FINAL REPORT

GEOTECHNICAL/SUB-SOIL INVESTIGATION
AND RECOMMENDATION WORK FOR PROPOSED
CONSTRUCTION OF D.Y.S.P. OFFICE BUILDING
AT PORBANDAR, NEAR SANDIPANI ASHRAM,
TAL: & DIST: PORBANDAR, GUJARAT STATE.

JOB NO. : MK/08/10-13

FORWARDED TO,
THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE ENGINEER,
GUJARAT STATE POLICE HOUSING
CORPORATION LIMITED.,
PTC CAMPUS, BILKHA ROAD,
JUNAGADH.

M. K. SOIL TESTING LABORATORY

BHARTI HOUSE,
GROUND FLOOR, OPP. GRAND BHAGWATI HOTEL,
NR. AVALON HOTEL, AND JAHNVI BUNGALOWS,
OFF. S. G. HIGHWAY, BODAKDEV,  
AHMEDABAD – 380 054,
PHONE NO.: +9
91-79-2682 0940, 2682 60860, 9624097903
EMAIL : [email protected], [email protected]
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CONTENTS

SR. CHAPTER PAGE

NO. NO.
1. Introduction. 01

2. Field Work. 01

3. Laboratory Tests. 02

4. Soil Stratifications. 02

5. Ground water table. 02

6. Typical Calculation for safe Bearing Capacity 03

7. Summary. 04

8. Conclusion and Recommendation. 06

9. 1) Tables… 07-10
2) Record of Trial pit 11
3) Drawings… 01-05

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1.0 INTRODUCTION:

Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited, Junagadh, proposes Soil

investigation work for proposed construction of D.Y.S.P. Office Building at Porbandar,
Near Sandipani Ashram, Tal.: & Dist.: Porbandar, Gujarat State.

The purpose of the investigations was to determine the sub soil stratification,
geotechnical information & safe bearing capacity of the soil, so as to provide information
that will assist the structural engineers in the design of the foundations and the relevant
works.

The Job was carried out wide your work order No: GU.PO.HA. E.E./ M.K.
Soil/1316/13 dated: 23/09/2013 under the guidance and supervision of the soil personnel
of M.K. Soil Testing Laboratory and client’s engineer.

2.0 FIELD WORK:

2.1 Borehole:

Two boreholes having 150mm diameter were drilled using Rotary drilling method
upto 10.0m depth below existing ground level (EGL). One trial pit was excavated upto
1.50m depth below EGL.

The Locations of boreholes and trial pit were decided with due consideration of
Client/Consultant of the project.

The locations of the boreholes and trial pit are shown in location plan no. MK/8/10-13LP.

2.2 Collection of Samples:

Undisturbed soil samples were not collected in the thin walled sampling tubes in
accordance with IS: 2132-1981 for finding shear parameter, field density, moisture content
etc. due to hard or rocky strata. However, disturbed soil samples were collected for
determining the properties of soil. The samples from spilt spoon sampling tubes were
treated as disturbed soil samples.

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2.3 Standard Penetration Test:

The standard penetration tests were performed in accordance with IS: 2131:1981
using the standard split spoon sampler & 63.5Kg hammer at intervals as suggested by
client. The N-values for 30cm penetration of the standard penetration test results are
shown in table no.1 at the end of the report. The corrections for overburden pressure are
applied to N-value.

3.0 LABORATORY WORK :

The results of the laboratory tests performed on various soil samples are presented
in the form of Table No. 2/1 to 2/3 and drawing No: MK/8/10-13DBH at the end of report.

4.0 SOIL STRATIFICATIONS:

Field and laboratory test data reveal the general stratification as under:

Soil Stratification of boreholes

Borehole Depth
Stratification
No (m)
Yellowish completely weathered very poor lime stone
0.0-7.50
CR : Nil to 10%, RQD : Nil
BH-1
Yellowish highly weathered very poor lime stone
7.50-10.0
CR : 11% to 13%, RQD : Nil to 7%
0.0-0.50 Blackish brown gravelly silty sand (SM)

0.50-9.00 Yellowish brown completely weathered very poor rock obtain in

BH-2 crushed form or boulder form
Yellowish highly weathered very poor rock
9.00-10.0
CR : 12%, RQD : 7%

TP-1 0.0-1.50 Yellowish brown weathered rock

5.0 GROUND WATER TABLE :

Ground water table was not observed in the boreholes and trial pit upto termination
depth below EGL at the time of investigation. (September - 2013)

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6.0 TYPICAL CALCULATION OF SAFE BEARING CAPACITY ON ROCK:

The subsoil in general consists of top layer of non plastic silty sand underlain by
completely to highly weathered very poor lime stone upto 10.0m termination depth below
EGL. Considering subsoil condition shallow foundation – footing foundation and raft
foundation are proposed on rock layer. SBC of this shallow foundation based on RMR is
estimated and reported.

Bearing Capacity (Based on Rock mass rating (RMR) (IS 13365 (p-I) : 1998)

6.1 Obtaining RMR (Depth : 1.00m to 3.00m)

Sr. Description Condition Rating
No.
1. Strength or intact rock material Extremely Weak 0
2. Rock Quality Designation Very Poor 3
3. Spacing of Discontinuities Very Close 5
4. Condition of Discontinuity 5mm thick soft gauge 0
5. Ground Water Condition Considering Wet 7
6. Orientation of discontinuity Fair -7
RMR 8

RMR value obtained is 8 for which as per IS: 12070-1987 the safe bearing capacity is
obtained as 36 t/m2 without exceeding total settlement 12mm.

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7.0 SUMMARY:

Safe Bearing Capacity on Rock Mass Rating

Depth below EGL RMR SBC as Recommended

(with minimum 0.50m Value per RMR net SBC
embedment in rock) (t/m2) (t/m2)
(m.)
1.00 8 36 30

2.00 8 36 30

3.00 8 36 35

Note : Recommended net safe bearing capacity on rock given in the above table are
applicable for all size of foundations isolated foundation, strip footings and raft foundation.

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7.1 GENERAL RECOMMENDATION FOR FOUNDATION ON ROCK:

This recommended safe bearing capacity on rock given in the above table are applicable
for all size of foundations isolated foundation, strip footings and raft foundation. It also
considers maximum permissible settlement of 12mm as per IS: 13063:1991.

If at the time of actual excavation major cavities are found, the depth of foundation shall be
taken to a level such that 80% rock area is available. It must be ensured that any part of
footing / raft does not overhang. If loose pockets of disintegrated rock are found at few
places same shall be cleaned and backfilled with lean concrete. Sufficient care shall be
taken to remove loosened pieces of rock from foundation, washing and air jetting has been
done, so that foundation rests on practically undisturbed rock mass.

7.2 Foundation Level Preparation

The exposed foundation bearing surface should be compacted properly using light manual
rammers / rollers. The surface should then be protected from disturbances due to
construction activities so that the foundations may bear on the natural undisturbed ground.
For all shallow foundations, we recommend the placement of a 75 to 100mm thick
“bedding layer” of lean concrete to facilitate placement of reinforcing steel and to protect
the soils from disturbance.

For foundations resting on rock all loose, weathered or fragmented rock should be
removed so that foundations may bear on the firm rock. The foundation should be seated
at least 0.5m in to the rock formation.

Also there is possibility of undulation in bed rock levels. In such condition for open
foundation adjacent by each other the level difference shall be adjusted by provision of
lean concrete layer below the footing wherever required.

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8.0 CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS:

(8.1) Soil Investigation work for proposed construction of D.Y.S.P. Office Building at
Porbandar is observed to consist of non plastic silty sand with gravel followed by
completely to highly weathered very poor lime stone upto 10.00m termination depth
below EGL.

Ground water table was not observed in the boreholes/trial pit upto termination
depth below EGL at the time of investigation. (September - 2013)

(8.2) The net safe bearing capacity for open foundation at 1.0m to 3.0m depth with
minimum 0.50m embedment in rock is recommended vide para 7 of report. General
recommendation for foundation on rock is given vide para 7.1 of report.

(8.3) The sandy soil having non swelling potential hence it is suitable to use for
back/plinth filling purpose.

(8.4) The results of the laboratory tests are incorporated in the form of table at the later
part of the report.

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For, M. K. SOIL TESTING LABORATORY

PREPARED BY CHECKED BY AUTHORISED SIGNATORY

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Table No. 1

Properties of Rock

BH. No. Depth Unit Wt. Water Porosity Compressive Strength

(m.) (g/Cc) Content (%)
(%) Dry Saturated
(kg/cm2 (kg/cm2)
BH-1 9.00 2.23 4.28 9.59 - 113.0

BH-2 10.0 2.24 6.51 - 118.70 -

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Table No: 2/1 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS FOR BOREHOLE NO. – BH – 1
Project: Geotechnical investigation work for proposed construction of D.Y.S.P. Office Building at Porbandar, Near Sandipani Ashram,
Tal: & Dist: Porbandar, State: Gujarat.
W.T. below G.L. (m) : Not met with
Termination depth (m) : 10.00
Name of Customer: Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited, Junagadh
SIEVE ANALYSIS

(IS: 2720(P:10/11/13)
INSITU BULK UNIT

CLASSIFICATION

FREE SWELL (%)

WEIGHT (gm/cm )

LIQUID LIMIT (%)

INSITU DRY UNIT
(IS: 2720(P:3-1/2)

FRICTION, Φ ( º )
3

INSITU WATER

COMPRESSION
2720(P:4)

ANGLE OF INT.

SWELLING PR.
COHESION C,
SAMPLE TYPE

(IS: 2720(P:29)
SPT - N Value

CONTENT (%)

(IS: 2720(P:5)

INDEX, IP (%)

SHEAR TEST
(IS: 2720(P:2)

(IS: 2720(P:5)
WT (gm/cm3)

SHRINKAGE
(IS: 2720(P:15)

(IS: 2720(P:40)

(IS: 2720(P:41)
PLASTICITY

(IS: 2720(P:6)
DEPTH (m)

INDEX, Cc
% SAND
GRAVITY
SPECIFIC

LIMIT (%)
(IS: 1498)

TYPE OF
GRAVEL (%)

(kg/cm )
2

2
kg/cm
CLAY (%)

I.S.
SILT &
COARSE

MED.

FINE
0.00 DS - - - - - ----- completely weathered very poor rock ----

1.50 SPT Ref. - - - - ----- completely weathered very poor rock in crushed form -------

3.00 CS - - - - - ----- completely weathered very poor lime stone ---- CR = Nil, RQD = Nil

4.50 CS - - - - - ----- completely weathered very poor lime stone ---- CR = 9%, RQD = Nil

6.00 CS - - - - - ----- completely weathered very poor lime stone ---- CR = 10%, RQD = Nil

7.50 CS - - - - - ----- completely weathered very poor lime stone ---- CR = 10%, RQD = Nil

9.00 CS - - - - - ----- Highly weathered very poor lime stone ---- CR = 13%, RQD = 7%

10.00 CS - - - - - ----- Highly weathered very poor lime stone ---- CR = 11%, RQD = Nil

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Table No: 2/2 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS FOR BOREHOLE NO. – BH – 2
Project: Geotechnical investigation work for proposed construction of D.Y.S.P. Office Building at Porbandar, Near Sandipani Ashram,
Tal: & Dist: Porbandar, State: Gujarat.
W.T. below G.L. (m) : Not met with
Termination depth (m) : 10.00
Name of Customer: Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited, Junagadh
SIEVE ANALYSIS

(IS: 2720(P:10/11/13)
INSITU BULK UNIT

CLASSIFICATION

FREE SWELL (%)

WEIGHT (gm/cm )

LIQUID LIMIT (%)

INSITU DRY UNIT

FRICTION, Φ ( º )
(IS: 2720(P:3-1/2)

INSITU WATER

COMPRESSION
2720(P:4)

ANGLE OF INT.

SWELLING PR.
COHESION C,
SAMPLE TYPE

(IS: 2720(P:29)
SPT - N Value

CONTENT (%)

(IS: 2720(P:5)

INDEX, IP (%)

SHEAR TEST
(IS: 2720(P:2)

(IS: 2720(P:5)
WT (gm/cm3)

SHRINKAGE
(IS: 2720(P:15)

(IS: 2720(P:40)

(IS: 2720(P:41)
PLASTICITY

(IS: 2720(P:6)
DEPTH (m)

INDEX, Cc
% SAND
GRAVITY
SPECIFIC

LIMIT (%)
(IS: 1498)

TYPE OF
GRAVEL (%)

(kg/cm )
2

2
kg/cm
CLAY (%)

I.S.
SILT &
COARSE

MED.

FINE
0.00 DS - - - - - 25 11 24 23 17 - NP SM - - - - - - -

1.50 SPT Ref. - - - - ------ Completely weathered very poor rock obtain in crushed form -----

3.00 DS - - - - - ------ Completely weathered very poor rock obtain in crushed form -----

4.50 DS - - - - - ------ Completely weathered very poor rock obtain in boulder form -----

6.00 CS - - - - - ------ Completely weathered very poor lime stone ----- CR = 8.3%, RQD = Nil

7.50 CS - - - - - ------ Completely weathered very poor lime stone ----- CR = 9%, RQD = Nil

9.00 CS - - - - - ------ Completely weathered very poor lime stone ----- CR = 8%, RQD = Nil

10.00 CS - - - - - ------ Highly weathered very poor lime stone ----- CR = 12%, RQD = 7%

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Table No: 2/3 SOIL CHARACTERISTICS FOR TRIAL PIT NO. – TP – 1
Project: Geotechnical investigation work for proposed construction of D.Y.S.P. Office Building at Porbandar, Near Sandipani Ashram,
Tal: & Dist: Porbandar, State: Gujarat.
W.T. below G.L. (m) : Not met with
Termination depth (m) : 1.50
Name of Customer: Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited, Junagadh
SIEVE ANALYSIS

(IS: 2720(P:10/11/13)
INSITU BULK UNIT

CLASSIFICATION

FREE SWELL (%)

WEIGHT (gm/cm )

LIQUID LIMIT (%)

INSITU DRY UNIT
(IS: 2720(P:3-1/2)

FRICTION, Φ ( º )
3

INSITU WATER

COMPRESSION
2720(P:4)

ANGLE OF INT.

SWELLING PR.
COHESION C,
SAMPLE TYPE

(IS: 2720(P:29)
SPT - N Value

CONTENT (%)

(IS: 2720(P:5)

INDEX, IP (%)

SHEAR TEST
(IS: 2720(P:2)

(IS: 2720(P:5)
WT (gm/cm3)

SHRINKAGE
(IS: 2720(P:15)

(IS: 2720(P:40)

(IS: 2720(P:41)
PLASTICITY

(IS: 2720(P:6)
DEPTH (m)

INDEX, Cc
% SAND
GRAVITY
SPECIFIC

LIMIT (%)
(IS: 1498)

TYPE OF
GRAVEL (%)

(kg/cm )
2

2
kg/cm
CLAY (%)

I.S.
SILT &
COARSE

MED.

FINE
0.00 DS - - - - - ------ weathered rock -----

0.50 DS - - - - - ------ weathered rock -----

1.50 DS - - - - - ------ weathered rock -----

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RECORD OF TRIAL PIT

Project: Soil investigation work for construction of D.Y.S.P. Office Building at Porbandar, Near
Sandipani Ashram, Tal: & Dist: Porbandar, Gujarat State.

Client: Gujarat State Police Housing Corporation Limited, Junagadh.

Trial pit No. : 1 Water Table (W.T.) (m) : Not met with

Depth of Excavation (m) : 1.50 Location : Near Sandipani Ashram,

Porbandar

G.L.
DS-
=0.00mtr.

DS- =0.50mtr.

Yellowish brown colour

Weathered rock

DS- =1.50mtr.

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Abbreviations

DS Disturbed Soil Sample

CS Core Sample

UDS Undisturbed Soil Sample

SPT Standard Penetration Test

SBC Safe Bearing Capacity

NP Non Plastic

LL Liquid Limit

PL Plastic Limits

PI Plasticity Index

SM Silty Sand

CWR Completely weathered rock

HWR Highly weathered rock

RMR Rock Mass Rating

Ref. Refusal