GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

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PROJECT:
Construction of new Intake well, North Songadh regional water supply scheme, at
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Borisaval.

PROJECT No.:
MES/Surat/2023071701/57

To:
M\S. R.R infra–Pvt. Ltd.
Surat.

By:
Mattest Engineering Services
A-39-40-41, City Industrial estate, Nr. Swaminarayan temple,
Udhna-Navsari main road, Udhna, Surat. E-mail:
meslabtest@gmail.com
Ph.0261-2272261
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Introduction ............................................................................................................ 1

1.1 Project Description ........................................................................................... 1

1.2 Purpose of study ............................................................................................... 1

1.3 Scope of investigation ....................................................................................... 2

2. Field invetigation .................................................................................................... 2

2.1 Drilling .............................................................................................................. 2

2.2 Ground Water ................................................................................................... 2

3. Laboratory Test ....................................................................................................... 3

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4. Site Condition ......................................................................................................... 3

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Regional Geology .............................................................................................. 3

Design Parameter.................................................................................................... 4
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5.1 Load carrying capacity analysis for Pile ........................................................... 4

6. Conclusion............................................................................................................... 5
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7. Referances ............................................................................................................... 6
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Table 1-1 Summary of Field investigation ...................................................................... 2

Table 5-1 Recommendation pile load capacity .............................................................. 4

NO OF ANNEXURE

Annexure 1 Satellite view of location……………………………………………………………….…..9

Annexure 2 Bore location drawing………………………………………………………..………….…9
Annexure 3 Bore log Data…………………………………………………………………………..…….10
Annexure 4 Result Sheet………………………………………….……………………………………....11
Annexure 5 Typical Calculation…………………………….…………………………………………..12
1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 Project Description

M\S. R.R infra–Pvt. Ltd., Surat is planning to develop a Construction of new,

Intake well North Songadh regional water supply scheme, at Borisaval. As per the
current planning, One Nos. of intake well with walking bridge structure.
M/s. Mattest Engineering services has carried out the geotechnical
investigation for the proposed project. At the time of our field investigations, the site
was excavated 25.00 m depth below the Water level.
The complete geotechnical investigation work was undertaken to obtain
required sub surface information to define nature and behaviour of soil, under
application of loads of proposed structure
A layout plan showing the locations of our field investigation is illustrated in
Fig. 1.

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1.2Purpose of study op
The overall purpose of this study was to investigate the stratigraphy at the site
and to develop geotechnical recommendations for foundation design and
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construction.
1) Drilled One (1) borehole up to 25.00 m depth in order to determine site
stratigraphy and collected soil and groundwater samples for laboratory testing.
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2) We have tested selected soil/rock samples in the laboratory to determine index

and engineering properties.
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3) Conducted Standard Penetration tests in the bore holes at regular intervals of

1.50m or change of strata as per IS Code.
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4) Collected undisturbed soil samples from the bore holes at regular intervals of
3.0m or change of strata as per IS Code.
5) Thereafter, Collected and transported selected samples of soil & rock to the
testing laboratory and conducted relevant tests to determine engineering
properties of different subsoil strata; and
6) Analysed all field and laboratory data in order to develop engineering
recommendations for foundation design and construction.

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 1.3Scope of investigation

Table 1-1 Summary of Field investigation

Project Coordinates
Nos. of Termination Water
Borehole Depth, m Table, m
Lat. Long.

BH-1 21.270748 73.504829 25.0 0.00

2. FIELD INVETIGATION
2.1Drilling

The boreholes were progressed using a mechanized shell to the specified depth.

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The borehole diameter was 150 mm. Where caving of the borehole occurred, 150 mm
diameter casing was used to keep the borehole stable. The work was in general
accordance with IS: 1892-1979.
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Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) was conducted in the boreholes at 1.5 m
depth intervals. The test was performed by connecting a split spoon sampler to rods
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and driving it by 45 cm using a 63.5 kg hammer falling freely from a height of 75 cm.
The tests were conducted in accordance with IS: 2131-1981.
Standard split spoon sampler was used for conducting Standard Penetration
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Test and were conducted in boreholes to obtain SPT ‘N’ values. It is ensured that the
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energy of the falling weight is not reduced by friction between the drive weight and the
guides or between ropes. The number of blows required to drive each 15cm penetration
is recorded. The first 15cm of drive considered as seating drive. The total blows
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required for the second and third 15cm penetration is termed as a penetration
resistance - N value.
Disturbed samples were collected from the split spoon after conducting SPT.
Undisturbed samples were collected by attaching 75 mm diameter thin walled ‘Shelby’
tubes and driving the sampler by light hammering using a 63.5 kg hammer in
accordance with IS: 2132-1986. The tubes were sealed with wax at both ends. All
samples were transported to our NABL accredited laboratory at Surat for further
examination and testing.

2.2 Ground Water

Groundwater level was measured in the boreholes 24 hours after drilling and
sampling was completed. The groundwater table was recorded up to the investigated
depth in borehole during subsoil exploration work carried out in the month of July
2023.

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3. LABORATORY TEST
Laboratory tests were conducted on selected soil, to determine their physical
and engineering properties. The testing procedures were in accordance with current
applicable IS specifications.
The following tests were conducted on selected soil samples recovered from the
boreholes:

Name of test Relevant IS Code

Natural Moisture Content IS: 2720 (Part-2)-1973, RA-2010

Grain Size Analysis IS: 2720 (Part-4)-1985, RA-2010
Specific Gravity IS: 2720 (Part-3)-1980, RA-2007
Liquid and plastic limits IS: 2720 (Part-5)-1985, RA-2010

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Unconsolidated undrained direct shear test IS: 2720 (Part-13)-1986, RA-2010
Bulk Density
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4. SITE CONDITION
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4.1Regional Geology
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The soils derived their characteristics from the basaltic rocks as parts of the
district. The basaltic lava flows are covered by black clayey to loamy soil. It is in general
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ranges in thickness up to one meter. The colour of the soil turns brown due to high
iron content at places. The area is affected by tide as well as leaching of salts from up
land forming saline alkali soils. Major geological formations exposed in the district are
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Quaternary alluvium, Tertiary limestone and sandstones and deccan trap basalt.

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 5. DESIGN PARAMETER
5.1 Load carrying capacity analysis for Pile

Ultimate point bearing capacity

Following equation has been used for Computation of Ultimate Point Bearing (Re);
Re = Ksp x qc x df x Ab

Ultimate skin friction capacity

Following equation has been used for Computation of Ultimate Skin Friction (Raf);
Raf = As x Cus
Table 5-1 Recommendation pile load capacity

Pile

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Safe Axial Lateral Capacity (T)
Cut off Founding Effective Socket
Compression Uplift
Dia. of level Level Length of length of
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pile (m) below including Pile pile into Free Fixed
Carrying (T)
EGL Socket (m) rock (m) Head Head
Capacity (T)
length (m)
1.00 -1.0 -25.0 24.0 1.5 210 99 17.6 46.9
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1.00 -1.0 -25.0 24.0 2.0 266 132 17.6 46.9
1.00 -1.0 -25.0 24.0 2.5 378 198 17.6 46.9
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1.20 -1.0 -25.0 24.0 1.5 233 143 23.6 62.8

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1.20 -1.0 -25.0 24.0 2.0 301 190 23.6 62.8

1.20 -1.0 -25.0 24.0 2.5 437 285 23.6 62.8
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1) The above values include a bearing capacity safety factor of 2.5.

2) The appropriate value of net bearing pressure may be selected based on the
deflections computed from soil-structure interaction and the permissible
settlement criterion.

3) Height of Lateral load above ground level is considered as 0.0 m.

4) Permissible deflection (Lateral) of Pile is 0.5 cm based on IRC: 78.

5) Proper group efficiency factored shall be considered based on No. of piles in a

group if no. of piles is provided.

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6. CONCLUSION
Given results obtained during the field and laboratory investigations and the
analysis carried out after that, the following general recommendations are being made
for the foundation design of the proposed Construction of new, Intake well North
Songadh regional water supply scheme, at Borisaval.
1. Subsurface investigation work carried out by M/s. R. R. Infra–Pvt. Ltd. during
July-2023 and soil/rock samples were submitted to laboratory for further process.
2. The evaluation of pile load capacity is as per IS 2911 & IRC 78.
3. Pile capacity shall be confirmed at site by conducting pile load test as per is-2911.
4. Proper group efficiency factored shall be considered based on No. of pile in a group
if No. of piles is provided.
5. The Expert’s opinion is advisable for selection of the pile type & proper pile Design.
6. Subsurface conditions encountered during construction may vary somewhat from

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the conditions encountered during the site investigation. In case significant
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variations are encountered during construction, we request to be notified so that
our engineers may review the recommendations in this report in light of these
variations.
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Mattest Engineering Services

If there is any quarry in the report, let us know within one month, as the sample is kept
for one month. Analysis and recommendations are based only on the data collected
from borehole made at the site

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7. REFERANCES

1. Foundation Analysis and Design, J.E. Bowles, McGraw Hill Publication, 5th
Edition, 1996.
2. Braja M. Das, Principles of Geotechnical Engineering, 9th Edition
3. Foundation Design Manual, N. V. Nayak, 5th Edition, 1996.
4. IS 1498-1970-Classification and Identification of Soils for General Engineering
Purposes.
5. IS 1892-1979 - Code of practice for Sub-surface investigation for foundations.
6. IS 2131-1981- Method for Standard penetration test for soils.
7. IS 1904-1986- Code of Practice for Design and construction of foundations in soils.
8. IS 2911 Code of Practice for Design and Construction of Piles.
9. IRC: 78 Standard Specifications and Code of Practice for Road and Bridges.

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10. Pile Design and Construction Practice, M. J. Tomlinson, Viewpoint Publications,
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Annexure
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 Annexure 1 Satellite view of location

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 Annexure 2 Bore location drawing
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 Annexure 3 Bore log Data

BORE LOG DATA

Bore Hole No. : 1 Dia of Bore (mm) : 100/150

Type of Boring : Machine drilling Start Date : 05-07-2023

Water Table (m) : 0.00 End Date : 10-07-2023

Bore Co-Ordinate : Lat ° 21.270748 Long ° 73.504829 RL = 40.303 m

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Location : North songadh regional water supply scheme, Intake well at borisaval.

Core Recovery (%)

Type of Sampling
IS Classification
Thickness (m)

GWT (m)

RQD (%)
N' Value

Remark
Legend
Depth
Visual Description of Strata
(m)

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0.00
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13.50 River Water
0.00-13.50 - DS - - - -
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13.50-15.00 - DS - - - -
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15.00-16.50 - DS - - - -
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16.50-18.00 - DS - - - -
8.50 Blackish sand with gravel
18.00-19.50 - DS - - - -
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19.50-21.00 DS - - - -

21.00-22.00 - DS - - - -

22.00-23.50 - Core 24 9 - -
3.00 Greyish moderate stong rock
23.50-25.00 - Core 92 78.5 - -

25.50 Termination Depth

Abbreviation
DS- Disturb Sample SPT- Standard Penetration Test
UDS - Undisturbed Sample GWT-Ground Water Table

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 Annexure 4 Result Sheet

Bore Hole Depth (m) Core Compressive Strength (N/mm2)

22.0 11.0

23.5 19.5

25.0 27.0

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 Typical Calculations

PILE IN ROCK AS PER IRC 78

Layer 1
LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY-STATIC FORMULA (Qa= Re + Raf) = Ksp*qc*df*Ab +
As*qs)

1 D Stem Dia in, cms 100.000

2 Leff Length of socket (1D to 2D for hard rock) 150

3 Ab C/S Area of base of pile , cm 2 7854.000

4 As Surface Area of socket in cm 2 47123.890

5 Ksp An empirical coefficeint 0.25

6 qc Average UCS of rock at tip of pile ,Kg/cm 2 110.000

7 df Depth factor 1.600

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depth factor = 1+(0.4x length of socket/dia of socket )

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Ultimate shear along the socket for weathered rock in Kg/cm 2 30.0

9 Qa Qa = Re + Raf ,Ultimate Bearing Capacity

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a) Re =End Bearing Capacity,in Kg
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b) Re = Ksp x qc x df x Ab)
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c) Factor of safety (End bearing) 5.0

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d) Re Safe End Bearing capacity in Kg 69115.2

e) Raf Ultimate side socket shear (Max =30 kg/cm 2) 8.8

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f) (Raf = As x qs) Ultimate side socket shear, kg 1413716.7

g) Factor of safety (Friction) 10.0

h) Raf Safe side socket resistance,kg 141371.7

10 Qa = Re + Raf

11 Qa Safe capacity of pile socketed into rock, MT 210

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 Site photos

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