ANNEXURE - C

SAFE BEARING CAPACITY CALCULATIONS ON SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS

BH-1

Name of Project : "Consultancy Services for Preparation of Detailed Project Report for Construction
of Madurai – Achambathu – Viratipathu Bypass in km 6/6 - 10/4 of NH49 Extn".

Rectangle Footing ( IS : 6403 - 1981 )

Length of footing L= 550.00 cm

Breath of footing B= 6000.00 cm

Foundation depth Df = 4500.00 cm

Correction Factor for Location Water Table W' = 0.50

Corrected N Value N= 14.0

Bulk unit weight of foundation soil( Submerged ) γ= 0.00183 kg/cm3

Cohesion "C" = 0.00 kg/cm2

Angle of shearing resistance(general shear) φ= 22.00

Angle of shearing resistance(Local shear) φ' = 15.07 ( Tan-1 (2/3 * tanφ)

Safety factor F= 2.50

Effective Surcharge at the base level foundation q= 8.24 kg/cm2

Type of soil = Medium Consolidated Sand

Mode of failure = Combined (GSF & LSF) Shear Failure

Ground Water Table level = 0.00 m From NGL

If the water table is likely to rise upto the base of Founding Level or above. This case is considered as worst
condition the value of w' is taken as 0.50

The Bearing Capacity Factors are Given by the following equations

General Shear Failure

Nq = tan2 ( 45º + Ø/2) (e πtanØ ) = 7.821

Nc= (Nq -1) Cot Ø = 16.883

Nγ = 2 (Nq -1) tan Ø = 7.128
Local Shear Failure

N'q = tan2 ( 45º + Ø') (e πtanØ' ) = 3.967

N'c= (Nq -1) Cot Ø' = 11.019

N'γ = 2 (Nq -1) tan Ø' = 2.675

The Shape Factors

Shape of Footing Sc Sq Sγ Rectangle Footing
Continuous Sc =
1.0 1.0 1.0
Footing
Square Footing 1.3 1.2 0.8 Sq =

Rectangle Footing 1+0.2B/L 1+0.2B/L 1-0.4B/L Sγ =

The Depth Factor

dc = 1 + 0.2 Df / B x tan ( π/2 + Ø/2)
= 1.031
dq = dγ = 1 for Ø<10º
= 1.000
dq = dγ = 1+0.1Df /Bxtan(π/4+Ø/2) for Ø>10º
= 1.016

The Inclination Factor

ic = iq =
1 - α /90 )^2 = 1.00
iγ =
1 - α / Ø)^2 = 1.00

α = Inclination of the load to the vertical in degress = 0

Ultimate Net Bearing Capacity:

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity,qd =

(c*Nc* Sc*dc*ic) + (q*(Nq -1)*sq*dq*iq) +
General Shear (0.5*B*γ*Nγ*Sγ*dγ*iγ*W')
Failure
(2/3)*(c*N'c*Sc*dc*ic) + (q*(N'q -1)xSq*dq*iq) +
Local Shear (0.5*B*γ*N'γ*Sγ*dγ*iγ*W')
Failure

= 53.899+0.25x(114.733-53.899)

Safe Load carrying capacity :

SBC = qd / F.s = 27.643 kg/cm2 or 276.432

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 Settlement Calculation for cohesive soil
Qs = Pressure, Si = Immediate settlement I = Influence factor
B = width of Es= Elastic Modulus
μ = Poisson’s ratio
foundation
For,
Medium Consolidated Sand E =500(N+15)
Es= 14500 kN/m2
(or) Es= 1450.00 t/m2
(or) Es= 145.00 kg/cm2
0.0000 x1000
Settlement = 0.00 mm < 25 mm

Settlement Calculation for cohesionless soil

Qs = Safe
Si = Immediate settlement I = Influence factor q = surcharge
pressure
B = width of Es= Elastic Modulus
μ = Poisson’s ratio
foundation
C1 = Correction Factor for the depth of foundation embedment
C2 = Correction Factor for creep in soils
Si = C1*C2*(Qs-q)*(I/Es) ∆Z
7.434999166 cm
Si = 0 cm
0 mm < 25 mm
Si= 0
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(2/3 * tanφ)

dated Sand

& LSF) Shear Failure

se is considered as worst
Rectangle Footing

3.182

3.182

-3.364

= 114.73 kg/sq.cm

= 53.899 kg/sq.cm

= 69.11 kg/sq.cm

T/m2

kN/m2
 The Max Differential
Settlement for
Sand & Gravel is 50mm
and for
Silt & Clay is 75mm.

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 ANNEXURE - C
SAFE BEARING CAPACITY CALCULATIONS ON SHALLOW FOUNDATIONS

BH-1

Name of Project : "Consultancy Services for Preparation of Detailed Project Report for Construction
of Madurai – Achambathu – Viratipathu Bypass in km 6/6 - 10/4 of NH49 Extn".

Rectangle Footing ( IS : 6403 - 1981 )

Length of footing L= 550.00 cm

Breath of footing B= 7.10 cm

Foundation depth Df = 5.00 cm

Correction Factor for Location Water Table W' = 0.50

Corrected N Value N= 14.0

Bulk unit weight of foundation soil( Submerged ) γ= 18.00000 kg/cm3

Cohesion "C" = 20.00 kg/cm2

Angle of shearing resistance(general shear) φ= 22.00

Angle of shearing resistance(Local shear) φ' = 15.07 ( Tan-1 (2/3 * tanφ)

Safety factor F= 2.50

Effective Surcharge at the base level foundation q= 90.00 kg/cm2

Type of soil = Medium Consolidated Sand

Mode of failure = Combined (GSF & LSF) Shear Failure

Ground Water Table level = 0.00 m From NGL

If the water table is likely to rise upto the base of Founding Level or above. This case is considered as worst
condition the value of w' is taken as 0.50

The Bearing Capacity Factors are Given by the following equations

General Shear Failure

Nq = tan2 ( 45º + Ø/2) (e πtanØ ) = 8.100

Nc= (Nq -1) Cot Ø = 17.573

Nγ = 2 (Nq -1) tan Ø = 7.353
Local Shear Failure

N'q = tan2 ( 45º + Ø') (e πtanØ' ) = 3.967

N'c= (Nq -1) Cot Ø' = 11.019

N'γ = 2 (Nq -1) tan Ø' = 2.675

The Shape Factors

Shape of Footing Sc Sq Sγ Rectangle Footing
Continuous Sc =
1.0 1.0 1.0
Footing
Square Footing 1.3 1.2 0.8 Sq =

Rectangle Footing 1+0.2B/L 1+0.2B/L 1-0.4B/L Sγ =

The Depth Factor

dc = 1 + 0.2 Df / B x tan ( π/2 + Ø/2)
= 1.210
dq = dγ = 1 for Ø<10º
= 1.100
dq = dγ = 1+0.1Df /Bxtan(π/4+Ø/2) for Ø>10º
= 1.100

The Inclination Factor

ic = iq =
1 - α /90 )^2 = 1.00
iγ =
1 - α / Ø)^2 = 1.00

α = Inclination of the load to the vertical in degress = 0

Ultimate Net Bearing Capacity:

Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity,qd =

(c*Nc* Sc*dc*ic) + (q*(Nq -1)*sq*dq*iq) +
General Shear (0.5*B*γ*Nγ*Sγ*dγ*iγ*W')
Failure
(2/3)*(c*N'c*Sc*dc*ic) + (q*(N'q -1)xSq*dq*iq) +
Local Shear (0.5*B*γ*N'γ*Sγ*dγ*iγ*W')
Failure

= 518.764+0.25x(1450.305-518.764)

Safe Load carrying capacity :

SBC = qd / F.s = 300.660 kg/cm2 or 3006.6

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 Settlement Calculation for cohesive soil
Qs = Pressure, Si = Immediate settlement I = Influence factor
B = width of Es= Elastic Modulus
μ = Poisson’s ratio
foundation
For,
Medium Consolidated Sand E =500(N+15)
Es= 14500 kN/m2
(or) Es= 1450.00 t/m2
(or) Es= 145.00 kg/cm2
0.0000 x1000
Settlement = 0.00 mm < 25 mm

Settlement Calculation for cohesionless soil

Qs = Safe
Si = Immediate settlement I = Influence factor q = surcharge
pressure
B = width of Es= Elastic Modulus
μ = Poisson’s ratio
foundation
C1 = Correction Factor for the depth of foundation embedment
C2 = Correction Factor for creep in soils
Si = C1*C2*(Qs-q)*(I/Es) ∆Z
Si = 0 cm
0 mm < 25 mm
Si= 0
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KN/m3

KN/m2

(2/3 * tanφ)

dated Sand

& LSF) Shear Failure

se is considered as worst
Rectangle Footing

1.100

1.100

0.810

= 1450.31 kg/sq.cm

= 518.764 kg/sq.cm

= 751.65 kg/sq.cm

580.122

T/m2

kN/m2
 The Max Differential
Settlement for
Sand & Gravel is 50mm
and for
Silt & Clay is 75mm.

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 1 Foundation Strata GSB
2 Width of foundation 6
3 Depth of Foundation 0.5
4 Angle of Internal Friction, φ 30
5 Unit Weight of Overburden Soil, γ 2.2
6 Cohesive Strength of Soil, c 0
7 Bearing Capacity Factors
8 Bearing Capacity Factor, Nc (Table 1 of 6403) 30.14
9 Bearing Capacity Factor, Nq (Table 1 of 6403) 18.40
10 Bearing Capacity Factor, Ny (Table 1 of 6403) 22.40
11 Depth Factor, dc = 1 +( (0.2 x Df/ B) x Sqrt(Nφ)) 1.005
12 Depth Factor, dq = (1 if φ < 10) else, 1 + ((0.1 x Df/ B) x Sqrt(Nφ)) 1.00
13 Depth Factor, dy = (1 if φ < 10) else, 1 + ((0.1 x Df/ B) x Sqrt(Nφ)) 1.283
14 Shape Factor, sc Constant 1.1
15 Shape Factor, sq Constant 1.1
16 Shape Factor, sy Constant 0.81
17 Inclination Factor, ic = (1 - α / 90)2 1
18 Inclination Factor, iq = (1 - α / 90)2 1
19 Inclination Factor, iy = (1 - α / φ)2 1
20 Water Table Correction Factor, W' Constant 0.5
21 Ultimate Bearing Capacity Component, UBC1 = c Nc sc dc ic 0.00
22 Ultimate Bearing Capacity Component, UBC2 = q (Nq-1) sq dq iq 21.05
23 Ultimate Bearing Capacity Component, UBC3 = 0.5 B γ Nγ sγ dγ iγ W' 76.82

24 Net Ultimate Bearing Capacity, UBC = UBC1 + UBC2 + UBC3 97.87

25 Net SBC with Factor of Safety of 2.5 = UBC / 2.5 39.15
Say 39
m
m
deg.
T/m3
T/m2

T/m2
T/m2
T/m2

T/m2
T/m2
T/m2
Elastic Settlement in Cohesive Soil (As per IS:8009-Part-I)
Si = p x B x ( l-µ² )x I/E

P = Contact Pressure =
D = Depth of Foundation =
B = Width of Footing =
L = Length of Footing =
µ = Poisson's Ratio =
E = Young's Modulus =
I = Average Influence Factor =
L/B = 1.77
D/(LxB)^0.5 = 0.04

As per Table No.2 of IS 8009-Part I

I = 1.2
N = 100 (Average extrapolated N value till influence zone beneat
E = 132000 kN/m²
Si = 0.03194 = 32 mm
Depth Correction Factor = 0.93 (from fig. 12 IS 8009)
Rigidity factor = 0.8 (cl 9.5.2 IS 8009)
Allowable settlement = 75 mm

Settlement After Correction = 23.76 mm

Settlements are Within Limits
Hence Recommended SBC = 39 t/m²
 390 kN/m²
1m
9.9 m
17.5 m
0.3
132000 kN/m²

till influence zone beneath foundation)

NET SAFE BEARING PRESSURE BASED ON RMR RATING

BEARING CAPACITY ANALYSIS FOR OPEN FOUNDATIONS BEARING ON ROCK HAS BEEN
DONE BY TWO DIFFERENT METHODS AS GIVEN BELOW:

Foundation Depth from Scour Level = 2m

Below Founding Level

Rock Core Recovery = 0%
RQD value = 0%
safe net bearing capacity qnet safe = qs*csub*cc*cs
qs = safe bearing capacity
csub = correction for saturation / submerged condition
cs = correction for orientation of joints
cc = correction for solution cavities (in limestone)

Net safe Bearing Pressure based on rock classification: T/m2

Sedimentary rock, including hard shal~s and sandstones 250
Soft or broken bedrock ( excluding shale ), and soft limestone 100
Soft shale 40

Presumptive Value of safe bearing capacity for design

qs = 85 T/m2

Correction for saturation/submergence csub = 0.7

Correction for orientation of joints cc = 0.7
Correction for solution cavities cc = 1.0

qnet safe 41.65 T/m2

Say 40 T/m2