Geotechnical Engineering Report

Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane-01,

Square Commercial,
Phase-(VII),
Bahria Town, Rawalpindi.

Nov 10 , 2020

GEOTECHNICAL DIVISION

Submitted To:
RAJA AMJAD YAQUB &
RAJA AZMAT

Submitted By:
Earnest Pakistan
Geotechnical Division

Office # 02, 1st Floor, Plaza # 163

Hub Commercial
Near Head Office, Phase-VIII
Bahria Town, Rawalpindi
+92 51 5180020

30092020-Com-058
Subject: FINAL GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING REPORT
Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane-01, Square Commercial, Phase-VII,
Bahria Town, Rawalpindi.

We are pleased to submit two copies of our final geotechnical engineering report of
Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane-01, Square Commercial, Phase-VII, Bahria Town,
Rawalpindi.

This report presents the result of our field exploration and laboratory testing & recom-
mendation for design and Construction of the proposed facility.

We appreciate the opportunity to be of service to you and look forward to our contin-
ued involvement as this project progresses. Please contact me at (051)5180020 if you
have any questions regarding this report or if we may be of further service to you.

Geo Technical Engineer

Umar Ali Arshad

PEC NO. CIVIL/41650,
Plaza # 63/64
Office # 02
1st Floor
Hub Commercial
Near Head Office , Phase-VIII
BAHRIA TOWN RAWALPINDI.
 PROJECT DESCRIPTION:

Address: Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane 1, Square Commercial,

Commercial, Phase (VII), Bahria Town Rawalpindi

Date of Exploration: October 17, 2020

No of Stories: Two

Accommodation: Commercial

North: Lane 01

South: Japan By Pass Road

East: Plot No.07

West: Plot No.09

Master Plan: Phase-(VII) provided by Bahria Town

INVESTIGATION DESCRIPTION

No of Bore holes: 1 Pit

Bore Depth Description: 15 feet through Excavation.

Predominate material: Coarse Grained

Consistency: The material is Sandy and Gravely in nature.

SPT trend: The SPT values increased and remained refusal

Filling or no filling: Filling was encountered upto depth of 4 feet.

Ground Water Table: G.W.T was not encountered

Termination: Excavation was terminated at 15 feet due to the

presence of natural stratum made drilling process difficult to proceed further
deeper

Foundation Description:

Option 1:

In case of without basement a reliable choice is Raft footing with a net

allowable bearing pressure of 0.8 tons per square foot (0.8tons/sqft) at 4 feet
from road level without ground improvement.

Option 2:

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 In case of basement a reliable choice is Raft footing with a net
allowable bearing pressure of 1.2 tons per square foot (1tons/sqft) at 10
feet from road level without ground improvement.

Grond Improvement

Gairra:

The soil beneath the entire covered area be excavated up to the depth of 6
feet from the lowest grade. A 3 feet thick layer of lime treated compacted granular
fill. Granular fill should contain less than 10% fines (1:10) and compacted by any
suitable mean to achieve at least 90% of relative compaction. Compaction should
be done in layers with maximum lift thickness of 8 inches.

Piles:

In case of without basement facility subsoil beneath the covered area be

excavated up to the depth of 6 feet from adjacent front road level. Ground
improvement should be done as mentioned above. Piles of 12 inches dia. be then
bored in the granular fill and be extended at least 5 feet into the hard stratum. The
raft footing along with footing beam be then placed over the layer of compacted
granular fill layer at the depth of 3 feet from front adjacent front road level.

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 ................................................................................................................. 4
INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................... 4

1.1 INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 4

1.2 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................ 4

CHAPTER 2 ................................................................................................................. 5
SUBSOIL INVESTIGATIONS ........................................................................................ 5

2.1 EXPLORATORY SOIL BORING .............................................................................. 5

2.2 LABORATORY TESTING ....................................................................................... 5

CHAPTER 3 ................................................................................................................. 6
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS....................................................................................... 6
CHAPTER 4 ................................................................................................................. 7
RECOMMENDATIONS ............................................................................................... 7

4.1 GENERAL .......................................................................................................... 7

4.2 FOUNDATION DESIGN AND ESTIMATED SETTLEMENT ............................................. 7
4.3 DRAINAGE ........................................................................................................ 8

CHAPTER 5 ................................................................................................................. 9
LIMITATIONS .............................................................................................................. 9
APPENDIX A ............................................................................................................ 11
APPENDIX B ............................................................................................................. 12

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 Geotechnical Engineering Report
Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane 1, Square Commercial, Commercial,
Phase (VII), Bahria Town Rawalpindi.

Chapter 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 INTRODUCTION
This report presents the results of subsurface explorations and geotechnical
engineering studies for the proposed residential building on Plot No. 08, Boulevard
Lane 1, Square Commercial, Commercial, Phase (VII), Bahria Town Rawalpindi

The purpose of this study was to evaluate subsurface conditions at the site
and to provide geotechnical recommendations for the design and construction of
the proposed structure. The scope of our work included subsurface exploration and
performing laboratory & engineering analyses to develop design recommendations.

1.2 SITE AND PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The project site is located on Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane 1, Square
Commercial, Commercial, Phase (VII), Bahria Town Rawalpindi is shown in the Site
and Exploration Plan and Vicinity Map, in Figure-1.

The property is bounded by Lane 01 in the N, Plot No.07 in the E, Japan By

Pass Road in the S and Plot No.09 in the W. The current plans propose a new building
that will be Two story Commercial Building.

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 CHAPTER 2

SUBSOIL INVESTIGATIONS

2.1 EXPLORATORY SOIL BORING

1 Pit exploratory borings were conducted on October 17, 2020 .The borings
were done up to the depth 15 feet through Excavation. Boring locations were based
on the initial proposed site layout and constrained by the site grades and existing
features. The approximate locations of the borings for this study are shown in Figure
1. Description of the drilling program and boring logs are presented in Appendix A.

2.2 LABORATORY TESTING

Laboratory tests were performed on selected samples retrieved from the
borings to evaluate engineering properties. Laboratory testing included visual soil
classification, moisture content determinations, grain size analyses and
determination of plasticity characteristics in case of fine-grained soils. Descriptions of
the laboratory test procedures and results are presented in Appendix B.

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 CHAPTER 3

SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Our subsoil explorations suggest that subsoil beneath the proposed site is
heterogeneous with dominantly Coarse Grained in nature. SPT is a widely used field
test to determine shear strength and compressibility of in-Situ subsoil. The SPT values
increased and remained refusal. Filling was encountered upto depth of 4 feet..
Excavation was terminated at 15 feet due to the presence of natural stratum made
drilling process difficult to proceed further deeper.

Laboratory grain size analyses on the samples retrieved from excavation indicated
that a 5 feet layer consist of Dense & Moist, Well Graded Sand with Gravel (SW) while
5 feet layer consist of Very Dense & Moist, Well Graded Sand (SW) and 5 feet layer
consist of Very Dense & Moist, Well-Graded Gravel with Silty Clay or Sand (GW-GC).

Natural moisture contents (NMC %) were determined both, in the field by

Speedy Moisture apparatus and in the laboratory using Oven-dry method as per
ASTM specifications. Water content was found to be low and generally lied in the
range 2%-3% of the total dry weight of the samples retrieved. Samples exhibited low
plastic properties, thus suggesting that subsoil is not much vulnerable to volume
changes with fluctuation in water.
G.W.T was not encountered

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 CHAPTER 4

RECOMMENDATIONS

4.1 GENERAL
Based on the subsurface conditions encountered in our explorations, it was
found that the subsoil below the proposed site is Coarse Grained, The material is
Sandy and Gravely in nature.

The engineering analyses were done on the data collected from the
geotechnical investigation of the site. Based on the analysis, it is concluded that a
shallow foundation cannot be used beneath the structure as evident from
unfavorable soil conditions.

Option 1:

In case of without basement a reliable choice is Raft footing with a net

allowable bearing pressure of 0.8 tons per square foot (0.8tons/sqft) at 4 feet from
road level without ground improvement.

Option 2:

In case of basement a reliable choice is Raft footing with a net allowable

bearing pressure of 1.2 tons per square foot (1.2 tons/sqft) at 10 feet from road level
without ground improvement.

Detailed recommendations for excavations, foundations,

Ground improvement drainage, backfilling, seismic design considerations
and other geotechnical aspects of design are presented in the sections that
follow.

4.2 FOUNDATION DESIGN AND ESTIMATED SETTLEMENT

Excavations should be cleaned of all loose soil, leveled and protected from
water. If construction takes place during wet conditions, we recommend that a thin
layer (2 to 3 inches thick) of lean concrete or compacted clean crushed rock be
placed immediately after excavating to suitable foundation soils to serve as a
working surface. Footing excavations should be kept free of water at all times.

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 Each footing excavation should be evaluated by a qualified geotechnical
engineer to confirm suitable bearing conditions and to determine that all loose
materials have been removed. This should be accomplished prior to placement of
concrete on the working surface.

Due to the provision of end bearing piles under raft foundation, excessive
settlements are less likely to occur as the load is applied. Assuming compliance with
the above recommendations, we expect total settlements of recommended
foundation to be less than 2-inch, with differential settlements over a 20-foot span to
be less than ¾ - inch.

However, due to unpredictable behavior of subsoil and being on the safer

side, structural loads should be distributed uniformly over walls.

4.3 DRAINAGE
The ground surface should be sloped away from the building to prevent
water ponding. In areas where the ground surface cannot be sloped away from the
building, a concrete lined or impervious soil trench should be installed adjacent to
the building at the ground surface. Water that is collected in the trenches,
downspouts or surface water should be directed to other appropriate discharge
locations.

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 CHAPTER 5

LIMITATIONS
This report was prepared for the exclusive use of the owner of the Plot No. 08,
Boulevard Lane 1, Square Commercial, Commercial, Phase (VII), Bahria Town
Rawalpindi. for specific application to the design of the project at this site as it
relates to the geotechnical aspects discussed in the report. The data and report
should be provided to prospective contractor(s) for better understanding. However,
our report, conclusions and interpretations should not be construed as a warranty of
subsurface conditions.

The analyses, conclusions, and recommendations presented in this report

were prepared in accordance with generally accepted professional geotechnical
engineering principles and practice in this area at this time. No other warranty
expresses or implied, is made.

The analyses, conclusions and recommendations contained in this report are

based on site conditions as they existed during our site visits/exploration and further
assuming that the exploration is the representative of the subsurface conditions
throughout the site; i.e., the subsurface conditions everywhere are not significantly
different from those disclosed by the explorations. If subsurface conditions different
from those described in this report are observed or appear to be present during
construction, we should be advised at once so that we can review these conditions
and reconsider our recommendations, where necessary.

If there is a substantial lapse of time between the submission of this report and
the start of work at the site, or if conditions have changed because of natural
causes or construction operations at or adjacent 'to the site, we recommend that
this report be reviewed to determine the applicability of conclusions and
recommendations, considering the changed conditions and time lapse.

Unanticipated soil conditions are commonly encountered and cannot be

fully determined by merely taking soil samples or completing test borings. Such
unexpected conditions frequently require that additional expenditures be made to

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attain a properly constructed project. Therefore, some contingency fund is
recommended to accommodate such potential extra costs.

The scope of our services for this report did not include any environmental
assessment or evaluation regarding the presence or absence of wetlands or
hazardous or toxic materials in the soil, surface water, groundwater, or air, on or
below or around the site.

Earnest Pakistan
Geotechnical Division

Umar Ali Arshad

Geotechnical Engineer

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 APPENDIX A
SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION

Two exploratory borings were conducted on October 17, 2020. 15 feet

through Excavation. The approximate locations of the borings drilled for this study, as
shown in Figure 1, were determined using master plan of Phase-(VII) provided by
Bahria Town and by taping, pacing and estimating directions from existing site
features. Logs of borings are presented in Figures 5 and 6. A Soil Classification and
Log Key are presented in Figure 3 & 4 as a reference for symbols and information
presented in the boring logs. Figure 2 shows the Subsoil profile for the proposed site

The drilling was done by subcontractor Mr. Rahimullah. Borings were

advanced with a Percussion machine.

Disturbed samples were retrieved from borings at approximately 3 feet

intervals to 15 feet deep. After that a 5 feet interval has been taken for remaining
depths. Sampling was performed in conjunction with performance of the Standard
Penetration Test (SPT) (American Society for Testing and Materials [ASTM]
Designation D 1586). The SPT consists of driving a 2-inchoutside-diameter (O.D.) split-
spoon sampler to a total distance of 18 inches below the bottom of the drilled hole
with a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The number of blows required to cause
the last 12 inches of penetration is termed the Standard Penetration Resistance (N-
value). When the resistance exceeded 50 blows for 6 inches or less penetration, the
test was terminated and the number of blows and the corresponding penetration
recorded. The Standard Penetration Resistance values are plotted on the boring logs
presented in Appendix A. These values provide a means for evaluating the relative
density of granular soils and the relative consistency (stiffness) of cohesive soils.

The drilling operations were observed by an Earnest Pakistan representative

who collected samples and prepared a log of each boring.

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 APPENDIX B
LABORATORY TESTS

Samples collected from our borings were sealed and taken to laboratory for
testing. Tests were conducted in general accordance with applicable American
Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards.

B. 1 VISUAL CLASSIFICATION

All soil samples obtained from the borings were visually classified using a
system based on the ASTM D 2487; Standard Classification for Soils for Engineering
Purposes (Unified Soil Classification System) and ASTM D 2488; Standard Practice for
Description and Identification of Soils (Visual-Manual Procedure). The individual
sample classifications have been incorporated into the boring log information
presented in Appendix B.

B.2 WATER CONTENT DETERMINATION

The natural water content was determined for selected samples retrieved
from the borings. Water content determination tests were performed in general
accordance with ASTM D 2216, Standard Method for Laboratory Determination of
Water (Moisture) Content of Soil and Rock. Comparison of natural water content of
a soil with its index properties can be useful in characterizing soil unit weight,
compactness, consistency, compressibility and strength. Water contents are given
on the boring logs presented in Appendix B.

B.3 GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS

Grain size analysis was performed on a selected sample in general

accordance with ASTM D 422; Standard Method for Particle Size Analysis of Soils and
ASTM D 1140; Standard Method for Material Size in Soil Finer than 200 No. Sieve.
Results of the grain size analysis are presented in Appendix B.

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 Earnest Pakistan
MATERIAL TESTING LAB
PROJECT: SOIL TEST
Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane-01, Square Commercial
Phase-(VII), Bahira Town, Rawalpindi.
FIELD BORE LOG
PIT NO: 1 X:
Y:
EXPLORATION METHOD: PERCUSSION MACHINE Z:
SPT
IN-SITU
DEPTH "N" SAMPLE
DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL MOISTURE
(ft) FIELD TYPE
(%)
6" 6" 6" Nf

0 EXISTING GROUND LEVEL

-5 12 16 22 38 Dense & moist, Well Graded Sand with Gravel (SW) DS 3.0%

-10 R R R R Very dense & moist, Well graded-sand (SW) DS 3.0%

Very dense & moist, Well Graded Gravdel with Silty

-15 R R R R DS 1.6%
Clay or Sand (GW-GC)
 Earnest Pakistan
MATERIAL TESTING LAB
PROJECT: SOIL TEST
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Phase-(VII), Bahira Town, Rawalpindi.

BH DEPTH %AGE PASSING GRAVEL SAND SILT & CLAY

NO. (ft) #4 #200 (%) (%) (%)
1 -5 69.07 4.12 30.9 64.9 4.1
-10 100.00 4.15 0.0 95.9 4.1
-15 26.22 8.13 73.8 18.1 8.1
 Earnest Pakistan
MATERIAL TESTING LAB
PROJECT: SOIL TEST
Plot No. 08, Boulevard Lane-01, Square Commercial
Phase-(VII), Bahira Town, Rawalpindi.
Summary of Test Results
BH DEPTH NMC %AGE MATERIALS SPT (FIELD)
UNIFIED SOIL CLASSIFICATION Bulk Density (pcf)
No. (ft) (%) GRAVEL SAND SILT & CLAY "N"
1 -5 3% 31 65 4 Dense & moist, Well Graded Sand with Gravel (SW) 38 128.45
-10 3% 0 96 4 Very dense & moist, Well graded-sand (SW) R 130.00
Very dense & moist, Well Graded Gravdel with Silty Clay or Sand (GW-GC)
-15 2% 74 18 8 R 130.00
Tested By ANALYZED AND APPROVED BY
FAISAL ENGR. UMAR ALI ARSHAD