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    This document discusses geotechnical investigations for the reconstruction of a 4-lane bridge in Kolkata, West Bengal. It analyzes soil conditions at two borehole locations to determine bearing capacity and estimated settlements. At the first location, the bearing capacity is calculated as 23.13 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 241 mm, exceeding allowable limits. At the second location, bearing capacity is 17.99 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 413 mm, also exceeding limits. Ground improvement is recommended to increase bearing capacity and reduce settlements to meet design restrictions for the bridge reconstruction.

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    This document discusses geotechnical investigations for the reconstruction of a 4-lane bridge in Kolkata, West Bengal. It analyzes soil conditions at two borehole locations to determine bearing capacity and estimated settlements. At the first location, the bearing capacity is calculated as 23.13 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 241 mm, exceeding allowable limits. At the second location, bearing capacity is 17.99 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 413 mm, also exceeding limits. Ground improvement is recommended to increase bearing capacity and reduce settlements to meet design restrictions for the bridge reconstruction.

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    This document discusses geotechnical investigations for the reconstruction of a 4-lane bridge in Kolkata, West Bengal. It analyzes soil conditions at two borehole locations to determine bearing capacity and estimated settlements. At the first location, the bearing capacity is calculated as 23.13 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 241 mm, exceeding allowable limits. At the second location, bearing capacity is 17.99 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 413 mm, also exceeding limits. Ground improvement is recommended to increase bearing capacity and reduce settlements to meet design restrictions for the bridge reconstruction.

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    This document discusses geotechnical investigations for the reconstruction of a 4-lane bridge in Kolkata, West Bengal. It analyzes soil conditions at two borehole locations to determine bearing capacity and estimated settlements. At the first location, the bearing capacity is calculated as 23.13 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 241 mm, exceeding allowable limits. At the second location, bearing capacity is 17.99 tons/sqm but settlement is estimated at 413 mm, also exceeding limits. Ground improvement is recommended to increase bearing capacity and reduce settlements to meet design restrictions for the bridge reconstruction.

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    Project: Geotech. Inv.

    for re-construction of 4 lane Majerhat Bridge on Diamond Harbour Road,


    Kolkata, WB

    Job No. : 4243 Sheet No.

    3. DISCUSSION ON RE WALL:
    a) Around BH-A1 Location
    Determination of Bearing Capacity
    Based on the subsoil condition, use design cohesion C = 0.45 kg/sqcm &  = 0°
    Nc = 5.14
    Now, ultimate bearing capacity of soil = CNc = 4.5 x 5.14 = 23.13 t/sqm

    Settlement calculation:
    Width = 21.5m
    Assuming one way load dispersion, load at the middle of layer-I, P = 1 x 21.5 /
    (21.5+7) = 0.75 t/sqm for unit load at the surface and with 2V:1H trapezoidal load
    distribution
    Use G = 0.85, mvc = 0.0270 sqcm/kg, H = 14m
    Hence settlement = Sc = 0.85 x 0.0270 x 0.75 x (14 x 100) cm  241 mm
    Thus, even with unit applied load at surface the settlement is very high and cannot be
    accepted. Hence, ground improvement is necessary and shall be design suitably to
    match bearing capacity and settlement restrictions.

    b) Around BH-A2 Location


    Determination of Bearing Capacity
    Based on the subsoil condition, use design cohesion C = 0.35 kg/sqcm &  = 0°
    Corresponding Nc = 5.14
    Now, ultimate bearing capacity of top soil = CNc = 3.5 x 5.14 = 17.99 t/sqm

    Settlement calculation:
    Width = 21.5m
    Assuming one way load dispersion, load at the middle of layer-I, P = 1 x 21.5 /
    (21.5+10.25) = 0.68 t/sqm for unit load at the surface and with 2V:1H trapezoidal load
    distribution
    Use G = 0.90, mvc = 0.0329 sqcm/kg, H = 20.50m
    Hence settlement = Sc = 0.90 x 0.0329 x 0.68 x (20.50 x 100) cm  413 mm
    Thus, even with unit applied load at surface the settlement is very high and cannot be
    accepted. Hence, ground improvement is necessary and shall be design suitably to
    match bearing capacity and settlement restrictions.

    For C. E. Testing Company Private Limited,


    Prepared By Checked By Approved By

    ( S. ROY) ( S. NATH ) ( DR. M. NAYAK )

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