SOIL REPORT

GENERAL REPORT
SL. No.: Span:
Block: Type:
Road Name: Pkg. No.:

1. SUBSOIL CONDITION & GENERALISED SOIL PROFILE:

The subsoils are of medium to good quality. It is characterised by soft / medium clayey silt followed by a loose to moderately dense silty
sand. At around 15/16m depth, we have stiff to very stiff clayey silt and continues for about 4/5m. Thereafter, the sand layer appears
again with high SPT values and continues up to the terminating depth for all the bore holes. The generalised soil profile is presented in
Fig. 2. The corrected “N” vs. depth plot has been shown in Fig. 3.

2. CHOICE OF FOUNDATION & FOUNDING LEVEL:

Open foundation can not be used due to poor subsoil condition. The top 5/6m soil is loose sand which is susceptible to liquefaction since
the site falls in high seismic zone (zone-IV). The proposed structure will be a Bridge. Considering the nature of the subsoil and the type of
structures to be constructed at the present site, it is suggested to go for deep foundation in form of pile. Bored cast in-situ piles are
preferred due to availability of construction agencies and ease of construction. Such piles may be placed at 14m to 17/18m below bottom
of pile cap depending on requirement.
Recommendation for RCC Pile of 1.2m diameter

3. BORED CAST IN-SITU PILES:

3.1. VERTICAL PILE CAPACITY
Maximum Scour Level from hydraulic calculation (presented separately),
Around Abutment Location = 95.889M
Around Pier Location = 93.763M
Bottom of Pile Cap:
Around Abutment Location = 94.02 M
Around Pier Location = 93.76 M
Since, the pile cap bottom is just below maximum scour level, let us assume that the increase in overburden pressure will take place right
from the bottom of the pile cap bottom.
Assume diameter of pile = 1200 mm

3.1.1. Determination of Design Strength Parameters:

STRATUM – I:
Average Corrected N = 21.92 Correspondence, f = 24.5 deg
Use Cohesion, C = 0 kg/sqcm
Use k 0 = 1.00

STRATUM – II:
Average Corrected N = 27.83 Correspondence, f = 33 deg
Use Cohesion, C = 0 kg/sqcm
Use k 0 = 1.00

STRATUM – III:
Average Corrected N = 31.5 Correspondence, f = 38.0 deg
Use Cohesion, C = 0 kg/sqcm
Use k 0 = 1.00

3.1.2. Determination of Vertical Pile Capacity:

The determination of vertical pile capacity for different founding level are calculated and presented separately.

3.2. HORIZONTAL PILE CAPACITY

Use Design “N”
Refer to IS : 2911 (Part I/Sec 2) - 1979, Appendix - C
Constant Factor, K1 in kg/cucm

T = [EI/K1]1/5

Now, I = 10.18 x 106 cm4 [for 1200mm dia pile]

E = 5000 x (fck)0.5 = 5000 x (35)0.5 = 29580.4 N/sqmm = 2.958 x 105 kg/sqcm
Pile Head deflection, Y = H x Lf3 / 12EI
4. CONCLUSION:
1. For the proposed Bridge, deep foundation in form of pile is suggested. Bored pile should be used due to availability of construction
agencies and less noise pollution.

2. The soil at the river bed location is clayey silt. So, scour will be less. However, to be in the safer side, use average weighted mean
diameter, dm = 0.369 mm for calculation of scour depth

3. The recommended pile capacities are given below.

Bottom of Pile length Recommended Pile

Pile Pile Capacity
from Bottom
Location Diameter
(RL in M) of Pile Cap Vertical Lateral
(m)
(M) (T) (T)
65.5 20 1200 175 57
BH-01 & 03
60.5 25 1200 265 57
71.920 22 1200 150 40
BH-02
68.920 25 1200 260 40
 The recommended pile capacities are given below,

Bottom of Pile
Recommended Pile Capacity
Pile Cap Pile length Diameter
from
Location Bottom of
(RL in M) Pile Cap (mm) Vertical Lateral
(M)
(T) (T)

BH-01 & 65.5 20 1200 175 57

04 60.5 25 1200 265 57
BH-02 & 71.920 22 1200 150 40
03 68.920 25 1200 260 40

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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 02/09/2023 Termination Depth of Borehole: 35.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 1 (One) Date of completion: 04/09/2023 Ground Water Table: 0.6m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): 91m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

0.00 0.00
0.50 DS 0.50 0.50
1.00 DS 1.00 1.00 Loose to medium, light
0 to2.5
grey silty fine to medium
1.50 DS 1.50 1.50 7 m SM 0 72.00 28.00 0 - 1.71 - 2.56 - - NP DT 0.00 13.00 - - - -
micaceous sand.
2.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
2.50 0 0
3.00 DS 3.00 3.00 16 SM 0 73.00 27.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
3.50 0.00 0.00
4.00 0.00 0.00
4.50 DS 4.50 4.50 20 SM 0 74.00 26.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
5.00 0.00 0.00
5.50 0.00 0.00
6.00 DS 6.00 6.00 19 SM 0 74.00 26.00 - 1.72 - 2.57 - - NP DT 0.75 19.00 - - - -
6.50 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
7.00 0.00 0.00
7.50 DS 7.50 7.50 17 Medium dense, brownish
8.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine
to medium sand.
8.50 0.00 0.00
3 to 15
9.00 DS 9.00 9.00 20 m SM 0 75.00 25.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
9.50 0.00 0.00
10.00 0.00 0.00
10.50 DS 10.50 10.50 21
11.00 0.00 0.00
11.50 0.00 0.00
12.00 DS 12.00 12.00 23 SM 0 72.00 28.00 - 1.77 - 2.58 - - NP DT 0.90 22.00 - - - -
12.50 0.00 0.00 (Remolded) Page 181
13.00 0.00 0.00
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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 02/09/2023 3 to 15 Termination Depth of Borehole: 35.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 1 (One) Date of completion: 04/09/2023 m Ground Water Table: 0.6m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): 91m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

13.50 DS 13.50 13.50 22

14.00 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish
grey silty micaceous fine
14.50 0.00 0.00 to medium sand.
15.00 DS 15 15 37 SM 0 78.00 22.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
16.00 0.00 0.00
17.00 0.00 0.00
18.00 DS 18.00 18.00 28
19.00 0.00 0.00
20.00 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish
21.00 DS 21.00 21.00 24 grey silty micaceous fine SM 0 77.00 23.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
to medium sand.
22.00 0.00 0.00
23.00 0.00 0.00
24.00 0.00 0.00
25.00 0.00 0.00 15 to 35
26.00 DS 26.00 26.00 31 m SM 0 77.00 23.00 - - 1.78 - 2.59 - - NP DT 0.00 36.00 - - - -
27.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
28.00 0.00 0.00
29.00 0.00 0.00
30.00 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish
31.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine
to medium sand.
32.00 0.00 0.00
33.00 0.00 0.00
34.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
35.00 DS 35.0 35.0 33 SM 0 78.00 22.00 - - - - - - - NP - (Remolded) 38.00 - - - Page 182
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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 05/09/2023 Termination Depth of Borehole: 25.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 2 (Two) Date of completion: 06/09/2023 Ground Water Table: 0.25m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): 96.87m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

0.00 0.00
0.50 DS 0.50 0.50
1.00 DS 1.00 1.00 Loose to medium, light
0 to2.5
grey silty fine to medium
1.50 DS 1.50 1.50 8 m SM 0 83.00 17.00 0 - 1.74 - 2.59 - - NP DT 0.00 29.00 - - - -
micaceous sand.
2.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
2.50 0 0
3.00 DS 3.00 3.00 16 SM 0 84.00 16.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
3.50 0.00 0.00
4.00 0.00 0.00
4.50 DS 4.50 4.50 20 SM 0 86.00 14.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
5.00 0.00 0.00
5.50 0.00 0.00
6.00 DS 6.00 6.00 19 SM 0 85.00 15.00 - 1.76 - 2.60 - - NP DT 0.00 30.00 - - - -
6.50 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
7.00 0.00 0.00
7.50 DS 7.50 7.50 17 Medium dense, brownish
3 to 15
8.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine
m
to medium sand.
8.50 0.00 0.00
9.00 DS 9.00 9.00 19 SM 0 88.00 12.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
9.50 0.00 0.00
10.00 0.00 0.00
10.50 DS 10.50 10.50 21
11.00 0.00 0.00
11.50 0.00 0.00
12.00 DS 12.00 12.00 23 SM 0 84.00 16.00 - 1.90 - 2.61 - - NP DT 0.00 33.00 - - - -
12.50 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
13.00 0.00 0.00
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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 05/09/2023 Termination Depth of Borehole: 25.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 2 (Two) Date of completion: 06/09/2023 Ground Water Table: 0.25m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): 96.87m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

13.50 DS 13.50 13.50 22

14.00 0.00 0.00
-do-
14.50 0.00 0.00
15.00 DS 15 15 37 SM 0 88.00 12.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
15.50 0.00 0.00
16.00 0.00 0.00
16.50 DS 16.50 16.50 26
17.00 0.00 0.00
17.50 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish
18.00 DS 18.00 18.00 24 grey silty micaceous fine SM 0 89.00 11.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
to medium sand.
18.50 0.00 0.00
19.00 0.00 0.00
19.50 0.00 0.00
20.00 0.00 0.00 16 to 25
20.50 DS 20.50 20.50 31 m SM 0 89.00 11.00 - - 1.91 - 2.62 - - NP DT 0.00 38.00 - - - -
21.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
21.50 0.00 0.00
22.00 0.00 0.00
22.50 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish
23.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine
to medium sand.
23.50 0.00 0.00
24.00 0.00 0.00
24.50 0.00 0.00
25.00 DS 25.0 25.0 32 SM 0 90.00 10.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 07/09/2023 Termination Depth of Borehole: 25.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 3 (Three) Date of completion: 08/09/2023 Ground Water Table: 0.25m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.50 DS 0.50 0.50 0.00
1.00 DS 1.00 1.00 Loose to medium, light 0.00
0 to2.5
grey silty fine to medium
1.50 DS 1.50 1.50 8 m SM 0 74.00 26.00 0 - 1.75 - 2.60 - - NP DT 0.0000 13.00 - - - -
micaceous sand.
2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
2.50 0 0 0.00
3.00 DS 3.00 3.00 16 SM 0 75.00 25.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
3.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.50 DS 4.50 4.50 20 SM 0 76.00 24.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
6.00 DS 6.00 6.00 19 SM 0 76.00 24.00 - 2.61 - - - - NP DT 0.00 19.00 - - - -
6.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
7.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7.50 DS 7.50 7.50 17 Medium dense, brownish 0.00
3 to 15
8.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine 0.00
m
to medium sand.
8.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
9.00 DS 9.00 9.00 19 SM 0 75.00 25.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
9.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10.50 DS 10.50 10.50 21 0.00
11.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
11.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
12.00 DS 12.00 12.00 23 SM 0 73.00 27.00 - - - - - - NP DT 0.90 22.00 - - - -
12.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
13.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 07/09/2023 Termination Depth of Borehole: 25.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 3 (Three) Date of completion: 08/09/2023 Ground Water Table: 0.25m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

13.50 DS 13.50 13.50 22 0.00

14.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
-do-
14.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
15.00 DS 15 15 37 SM 0 77.00 23.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
15.50 0.00 0.00 0
16.00 0.00 0.00 0
16.50 DS 16.50 16.50 26 0
17.00 0.00 0.00 0
17.50 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish 0
18.00 DS 18.00 18.00 24 grey silty micaceous fine SM 0 76.00 24.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
to medium sand.
18.50 0.00 0.00 0
19.00 0.00 0.00 0
19.50 0.00 0.00 0
20.00 0.00 0.00 16 to 25 0
20.50 DS 20.50 20.50 31 m SM 0 76.00 24.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
21.00 0.00 0.00 0
21.50 0.00 0.00 0
22.00 0.00 0.00 0
22.50 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish 0
23.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine 0
to medium sand.
23.50 0.00 0.00 0
24.00 0.00 0.00 0
24.50 0.00 0.00 0
25.00 DS 25.0 25.0 32 SM 0 79.00 21.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 09/09/2023 Termination Depth of Borehole: 25.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 4 (Four) Date of completion: 10/09/2023 Ground Water Table: 0.25m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

0.00 0.00 0.00

0.50 DS 0.50 0.50 0.00
1.00 DS 1.00 1.00 Loose to medium, light 0.00
0 to2.5
grey silty fine to medium
1.50 DS 1.50 1.50 8 m SM 0 80.00 20.00 0 - 1.75 - 2.60 - - NP DT 0.00 29.00 - - - -
micaceous sand.
2.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
2.50 0 0 0.00
3.00 DS 3.00 3.00 13 SM 0 73.00 27.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
3.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
4.50 DS 4.50 4.50 14 SM 0 83.00 17.00 0 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
5.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
5.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
6.00 DS 6.00 6.00 19 SM 0 84.00 16.00 - 2.61 - - - - NP DT 0.00 30.00 - - - -
6.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
7.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
7.50 DS 7.50 7.50 17 Medium dense, brownish 0.00
3 to 15
8.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine 0.00
m
to medium sand.
8.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
9.00 DS 9.00 9.00 27 SM 0 83.00 17.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
9.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
10.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
10.50 DS 10.50 10.50 23 0.00
11.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
11.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
12.00 DS 12.00 12.00 30 SM 0 82.00 18.00 - - - - - - NP DT 0.00 33.00 - - - -
12.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 (Remolded)
13.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
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NOTATIONS
Package: Date of Starting: 09/09/2023 Termination Depth of Borehole: 25.0m DS : Disturbed Sample CS: Rock core sample
Bore Hole No: 4 (Four) Date of completion: 10/09/2023 Ground Water Table: 0.25m BGL UDS : Undisturbed Sample RQD: Rock Quality Designation
R.L. of BH (m): m Method of boring: Auger Shell & Rotary mud circulation SL : Sipped CR: Core Recovery
TS: Triaxial Test (UU) DT: Direct Shear

Shearing Strength
Consolidatation
Depth below EGL

Natural Moisture
Type of Sampling

SPT Grain Size Distribution Atterberg Limits characteristic

Specific Gravity
IS classification
Thickness (m)

UCC (kg/cm²)
Characteristic
sample/Run

Unit Weight

Dry Density
Content (%)
Depth of

RQD (%)

(gm/cc)

(gm/cc)
Symbol
CR %
Description of Strata
(m)

"N" Value

° (Dgree)
Cohesion
(kg/cm²)
Depth in

% Gravel

Type of
% Sand

Ph (%)
PL (%)
meter

Compressi

% Clay

LL (%)
% Silt

test
Cc eo
bility

13.50 DS 13.50 13.50 31 0.00

14.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
-do-
14.50 0.00 0.00 0.00
15.00 DS 15 15 32 SM 0 80.00 20.00 - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
15.50 0.00 0.00 0
16.00 0.00 0.00 0
16.50 DS 16.50 16.50 32 0
17.00 0.00 0.00 0
17.50 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish 0
18.00 DS 18.00 18.00 28 grey silty micaceous fine SM 0 81.00 19.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
to medium sand.
18.50 0.00 0.00 0
19.00 0.00 0.00 0
19.50 0.00 0.00 0
20.00 0.00 0.00 16 to 25 0
20.50 DS 20.50 20.50 27 m SM 0 77.00 23.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
21.00 0.00 0.00 0
21.50 0.00 0.00 0
22.00 0.00 0.00 0
22.50 0.00 0.00 Medium dense, brownish 0
23.00 0.00 0.00 grey silty micaceous fine 0
to medium sand.
23.50 0.00 0.00 0
24.00 0.00 0.00 0
24.50 0.00 0.00 0
25.00 DS 25.0 25.0 29 SM 0 72.00 28.00 - - - - - - - NP - - - - - - -
 Grain Size Analysis (IS:2720 Part IV)

Weight of dry sample : 500 gm BH No.

2 9/2/2023
Weight Cumulative 9/4/2023
Sieve Size Cumulative %
Retained Weight Retained % Passing Tube No.
(mm) Retained
(gm) (gm)

4.750 0 0 0.00% 100.00% Depth : 20.00 m 1.00 0.000

2.000 0 0 0.00% 100.00% 0.000
1.180 29.3 29.3 5.86% 94.14% Gravel 29.3
0.00%
0.600 87.9 117.2 23.44% 76.56% Content : 87.9
0.425 175.8 293 58.60% 41.40% Sand Content 175.8
84.20%
0.300 44.8 337.8 67.56% 32.44% : 44.8
0.150 44.8 382.6 76.52% 23.48% Silt & Clay 44.8
15.80%
Content :
0.075 38.4 421 84.20% 15.80% 38.4

923.48%

1323.48%
GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVE

1223.48%
100%

90%
1023.48%
80%

70%

Percentage Passing
1323.48%
60%

50%
1423.48%
40%

30%
1623.48%
20%

10%
1523.48%
0%
0.001 0.010 0.100 1.000 10.000

Particle Size in mm

Package Symbol BH NO Depth (m)

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Weight of dry sample : 500 gm BH No.

1
Weight Cumulative
Sieve Size Cumulative %
Retained Weight Retained % Passing Tube No.
(mm) Retained
(gm) (gm)

4.750 0 0 0.00% 100.00% Depth : 10.00 m 1.00 0.000

2.000 0 0 0.00% 100.00% 0.000
1.180 30.9 30.9 6.18% 93.82% Gravel 30.9
0.00%
0.600 92.7 123.6 24.72% 75.28% Content : 92.7
0.425 185.4 309 61.80% 38.20% Sand Content 185.4
87.40%
0.300 44.8 353.8 70.76% 29.24% : 44.8
0.150 44.8 398.6 79.72% 20.28% Silt & Clay 44.8
12.60%
Content :
0.075 38.4 437 87.40% 12.60% 38.4

GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVE

100%

90%

80%

70%

Percentage Passing
60%

50%

40%

30%

20%

10%

0%
0.001 0.010 0.100 1.000 10.000

Particle Size in mm

Package Symbol BH NO Depth (m)

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 Capacity of Pile (Abutment)

Block: Forbesganj
Road Name: L050 Parwaha to Rampur road

Angle of
Strata Cohesion N value Layer Depth Level
Friction
1 0.0 19.0 22.3 15.0 70.50
2 0.0 22.0 28.7 23.3 62.25
3 0.0 36.0 31.0 0.0 85.50

A. Vertical Capacity:

Pile & Foundation Dimensions

Pile Diameter, D = 1200 mm
C/S area of Pile, A= 1.13 m2
Cut off Level/Scour Level= 94.015 m
Bottom of Pile Cap 85.500 m
Existing Soil Level = m
Foundation depth from ground = -85.50 m
FOS for Shaft Friction= 2.5
FOS for End Bearing 5.0

Shaft Friction Calculations

Critical Depth = 20xD = 20x1.2 = 24 m
Corresponding vertical stress = 24x0.95= 22.8 t/m2

Layer Number- 1
Top Level = 85.500 m
Bottom Level = 70.500 m
Strata Thickness = 85.5 -70.5 = 15.00 m
Cohesion = 0.00 kg/cm2
Friction Angel, f = 19.00 deg.
p(z,top)= 0 t/m2 p(z,bot)= 66.98 t/m2
p(z,max)= 22.8 t/m2 p(z,mean)= 33.49 t/m2
Ko = 1 N= 22.28 a= 0.3
Friction component
Ko x p(z,mean) x tan(f), Non-cohesive soil 11.53 t/m2
P x D x L x a x C, for Cohesive soil = 0.00 t/m2
Total unit friction on shaft for this layer, f(s1 11.53 t/m2

Shaft resistance = 3.1415 x D x L(1)xf(s1)= 652.01 t

[3.1415x1.2x15x11.53]

Layer Number- 2
Top Level = 70.500 m
Bottom Level = 62.250 m
Strata Thickness = 70.5 -62.25 = 8.25 m
Cohesion = 0.00 kg/cm2
Friction Angel, f = 22.00 deg.
p(z,top)= 0 t/m2 p(z,bot)= 59.14 t/m2
p(z,max)= 22.8 t/m2 p(z,mean)= 29.57 t/m2
Ko = 1 N= 28.67 a= 0.3
Friction component
Ko x p(z,mean) x tan(f), Non-cohesive soil 11.95 t/m2
P x D x L x a x C, for Cohesive soil = 0.00 t/m2
Total unit friction on shaft for this layer, f(s2 11.95 t/m2

Shaft resistance = 3.1415 x D x L(2)xf(s2)= 371.67 t

[3.1415x1.2x8.25x11.95]
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Total Allowable Shaft Resistance P(su)= 341.23 t

End Bearing
Founding Depth = 0.00 m
Overburden Pressure = 40.62 t/m2
Max. vertical stress to account for arching = 22.80 t/m2
Hence design overburden pressure = 22.80 t/m2
For f = 36 deg. Nq= 25.0
(from Fig-1, page-20 of IS:2911)
q(tip) = C.Nc + p(tip).Nq = 570.00 t/m2
P(tip)= q(tip) x A(tip)=570x1.13= 644.10 t

Allowable load = P(safe) = P(su)/FOS(shaft) + P(tip)/FOS(tip)=

[341.226666666667/2.5 + 644.1/5]= 265.00 ton

B. Horozontal Capacity:

Grade of Concrete= M35 (fck)

So, E= 5000√fck =29580.4 Mpa= =295804.0 kg/cm2
I= 3.141xD /64=4
0.102 m =
4
10200000 cm4
Considering Loose sand in submerged condition
K1= 0.44 from Table-1 of IS 2911, Part-I
T=[EI/K1]1/5 =[295803.99x10200000/0.44]^1/5 = 369.17 cm
From Graph (Fig.2) Lf= 2.18xT = 804.79 cm
[Assuming Fixed Head Piles in Sands]

Pile Head deflection, Y = HxLf3/12EI = x804.79^3/(12x295803.99x10200000)

= 0.014 cm for 1 ton Horozontal load
for 6.0 mm mm Deflection, 57 ton load required

So, Horizontal Capacity for 6mm deflection = 57 ton

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 Capacity of Pile (Pier)

Block: Forbesganj
Road Name: L050 Parwaha to Rampur road

Angle of
Strata Cohesion N value Layer Depth Level
Friction
1 0.0 30.0 21.6 15.0 78.92
2 0.0 33.0 27.0 20.5 73.42
3 0.0 38.0 32.0 0.0 93.92

A. Vertical Capacity:

Pile & Foundation Dimensions

Pile Diameter, D = 1200 mm
C/S area of Pile, A= 1.13 m2
Cut off Level/Scour Level= 93.763 m
Bottom of Pile Cap 93.920 m
Existing Soil Level = 96.870 m
Foundation depth from ground = 2.95 m
FOS for Shaft Friction= 2.5
FOS for End Bearing 5.0

Shaft Friction Calculations

Critical Depth = 20xD = 20x1.2 = 24 m
Corresponding vertical stress = 24x0.95= 22.8 t/m2

Layer Number- 1
Top Level = 93.763 m
Bottom Level = 78.920 m
Strata Thickness = 93.763 -78.92 = 14.84 m
Cohesion = 0.00 kg/cm2
Friction Angel, f = 30.00 deg.
p(z,top)= 0 t/m2 p(z,bot)= 74.97 t/m2
p(z,max)= 22.8 t/m2 p(z,mean)= 37.49 t/m2
Ko = 1 N= 21.56 a= 0.3
Friction component
Ko x p(z,mean) x tan(f), Non-cohesive soil 21.64 t/m2
P x D x L x a x C, for Cohesive soil = 0.00 t/m2
Total unit friction on shaft for this layer, f(s 21.64 t/m2

Shaft resistance = 3.1415 x D x L(1)xf(s1)= 1210.9 t

[3.1415x1.2x14.843x21.64]
Layer Number- 2
Top Level = 78.920 m
Bottom Level = 73.420 m
Strata Thickness = 78.92 -73.42 = 5.50 m
Cohesion = 0.00 kg/cm2
Friction Angel, f = 33.00 deg.
p(z,top)= 0 t/m2 p(z,bot)= 69.75 t/m2
p(z,max)= 22.8 t/m2 p(z,mean)= 34.88 t/m2
Ko = 1 N= 27.00 a= 0.3
Friction component
Ko x p(z,mean) x tan(f), Non-cohesive soil 22.65 t/m2
P x D x L x a x C, for Cohesive soil = 0.00 t/m2
Total unit friction on shaft for this layer, f(s 22.65 t/m2

Shaft resistance = 3.1415 x D x L(2)xf(s2)= 469.64 t

[3.1415x1.2x5.5x22.65]

Total Allowable Shaft Resistance P(su)= 336.108 t

End Bearing
Founding Depth = 0.00 m
Overburden Pressure = 44.61 t/m2
Max. vertical stress to account for arching = 22.80 t/m2
Hence design overburden pressure = 22.80 t/m2
For f = 38 deg. Nq= 25.0
(from Fig-1, page-20 of IS:2911)
q(tip) = C.Nc + p(tip).Nq = 570.00 t/m2
P(tip)= q(tip) x A(tip)=570x1.13= 644.10 t

Allowable load = P(safe) = P(su)/FOS(shaft) + P(tip)/FOS(tip)=

[336.108/2.5 + 644.1/5]= 260.00 ton

B. Horozontal Capacity:

Grade of Concrete= M35 (fck)

So, E= 5000√fck =29580.4 Mpa= =295804.0 kg/cm2
I= 3.141xD4/64= 0.102 m4= 10200000 cm4
Considering Loose sand in submerged condition
K1= 0.41 from Table-1 of IS 2911, Part-I
T=[EI/K1] 1/5
=[295803.99x10200000/0.41]^1/5 374.42 cm
From Graph (Fig.2) Lf= 2.18xT = 816.24 cm
[Assuming Fixed Head Piles in Sands]

Pile Head deflection, Y = HxLf3/12EI =

Hx816.24^3/(12x295803.99x10200000)
= 0.015 cm for 1 ton Horozontal load
for 6.0 mm mm Deflection, 40 ton load required

So, Horizontal Capacity for 6mm deflection = 40 ton