ISO No. QMP 8.2.

4 R/A
Report No. GECPL/231118-970-1/A

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE

PROPOSED MULTI STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT SY. NO. 25,
BYNAHALLI, BENGALURU

CLIENT
M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd,

Cavery Bhavan, 9th Floor,

E & F Block, Kempegowda Road,

Bengaluru

CONSULTANTS

M/s. ACS Design Consulting Pvt. Ltd.,

# 1150, "ARNAV", 4th Floor,

13th Cross, 1st Stage, 1st Phase,

Behind Siddaganga Public School,

Chandra Layout,

Bangalore-72

GEO-ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD.

#28, 5th Main, 3rd Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Behind Bescom,
Bengaluru - 560 058
 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

Report on : Geotechnical investigation for the proposed

Multi Storey Residential Building at Sy. No. 25,
Bynahalli, Bengaluru

Report No : GECPL/231118 – 970-1/A

Report for : M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd.,

Cavery Bhavan, 9th Floor,
E & F Block, Kempegowda Road,
Bengaluru

Reference : Telephonic Confirmation dated Nov 22, 2018

Field investigation carried out by : Mr. Praveen & Team,

Site Engineer

Managing Director : Mr. Jayaprakash K N

Technical Advisor : Mr. Umesh Kumar N

Technical Manager (Geo-Technical Engg)

Report By : Mr. Nagesh C

Geo Technical Engineer

Date of submission of report : 29.11.2018

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

LIST OF CONTENTS
Page No.
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 Objective of work .................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 Field Investigations ................................................................................................................. 4
4.0 Laboraory Tests ....................................................................................................................... 5
5.0 Sub Strata Profile..................................................................................................................... 5
6.0 Conclusions ............................................................................................................................. 5
7.0 Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 6

LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexures Page Number
Annexure I- Bore Hole Location 7
Annexure II- Field Records and Bore Logs 8-10
Annexure III- Laboratory Test Results 11
Annexure IV- Typical Sieve Curves 12-13

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

INTRODUCTION
M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd., Bengaluru had entrusted us with the work of
carrying out the geotechnical investigation for the proposed Multi Storey Residential Building
(Stilt, G+9 floors) at Sy. No. 25, Bynahalli, Bengaluru. The primary objective of this investigation
is to establish the geotechnical condition at the site and to evaluate the allowable bearing pressure
and other engineering design parameters through the various field and laboratory tests. This report
consists of the details about the field and laboratory tests performed and the recommendations made
based on the test results.

SCOPE
The scope of work includes both the field and laboratory tests. Three boreholes by manual auger
method were drilled in the construction area to obtain the sub-surface stratification. Fig A: shows
the location of the boreholes on the entire plan of the proposed construction site. Refer Annexure I

FIELD INVESTIGATION
Boring and Sampling
150 mm diameter boring at all places is carried out in accordance with IS: 1892 -1979 Code of
Practice for sub-surface investigation of foundation (re – affirmed in 1992) by adopting auger
boring. Representative / undisturbed samples are collected at different depths as the boring
operation progressed. Various laboratory tests are conducted on the samples collected. Standard
penetration tests are conducted at every 1.50m interval as per IS: 2131 – 1981.

Field testing
Standard penetration test
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is carried out at different depths in all the boreholes & the ‘N’
values are recorded. The number of blows required to drive a 50mm diameter split spoon sampler
for a depth of 30cm using a 65 kg hammer for a drop of 75cm is recorded as ‘N’ value.
The results of all the penetration tests are performed in each of the boreholes and they are shown in
their respective Bore logs (Refer Annexure II). The test is halted if,

i) 50 blows are required for any 150mm penetration.

ii) 100 blows are required for 300mm penetration.
iii) 10 successive blows produce no advance and the N – value is recorded as “REFUSAL”.

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

LABORATORY TESTING
Samples procured were transported to laboratory for obtaining Index and Engineering properties. In
the laboratory, samples were visually classified by Geotechnical Engineer. Laboratory tests are
being carried out as per relevant IS: 2720 guidelines.
Generally Soil Samples were tested for following parameters
• Particle Size analysis
• Bulk Density
• Natural Moisture content
• Atterberg’s limits
• Direct Shear strength tests for UDS sample.
The above said test results are tabulated. Refer Annexure III.

SUB SOIL PROFILE

The sub-soil formations comprise of from top nil to termination depth yellowish brown to pinkish
red/ yellowish white sandy Silt/ silty Sand was encountered. All the boreholes are terminated at
stage of “REFUSAL” or at the depth of 6.0m below the existing ground level, whichever met
earlier. During the time of investigation water table was not encountered at any depth below the
existing ground level; however the same may be subjected to seasonal fluctuations.

CONCLUSIONS
The following conclusions are drawn based on field and laboratory investigations.
1. All the boreholes are terminated at stage of “REFUSAL” or at the depth of 6.0m below the
existing ground level, whichever met earlier.
2. During the time of investigation water table was not encountered at any depth below
existing ground level; however the same may be subjected to seasonal fluctuations.
3. The sub soil varies from top nil to termination depth medium dense to dense strata was
noticed.
4. The atterberg’s limits indicate that the sub-soil is medium compressible in nature.

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are made based on the detailed investigation conducted at the
proposed construction site.
1. The foundation for structure shall be taken to a minimum depth of 1.5m below the existing
ground level.
2. Isolated/combined footing up to minimum width of 2.0m may be designed with the
following allowable bearing pressure of, which gives a factor of safety of 2.5 against shear
failure and for an allowable settlement of 25mm;

Depth below existing ground

*Net SBC, kN/m2
level, m

1.5 180

2.0 210

3.0 250
*Provide 100mm down size well graded aggregates well compacted to 9” depth followed by 4” sand cushion at
founding level.
Note 1: During excavations, in case any variation is noticed in the strata/seepage same shall be brought to
the notice of geotechnical engineer for review of net SBC recommended.
3. The bottom of foundation shall be properly leveled and verified for loose pockets/weaker
zones and if found, the same shall be replaced with lean concrete.
for GEOENGINEERING COMPANY PRIVATE LTD

(JAYAPRAKASH K. N.)

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An ISO 9001:2015 Company

ANNEXURE I

BH-3

BH-2

BH-1

Fig A: Location of Bore holes

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An ISO 9001:2015 Company
ANNEXURE II
M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing
Client Size of Borehole 150mm
Corporation Ltd.,
Job No 970-1 Ground water table Nil
BOREHOLE - 01
Project Multi Storey Residential Building Commenced 23.11.18
Location Bynahalli Completed 23.11.18

N Value = N2+N3

Core Recovery,
SPT TEST, number of blows

Depth (m)

RQD, %
Sample
recorded

Legend
Description of Sub-soil

%
Remarks
stratum 1st 15cm 2nd15cm 3rd15cm
N1 N2 N3

0.0

Reddish sandy Silt

0.5 DS

1.5 SPT 10 15 20 35
Reddish silty Sand
DS

3.0 SPT 10 10 10 20
DS

Yellowish red sandy Silt

4.5 SPT 10 15 10 25
DS

Pinkish red sandy Silt

6.0 SPT 17 20 20 40
DS

SPT=Standard Penetration test Refusal means SPT N>50 B= No. of blows R=Rebound SR: Soft Rock
HR:Hard Rock DS=Disturbed Sample CWR: completely weathered rock MWR: Moderately weathered rock
Bore hole was terminated at 6.0m depth blow existing ground level

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GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing

Client Size of Borehole 150mm
Corporation Ltd.,
Job No 970-1 Ground water table Nil
BOREHOLE - 02
Project Multi Storey Residential Building Commenced 23.11.18
Location Bynahalli Completed 23.11.18

N Value = N2+N3

Core Recovery,
SPT TEST, number of blows

Depth (m)

RQD, %
Sample
recorded

Legend
Description of Sub-soil

%
st nd rd
Remarks
stratum 1 15cm 2 15cm 3 15cm
N1 N2 N3

0.0

Reddish sandy Silt

0.5 DS

Yellowish white silty Sand

(CWR)
1.5 SPT 10 20 40 60
DS

SPT=Standard Penetration test Refusal means SPT N>50 B= No. of blows R=Rebound SR: Soft Rock
HR:Hard Rock DS=Disturbed Sample CWR: completely weathered rock MWR: Moderately weathered rock
Bore hole was terminated at 1.5m depth blow existing ground level

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GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing

Client Size of Borehole 150mm
Corporation Ltd.,
Job No 970-1 Ground water table Nil
BOREHOLE - 03
Project Multi Storey Residential Building Commenced 23.11.18
Location Bynahalli Completed 23.11.18

N Value = N2+N3

Core Recovery,
SPT TEST, number of blows

Depth (m)

RQD, %
Sample
recorded

Legend
Description of Sub-soil

%
st nd rd
Remarks
stratum 1 15cm 2 15cm 3 15cm
N1 N2 N3

0.0

Reddish sandy Silt

0.5 DS

1.5 SPT 10 10 10 20
DS

Reddish silty Sand

3.0 SPT 9 8 10 18
DS

4.5 SPT 10 11 12 23
DS

Yellowish brown sandy Silt

6.0 SPT 12 19 20 39
DS

SPT=Standard Penetration test Refusal means SPT N>50 B= No. of blows R=Rebound SR: Soft Rock
HR:Hard Rock DS=Disturbed Sample CWR: completely weathered rock MWR: Moderately weathered rock
Bore hole was terminated at 6.0m depth blow existing ground level

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD.
ULR: TC744418000000295P LABORATORY TEST REPORT ON SOIL SAMPLES Certificate No.: TC-7444

M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Houshing

Client Project Multi Storey Residential Building Job No. 970-1
Corporation Ltd
ANNEXURE III
Date of Sample
Location Sy. No. 25, Bynahalli 23-11-18 Date of Test 27-11-18
Recived

Bulk Density (gm/cc)*

Grain Size Distribution (%) Atterberg Limits (%) Shear Parameters

Free Swell Index (%)

Specific Gravity*
Natural Moisture
IS Classification
(IS:1498-1970)
Sample Type

Content (%)
Sample no.

Angle of Internal
Plasticity Index*
Depth (m)

Friction (deg.)
Medium Sand
BH No.

Coarse Sand

Plastic Limit
Liquid Limit

Cohession
Silt & Clay
Fine Sand

(kN/m^2)
Description of Soil Strata
Gravel

1 UDS 1118/931 1.0 46.4 16.0 10.7 8.1 18.8 41.7 26.1 15.6 --- SM-MI 4.8 1.91 --- 4.0 21 silty Sand with gravel

1 SPT 1118/932 3.0 0.0 10.1 29.6 11.2 49.1 --- --- --- --- --- 10.4 --- --- --- --- silty Sand

1 SPT 1118/933 6.0 0.0 1.1 26.6 14.6 57.7 --- --- --- --- --- 13.0 --- --- --- --- sandy Silt

2 SPT 1118/934 1.5 0.0 12.2 37.0 15.3 35.5 --- --- --- --- --- 7.2 --- --- --- --- silty Sand

3 SPT 1118/935 1.5 10.6 17.9 27.6 16.1 27.8 --- --- --- --- --- 7.2 --- --- --- --- silty Sand with gravel

3 SPT 1118/936 3.0 0.4 1.2 35.3 16.2 46.9 39.8 22.7 17.1 --- MI 10.8 --- --- --- --- silty Sand

3 SPT 1118/937 6.0 0.4 1.2 23.1 16.1 59.2 --- --- --- --- --- 12.5 --- --- --- --- sandy Silt

This report relates only to the sample tested and shall not be reproduced except in full without written approval of laboratory management

Authorised Signatory

* The parameter marked with '*' is not accredited by NABL

Abrreviations used: UDS: Undisturbed Sample, DS: Disturbed Sample, SPT: Standard Penetration Test, BH: Bore Hole, NP: Non Plastic
Grain Size Distribution: IS 2720-4 1985 RA 2015 Liquid and Plastic Limit: IS 2720-5 1985 RA 2015 Specific Gravity: IS 2720-3 SECTION 1 & 2 1980 RA 2011
Test Method Referred to:
Direct Shear Test: IS 2720-13 1986 RA 2015 Free Swell Index: IS 2720-40 1977 RA 2011 Natural Moisture Content: IS 2720-2 1973 RA 2015

Test Method Variation : None

∗∗END OF TEST RESULTS∗∗

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

ANNEXURE IV
GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS CURVES

Fig. No.1: Grain size analysis Curves around BH 1

Fig. No.2: Grain size analysis Curves around BH 2

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Fig. No.3: Grain size analysis Curves around BH 3

∗∗∗END OF REPORT∗∗∗

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 ISO No. QMP 8.2.4 R/A
Report No. GECPL/231118-970-2/A

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT FOR THE

PROPOSED MULTI STOREY RESIDENTIAL BUILDING AT SY. NO. 78,
KUKKALAHALLI, BENGALURU

CLIENT
M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd,

Cavery Bhavan, 9th Floor,

E & F Block, Kempegowda Road,

Bengaluru

CONSULTANTS

M/s. ACS Design Consulting Pvt. Ltd.,

# 1150, "ARNAV", 4th Floor,

13th Cross, 1st Stage, 1st Phase,

Behind Siddaganga Public School,

Chandra Layout,

Bangalore-72

GEO-ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD.

#28, 5th Main, 3rd Phase, Peenya Industrial Area, Behind Bescom,
Bengaluru - 560 058
 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

Report on : Geotechnical investigation for the proposed

Multi Storey Residential Building at Sy. No. 78,
Kukkalahalli, Bengaluru

Report No : GECPL/231118 – 970-1/A

Report for : M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd.,

Cavery Bhavan, 9th Floor,
E & F Block, Kempegowda Road,
Bengaluru

Reference : Telephonic Confirmation dated Nov 22, 2018

Field investigation carried out by : Mr. Praveen & Team,

Site Engineer

Managing Director : Mr. Jayaprakash K N

Technical Advisor : Mr. Umesh Kumar N

Technical Manager (Geo-Technical Engg)

Report By : Mr. Nagesh C

Geo Technical Engineer

Date of submission of report : 29.11.2018

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

LIST OF CONTENTS
Page No.
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 Objective of work .................................................................................................................... 4
3.0 Field Investigations ................................................................................................................. 4
4.0 Laboraory Tests ....................................................................................................................... 5
5.0 Sub Strata Profile..................................................................................................................... 5
6.0 Conclusions ............................................................................................................................. 5
7.0 Recommendations ................................................................................................................... 6

LIST OF ANNEXURES
Annexures Page Number
Annexure I- Bore Hole Location 7-8
Annexure II- Field Records and Bore Logs 9-11
Annexure III- Laboratory Test Results 12
Annexure IV- Typical Sieve Curves 13-14

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

INTRODUCTION
M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd., Bengaluru had entrusted us with the work of
carrying out the geotechnical investigation for the proposed Multi Storey Residential Building
(Stilt, G+9 floors) at Sy. No.78, Kukkalahalli, Bengaluru. The primary objective of this
investigation is to establish the geotechnical condition at the site and to evaluate the allowable
bearing pressure and other engineering design parameters through the various field and laboratory
tests. This report consists of the details about the field and laboratory tests performed and the
recommendations made based on the test results.

SCOPE
The scope of work includes both the field and laboratory tests. Three boreholes by manual auger
method were drilled in the construction area to obtain the sub-surface stratification. Fig A and Fig
B: shows the location of the boreholes on the entire plan of the proposed construction site. Refer
Annexure I

FIELD INVESTIGATION
Boring and Sampling
150 mm diameter boring at all places is carried out in accordance with IS: 1892 -1979 Code of
Practice for sub-surface investigation of foundation (re – affirmed in 1992) by adopting auger
boring. Representative / undisturbed samples are collected at different depths as the boring
operation progressed. Various laboratory tests are conducted on the samples collected. Standard
penetration tests are conducted at every 1.50m interval as per IS: 2131 – 1981.

Field testing
Standard penetration test
Standard Penetration Test (SPT) is carried out at different depths in all the boreholes & the ‘N’
values are recorded. The number of blows required to drive a 50mm diameter split spoon sampler
for a depth of 30cm using a 65 kg hammer for a drop of 75cm is recorded as ‘N’ value.
The results of all the penetration tests are performed in each of the boreholes and they are shown in
their respective Bore logs (Refer Annexure II). The test is halted if,

i) 50 blows are required for any 150mm penetration.

ii) 100 blows are required for 300mm penetration.
iii) 10 successive blows produce no advance and the N – value is recorded as “REFUSAL”.

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

LABORATORY TESTING
Samples procured were transported to laboratory for obtaining Index and Engineering properties. In
the laboratory, samples were visually classified by Geotechnical Engineer. Laboratory tests are
being carried out as per relevant IS: 2720 guidelines.
Generally Soil Samples were tested for following parameters
• Particle Size analysis
• Bulk Density
• Natural Moisture content
• Atterberg’s limits
• Direct Shear strength tests for UDS sample.
The above said test results are tabulated. Refer Annexure III.

SUB SOIL PROFILE

The sub-soil formations comprise of from top nil to termination depth yellowish brown to pinkish
red/ yellowish white sandy Silt/ silty Sand with presence of gravel/ completely weathered rock was
encountered. All the boreholes are terminated at the stage of “REFUSAL”. During the time of
investigation water table was not encountered at any depth below the existing ground level;
however the same may be subjected to seasonal fluctuations.

CONCLUSIONS
The following conclusions are drawn based on field and laboratory investigations.
1. All the boreholes are terminated at the stage of “REFUSAL”.
2. During the time of investigation water table was not encountered at any depth below
existing ground level; however the same may be subjected to seasonal fluctuations.
3. The sub soil varies from top nil to termination depth dense strata was noticed.
4. The atterberg’s limits indicate that the sub-soil is medium compressible in nature.

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

RECOMMENDATIONS
The following recommendations are made based on the detailed investigation conducted at the
proposed construction site.
1. The foundation for structure shall be taken to a minimum depth of 1.5m below the existing
ground level.
2. Isolated/combined footing up to minimum width of 2.0m may be designed with the
following allowable bearing pressure of, which gives a factor of safety of 2.5 against shear
failure and for an allowable settlement of 25mm;

Depth below existing ground

Net SBC, kN/m2
level, m

1.5 250
Note 1: During excavations, in case any variation is noticed in the strata/seepage same shall be brought to
the notice of geotechnical engineer for review of net SBC recommended.
3. The bottom of foundation shall be properly leveled and verified for loose pockets/weaker
zones and if found, the same shall be replaced with lean concrete.
for GEOENGINEERING COMPANY PRIVATE LTD

(JAYAPRAKASH K. N.)

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GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

ANNEXURE I

BH-1

BH-2

Fig A: Location of Bore holes

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An ISO 9001:2015 Company

BH-3

Fig B: Location of Bore holes

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GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company
ANNEXURE II
M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing
Client Size of Borehole 150mm
Corporation Ltd.,
Job No 970-2 Ground water table Nil
BOREHOLE - 01
Project Multi Storey Residential Building Commenced 23.11.18

Location Kukkalahalli Completed 23.11.18

N Value = N2+N3

Core Recovery,
SPT TEST, number of blows

Depth (m)

RQD, %
Sample
recorded

Legend

NGL
Description of Sub-soil

%
Remarks
stratum 1st 15cm 2nd15cm 3rd15cm
N1 N2 N3

0.0 0.00

Yellowish red silty Sand

0.5 -0.50 DS

Yellowish pink CWR

1.5 -1.50 SPT 50B/6cm R >50

DS

SPT=Standard Penetration test Refusal means SPT N>50 B= No. of blows R=Rebound SR: Soft Rock
HR:Hard Rock DS=Disturbed Sample CWR: completely weathered rock MWR: Moderately weathered rock
Bore hole was terminated at 1.5m depth blow existing ground level

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GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing

Client Size of Borehole 150mm
Corporation Ltd.,
Job No 970-2 Ground water table Nil
BOREHOLE - 02
Project Multi Storey Residential Building Commenced 23.11.18

Location Kukkalahalli Completed 23.11.18

N Value = N2+N3

Core Recovery,
SPT TEST, number of blows

Depth (m)

RQD, %
Sample
recorded

Legend

NGL
Description of Sub-soil

%
st nd rd
Remarks
stratum 1 15cm 2 15cm 3 15cm
N1 N2 N3

0.0 0.00

Brownish red sandy Silt

0.5 -0.50 DS

Brownish red silty Sand

1.5 -1.50 SPT 20 50B/6cm >50

DS

SPT=Standard Penetration test Refusal means SPT N>50 B= No. of blows R=Rebound SR: Soft Rock
HR:Hard Rock DS=Disturbed Sample CWR: completely weathered rock MWR: Moderately weathered rock
Bore hole was terminated at 1.5m depth blow existing ground level

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GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD., BANGALORE
An ISO 9001:2015 Company

M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing

Client Size of Borehole 150mm
Corporation Ltd.,
Job No 970-2 Ground water table Nil
BOREHOLE - 03
Project Multi Storey Residential Building Commenced 23.11.18

Location Kukkalahalli Completed 23.11.18

N Value = N2+N3

Core Recovery,
SPT TEST, number of blows

Depth (m)

RQD, %
Sample
recorded

Legend

NGL
Description of Sub-soil

%
st nd rd
Remarks
stratum 1 15cm 2 15cm 3 15cm
N1 N2 N3

0.0 0.00

Reddish sandy Silt

0.5 -0.50 DS

Yellowish white CWR

1.5 -1.50 SPT 20 30 30 60

DS

SPT=Standard Penetration test Refusal means SPT N>50 B= No. of blows R=Rebound SR: Soft Rock
HR:Hard Rock DS=Disturbed Sample CWR: completely weathered rock MWR: Moderately weathered rock
Bore hole was terminated at 1.5m depth blow existing ground level

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 GEO ENGINEERING COMPANY PVT. LTD.
ULR: TC744418000000296P LABORATORY TEST REPORT ON SOIL SAMPLES Certificate No.: TC-7444

M/s. Rajiv Gandhi Rural Houshing

Client Project Multi Storey Residential Building Job No. 970-2
Corporation Ltd
ANNEXURE III
Date of Sample
Location Sy. No. 78, Kukkalahalli 23-11-18 Date of Test 27-11-18
Recived

Bulk Density (gm/cc)*

Grain Size Distribution (%) Atterberg Limits (%) Shear Parameters

Free Swell Index (%)

Specific Gravity*
Natural Moisture
IS Classification
(IS:1498-1970)
Sample Type

Content (%)
Sample no.

Angle of Internal
Depth (m)

Plasticity Index

Friction (deg.)
Medium Sand
BH No.

Coarse Sand

Plastic Limit
Liquid Limit

Cohession
Silt & Clay
Fine Sand

(kN/m^2)
Description of Soil Strata
Gravel

1 SPT 1118/938 1.0 0.1 2.7 31.5 34.0 31.7 35.8 --- NP --- SM-MI 5.8 --- --- --- --- silty Sand

2 UDS 1118/939 1.0 6.5 8.7 6.4 11.5 66.9 41.7 25.7 16.1 --- MI 12.8 1.79 --- 2.0 27 sandy Silt with gravel

2 SPT 1118/940 1.5 1.1 3.1 30.2 32.2 33.4 --- --- --- --- --- 6.5 --- --- --- --- silty Sand

3 SPT 1118/941 1.5 0.0 1.9 31.3 35.3 31.5 36.2 --- NP --- SM-MI 5.4 --- --- --- --- silty Sand

This report relates only to the sample tested and shall not be reproduced except in full without written approval of laboratory management

Authorised Signatory

* The parameter marked with '*' is not accredited by NABL

Abrreviations used: UDS: Undisturbed Sample, DS: Disturbed Sample, SPT: Standard Penetration Test, BH: Bore Hole, NP: Non Plastic
Grain Size Distribution: IS 2720-4 1985 RA 2015 Liquid and Plastic Limit: IS 2720-5 1985 RA 2015 Specific Gravity: IS 2720-3 SECTION 1 & 2 1980 RA 2011
Test Method Referred to:
Direct Shear Test: IS 2720-13 1986 RA 2015 Free Swell Index: IS 2720-40 1977 RA 2011 Natural Moisture Content: IS 2720-2 1973 RA 2015

Test Method Variation : None

∗∗END OF TEST RESULTS∗∗

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An ISO 9001:2015 Company

ANNEXURE IV
GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS CURVES

Fig. No.1: Grain size analysis Curves around BH 1

Fig. No.2: Grain size analysis Curves around BH 2

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Fig. No.3: Grain size analysis Curves around BH 3

∗∗∗END OF REPORT∗∗∗

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Aptech Foundations

GEOTECHNICAL REPORT

PROJECT PROPOSED MULTI STORIED BUILDING FOR RAJIV

GANDHI RURAL HOUSING CORPORATION LTD

LOCATION MANDUR

CLIENT M/S PITHAVADIAN AND PARTNERS

1380, ‘Sri Venkatadri’, I Floor, 6th Cross, Ashoknagar, Banashankari I Stage, Bangalore 560050
Tel: 080 26672868, 26672819 Fax: 26616156
 REPORT ON GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION FOR
PROPOSED MULTI STORIED BUILDING

1.0 INTRODUCTION

M/s Rajiv Gandhi Rural Housing Corporation Ltd proposes to build a Multi Storied
building at Mandur. The consultants for the project are M/s Pithavadian and
Partners. Geotechnical investigation was entrusted to M/s Aptech foundations.

2.0 OBJECT AND SCOPE OF WORK

The object of geotechnical investigation, in brief was to ascertain the type of

substrata, their characteristics and their suitability for the proposed structure and
to decide on the type and depth of foundation and also to assess the bearing
capacity. The scope of work included field and laboratory investigations as
detailed below.

2.1 Field Investigations

Field investigation was carried out on 19/12/2018. It consisted of the following:

2.1.1 Drilling

Three boreholes of 150mm diameter was required to be drilled by rotary method,

in all types of soil and soft rock. Fig 1 shows the borehole locations.

2.1.2 Sampling

Disturbed soil samples:

SPT samples and wash samples were collected at various depths and at every
change of strata. These were sealed in watertight containers and labeled before
being sent to the laboratory for testing.

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Disturbed soil samples:

SPT samples and wash samples were collected at various depths and at every
change of strata. These were sealed in watertight containers and labeled before
being sent to the laboratory for testing.

2.1.3 Standard Penetration Test

Standard penetration tests were conducted in accordance with IS 2131: 1981 in

test boreholes. The blow counts of last 30 cms of penetration of the split spoon
sampler with 63.5 kg drop weight tripping automatically with a free fall of 75 cms.
The details of N values are given in the borelog.

2.2 Laboratory Testing

The scope of laboratory testing in soil is as follows:

i) Grain size analysis as per IS 2720 part 4 – 1985

ii) Atterberg limits as per IS 2720 part 5 – 1985 and IS 2720 – part 2 – 1973.
iii) Natural Moisture Content as per IS 2720 – part 2 - 1973

2.2.1 Natural Moisture Content (NMC)

Test procedure conforms to IS:2720 (Part 2 ) – 1973

A moisture cup is loosely filled with soil and weighted with lid. It is then kept in
oven with lid removed and maintained at temparture of the oven at 110°C for 24
hours. The lid of the container is replaced and the dry weight found out. The
percentage of water content has been calculated using the formula.

w = W2 – W3 X 100
W3 – W1
Where

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W2 = weight of container with wet soil, in g
W3 = weight of container with dry soil, in g
W1 = weight of container with lid in g
w = moisture content (%)

2.2.2 Particle size analysis

Testing procedure generally conforms to IS: 2720 (Part 4 ) – 1985.

i) Sieve Analysis

Sieve analysis has been done by wet sieving method. Sieving has been done
using a sieve shaker by passing through the following IS sieves: 20 mm, 10 mm,
4.75 mm, 2.36 mm, 1.70 mm, 1.40 mm, 1.00 mm, 600 microns, 425 microns, 100
microns, and 75 microns.

2.2.3 Atterberg Limits

Liquid limit and plastic limit tests on Cohesive and Semi-cohesive samples has
been done as per procedure in IS 2720 (Part 5) – 1985.
Liquid limit and plastic limit tests on Cohesive and Semi-cohesive samples has
been done as per procedure in IS 2720 (Part 5) – 1985. Testing is done as per IS
2720 (Part 5) 1985 using the “cone penetrometer” method where errors of groove
cutting involved in Casagrande’s device are minimized. In cone penetrometer
tests about 200 gm of soil passing 425 micron sieve is taken, mixed with
requisite water, placed in cup and compacted lightly in 3 layers. The tip of
pentrometer is adjusted such that it just touches soil surface. The needle is
allowed to plunge slowly under its own weight for 5 seconds and penetration in
mm is recorded. The water content is adjusted such that penetration is between
20-30mm. The following relationship is used to evaluate liquid limit.
WL=Wx+0.01 [25-X] [Wx+15]
Where Wx = water content at recorded penetration (%)

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WL = Liquid Limit (%)
X = Recorded penetration in mm
A portion of the sample is then taken out for water content determination and the
water content is determined.

3.0 DESCRIPTION OF SUBSTRATA

The field borehole logs of BH1 to BH3 are presented in Tables 1 to 3.

The subsoil at the BH1 to BH3 is more or less similar and consists of reddish
brown clayey sand upto 1m below EGL underlain by soft disintegrated weathered
rock upto the termination depth of 3m below EGL.
Water table was not encountered in the boreholes at the time of investigation.
N values are seen to be more than 100 at 1m depth below EGL.

4.0 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION

4.1 SPT Values

N values from SPT are also shown in the borelogs (Tables 1 to 3).

4.2 Soil Properties

Table 4 gives the various soil properties obtained from the samples collected
from BH1 to BH3. The particle size distribution curves are shown in Fig. 2. The
liquid and plastic limit values indicate soil of low to medium compressibility.

5.0 BEARING CAPACITY

5.1 Shallow Foundations

Based on SPT

The safe bearing pressure for foundation of 1.5m width placed at 1.5m depth
below EGL, maybe determined using the N values from SPT given in Tables 1 to
3. Thus, for a total settlement of 25mm, the safe bearing pressure at the three

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boreholes is given in the table below. Safe bearing pressure calculations based
on IS 8009 (Part 1) – 1976, are given in Appendix 1.
BH Depth of Nature of substrata Safe Bearing
No foundation, m Pressure, Tons/m2
BH1 1.5 Soft disintegrated 31.0
weathered rock
BH2 1.5 Soft disintegrated 31.0
weathered rock
BH3 1.5 Soft disintegrated 31.0
weathered rock

6.0 RECOMMENDATIONS

Based on the geotechnical investigations carried out for the proposed multi
storied building at Mandur, following recommendations are made:

1. Subsoil consists of clayey sand underlain by soft disintegrated weathered

rock.
2. Shallow foundations maybe adopted. The allowable bearing pressure for
foundations placed at 1.5m depth below EGL maybe taken as 31 tons/m2.

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TABLE 1 BOREHOLE LOG

PROJECT Proposed Multi Storied Building for M/s Rajiv Gandhi

Rural Housing Corporation Ltd GROUND EL
CLIENT Pithavadian and Partners METHOD Rotary
BH NO BH1 STARTED ON 19-12-2018
LOCATION Mandur COMPLETED ON 19-12-2018
WATER TABLE not encountered

SAMPLE N VALUE DEPTH CORES REMARKS

TYPE / DESCRIPTION below

RECOVERY %
DEPTH (m)
SPT 25 50 75 100 OF ground

RUN NO.

PIECES
NO. OF
STRATA level

RQD
m

0.0 _ 150mm f

DS/0.5m Reddish brown

clayey sand
SPT/1m 1.0 _
N > 100 ~-~
SPT/1.5m ~-~
N > 100 Soft disintegrated ~-~
weathered rock ~-~ 2.0 _
1.5
(Laterite) ~-~
1 to 6 13 -
~-~
3.0
~-~
~-~ 3.0 _
Borehole terminated at 3m depth

4.0 _

5.0 _

6.0 _

7.0 _

8.0 _

9.0 _

10.0 _

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TABLE 2 BOREHOLE LOG

PROJECT Proposed Multi Storied Building for M/s Rajiv Gandhi

Rural Housing Corporation Ltd GROUND EL
CLIENT Pithavadian and Partners METHOD Rotary
BH NO BH2 STARTED ON 20-12-2018
LOCATION Mandur COMPLETED ON 20-12-2018
WATER TABLE not encountered

SAMPLE N VALUE DEPTH CORES REMARKS

TYPE / DESCRIPTION below

RECOVERY %
DEPTH (m)
SPT 25 50 75 100 OF ground

RUN NO.

PIECES
NO. OF
STRATA level

RQD
m

0.0 _ 150mm f

DS/0.5m Reddish brown

clayey sand
SPT/1m 1.0 _
N > 100 ~-~
~-~
Soft disintegrated ~-~
SPT/2m weathered rock ~-~ 2.0 _
N > 100 (Laterite) ~-~
~-~
~-~
SPT/3m ~-~ 3.0 _
N > 100 Borehole terminated at 3m depth

4.0 _

5.0 _

6.0 _

7.0 _

8.0 _

9.0 _

10.0 _

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TABLE 3 BOREHOLE LOG

PROJECT Proposed Multi Storied Building for M/s Rajiv Gandhi

Rural Housing Corporation Ltd GROUND EL
CLIENT Pithavadian and Partners METHOD Rotary
BH NO BH3 STARTED ON 20-12-2018
LOCATION Mandur COMPLETED ON 20-12-2018
WATER TABLE not encountered

SAMPLE N VALUE DEPTH CORES REMARKS

TYPE / DESCRIPTION below

RECOVERY %
DEPTH (m)
SPT 25 50 75 100 OF ground

RUN NO.

PIECES
NO. OF
STRATA level

RQD
m

0.0 _ 150mm f

DS/0.5m Reddish brown

clayey sand
SPT/1m 1.0 _
N > 100 ~-~
~-~
Soft disintegrated ~-~
SPT/2m weathered rock ~-~ 2.0 _
N > 100 (Laterite) ~-~
~-~
~-~
SPT/3m ~-~ 3.0 _
N > 100 Borehole terminated at 3m depth

4.0 _

5.0 _

6.0 _

7.0 _

8.0 _

9.0 _

10.0 _

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TABLE No. 4
SOIL PROPERTIES

Borehole No. BH1 BH2 BH3

Soil
Properties Depth 0.5m 0.5m 0.5m

Sample Type DS DS DS

gravel % 6.0 8.0 10.0

distribution
Grain size
sand % 58.0 55.0 57.0

silt %
36.0 37.0 33.0
clay %

Classification
Soil
SC SC SC

water content/ bulk unit

weight/ voids ratio/Sp.

Sp. Gravity
Gravity

water content % 9.3 9.8 8.7

unit weight, t/m3

voids ratio
Atterberg'
Limits

liquid limit 31.8 30.6 31.4

plastic limit 12.4 12.9 13.5

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 Fig. 2 Particle size distribution curves - BH1 - BH3

100

80
% Finer

60

BH1,0.5m
40
BH2,0.5m
BH3,0.5m

20

0
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100

Particle size, mm

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Appendix 2

Calculation of Safe Bearing Pressure as per IS 8009 (Part 1) - 1976 based on SPT values

BH2
Footing depth below EGL= 1.5 m
Footing width = 1.5 m
permissible settlement = 25mm
Influence zone from 0.50 m
(depth below EGL) to 4.5 m
Effective unit

Layer

thickness, m
Overburden
Pr., kg/cm2

Correction

Corrected N values
Depth, m

SPT 'N'

depth, m Weighted N value

weight,
ton/m3

Factor

Layer
OB

(within influence
for from zone)

to
for OB -
diltancy

1 100 2.00 0.2 1.54 154.0 84.5 0.5 - 1.0 0.50 42.3

2.0 100 2.00 0.4 1.31 131.0 73.0 1.5 - 4.0 2.50 182.5

Average N value = 56.2

Settlement per unit pressure in m per kg/sq.cm = 0.004

For 25mm settlement, safe bearing pressure = 6.25 kg/cm²

Correcting for submergence, safe bearing pressure = 3.13 kg/cm²

i.e. 31.0 tons/m²

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