Technical Specification

Project: Tree – 1 Project.
Client: Thirumalai Chemicals limited,
Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.
Doc. No. : 600-ENG-3673-001
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THIRUMALAI CHEMICALS LIMITED
Technical Specification for Soil Investigation

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INDEX
S.NO DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
1.0 INTENT 2
2.0 GENERAL 2
3.0 SCOPE OF WORK 5
4.0 OTHER REQUIREMENT FROM TENDERER 8
5.0 TEST PROCEDURES 10
SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES FOR SOIL

6.0 14
INVESTIGATION WORK
7.0 LIST OF ANNEXURES 17
8.0 LIST OF DRAWINGS 17

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1.0 INTENT
• To determine the physical characteristics of the subsoil and groundwater
conditions.
• To make general recommendations concerning appropriate foundation
support systems, groundwater conditions, provide allowable bearing
capacity and associated settlement predictions, earthwork and site
preparation, drainage, engineered fill etc.
• In addition, attention will be paid to the presence of problematic soils, if
any, such as loose/soft strata that would affect the design and construction
of the proposed project.

• To obtained earth resistivity values for electrode thickness design.

2.0 GENERAL
2.1 Project Information
M/s. Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd, client has planned for the proposal of new
Reactor, turbo blower and boiler plant and extension of substation in Ranipet,
TamilNadu. In this regard, geotechnical Investigation has to be carried out for
the proposed construction and extension works.
2.2 Project Site Details / Location
The proposed site address is at 25-A, Sipcot Industrial Complex, Ranipet.

The location of site is inside the Thirumalai Chemicals Ltd factory, covered
and surrounded by factories and building on all the sides.



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Site Details :
Latitude 12.95
Longitude 79.31
Height above mean sea level 210 M
Ranipet < 5Km; Vellore

Distance from nearest town
– 31 Km;
Distance from national highway No.
NH4 (<0.2Km)
NH…..
SH124A (Ranipet to
Distance from state highway No.
Ponnai road)
Chennai International Airport –
Distance of nearest airport
100 KM
Distance of nearest seaport Chennai – 126 KM
Mukundarayapuram
Nearest Railway Station
(<5Km)
Climatological details:
Seismic data
Zone III
Importance Factor 1.5
Meteorological data
A m b i e n t A i r T e m p e r a t u r e ( in 2016) 36 deg C (Avg of the year)
M a x i m u m d r y b u l b T e m p e r a t u r e ( in 2016) 41 deg C (April-month avg)
M i n i m u m d r y b u l b T e m p e r a t u r e ( in 2016) 33 deg C (Dec- month avg)



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M a x i m u m w e t b u l b T e m p e r a t u r e ( in 2016) 28 deg C (April-month avg)
M i n i m u m w e t b u l b t e m p e r a t u r e ( in 2016) 24 deg C (Nov- month avg)
M u l t i y e a r M a x . T e m p e r a t u r e (2012-2016) 39 deg C ( Avg)
M u l t i y e a r M i n . T e m p e r a t u r e (2012-2016) 30 deg C (Avg)
Multiyear Annual Average Temperature

34.8 deg C
(2012-2016)
Rainfall
Multiyear annual mean rain fall (2012-

98.94 cms
2016)
A n n u a l r a i n f a l l ( m i n i m u m ) (2012-2016) 65.5 cms (in 2016)
Multiyear annual daily maximum rainfall

141.38 cms (in 2015)
(2012-2016)
Wind velocity
M e a n w i n d v e l o c i t y (2013-2016) 3.83 Km/hr
Maximum instantaneous wind velocity 158 Km/hr
Relative humidity
Mean maximum Relative humidity

47 %
( S u m m e r ) (2012-2016)
Mean Minimum Relative humidity
44 %
( S u m m e r ) (2012-2016)
Maximum Relative humidity (Monsoon)
62 %
(2012-2016)
Minimum Relative humidity (Monsoon) 52 %
(2012-2016)
M e a n R e l a t i v e H u m i d i t y (2012-2016) 51.2 %



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3.0 SCOPE OF WORK
3.1 Field Investigations
3.1.1 Drilling of bore-holes (BH) shall be done wherever specified as per IS 1892-
1979.
3.1.2 The Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) shall be performed in accordance with
Indian Standard Codes of Practice and the following details registered for
carrying out SPT shall be furnished by the agency.
Bore hole identification number.
Type and diameter of drilling.
Depth at which SPT shall be conducted as per IS Code of Practice.
Penetration record and N value.
Water table information.
Description, identification and depth of different strata encountered.
Core recovery data, level of bore hole termination and core box sample
etc.,
3.1.3 Trial pits shall be excavated so as to permit easy access for visual examination
of walls of the pit and to facilitate sampling and in-situ testing operations.
3.1.4 Collection of disturbed and undisturbed soil samples, rock cores for conducting
laboratory tests
3.2 Electrical Resistivity Test
3.2.1 Soil Electrical resistivity test shall be performed in accordance with the related
Indian Code of Practice.



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3.3 Laboratory Tests
Conducting all the following laboratory tests on the soil and rock samples
collected from the Site.
3.3.1 Tests to be conducted on representative disturbed samples as per

following Indian Standards:
Moisture content : As per IS:2720(Part II)
Specific Gravity : As per IS:2720(Part III)
Grain Size Analysis : As per IS:2720(Part IV)
Atterberg’s Limits : As per IS:2720(Part V& VI)
PH value, sulphate Content : As per IS:2720(Part XXVI& XXVII)

& Chloride Content
California Bearing Ratio : As per IS:2720(Part XVI)Ratio Test

Test
Total soluble salt content : As per relevant IS Codes
Organic content : As per relevant IS Codes.
3.3.2 Tests to be conducted on representative undisturbed samples as per

following Indian Standards:
Consolidation test : As per IS:2720 (Part XV)
Undrained triaxial shear : As per IS:2720(Part XII)

test
Unconfined compression : As per IS:2720(Part X)

test
Co-efficient of permeability : As per relevant IS Code



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3.3.3 Tests to be conducted on rock samples as per following Indian
Standards:
Compressive Strength : As per IS: 9143
Moisture absorption : As per IS :1124
Density & Specific Gravity : As per IS:1122
Modulus of Elasticity : As per IS:9221
3.3.4 Tests to be conducted on underground water samples
Ph value
Dissolved salts such as Sulphate, Chloride, Fluoride etc.,
3.4 Submission of Test Reports
Reports covering the detailed test results for Field and Laboratory tests shall
be submitted covering the following:
Appraisal of the data and analysis of the estimated bearing capacities,

settlement behaviour, swelling potential of foundations for the different
strata existing at different locations.
Recommendations regarding the type of foundations to be provided for

different structures based on range of loading.
Recommendations of allowable bearing capacities/ Safe bearing capacities

(SBC) and Net Safe Bearing Capacities at different levels at different
locations and for isolated & raft foundation strip.
Any special recommendations for equipment foundations.
Recommendations regarding filling, utilization of fill material, excavated at

site.



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Availability of Ground Water during drilling of Bore Holes
Relevant cross-sectional drawings of soil profile.
Bore hole logs, graphs, charts etc.
Recommendations for protection of foundations against aggressive action

of soil and underground water, if found from the laboratory tests on soil
and water.
Modulus of Sub. Grade reaction of soil against settlements of 3mm, 5mm

& 50mm.
Recommendations regarding type of cement & steel reinforcements to be

used.
In case piles recommended, the theoretical load carry capacities of Bored

cast-in-situ RCC piles of 450mm, 500mm & 600mm dia piles against
compression, uplift and lateral loads shall be mentioned in the report.
Photographs showing:- during drilling, disturbed & undisturbed samples

etc.,
Cross Sections of different Bore Holes with Soil / Rock characteristics.
Plot of Standard Penetration Test “N” values (both Un corrected &

Corrected) with depth for identified areas.
4. OTHER REQUIREMENT FROM TENDERER
The planning of the work, choice of the method of boring, selection of the type
of samples and procedure for sampling is indicated in the Tender. However,
Tenderer shall furnish his tentative programme regarding the above along with
his offer which, necessarily, should take into account the site conditions and
time schedule for completing the work, comprising subsurface features,



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borings, in-situ tests, sampling, visual observations and laboratory tests of
samples, reporting of the test results, including discussions, correlating the field
and the laboratory test values and recommendations.
The Tenderer shall have on site all required survey instruments to carry out the
work accurately according to specifications and drawings. All the specified
locations for boreholes and field tests shall be set out at site by the Tenderer
from two established reference grid lines. If required, the Tenderer shall set out
the base lines and the locations of boreholes and field tests with reference to
the property line as guided by the Engineer. At each location of boreholes and
other field tests, the Tenderer shall establish the ground level prior to
commencing the operations. The ground level shall be related to an established
benchmark or as directed by the Engineer.
The Tenderer, before submitting his tender, shall familiar himself about the site
and ascertain the local conditions, labour rules, availability of approach
roads/paths, traffic restrictions, and all obstructions in the area and also
ascertain all site conditions and shall allow for any extras likely to be incurred
due to all such conditions in his quoted prices. After the award of work, no
additional claims will be entertained on these accounts under any
circumstances, whatsoever.
The Tenderer shall take adequate precautions to ensure complete safety and
precaution to avoid any accident at site. The safety precautions shall conform
to the safety regulations prescribed by the safety code for constructions and
relevant Indian Standard Codes.
4.1 Mobilisation
The Tenderer shall mobilise adequate plants and equipment, instruments and
personnel (skilled and unskilled) required carrying out the soil investigation
work.



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This scope also includes demobilisation of all equipment / personnel in orderly
manner so as to keep the site clean for any further work by Owner. No extra
payment for such activities in due, but whatever has been covered in the Bill of
Quantities under the Soil/Geo Investigation task’s cost.
It is essential that the equipments/instruments are properly calibrated and

valid at the time of commencement of the work, so that they represent true
values and submit the test reports to the Owner. In case of any discrepancy of
the calibration certificate / instruments, the Tenderer shall arrange for having
the instruments tested in presence of the engineer at an approved laboratory
at the Tenderer’s cost and the test reports shall be submitted to the Owner.
When blasting with explosives is involved, agency/Tenderer shall arrange
statutory clearances and also the portable magazine for storing/carrying the
explosives.
5 TEST PROCEDURES
The Tenderer shall follow the procedures for all the soil investigation tests
(Field and laboratory) as per relevant IS codes, except for the specific points
listed below:
5.1 Boring
Boring shall be done generally by employing mechanically operated equipment.

The drilling shall be done with Boreholes of 150 mm diameter.
Drilling in rock and collection of rock core samples shall be in accordance with
IS: 6926 and IS: 4464.
The depth of bore holes may be restricted on encountering hard soil/rock or at

a depth where ‘N’ value is greater than 50 whichever occurs earlier. The boring
shall be done beyond hard soil/rock and core samples of about 1.5m long may
be collected for further laboratory studies to establish properties of rock. In



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case the hard rock occurs at very shallow depths, the depth of bore shall be
done till “N” Value is 100 or above.
Record of borings shall be maintained by the Tenderer in accordance with of

IS: 1892.
Bore hole test shall be conducted at site in the following Three nos. of location
& these locations are indicated in layout Drg. No. 2-3673-600-001.
CO-0RDINATE CO-0RDINATE
S.NO. POINT SOUTH WES T
1. Borehole 1 (BH 01) 100.00m 107.82m
2. Borehole 2 (BH 02) 32.233m 163.00m
3. Borehole 3 (BH 03) 35.225m 200.55m

5.2 Standard Penetration Test
Standard penetration tests (SPT) shall be carried out at intervals of 1.5 meters
and at every change of strata in accordance with IS: 2131.
5.3 Trial Pits
Trial pits shall be of 1m x 1m size so as to permit easy access for visual

examination of walls of the pit and to facilitate sampling and in-situ testing
operations. Pits shall be excavated upto a maximum depth of 1m below ground
level. Precautions shall be taken to ensure the stability of pit walls including
provision of shoring if necessary as per IS: 4453. Precautions shall be taken to
prevent surface water draining into the pit. Arrangements shall be made for
dewatering if the pit is extended below water table. Trial pits shall be kept dry
and a ladder shall be provided for easy access to the bottom of the pit. ln-situ
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immediately on reaching the specified depth so as to avoid substantial changes
in moisture content of the subsoil. Arrangements shall be made for barriers,
protective measures and lighting necessary for the period the pits remain
open.
A note on the visual examination of soil strata shall be prepared. This should
include the nature, colour, consistency and visual classification of the soil,
thickness of soil strata, thickness of expansive soil & ground water table if any
etc. Undisturbed samples shall be collected at 1m depth and at the termination
depth in all the pits.
Trial Pits shall be conducted at three locations & the locations are indicated in
layout Drg. No. 2-3673-600-001.
CO-ORDINATE CO-ORDINATE
S.NO. POINT
SOUTH WEST
1. Trial Pit (TR –01) 20.00m 168.71m
2. Trial Pit (TR –02) 40.00m 168.71m
3. Trial Pit (TR –03) 61.796m 178.56m
5.4 Electrical Resistivity Test
The electrical resistivity method is based on the measurement and recording of

charges in the mean resistivity or specific resistance of various locations in the
site. The flow of current through a soil is mainly due to electrolytic action and
therefore depends on the concentration and composition.
The soil Electrical Resistivity shall be conducted as per WENNER’S four

Electrode Method and the brief procedure as mentioned below.



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WENNER’S four-electrode method is adopted to conduct the test at given
location in the project site. The test was conducted by driving four electrodes
(metal spikes) into the ground along straight line at equal distances. On
pressing the “Test” switch available in the meter, the resistance value is
displayed in the meter, which is recorded for calculation purpose. The same
procedure is carried out for different spacing of 2m, 4m, 6m, 8m and 10.0m
between the electrodes. During the process, a direct voltage of known
magnitude is imposed between the two outlet electrodes, thereby producing an
electric field within the soil.
Earth Resistivity is calculated by using the formula, P = 2 x π x D x R
Where,
P is the Resistivity in ohm-meter
D is the distance between electrodes in meters
R is the resistance value recorded during the tests in ohms
Electrical Resistivity test shall be conducted at one location & the location is
indicated in layout Drg. No. 2-3673-600-001.
CO-ORDINATE CO-ORDINATE
S.NO. POINT
SOUTH WEST
Electric al
1. resistivity test 73.367m 174.30m

location (ER – 1)
Electrical Resistivity test report shall be submitted as per the format attached
as Annexure-1.



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6 SCHEDULE OF QUANTITIES FOR SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK
The Geotechnical Investigation shall be carried as per Indian Code of practice

and the procedures shown in the above sections.
The schedule of quantity is worked out based on the following basis:
a. This schedule Of B.O.Q for Soil Investigation is based on the drawing title
“Test Locations for Soil Investigation”, dwg no: 2-3673-600-001.
b. The depth of each bore hole proposed is 15m from NGL (natural ground
level), or till hard rock is encountered.
c. Payment shall be made for the actual depth of boring as per actual site
condition
S.No Description Qty Unit Rate Amount
I Field Investigation
1a Mobilization of all required equipment, L.S Job

plant, instruments and manpower for
carrying out the field investigation and
demobilization after the satisfactory
completion of the soil investigation work.
1b Setting & shifting of rig at bore hole/test 3 Nos
location.
2 Drilling exploratory bore holes of not 3 Nos
more than 150 mm diameter, in all
types of soil, as per specifications/
procedures by Indian Code of Practice,
(soil where SPT "N" equal or less than



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50).
3 Drilling NX size exploratory bore holes in 3 Nos

weathered rock/rock with T.C./ with
diamond drill bit with core run not more
than 1.5 m & collecting rock samples
using double tube core barrels,
preserving rock samples in wooden core
boxes, all as per the specifications
including gravity grouting if necessary,
in water loss zones & providing cement.
(Weathered rock/rock is defined SPT "N”
equal or more than 50).
4 Conducting standard penetration test 3 Nos
(SPT) and collecting / preserving SPT
samples, as per specifications /
procedures by Indian (It is assumed that
SPT for each bore hole will be carried out
at every 5m depth)
5 Conducting Trial Pit test 3 Nos
6 Collecting of block UDS samples from 3 Nos

trial pits.
7 Collection of disturbed soil samples in 3 Nos
plastic bags as per specifications/
procedures shown in Indian Standards.
8 Collecting ground water samples for 3 Nos
chemical analysis.



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9 Collecting of soil samples for chemical 3 Nos

analysis.
Total Field Investigation
II Electrical Resistivity Test 1 Nos

Conducting Electrical Resistivity Tests,
by Wane Method including equipments,
work force etc complete.
III Laboratory Test
1 Natural moisture content (NMC) of soils 3 Nos

by oven drying method.
2 Atterberg limits of soil i.e.
a. Liquid limit (LL) 3 Nos
b. Plastic limit (PL) 3 Nos
c. Shrinkage limit (SL) 3 Nos
3 Grain size analysis (GSA) of various soil 3 Nos

samples by both mechanical sieve &
hydrometer analysis.
4 In situ dry density of soil samples. 3 Nos
5 Triaxial drained & un-drained test 3 Nos
6 Chemical analysis of soil to determine 3 Nos

chloride sulphate.
7 Chemical analysis of ground water to 3 Nos
determine Chloride, Sulphate, Flouride,
Ph & organic content.
8 Unconfined compressive triaxial test 3 Nos



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9 Specific gravity of soil /rock samples. 3 Nos
10 Porosity of rock sample. 3 Nos
11 Point load index of soaked rock sample. 3 Nos
12 CBR Test 3 Nos
Total Laboratory Tests
IV Compilation Of Data & Report L.S Job

Compilation of geotechnical report
including field, Electrical resistivity &
laboratory test results, recommendation
for foundation system, deriving spring
constant, graphs and addressing all
relevant geotechnical issues etc
complete.
V TOTAL
SUM ( I + II + III + IV)

7 LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexure-1 - Electrical resistivity test report
8 LIST OF DRAWINGS
Test location for Soil Investigation - 2-3673-600-001


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Project: Tree – 1 Project.

Client: Thirumalai Chemicals limited,

Ranipet, Tamil Nadu.

Doc. No. : 600-ENG-3673-001

Rev Date Prepared by Checked by Approved by

THIRUMALAI CHEMICALS LIMITED