity Index (%)
F.S.I = Free Swell Index (%)
IS = Indian Standard Classification
ML = Inorganic clay
CL = Low compressibility Clay of WL < 35%
CI = Inorganic Clay of 35% < WL <50%
CH = High Compressibility Clay of WL > 50%
SW = Well graded sand
SP = Poorly graded sand
GW = Well graded gravel
GP = Poorly graded gravel
Table No: ~A~.
Correlations of SPT N values with Common properties of soils
A) Granular Soil
Standard Relative
Approx. Angle of Approx. Rang of Most.
Penetration Density,
Unit Wt.,‫ ע‬kN/m3
No., SPT N Description Dr % Internal Friction, Φ
4 Very loose  20  29 11-16
4-10 Loose 20-40 29-30 14-18
10-30 Medium 40-60 30-36 17-20
30-50 Dense 60-80 36-41 17-22
 50 Very Dense  80  41 20-29
B) Cohesive Soil
Standard Unconfined Approx. Rang of Most.

Penetration Description Compressive Unit Wt., ,‫ ע‬kN/m3
No., SPT N Strength, kPa
2 Very Soft 0-25 14.4-16

2-4 Soft 25-50 16-17.4
4-8 Firm (medium) 50-100 17.6-19.2
8-15 Stiff 100-200 19.2-20.8
15-30 Very Stiff 200-400 20.8-22.4
 30 Hard  400  20
Note: These values are most appropriate values in general. However, the soil properties vary between
sites to site and hence it shall be used only for guidance
List of code books as followed

 Is 6403:1981 code of practice for determination of bearing capacity of shallow foundation
 Is 8009 (part I)-1878

code of practice for calculations of settlements of foundations
 12070 (1987) code of practice for design and construction of shallow foundation on rocks
 Is 13063:1991 structural safety of building on shallow foundation on rocks
code of practice for design and construction of pile foundation -part iii – under
 IS:2911 (PART III)-1980
reamed piles
code of practice for design and construction of pile foundation -part iii – Bored
 IS:2911 (PART II)-1980
cast in situ pile
code of practice for design and construction of pile foundation -part IV –plate
 IS 2911 Part IV-1980)
load test
Selection of ground improvement techniques for foundation in weak soils -

 IS 13094:1992
Guidelines
 IS 8764 (1998) Method of Determination of Point load Strength index of rocks
Method of test for laboratory determination of water content , Porosity ,

 IS 13030:1981
Density and related Properties rock materials
 Is 5878- part v-1976 Code of practice for construction of Tunnels conveying water- concrete lining
 Is 5878- part II-1976 Underground excavation in rocks
 Is 5878- part II-1976

Drilling and Blasting
section 1
 Is 5878- part II-1976 section 2

Ventilation, Light and dewatering
 Is 5878- part II-1976 section 3 Tunneling Method
 Is 5878- part III-1976 Underground excavation in soft stratum
 Is 5878 part VIII Grouting

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Plot No.53 & 54, Lakshmi Nagar, 5th Street, Madipakkam, Chennai-91.

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL BUILDING (G+2) AT PLOT NO:

136,6TH STREET, SRINIVASAN NAGAR, KAZHIPATTUR, CHENNAI-

GBE/19-20/012 03.07.2019 Submission for Design of Foundation

REV DATE Description GT ENG. P.G.T ENG.

Sl .No. Table Of Content Page No

3. Description Of The Site 2

4. Exploration Program & Techniques 2

5. Laboratory Testing Program 2

6. Sub Surface Soil Description 3

10. General Guidelines In Soil Filling 6

Appendix Table Of Content

A Key Plan of Boreholes 9

B Bore Log & Sub Soil Profile 10

C Laboratory Test Results 15

This work was authorized by Mrs.A.Kamakshi

The scope of this investigation is to:

DESCRIPTION OF THE SITE

EXPLORATION PROGRAM & TECHNIQUES

BH - 1 was started on 23.06.2019 and completed on 24.06.2019

LABORATORY TESTING PROGRAM

3. Plastic Limit and Plasticity Index (IS: 2720 Part VI ― 1972)

SUB SURFACE SOIL DESCRIPTION

PILE CARRYING CAPACITY

PILE CAPACITY SPECIFICATION

10.0 8.0 500 275 200

10.0 8.0 600 350 250

10.0 8.0 750 500 350

PILE GROUP EFFICENCY

DECRIPTION OF PILE SOCKETING

GENERAL GUIDELINES IN SOIL FILLING

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL

is also to be removed to avoid shrinkage cracks.

For GEO BUILD ENGINEERING INDIA PVT LTD

Er.K.Ponnusamy Er.S.Sakthi Raja, M.E (Geotech) Er.C.Sachidanand, M.E (Geotech)

KEY PLAN OF BORE HOLES

all dimensions are in "METERS"

BORE LOG & SUB SOIL PROFILE

SOIL BORE LOG PROFILE FOR BORE HOLE: 1

BH NO 1 Ground water level - 5.0 m from EGL

Ground water level

0.0-1.0 Grayish Clay 1.0 3 3 3 6 Firm

1.0-2.0 Grayish Clay 2.0 4 5 7 12 Stiff

2.0-3.0 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 3.0 6 8 10 18 Medium

3.0-4.5 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 4.5 8 8 11 19 Very Stiff

Hammer rebounded for

6.0-7.5 Washing Sample 7.5 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

7.5-9.0 Washing Sample 9.0 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

10.5-11.0 Washing Sample 11.0 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

11.0-12.5 Hard Rock 12.5 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

12.5-14.0 Hard Rock 14.0 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

SOIL BORE LOG PROFILE FOR BORE HOLE: 2

BH NO 2 Ground water level - 6.0 m from EGL

Ground water level

0.0-1.0 Grayish Clay 1.0 3 4 4 8 Firm

1.0-2.0 Grayish Clay 2.0 4 4 5 9 Stiff

2.0-3.0 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 3.0 6 7 5 12 Medium

3.0-4.5 Grayish Clay and Silty sand 4.5 4 6 8 14 Very Stiff

6.0-7.0 ` Washing Sample 7.0 SPT Rebound >50 Very Dense

SOIL BORE LOG PROFILE FOR BORE HOLE: 3

BH NO 3 Ground water level - 5.5 m from EGL