FINAL REPORT ON SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK

PROPOSED THREE STORIED BUILDING AT GOBINDA SARANI, LOWER BHANU

NAGAR, MOUZA – DABGRAM, J.L NO – 02, PLOT NO – 98(R.S), & 03(L.R),
KHATIAN NO – 205(R.S), 196 & 211 (L.R), SHEET NO – 06(R.S), 15(L.R), WARD
NO – 43(S.M.C), HOLDING NO – 244/17, P.S – BHAKTINAGAR, DIST -
JALPAIGURI

OWNER : SRI DEBASISH SARKAR, S/O LT. AKHIL SARKAR

Executed By :

NS TESTING HOUSE
Soil Investigation & Structural Analysis
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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION ... 1

2. SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION ... 1- 2

3. FIELD WORK ... 2

4. FIELD INVESTIGATION ... 3- 4
5. LABORATORY TEST ... 5
6. SOIL PROFILE ... 6
7. CAPACITY CALCULATION ... 7- 8
8. DISCUSSION OF FOUNDATION ... 9
9. RECOMMENDATION ... 10

APPENDIX
APPENDIX

Figure 1: SITE LOCATION PLAN ... 11

Figure 2: SOIL PROFILE ... 12

Figure 3: N-VALUE ... 13

BORE LOGS ... 14

LABORATORY TEST RESULTS ... 15

GRAIN SIZE DISTRIBUTION CURVES ... 16

DIRECT SHEAR PLOT ... 17

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Geotechnical exploration, investigation and testing for PROPOSED THREE STORIED BUILDING AT GOBINDA
SARANI, LOWER BHANU NAGAR, MOUZA – DABGRAM, J.L NO – 02, PLOT NO – 98(R.S), & 03(L.R),
KHATIAN NO – 205(R.S), 196 & 211 (L.R), SHEET NO – 06(R.S), 15(L.R), WARD NO – 43(S.M.C), HOLDING
NO – 244/17, P.S – BHAKTINAGAR, DIST – JALPAIGURI was entrusted to NS Testing House, Ground Floor,
Srijanalay, Saradamoni Road, Ashram Para, Near Rajib More, Ward No. 14, Siliguri, Pin : 734001, Dist -
Darjeeling. The objective was to ascertain the sub soil characteristics and stratification and propose
suitable load carrying capacity of the soil and facilitate design of the foundation for the proposed
structure.

2.0 SCOPE OF INVESTIGATION

The activities to be performed under this tender are detailed below. A reference index plan is enclosed
herewith for indication of the route to be followed for the geotechnical investigation. The scope of work
inter-alia will include following:

3.1 Conducting subsoil exploration by boring and drilling bore holes of Sx / Nx diameter in all kinds of soil
and rocky strata including gravels, cobbles and boulders. All the boreholes are required to be drilled up to a
depth up to 7.50m or more depending upon the soil / rock strata found below the ground level. These bore
holes shall be drilled at feasible locations along the road ROWs or any other accessible locations without
causing inconvenience to the local public or as directed by the Engineer.

3.2 Work site needs to be all times to ensure safety during work.

3.3 Conducting Standard Penetration Test (SPT) at every 1.50m interval, starting from first sample at
1.50m depth or at the change in stratum, except rock including recording of “N” value as required up to
any depth as per IS: 2131.

3.4 Collection of Undisturbed soil samples interval or change of strata, alternatively with conducting of
SPT, disturbed soil samples as per IS: 2132. Collection of rock core samples in core boxes as per direction of
Engineer.

3.5 Preparation and submission of field borehole logs. The scope will include preparation of all kinds of
sections. as per direction from Engineer.

3.6 Recording of water table level in the bore holes after completion of boring.

3.7 Safe transportation of Soil and selected rock core samples to the laboratory.

3.8 Conducting in-situ permeability tests in rocky strata and all other types of soils.

3.9 In case of drilling in rock double tube/ triple tube core barrel shall be used to get the core
recovery (CR) and Rock Quality Designation (RQD) and record the RQD/CR values.

3.10 Conduct all necessary laboratory tests on samples collected as per Schedule and
Technical Specifications.

3.11 Preparation of bore logs and location plan of boreholes on computer by using suitable
Software
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3.12 Plotting the soil strata profile.

3.13 Preparation of report summarizing the details analysis of test data and recommending the type of foundations
to be adopted with design calculations for the proposed structure.

3.14 Submission of report including geological logs, lab test results & foundation analysis in desired copies.

3.0 FIELD WORK IS SUMMARIZED IN THE FOLLOWING TABLE

Bore Hole Termination Water Level

Reduced Start Date End Date
No. Depth (m)
Level
(m)

BH- 01 7.95 1.50 0.00 08.10.24 08.10.24

4.0 FIELD INVESTIGATION

4.1 Locations of boreholes were selected in consultation with client Drilling rig was installed at each
specified borehole location. Rig was stabilized by making level ground. Initially casing of adequate
diameter to suit boring of 150mm hole was lowered and boring was commenced standard rotary
type drilling rig was used. Drilling rig deployed is suitable for and has arrangement for driving as
well as extracting casing, boring drilling by mud circulation method, conducting Standard
Penetration Test (SPT) collection of Undisturbed Soil Sample (UDS) and Disturbed or wash Soil
Sample (DS), Core Recovery (CR).

4.2 These were taken by methods, which modify or destroy the natural structure of the materials.
These samples were collected frequently from auger, spilt spoon sampler of standard
penetrometer to maintain as continuous records of strata encountered. All the samples were
labeled and placed in airtight transparent polythene bags and shifted to the laboratory for
identification and testing purposes

4.3 Nominal 150mm diameter undisturbed soil samples were recovered. The sampling equipment
used consists of a two-tier assembly of sample tubes 450 mm in length fitted at its lower end.
The sampling assembly was driven by means of a jarring link to its full length or as far down as
was found practicable. After withdrawal the ends of the tubes were sealed with wax at both ends
and capped before transmission to the laboratory.
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4.4 Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) were conducted in boreholes to obtain SPT ‘N’ values
i.e. no. of blows of 63.5kg hammer falling through 75cm, required to penetrate 30 cm of SPT
split spoon. This test was conducted as per IS-2131. SPT ‘N’ values are correlated with the
relative density of non-cohesive soils and consistency of saturated cohesive soils. This test also
collected samples in the split spoon assembly, which are treated as disturbed samples. SPT
were taken 1.50 m interval. SPT ‘N’ values are co-related with relative density of non- cohesive
stratum and with consistency of cohesive stratum. Co-relations are tabulated below.

4.5 When rock was encountered, size of borehole was changed to Nx (76 mm) diameter.
The core recovery is the length of rock core recovered from a core run, and the recovery ratio
is the ratio of the length of core recovered to the total length of the core drilled on a given run,
expressed as percentage. Core length is measured along the core center line. When the
recovery is less than the length of the core run, the non- recovered section should be assumed
to be at the end of the run unless there is reason to suspect otherwise. Non- recovery should
be marked as NCR / Nil on the boring log.

4.6 The Rock Quality Designation (RQD) is a modified measure of recovery, calculated in
order to estimate the quality of the intact rock mass. When calculating RQD, it is important
totry to distinguish between naturally occurring discontinuities and mechanical breaks which
occur during coring procedure. Only naturally occurring discontinuities will be considered
when calculating RQD. When there is uncertainty about a break, it should be considered as
natural in order to be conservative in the calculation of RQD. The RQD is a modified core
recovery percentage in which the lengths of all pieces of sound core recover 100mm long are
summed and divided by the length of the core run, then multiplying by 100. The pieces of core
are measured along the center line along the fully circular barrel section. Depending upon the
RQD value rock is categorized in different classes which are described in this report.

4.7 During field investigation work ground water table found about near to ground surface.
The existing GWT wherever it is, may likely to change with the seasonal variation. In case of
minor change in ground water table due to seasonal variation the foundation would not be
affected much otherwise it may affect the foundation. However, for design purpose it is
advisable to consider the worst possible condition of standing water level to merge with
existing ground level, which has been done is present case. The results of bearing capacity of
shallow or deep foundation will not be affected by the fluctuation of water table, since the
same was estimated under worst condition.
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5.0 LABORATORY TESTS

Lab tests are conducted (as per relevant IS code) on soil and rock samples to determine their properties, which may
be used for design and geotechnical evaluation.

No Test Description Relevant IS code

A Soil Test

1 Natural Moisture Contents (N.M.C.) IS:2720 (Part 2)

2 Bulk & Dry Unit Weight IS:2720 (Part 2)

3 Mechanical Analysis (Hydrometer & Sieve) IS:2720 (Part 4)

4 Atterberg Limits IS:2720 (Part 5)

5 Tri-axial Tests (UU) IS:2720 (Part 11)

6 Specific Gravity IS:2720 (Part 3)

7 Direct Shear Test IS: 2720 (Part 13)

8 Consolidation Test IS: 2720 (Part 15)

B Rock Tests

1 Void ratio IS:13030 (Part 1)

2 Unit Weight IS:1303 (Part 1)

3 Crushing Strength (UCS) IS:9143 (Part 1)

4 Tensile strength IS:10082 (Part 1)

5 Point Load Test IS:8764 (Part 1)

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8.0 Discussions on Foundation

Soil Investigation Work for PROPOSED THREE STORIED BUILDING AT GOBINDA

SARANI, LOWER BHANU NAGAR, MOUZA – DABGRAM, J.L NO – 02, PLOT NO –
98(R.S), & 03(L.R), KHATIAN NO – 205(R.S), 196 & 211 (L.R), SHEET NO – 06(R.S),
15(L.R), WARD NO – 43(S.M.C), HOLDING NO – 244/17, P.S – BHAKTINAGAR, DIST -
JALPAIGURI. Considering the above factor it is suggested that shallow foundation the
best option for the proposed structure. The bearing capacities for such isolated and strip
foundation along with allowable settlement are tabulated below.
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9.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

Information as supplied by the client it is known that Soil Investigation Work for PROPOSED
THREE STORIED BUILDING AT GOBINDA SARANI, LOWER BHANU NAGAR, MOUZA –
DABGRAM, J.L NO – 02, PLOT NO – 98(R.S), & 03(L.R), KHATIAN NO – 205(R.S), 196 & 211
(L.R), SHEET NO – 06(R.S), 15(L.R), WARD NO – 43(S.M.C), HOLDING NO – 244/17, P.S –
BHAKTINAGAR, DIST - JALPAIGURI.

However whatever the type height &nature of structure its foundation design should satisfy basic
criteria. They are as follows:
1. There must be adequate factor of safety against shear failure.
2. The settlement of footings must be within permissible as defined IS: 1904–1986.

On the basis of field and laboratory test result and rational judgments the followingfeatures
are summarized:

 Shallow foundation in the form of isolated and strip footings is suggested for proposed
structure. The capacities for such foundations shall be governed by thetable given in
section 8.

 Combined strip footing is a better option in this case provided that the covered area of
foundation does not exceed seventy percent of the building footprint area.

 The shallow foundation/s should be adequately connected with grade beams to

minimize differential settlement.

 Precaution in all respect should be taken for nearby existing structures, if any.

 The final decision regarding the foundation will depend on the judgment of the
engineer concerned.

CONSULTING GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEER

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APPENDIX
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Generalized Soil Profile

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Distribution of Field N-Value with Depth

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BORE LOG DATA SHEET

PROJECT : SOIL INVESTIGATION WORK FOR PROPOSED THREE STORIED BUILDING AT GOBINDA SARANI, LOWER
BHANU NAGAR, MOUZA – DABGRAM, J.L NO – 02, PLOT NO – 98(R.S), & 03(L.R), KHATIAN NO – 205(R.S), 196 & 211
(L.R), SHEET NO – 06(R.S), 15(L.R), WARD NO – 43(S.M.C), HOLDING NO – 244/17, P.S – BHAKTINAGAR, DIST -
JALPAIGURI
Bore Hole No 1 Borehole Diameter 150 (mm)
Commenced on 08.10.24 Ground Elevation 0.00
Completed on 08.10.24 Termination Depth 7.50 (m)
Water Level 1.50m Method of Boring Shell & Auger

Sample Details
Thicknees (m)

Depth (m) SPT: No of Blows

N' Value

Description
Type

15-30 cm

30-45 cm
0-15 cm
From

To

D 0.50
Top Soil with roots, kankars, organic etc.
1.00 (0.00 - 1.00)m.
D 1.00

P 1.50 1.95 6 9 11 20 Medium dense to dense brownish grey

2.50 micaceous silty fine to medium sand.
P 3.00 3.45 9 13 17 30 (1.00 - 3.50)m.

P 4.50 4.95 13 17 20 37
Dense greyish micaceous silty fine to medium
P 6.00 6.45 16 20 23 43 4.00 sand.
(3.50 - 7.50)m.
P 7.50 7.95 19 23 26 49

U-Undisturbed Sample D-Disturbed Sample P-Standard Penetration Test

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Grain Size Distribution Curve

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NS TESTING HOUSE
SOIL INVESTIGATION & STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS
Ground Floor, Srijanalay, Saradamoni Road, Ashram Para,
Near Rajib More, Ward No. 14, Siliguri, Pin : 734001, Dist : Darjeeling
Ph : 9832064722, E-mail : [email protected]

Certificate of Structure Stability

I/We Hereby Certify That The Foundation And Superstructure of The Building PROPOSED THREE
STORIED BUILDING OF SRI DEBASISH SARKAR, S/O LT. AKHIL SARKAR AT GOBINDA
SARANI, LOWER BHANU NAGAR, MOUZA – DABGRAM, J.L NO – 02, PLOT NO – 98(R.S),
& 03(L.R), KHATIAN NO – 205(R.S), 196 & 211 (L.R), SHEET NO – 06(R.S), 15(L.R), WARD NO
– 43(S.M.C), HOLDING NO – 244/17, P.S – BHAKTINAGAR, DIST – JALPAIGURI Under The
Jurisdiction Of Siliguri Municipal Corporation Have Been Personally Inspected And So Designed By
Me/Us Will Make Such Foundation And Super Structure Safe In All Respect Including The Consideration
Of Bearing Capacity And Settlement Of Soil And Other Condition, If Any, Conforming To All
Stipulation Of All Relevant Is Code Of Practice And National Building Code.

Signature of Geo-technical Engineer

(Only for Soil)