China Sinogy Electric Engineering Co., Ltd.

1 x 40 MW Coal based Captive Power Plant of

Nishat Chunian Ltd., Pakistan

Interim Report on
Geotechnical Investigations

October 02, 2014

Doc. No. J-576-A
Rev. 00

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INTERIM REPORT ON GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS

Document No. J-576-A

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................. 5
1.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3 METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................................. 6
2 FIELD INVESTIGATIONS .............................................................................................................. 7
2.1 GENERAL ........................................................................................................................................... 7
2.2 EXPLORATORY BOREHOLES .............................................................................................................. 7
2.3 STANDARD PENETRATION TESTS ...................................................................................................... 7
2.4 SAMPLING.......................................................................................................................................... 8
2.5 GROUNDWATER OBSERVATIONS ...................................................................................................... 8
3 LABORATORY TESTING............................................................................................................... 9
3.1 PARTICLE SIZE DISTRIBUTION .......................................................................................................... 9
3.2 ATTERBERG’S LIMITS........................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 SPECIFIC GRAVITY ..........................................................................................................................10
3.4 BULK DENSITY ................................................................................................................................10
3.5 IN-SITU MOISTURE CONTENT ..........................................................................................................10
3.6 UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TESTS ................................................................................................10
3.7 DIRECT SHEAR TESTS......................................................................................................................10
3.8 CONSOLIDATION TESTS ...................................................................................................................11
3.9 CHEMICAL ANALYSES .....................................................................................................................11
3.9.1 Soil Samples ........................................................................................................................... 11
3.9.2 Water Samples ........................................................................................................................ 11
4 GEOTECHNICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBSOIL .....................................................12
4.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................................12
4.2 TOPOGRAPHY AND GEOLOGY .........................................................................................................12
4.3 SEISMICITY ......................................................................................................................................12
4.4 LIQUEFACTION POTENTIAL .............................................................................................................12
4.5 STRATIGRAPHY ...............................................................................................................................12
4.6 GROUNDWATER TABLE ...................................................................................................................13
4.7 SEISMIC SOIL PROFILE CHARACTERIZATION ..................................................................................13
4.8 CHEMICAL AGRESSIVITY ................................................................................................................14
4.9 REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................14
5 FOUNDATION DESIGN ................................................................................................................15
5.1 GENERAL .........................................................................................................................................15
5.2 TYPE OF FOUNDATIONS ...................................................................................................................15
5.3 DEEP FOUNDATIONS........................................................................................................................15
5.3.1 Cast in-situ Piles ..................................................................................................................... 15
5.3.2 Length and Diameter .............................................................................................................. 16
5.3.3 Design Parameters .................................................................................................................. 16
5.3.4 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity ....................................................................................... 16
5.4 CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS FOR FOUNDATIONS ..................................................................18
5.5 REFERENCES ....................................................................................................................................18
6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................................19

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APPENDICES

Appendix-A
Tables and Figures

Table 1-1 Depths, Coordinates and Elevations of Boreholes

Table 3-1 Summary of Laboratory Test Results

Fig. 2-1 Geotechnical Investigations Plan

Fig. 2-2 Profile of Observed SPT N-values for Main Power Building
Fig. 2-3 Profile of Observed SPT N-values for Boiler
Fig. 2-4 Profile of Observed SPT N-values for Chimney/Stack
Fig. 3-1 Casagrande’s Plasticity Chart
Fig. 4-1 Linear Subsurface Profile 1-1’
Fig. 4-2 Linear Subsurface Profile 2-2’
Fig. 4-3 Linear Subsurface Profile 3-3’
Fig. 5-1 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity of the Piles in
Compression for Main Power Building
Fig. 5-2 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity of the Piles in Tension for
Main Power Building
Fig. 5-3 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity of the Piles in
Compression for Boiler
Fig. 5-4 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity of the Piles in Tension for
Boiler
Fig. 5-5 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity of the Piles in
Compression for Chimney/Stack
Fig. 5-6 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity of the Piles in Tension for
Chimney/Stack

Appendix-B
Field Borehole Logs

Appendix-C
Available Laboratory Test Results

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General

M/s China Sinogy Electric Engineering Company Limited has undertaken 1 x

40 MW Coal based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd., Pakistan in
EPC Mode near Bhai Pheru, Punjab-Pakistan. The site is about 49km away
from the city of Lahore, 45km far from Allama Iqbal Intentional Airport, Lahore.
The nearest railway station is Pattoki which is situated about 14km distance
from the proposed project site, and the nearest Highway is Lahore-Multan
Road. This plant is about 1250km to the Port Qasim, Karachi-Pakistan.

M/s Berkeley Associates were engaged to carry out the detailed geotechnical
investigations for the proposed project site. The field work for these
geotechnical investigations was initiated on September 07, 2014 and still in
progress.

As per the requirement mentioned in the TOR, an interim report has to be

submitted for the following three structures;

- Main Power Building

- Boiler
- Chimney/Stack

Data used for the compilation of this report has been taken under or within the
vicinity of the aforementioned structures and are summarized as under;

Sr. No. Building/Structure Borehole Used

1 Main Power Building BH-39, BH-02, BH-50, BH-40,
BH-46, BH-51, BH-01, BH-41,
BH-47 & BH-52
2 Boiler BH-44, BH-45 & BH-49
3 Chimney/Stack BH-42, BH-43 & BH-48

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1.2 Scope of Work

Scope of Complete Geotechnical Investigations is summarized below;

- Drilling of fifty two (52) exploratory boreholes using hydraulic feed

straight rotary drilling technique. Depths, coordinates and elevations of
the boreholes are provided in Table 1-1.

- Performance of Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs) in all the boreholes

at the specified depths along with the collection of disturbed soil
samples

- Collection of undisturbed soil samples from boreholes using

appropriate samplers and techniques

- Obtaining pertinent ground water table (GWT) information in the

boreholes and collection of water samples

- Performance of laboratory tests on selected soil and water samples

- Submission of interim geotechnical investigations report

- Preparation of a Geotechnical Investigation Report upon completion of

field and laboratory testing

1.3 Methodology

The exploratory borings were drilled using straight rotary drilling rig. The in-
situ tests were performed in accordance with the relevant ASTM standards.

Soil and water samples were collected from boreholes using appropriate
samplers/techniques, for identification and subsequent laboratory testing.
Selected soil and water samples were subjected to various laboratory tests for
evaluation of classification and strength characteristics of sub-soils.

This report has been prepared on the basis of field geotechnical investigations
data and subsequent laboratory testing performed on the selected soil and
water samples. An evaluation of foundation soils, foundation design
parameters and load carrying capacities of pile foundations on each structural
location and type of cement to be used in the construction of substructure are
also provided in this report.

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2 FIELD INVESTIGATIONS

2.1 General

The scope of the geotechnical studies was provided by the Client. The field
investigations included the following activities;

- Drilling of exploratory boreholes

- In-situ testing in boreholes

- Soil and water sampling in boreholes

The details of the field work are discussed in this chapter.

2.2 Exploratory Boreholes

A total of eighteen (18) boreholes were drilled at the project site. Depths,
coordinates and elevations of these boreholes are presented in Table 1-1.
The location of all the drilled boreholes drilled during these investigations is
shown on Fig. 2-1 (Appendix-A).

All these boreholes were drilled using straight rotary drilling rig and the
boreholes were stabilized by circulating Bentonite mud in the boreholes. The
diameter of all the boreholes was in the range of 150 mm. SPTs were
performed in these boreholes at a general depth interval of 1.0m down to 5m
depth and thereafter 1.5m down to maximum drilled depth i.e. 50m below
EGL. Undisturbed soil samples were collected from the depth specified in the
project specifications using Shelby tube/Denison samplers.

A careful record of all the materials encountered and data of SPTs conducted
in each borehole was maintained in the form of field borehole logs. The field
borehole logs for these structures are included in Appendix-B.

2.3 Standard Penetration Tests

For evaluating the consistency and compactness of the foundation soils,

SPTs were performed in all the exploratory boreholes. These SPTs were
carried out in each hole at 1.0m depth interval down to 5m depth and 1.5m

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depth interval thereafter. These SPTs were conducted in accordance with the
procedures described in latest version of ASTM Standard D 1586. A donut
type hammer, weighing 63.5kg, has been used for the test. While performing
the SPTs in boreholes, the hammer was lifted and dropped mechanically
through the flywheel of drilling rig and pulley hanged to a tripod. Prior to
performing each SPT, the loose material existing in the hole was properly
washed/cleaned. A split spoon sampler without a liner was used for all the
tests. Disturbed soil samples were obtained through the split spoon sampler.
Profiles of observed SPT–N values are shown on Figs. 2-2 to 2-4 (Appendix-
A).

2.4 Sampling

Disturbed and undisturbed soil samples were obtained from all the boreholes
drilled during these soil investigations. Disturbed soil samples were obtained
from the boreholes through split spoon sampler while performing SPTs. These
samples were placed in polythene bags and preserved in wide-mouthed
plastic jars. The jars were clearly labelled to indicate the project name, project
code, borehole designation and depth of sample and date of test.

Undisturbed soil samples were obtained from the boreholes by using

appropriate sampler from cohesive soils. These undisturbed samples were
properly waxed and labelled to indicate the project name, project code,
borehole/test pit designation and depth & date of sample collection.

Ground water samples were collected from all the boreholes after 24 hours of
washing the boreholes with clean water. These water samples were
preserved in clean water bottles. These samples were clearly labelled to
indicate the project name, project code, borehole designation and date of
sample collection.

All the soil and water samples were carefully transported to Berkeley
Associates Soil Laboratory Facilities, Lahore for subsequent laboratory
testing.

2.5 Groundwater Observations

During these investigations ground water table (GWT) was encountered in all
boreholes in the range from 5.1m to 5.7m depth below existing ground level
(EGL) and are mentioned in the respective borehole logs.

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3 LABORATORY TESTING

For evaluation of physical and engineering characteristics of the sub-soils,

selected disturbed & undisturbed soil samples and all ground water samples
were tested in the laboratory. The laboratory testing was carried out at
Berkeley Associates Laboratory Facility, Lahore. The following laboratory
tests were performed on selected soil samples.

- Particle size distribution

- Atterberg’s limits
- Specific gravity
- Bulk & Dry density
- Natural moisture content (NMC)
- Unconfined compression tests
- Direct shear tests
- Consolidation tests
- Chemical analyses of soil and water samples

A brief description of these tests is given in the following sections. A summary

of laboratory test results is given in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A).

3.1 Particle Size Distribution

For classifying the subsurface soils, twenty eight (28) soil samples were
subjected to sieve analyses during these studies. Some samples were further
subjected to hydrometer analyses. The sieve analyses were performed in
accordance with the procedures specified in ASTM D 422, with sample
preparation by ASTM D 2217 (wet preparation method), Procedure B. The
hydrometer analyses were carried out in accordance with procedure specified
in ASTM D 422. Results of sieve and hydrometer analyses were plotted in
the form of gradation curves. These curves for all the tested samples are
presented in Appendix-C. The percentages of fines (passing sieve no. 200),
sand and concretion fractions of the tested soil samples are also provided in
Table 3-1 (Appendix-A).

3.2 Atterberg’s Limits

For evaluating plasticity characteristics of cohesive soils, liquid and plastic

limit tests were performed on sixteen (16) selected soil samples. The tests

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were performed as specified in ASTM Designation D 4318. All the liquid limit
tests were performed with at least three trials. The test results are
summarized in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A). According to Casagrande’s Plasticity
Chart shown on Fig. 3-1 (Appendix-A), the fine-grained soil samples are
classified as CL, CL-ML and ML. Two (02) samples were classified as non-
plastic.

3.3 Specific Gravity

Thirteen (13) selected soil samples were tested for estimation of specific
gravity. The tests were carried out in accordance with ASTM Designation D
854. The test results are provided in Table 3-1(Appendix-A).

3.4 Bulk Density

Thirteen (13) undisturbed soil samples were tested for determination of their
bulk density. The test results are provided in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A).

3.5 In-situ Moisture Content

Thirteen (13) undisturbed soil samples were tested for determination of their
in-situ moisture contents. The test results are provided in Table 3-1.

3.6 Unconfined Compression Tests

In order to estimate shear strength characteristics of fine grained soils, twelve

(12) undisturbed soil samples were subjected to unconfined compression test.
The test results are provided in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A). The laboratory test
sheets are attached in Appendix-C.

3.7 Direct Shear Tests

In order to estimate shear strength characteristics of foundation soils, nine

(09) soil samples were subjected to direct shear tests. The tests were carried
out at in-situ condition as specified in ASTM Designation D 3080. The test
results are provided in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A). The laboratory test sheets are

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attached in Appendix-C.

3.8 Consolidation Tests

One (01) consolidation test was performed on selected undisturbed soil

sample. The test was carried out as specified in ASTM Designation D 2435.
The test result is provided in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A).

3.9 Chemical Analyses

3.9.1 Soil Samples

In order to determine the chemical characteristics of the subsoil, four (04)

selected soil samples were tested for estimation of chemical composition.
The results are summarized in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A).

3.9.2 Water Samples

In order to determine the chemical characteristics of the ground water, three

(03) water samples were tested for estimation of chemical composition. The
results are summarized in Table 3-1 (Appendix-A).

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4 GEOTECHNICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF SUBSOIL

4.1 General

The geotechnical investigations carried for the project comprised field and
laboratory work. The field and laboratory investigations were aimed for
evaluating the engineering characteristics of the foundation soil. The
subsurface conditions and engineering characteristics of the soil existing at
the proposed project site are discussed in the following sections.

4.2 Topography and Geology

The topography of the project area is predominantly flat. Lithological units at

this site include top layer of Silt, Silty Clay underlain by layers of Silty Sand.

4.3 Seismicity

According to Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provisions – 2007), issued

by Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Seismic Zone 2A has been
assigned to Chunian. Peak ground acceleration associated with Zone 2A has
been recommended to vary from 0.08g to 0.16g.

4.4 Liquefaction Potential

Laboratory testing revealed that soil present at the proposed project site have
fine contents > 30% such soils are unlike to undergo liquefaction
phenomenon. On this basis, as such there is no liquefaction hazard exists at
the project site.

4.5 Stratigraphy

During these investigations, the subsurface was explored to a maximum

depth of fifty (50) meter below EGL and the following geotechnical units have
been identified;

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 Top layer comprises of Silt/Silt mixed with Clay. Depth of this layer
varies from 3m to 9.5m below EGL in all boreholes drilled for these
structures.

 Top layer is underlained by the layer of Silty/Lean Clay having

thickness ranges from 6m to 15.5m in various boreholes.

 Sandy Silt/Silt mixed with Clay layer is encountered below Silty/Lean

Clay and thickness of this layer ranges from 9.5m to 18.5m below EGL.

 Final layer of Silty Sand layer is present under the layer of Silty/Lean
Clay and ranges between 12.5m to maximum drilled depth

Linear subsurface profiles developed on the basis of boreholes drilled at these

structural locations are shown on Figs. 4-1 to 4-3.

4.6 Groundwater Table

During these investigations ground water table (GWT) was encountered in all
boreholes in the range from 5.1m to 5.7m depth below existing ground level
(EGL) and are mentioned in the respective borehole logs.

4.7 Seismic Soil Profile Characterization

According to Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provisions – 2007), issued

by Government of Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the criteria for classification of
un-cemented soil profiles are to be based on;

 Vs = average shear wave velocity of the top 100ft. (30m) soil profile
or
 N = average field SPT resistance for the top 100ft. (30m) soil profile
or
 Su = average undrained shear strength for the top 100ft. (30 m) soil
profile

Keeping in view the available field SPT data of all the holes drilled at the site,
the soil profile type as per Building Code of Pakistan (Seismic Provision
2007), should be taken as SD (i.e. Stiff Soil Profile).

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4.8 Chemical Agressivity

On the basis of concentrations of sulphates determined in the foundation soil

and ground water samples, the exposure is classified as “Not Applicable” as
explained in ACI 318M-11 Table 4.2.1. The concrete mix design should follow
the recommendations of ACI 318 accordingly.

4.9 References

4.1 Youd, T. L. et al, “Liquefaction Resistance of Soils: Summary Report

from the 1996 NCEER and 1998 NCEER/NSF Workshops on
Evaluation of Liquefaction Resistance of Soils”, JGGE, Oct. 2001, pp
817-833.

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5 FOUNDATION DESIGN

5.1 General

Various field and laboratory tests have been carried out during these
geotechnical investigations. These test results have been examined for
evaluation of subsurface conditions at the project site and determination of
geotechnical design parameters. Design parameters have been selected on
the basis of available field test results, literature and engineering judgement.

This interim report has been prepared for the following structures;

- Main Power Building

- Boiler
- Chimney/Stack

Data used for the compilation of this report has been taken under or within the
vicinity of the aforementioned structures and are summarized as under;

Sr. No. Building/Structure Borehole Used

1 Main Power Building BH-39, BH-02, BH-50, BH-40,
BH-46, BH-51, BH-01, BH-41,
BH-47 & BH-52
2 Boiler BH-44, BH-45 & BH-49
3 Chimney/Stack BH-42, BH-43 & BH-48

5.2 Type of Foundations

On the basis of information provided by the Client, deep foundations has been
evaluated for above mentioned structures.

5.3 Deep Foundations

5.3.1 Cast in-situ Piles

Piles are the most common type of deep foundations. The bored cast-in-situ
reinforced concrete piles can be adopted for heavily loaded structures.

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5.3.2 Length and Diameter

Deep foundations are recommended for heavily loaded structures. We

envisage that cast-in-situ bored reinforced concrete piles of diameter 660mm
shall be adequate for the structures. The allowable load carrying capacity of
cast-in-situ bored piles has been determined for the provided diameter and
length ranging from 15m to 30m.

5.3.3 Design Parameters

Design parameters have been selected on the basis of in-situ testing in the
boreholes and available results of laboratory testing. Laboratory testing for
only three (03) boreholes has been completed. Rest of the testing is
underway.

For Main Power Building Area:

Angle of
Depth Bulk Density Cohesion
Sr. No. Material Type Internal Friction
(m) (kN/m3) (kPa)
(Deg)

1 0.0-6.5 Silt 17.5 - 28

2 6.5-12.5 Silty/Lean Clay 18 40 -
3 12.5-15.5 Sandy Silt 18 - 30
4 15.5-50 Silty Sand 18 - 32

For Boiler Area:

Angle of
Depth Bulk Density Cohesion
Sr. No. Material Type Internal Friction
(m) (kN/m3) (kPa)
(Deg)

1 0.0-5.1 Silt 17.5 - 29

2 5.1-9.5 Silt 18 - 29
3 9.5-12.5 Silty/Lean Clay 18 60 -
4 12.5-15.5 Sandy Silt 18 - 30
5 15.5-50 Silty Sand 18 - 32

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For Chimney Area:

Angle of
Depth Bulk Density Cohesion
Sr. No. Material Type Internal Friction
(m) (kN/m3) (kPa)
(Deg)

1 0.0-5.1 Silt 17.5 - 28

2 5.1-15.5 Silt 18 - 29
3 15.5-18.5 Silty/Lean Clay 18 50 -
4 18.5-26 Sandy Silt 18 - 30
5 26-50 Silty Sand 18 - 32

5.3.4 Allowable Load Carrying Capacity

The load carrying capacities of bored piles have been calculated according to
the procedures described in Ref. 5.1. Contribution of top 1.5m soil/fill material
in skin friction has been neglected. The pile capacities in compression and
tension are shown on Figs. 5-1 & 5-6 (Appendix-A).

The allowable loads provided in these figure are for single pile. Appropriate
group reduction factor should be applied on the basis of configuration of the
pile group. The following formula given in Ref. 5.1 can be adopted to estimate
pile group efficiency:

Eg =

And

θ =

where,

m = no. of columns in group

n = no. of rows in group
s = centre to centre distance between adjacent piles
D = pile diameter

The minimum spacing between the piles in a group should be at least 2 to 3

times the pile diameter.

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5.4 Construction Considerations for Foundations

Pile load tests shall be conducted on separate piles constructed outside the
area of working piles. The length and diameter of the test piles should be the
same as the designed working piles. The construction methodology and type
of equipment used for the construction of test piles must also be same as
envisaged for the working piles. The test piles shall be loaded to at least 2.5
times the theoretical design load carrying capacity of the pile or to failure.

5.5 References

5.1 Bowles, J. E., "Foundation Analysis and Design", McGraw Hill

International Editions, Civil Engineering Series, 5th Edition, 1996.

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6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

1. During these investigations, the subsurface was explored to a

maximum depth of 50 m below EGL. The location of all exploratory
points is shown on Fig. 2-1.

2. Various soil layers encountered at the site below the existing ground
surface are described in section 4.4 and graphically represented in
linear subsurface profiles shown on Figs. 4-1 to 4-3.

3. Ground water table (GWT) was encountered in all boreholes in the

range from 5.1m to 5.7m depth below existing ground level (EGL)
during these investigations.

4. On the basis of our evaluations, the soil profile type as per Building
Code of Pakistan, (Seismic Provision 2007) can be taken as SD (i.e.
Stiff Soil Profile).

5. The overburden soils at site predominantly have fine content in excess

of 30%. Such soils are not likely to undergo liquefaction. As such no
liquefaction hazard exists at the site.

6. On the basis of concentrations of sulphates determined in the

foundation soil and ground water samples, the exposure is classified as
“Not Applicable” as explained in ACI 318M-11 Table 4.2.1. The
concrete mix design should follow the recommendations of ACI 318
accordingly.

7. Keeping in view the available information provided by the Client,

evaluations have been made for deep foundations. Deep foundations
can be cast in-situ bored piles. Allowable load carrying capacities for
piles in compression and tension are shown in Figs. 5-1 & 5-6.

8. Some construction considerations are discussed in section 5.7 & 5.8.

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APPENDIX - A
TABLES AND FIGURES

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Table 1‐1. Depths, Coordinates and Elevations of Boreholes

Borehole EASTING NORTHING ELEVATION Depth

Sr. No.
Designation
(m) (m) (m) (m)
1 BH‐1 402686.474 3457793.991 204.6 50
2 BH‐2 402714.314 3457829.378 204.6 35
3 BH‐3 402634.026 3457815.014 204.53 35
4 BH‐4 402430.921 3458097.023 204.75 30
5 BH‐5 402378.682 3458053.599 204.75 30
6 BH‐6 402341.306 3457999.601 204.93 40
7 BH‐7 402465.234 3458106.012 205 30
8 BH‐8 402401.339 3458035.257 204.63 30
9 BH‐9 402451.443 3458072.069 204.4 40
10 BH‐10 402421.365 3458019.651 204.29 30
11 BH‐11 402379.669 3457967.044 204.74 40
12 BH‐12 402500.309 3458025.009 204.38 40
13 BH‐13 402466.281 3457981.241 204.27 30
14 BH‐14 402435.83 3457942.167 204.74 40
15 BH‐15 402483.127 3457971.944 204.33 40
16 BH‐16 402526.401 3458004.703 204.26 30
17 BH‐17 402461.858 3457921.883 204.46 30
18 BH‐18 402567.355 3458012.518 204.51 30
19 BH‐19 402545.321 3457982.781 204.34 30
20 BH‐20 402533.052 3457956.618 204.53 40
21 BH‐21 402525.444 3457938.881 204.51 30
22 BH‐22 402606.419 3457968.129 204.56 30
23 BH‐23 402580.127 3457943.386 204.55 40
24 BH‐24 402561.276 3457930.538 204.55 30
25 BH‐25 402566.704 3457906.756 204.54 40
26 BH‐26 402643.531 3457949.833 204.54 30
27 BH‐27 402629.028 3457910.982 204.75 40
28 BH‐28 402605.879 3457889.676 204.58 40
29 BH‐29 402675.044 3457914.864 204.68 30
30 BH‐30 402655.014 3457891.982 204.68 30
31 BH‐31 402606.434 3457847.93 204.54 35
32 BH‐32 402584.072 3457822.378 204.63 50
33 BH‐33 402617.151 3457828.168 204.55 50
34 BH‐34 402709.932 3457910.889 204.68 40
35 BH‐35 402678.659 3457873.555 204.54 40
36 BH‐36 402659.006 3457848.301 204.54 30
37 BH‐37 402645.035 3457838.287 204.53 30
38 BH‐38 402620.512 3457793.98 204.58 35
39 BH‐39 402691.283 3457847.327 204.55 50
40 BH‐40 402674.611 3457825.607 204.55 35
41 BH‐41 402659.151 3457800.889 204.54 35
42 BH‐42 402748.691 3457873.493 204.54 50
43 BH‐43 402739.841 3457869.694 204.58 50
44 BH‐44 402722.801 3457866.295 204.55 35
45 BH‐45 402729.493 3457848.991 204.54 35
46 BH‐46 402694.35 3457810.316 204.54 50
47 BH‐47 402679.658 3457784.907 204.58 35
48 BH‐48 402746.515 3457863.834 204.63 35
49 BH‐49 402748.04 3457846.471 204.61 35
50 BH‐50 402737.365 3457811.506 204.59 50
51 BH‐51 402717.992 3457791.8 204.58 35
52 BH‐52 402700.29 3457768.926 204.53 35
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Table 3-1 Summary of Laboratory Test Results
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Bulk Unconfined Consolidation Direct shear Soil Classification

Grain Size Analysis Liquid Plastic
Depth Specific Density Compression Test Test (USCS)
Borehole Sample limit Index
No. No. Gravels Sand Fines Gravity b N.M.C qu a.1-0.2 Es C Ø Group
Strain Group
3 E100-200 Symbo
(%) (%) (%) (kN/m ) % (MPa-1) e0 Name
(m) Gs (%) (kPa) (%) (%) (MPa) (kPa) (º) l
SPT-1 1.0 9.0 6.1 84.9 25.0 6.0 CL-ML Silty Clay with Gravel
UDS-1 2.0 0.0 1.1 98.9 2.67 18.13 15.4 68 6.4 28.0 5.0 ML Silt
UDS-2 4.0 0.0 3.6 96.4 2.66 18.84 15.1 41 7.9 24.0 4.0 CL-ML Silty Clay
UDS-3 6.5 0.0 5.0 95.0 2.68 19.47 17.2 70 7.1 27.0 7.0 CL-ML Silty Clay
BH-1 UDS-4 9.5 0.0 3.7 96.3 2.63 19.38 16.3 70 6.4 23.0 3.0 ML Silt
SPT-5 11.0 0.4 50.3 49.3 15.0 28.5 SM Silty Sand
SPT-16 27.5 2.2 83.5 14.3 0.0 33.3 SM Silty Sand
SPT-21 35.0 0.0 99.2 0.8 SP Poorly graded sand
SPT-31 50.0 8.1 67.4 24.5 0.0 33.3 SM Silty Sand
SPT-2 3.0 0.0 8.3 91.7 33.0 12.0 CL Lean Clay
UDS-1 4.0 0.0 4.3 95.7 2.70 19.27 18.8 78 5.7 32.0 10.0 CL Lean Clay
UDS-2 6.0 0.0 3.7 96.3 2.63 19.26 19.3 91 6.4 22.0 3.0 ML Silt
UDS-3 8.0 0.0 0.7 99.3 2.72 18.97 22.7 122 6.6 38.0 14.0 CL Lean Clay
BH-2
SPT-5 11.0 0.0 24.4 75.6 21.0 29.7 ML Sandy Silt
SPT-8 15.5 0.6 41.6 57.8 15.0 30.4 ML Sandy Silt
UDS-4 24.5 0.0 72.2 27.8 2.64 Non-Plastic 0.0858 19.52 0.6748 SM Silty Sand
SPT-18 32.0 4.9 84.2 10.9 0.0 32.6 SP-SM Poorly graded sand with
silt
UDS-1 2.0 0.0 2.4 97.6 2.63 18.40 19.7 31 6.5 25.0 3.0 ML Silt
UDS-2 4.5 0.0 6.1 93.9 2.62 19.50 22.3 25 7.2 24.0 3.0 ML Silt
UDS-3 6.5 0.0 3.0 97.0 2.64 19.60 24.8 62 9.3 28.0 4.0 ML Silt
SPT-6 9.5 0.0 4.2 95.8 24.0 4.0 CL-ML Silty Clay
UDS-4 11.0 0.0 3.5 96.5 2.67 19.70 20.7 71 9.3 27.0 6.0 CL-ML Silty Clay
BH-3 UDS-5 14.0 0.0 64.4 35.6 2.64 19.40 24.6 Sample collapse due to sand Non-Plastic SM Silty Sand
SPT-8 15.5 0.2 86.7 13.1 0.0 32.2 SM Silty Sand
SPT-15 26.0 0.2 86.7 13.1 0.0 33.3 SM Silty Sand
SPT-16A 27.5 1.9 36.7 61.4 ML Sandy Silt
SPT-16B 27.5 3.8 77.3 18.9 SM Silty Sand
SPT-19 32.0 0.0 91.4 8.6 0.0 33.7 SP-SM Poorly graded sand with
silt
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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0

10

20
Depth (m)

30

40

50

60

BH‐01 BH‐02 BH‐39 BH‐40

BH‐41 BH‐46 BH‐47 BH‐50
BH‐51 BH‐52 Avg. SPT Line

Fig. 2-2 Profile for Observed SPT N-Values for Main Power Building Area
 N-Value (Blows/30 cm)

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0

10
Depth (m)

20

30

40

BH‐44 BH‐45 BH‐49 Avg. SPT

Fig. 2-3 Profile for Observed SPT N-Values for Boiler

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0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
0

10

20
Depth (m)

30

40

50

60

BH‐42 BH‐43 BH‐48 Avg. SPT

Fig. 2-4 Profile for Observed SPT N-Values for Chimney

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100

90

80

70

60

50
Plasticity Index (Ip)

CH
40

30

CL
20 CL - ML MH & OH

10
ML & OL

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100

Liquid Limit (%)

Fig. 3‐1 Casagrande Plasticity Chart

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1800

1600
Allowable Load Carring Capacities in Compression (kN)

1400

1200 Dia = 660mm

1000

800

600

400

200

0
10 15 20 25 30 35

Length below EGL (m)

Fig. 5-1. Allowable Load Carrying Capacities of Piles in Compression for Main Power Building
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1800

1600
Allowable Load Carring Capacities in Tension (kN)

1400

1200 Dia = 660mm

1000

800

600

400

200

0
10 15 20 25 30 35

Length below EGL (m)

Fig. 5-2. Allowable Load Carrying Capacities of Piles in Tension for Main Power Building
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2000

1800
Allowable Load Carring Capacities in Compression (kN)

1600

1400
Dia = 660mm

1200

1000

800

600

400

200

0
10 15 20 25 30 35

Length below EGL (m)

Fig. 5-3. Allowable Load Carrying Capacities of Piles in Compression for Boiler
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1800

1600
Allowable Load Carring Capacities in Tension (kN)

1400

1200 Dia = 660mm

1000

800

600

400

200

0
10 15 20 25 30 35

Length below EGL (m)

Fig. 5-4. Allowable Load Carrying Capacities of Piles in Tension for Boiler
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1800

1600
Allowable Load Carring Capacities in Compression (kN)

1400

1200 Dia = 660mm

1000

800

600

400

200

0
10 15 20 25 30 35

Length below EGL (m)

Fig. 5-5. Allowable Load Carrying Capacities of Piles in Compression for Chimney
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1600

1400
Allowable Load Carring Capacities in Tension (kN)

1200

Dia = 660mm
1000

800

600

400

200

0
10 15 20 25 30 35

Length below EGL (m)

Fig. 5-6. Allowable Load Carrying Capacities of Piles in Tension for Chimney
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APPENDIX – B
FIELD BOREHOLE LOGS

1 x 40 MW Coal based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd., Pakistan Doc. No. J‐576‐A
Appendix‐B
Interim Report on Geotechnical Investigations Rev. 00
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APPENDIX - C
AVAILABLE LABORATORY TEST RESULTS

1 x 40 MW Coal based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd., Pakistan Doc. No. J‐576‐A
Appendix‐C
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Borehole No. BH-1 Lab Ref. J-576

300 mm 75 mm #4 # 10 # 40 # 200 0.005 mm

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0
Percentage Passing (%)

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Average Grain Diameter (mm)

SPT-1(1.0 meter) UDS-1(2.0 meter) UDS-2(4.0 meter) UDS-3(6.5 meter)

Sand
Boulders Cobbles Gravel Silt Clay
Coarse Medium Fine
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Borehole No. BH-1 Lab Ref. J-576

300 mm 75 mm #4 # 10 # 40 # 200 0.005 mm

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0
Percentage Passing (%)

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Average Grain Diameter (mm)

UDS-4(9.5 meter) SPT-5(11.0 meter) SPT-16(27.5 meter) SPT-21(35.0 meter) SPT-31(50.0 meter)

Sand
Boulders Cobbles Gravel Silt Clay
Coarse Medium Fine
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Borehole No. BH-2 Lab Ref. J-576

300 mm 75 mm #4 # 10 # 40 # 200 0.005 mm

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0
Percentage Passing (%)

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Average Grain Diameter (mm)

SPT-2(3.0 meter) UDS-1(4.0 meter) UDS-2(6.0 meter) UDS-3(8.0 meter)

Sand
Boulders Cobbles Gravel Silt Clay
Coarse Medium Fine
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Borehole No. BH-2 Lab Ref. J-576

300 mm 75 mm #4 # 10 # 40 # 200 0.005 mm

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0
Percentage Passing (%)

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Average Grain Diameter (mm)

SPT-5(11.0 meter) SPT-8(15.5 meter) UDS-4(24.5 meter) SPT-18(32.0 meter)

Sand
Boulders Cobbles Gravel Silt Clay
Coarse Medium Fine
Tested by:Sikandar Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal
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Borehole No. BH-3 Lab Ref. J-576

300 mm 75 mm #4 # 10 # 40 # 200 0.005 mm

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0
Percentage Passing (%)

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Average Grain Diameter (mm)

UDS-1(2.0 meter) UDS-1(4.5 meter) UDS-3(6.5 meter) SPT-6(9.5 meter)

Sand
Boulders Cobbles Gravel Silt Clay
Coarse Medium Fine
Tested by:Sikandar Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal
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Borehole No. BH-3 Lab Ref. J-576

300 mm 75 mm #4 # 10 # 40 # 200 0.005 mm

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0
Percentage Passing (%)

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Average Grain Diameter (mm)

UDS-4(11.0 meter) UDS-5(14.0 meter) SPT-8(15.5 meter) SPT-15(26.0 meter)

Sand
Boulders Cobbles Gravel Silt Clay
Coarse Medium Fine
Tested by:Sikandar Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal
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Borehole No. BH-3 Lab Ref. J-576

300 mm 75 mm #4 # 10 # 40 # 200 0.005 mm

100.0

90.0

80.0

70.0
Percentage Passing (%)

60.0

50.0

40.0

30.0

20.0

10.0

0.0
100 10 1 0.1 0.01 0.001
Average Grain Diameter (mm)

SPT-16A(27.5 meter) SPT-16B(27.5 meter) SPT-19(32.0 meter)

Sand
Boulders Cobbles Gravel Silt Clay
Coarse Medium Fine
Tested by:Sikandar Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal
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Date: 19-09-2014
Borehole No.BH-1 Depth: 1.0 meter Sample No. SPT-1 Sample Type: Disturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 35 29 23 17
Dish No. 38 39 40 41 42 43
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 16.54 19.43 17.13 17.56 14.51 15.75
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 14.58 16.91 15.28 15.36 13.30 14.36
Wt. of dish g 6.33 6.68 8.03 7.12 6.97 7.11
Wt. of water g 1.96 2.52 1.85 2.20 1.21 1.39
Wt. of dry soil g 8.25 10.23 7.25 8.24 6.33 7.25
Water content % 23.7 24.6 25.5 26.7 19.1 19.2

Original Data Best Fit

30
Liquid Limit 25 %
29
28
Plastic Limit 19 %
Moisture Content %

27
26 25.1 Plasticity Index 6%

25
Group of soil A-4( 4 )
24
23 Note:
22
-
21
20
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

Tested by: Checked by:

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Borehole No.BH-1 Depth: 2.0 meter Sample No. UDS-1 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 36 29 23 17
Dish No. 41 42 43 44 45 46
Wt. Of dish+wet soil g 18.81 17.73 18.88 18.71 15.33 14.18
Wt. Of dish+dry soil g 16.36 15.42 16.29 15.88 13.72 12.78
Wt. Of dish g 7.12 6.97 7.11 6.30 6.70 6.69
Wt. Of water g 2.45 2.31 2.59 2.83 1.61 1.40
Wt. Of dry soil g 9.24 8.45 9.18 9.58 7.02 6.09
Water content % 26.5 27.3 28.2 29.5 22.9 23.0

Original Data Best Fit

32
Liquid Limit 28 %
31
30
Plastic Limit 23 %
Moisture Content %

29 28.0
28 Plasticity Index 5%

27
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
26
25 Note:
24
-
23
22
15 50
20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-1 Depth: 4.0 meter Sample No. UDS-2 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 34 28 23 17
Dish No. 53 54 55 56 57 58
Wt. Of dish+wet soil g 18.23 16.92 18.13 17.18 15.11 16.02
Wt. Of dish+dry soil g 16.14 15.06 15.95 14.85 13.87 14.58
Wt. Of dish g 6.99 7.20 7.07 5.80 7.71 7.33
Wt. Of water g 2.09 1.86 2.18 2.33 1.24 1.44
Wt. Of dry soil g 9.15 7.86 8.88 9.05 6.16 7.25
Water content % 22.8 23.7 24.6 25.8 20.1 19.9

Original Data Best Fit

31
Liquid Limit 24 %
30
29
Plastic Limit 20 %
Moisture Content %

28
27 Plasticity Index 4%

26
24.1 Group of soil A-4( 6 )
25
24 Note:
23
-
22
21
15 50
20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-1 Depth: 6.5 meter Sample No. UDS-3 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 34 29 23 17
Dish No. 6 7 8 9 10 11
Wt. Of dish+wet soil g 23.37 24.83 23.86 24.09 20.44 23.80
Wt. Of dish+dry soil g 20.94 22.29 21.43 21.50 18.96 22.07
Wt. Of dish g 11.36 12.64 12.54 12.48 11.51 13.51
Wt. Of water g 2.43 2.54 2.43 2.59 1.48 1.73
Wt. Of dry soil g 9.58 9.65 8.89 9.02 7.45 8.56
Water content % 25.4 26.3 27.3 28.8 19.9 20.2

Original Data Best Fit

30
Liquid Limit 27 %
29
28 26.9 Plastic Limit 20 %
Moisture Content %

27
26 Plasticity Index 7%

25
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
24
23 Note:
22
-
21
20
15 50
20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-1 Depth: 9.5 meter Sample No. UDS-4 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 34 28 23 17
Dish No. 19 20 21 22 23 24
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 20.25 24.57 23.97 24.05 24.72 19.63
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 18.15 22.26 22.00 21.96 23.39 18.36
Wt. of dish g 8.49 12.01 13.53 13.40 16.71 12.02
Wt. of water g 2.10 2.31 1.97 2.09 1.33 1.27
Wt. of dry soil g 9.66 10.25 8.47 8.56 6.68 6.34
Water content % 21.7 22.5 23.3 24.4 19.9 20.1

Original Data Best Fit

28
Liquid Limit 23 %
27
26
Plastic Limit 20 %
Moisture Content %

25
24 22.9 Plasticity Index 3%

23
Group of soil A-4( 1 )
22
21 Note:
20
-
19
18
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-2 Depth: 3.0 meter Sample No. SPT-2 Sample Type: Disturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 36 29 23 16
Dish No. 19 20 21 22 23 24
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 21.96 24.76 24.96 23.50 25.85 22.10
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 18.74 21.65 22.10 20.89 24.26 20.35
Wt. of dish g 8.49 12.01 13.53 13.40 16.71 12.02
Wt. of water g 3.22 3.11 2.86 2.61 1.59 1.75
Wt. of dry soil g 10.25 9.64 8.57 7.49 7.55 8.33
Water content % 31.4 32.3 33.3 34.9 21.1 21.0

Original Data Best Fit

38
Liquid Limit 33 %
37
36
Plastic Limit 21 %
Moisture Content %

35
34 33.0 Plasticity Index 12 %

33
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
32
31 Note:
30
-
29
28
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-2 Depth: 4.0 meter Sample No. UDS-1 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 36 29 23 17
Dish No. 38 39 40 41 42 43
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 17.90 20.14 20.28 18.67 14.25 15.90
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 15.21 16.93 17.29 15.76 12.93 14.32
Wt. of dish g 6.33 6.68 8.03 7.12 6.97 7.11
Wt. of water g 2.69 3.21 2.99 2.91 1.32 1.58
Wt. of dry soil g 8.88 10.25 9.26 8.64 5.96 7.21
Water content % 30.3 31.3 32.3 33.7 22.2 21.9

Original Data Best Fit

38
Liquid Limit 32 %
37
36
Plastic Limit 22 %
Moisture Content %

35
34 Plasticity Index 10 %

33 31.9
Group of soil A-4( 10 )
32
31 Note:
30
-
29
28
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

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Borehole No.BH-2 Depth: 6.0 meter Sample No. UDS-2 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 34 28 22 16
Dish No. 56 57 58 59 60 61
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 17.99 18.08 17.06 17.61 14.93 13.92
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 15.91 16.25 15.29 15.40 13.50 12.65
Wt. of dish g 5.80 7.71 7.33 6.01 5.94 6.01
Wt. of water g 2.08 1.83 1.77 2.21 1.43 1.27
Wt. of dry soil g 10.11 8.54 7.96 9.39 7.56 6.64
Water content % 20.6 21.4 22.2 23.5 18.9 19.1

Original Data Best Fit

28
Liquid Limit 22 %
27
26
Plastic Limit 19 %
Moisture Content %

25
24 Plasticity Index 3%

23 21.8
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
22
21 Note:
20
-
19
18
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-2 Depth: 8.0 meter Sample No. UDS-3 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 36 28 22 15
Dish No. 19 20 21 22 23 24
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 20.70 25.26 24.94 24.96 24.75 20.77
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 17.45 21.66 21.78 21.66 23.18 19.07
Wt. of dish g 8.49 12.01 13.53 13.40 16.71 12.02
Wt. of water g 3.25 3.60 3.16 3.30 1.57 1.70
Wt. of dry soil g 8.96 9.65 8.25 8.26 6.47 7.05
Water content % 36.3 37.3 38.3 39.9 24.2 24.1

Original Data Best Fit

44
Liquid Limit 38 %
43
42
Plastic Limit 24 %
Moisture Content %

41
40 Plasticity Index 14 %

39 37.8
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
38
37 Note:
36
-
35
34
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-2 Depth: 24.5 meter Sample No. UDS-4 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows - - - -
Dish No. - - - - - -
Wt. of dish+wet soil g - - - - - -
Wt. of dish+dry soil g - - - - - -
Wt. of dish g - - - - - -
Wt. of water g - - - - - -
Wt. of dry soil g - - - - - -
Water content % - - - - - -

Original Data Best Fit

29
Liquid Limit -
28

27 Plastic Limit Non-Plastic

Moisture Content %

26
Plasticity Index -

25
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
24
Note:
23

22 -

21
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-3 Depth: 2.0 meter Sample No. UDS-1 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 35 29 23 17
Dish No. 1 2 3 4 5 28
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 26.79 25.77 22.96 22.63 23.07 21.83
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 24.36 23.45 20.75 20.30 21.42 20.54
Wt. of dish g 14.11 13.99 12.02 11.52 14.00 14.69
Wt. of water g 2.43 2.32 2.21 2.33 1.65 1.29
Wt. of dry soil g 10.25 9.46 8.73 8.78 7.42 5.85
Water content % 23.7 24.5 25.3 26.5 22.2 22.1

Original Data Best Fit

30
Liquid Limit 25 %
29
28
Plastic Limit 22 %
Moisture Content %

27
26 25.0 Plasticity Index 3%

25
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
24
23 Note:
22
-
21
20
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-3 Depth: 4.5 meter Sample No. UDS-2 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 36 30 24 18
Dish No. 29 30 31 32 33 34
Wt. Of dish+wet soil g 23.74 26.65 20.51 23.23 17.76 19.92
Wt. Of dish+dry soil g 21.58 24.43 18.39 20.90 16.61 18.53
Wt. Of dish g 12.00 14.95 9.65 11.67 11.12 11.90
Wt. Of water g 2.16 2.22 2.12 2.33 1.15 1.39
Wt. Of dry soil g 9.58 9.48 8.74 9.23 5.49 6.63
Water content % 22.6 23.4 24.2 25.2 20.9 21.0

Original Data Best Fit

30
Liquid Limit 24 %
29
28
Plastic Limit 21 %
Moisture Content %

27
26 Plasticity Index 3%

25 24.0
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
24
23 Note:
22
-
21
20
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-3 Depth: 6.5 meter Sample No. UDS-3 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 34 27 21 16
Dish No. 30 31 32 33 34 35
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 26.50 22.56 22.28 20.74 19.75 21.03
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 24.06 19.76 19.92 18.54 18.22 19.59
Wt. of dish g 14.95 9.65 11.67 11.12 11.90 13.62
Wt. of water g 2.44 2.80 2.36 2.20 1.53 1.44
Wt. of dry soil g 9.11 10.11 8.25 7.42 6.32 5.97
Water content % 26.8 27.7 28.6 29.6 24.1 24.2

Original Data Best Fit

34
Liquid Limit 28 %
33
32
Plastic Limit 24 %
Moisture Content %

31
30 Plasticity Index 4%

29 27.9
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
28
27 Note:
26
-
25
24
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-3 Depth: 9.5 meter Sample No. SPT-6 Sample Type: Disturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 35 28 23 17
Dish No. 1 2 3 4 5 28
Wt. of dish+wet soil g 24.17 25.79 24.76 23.66 21.60 21.77
Wt. of dish+dry soil g 22.32 23.55 22.27 21.20 20.33 20.58
Wt. of dish g 14.11 13.99 12.02 11.52 14.00 14.69
Wt. of water g 1.85 2.24 2.49 2.46 1.27 1.19
Wt. of dry soil g 8.21 9.56 10.25 9.68 6.33 5.89
Water content % 22.5 23.4 24.3 25.4 20.1 20.2

Original Data Best Fit

30
Liquid Limit 24 %
29
28
Plastic Limit 20 %
Moisture Content %

27
26 Plasticity Index 4%

25 23.8
Group of soil A-4( 6 )
24
23 Note:
22
-
21
20
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Borehole No.BH-3 Depth: 11.0 meter Sample No. UDS-4 Sample Type: Undisturbed

Liquid Limit Plastic Limit

Description Unit AASHTO T-89/ASTM D4318-00, Method"A" AASHTO T-90
Trial # 1 2 3 4 1 2
No. of blows 36 29 23 17
Dish No. 36 37 38 39 40 41
Wt. Of dish+wet soil g 22.52 18.65 16.78 16.95 14.34 15.16
Wt. Of dish+dry soil g 20.42 16.25 14.54 14.67 13.24 13.75
Wt. Of dish g 12.20 7.14 6.33 6.68 8.03 7.12
Wt. Of water g 2.10 2.40 2.24 2.28 1.10 1.41
Wt. Of dry soil g 8.22 9.11 8.21 7.99 5.21 6.63
Water content % 25.5 26.4 27.3 28.5 21.1 21.3

Original Data Best Fit

30
Liquid Limit 27 %
29
Plastic Limit 21 %
28
Moisture Content %

27.0
Plasticity Index 6%
27

26 Group of soil A-4( 6 )

25 Note:

24 -

23
15 20 25 30 40 50
No. of Blows

0
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Quick Consolidation
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Reading a.1-0.2 Es
BH/TP Sample Depth 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 400- 400- a100-200 E100-200
e0 e100 e200
No. No. (meter) 50 100 200 1hour 24 hour (MPa-1) (MPa)
BH-2 UDS-4 24.50 8.9 18.3 31.0 45.1 46.2 1.02439 0.6748 0.6624 0.653817 0.0858 19.52

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Unconfined Compression Test
Project: 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 1 Sample No. UDS- 1 Depth: 2 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 18.13 kN/m
Weight = 996 g NMC = 15.40 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 15.71 kN/m

80
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2 70
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 15 0.714 38.777 9.297 60
200 27 1.429 39.058 16.615
300 42 2.143 39.343 25.658
400 60 2.857 39.632 36.386 50
500 80 3.571 39.926 48.158
Stress (kPa)

600 100 4.286 40.224 59.752

40
700 110 5.000 40.526 65.237
800 115 5.714 40.833 67.689
900 116 6.429 41.145 67.760 30
1000 115 7.143 41.462 66.663

20

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 68 kPa Strain = 6.4 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 68 Kpa

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Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 1 Sample No. UDS- 2 Depth: 4.0 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 18.84 kN/m
Weight = 1035 g NMC = 15.09 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 16.37 kN/m

50
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000 40
100 7 0.714 38.777 4.339
200 14 1.429 39.058 8.615
300 21 2.143 39.343 12.829
400 28 2.857 39.632 16.980
30
500 35 3.571 39.926 21.069
Stress (kPa)

600 42 4.286 40.224 25.096

700 49 5.000 40.526 29.060
800 55 5.714 40.833 32.373
900 61 6.429 41.145 35.633 20

1000 67 7.143 41.462 38.839

1100 71 7.857 41.783 40.841
1200 70 8.571 42.109 39.953
10

0
0 2 4 6 8 10
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 41 kPa Strain = 7.9 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 41 Kpa

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Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 1 Sample No. UDS- 3 Depth: 6.5 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.47 kN/m
Weight = 1070 g NMC = 17.20 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 16.62 kN/m

80
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2 70
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 13 0.714 38.777 8.058 60
200 24 1.429 39.058 14.769
300 35 2.143 39.343 21.381
400 50 2.857 39.632 30.322 50
500 65 3.571 39.926 39.129
Stress (kPa)

600 79 4.286 40.224 47.204

40
700 90 5.000 40.526 53.375
800 100 5.714 40.833 58.860
900 110 6.429 41.145 64.256 30
1000 120 7.143 41.462 69.562
1100 117 7.857 41.783 67.301
20

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 70 kPa Strain = 7.1 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 70 Kpa

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Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 1 Sample No. UDS- 4 Depth: 9.5 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.38 kN/m
Weight = 1065 g NMC = 18.73 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 16.33 kN/m

75
Corre.
Area 70
Def. Load Strain Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa 65
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000 60
100 10 0.714 38.777 6.198
200 20 1.429 39.058 12.307 55

300 33 2.143 39.343 20.160 50

400 51 2.857 39.632 30.928
45
500 71 3.571 39.926 42.740
Stress (kPa)

600 90 4.286 40.224 53.777 40

700 105 5.000 40.526 62.271
35
800 115 5.714 40.833 67.689
900 120 6.429 41.145 70.097 30

1000 118 7.143 41.462 68.402 25

20

15

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 70 kPa Strain = 6.4 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 70 Kpa

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Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 2 Sample No. UDS- 1 Depth: 4.0 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.27 kN/m
Weight = 1059 g NMC = 18.83 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 16.22 kN/m

90
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2 80
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 11 0.714 38.777 6.818 70

200 25 1.429 39.058 15.384

300 40 2.143 39.343 24.436 60
400 60 2.857 39.632 36.386
500 80 3.571 39.926 48.158
Stress (kPa)

50
600 100 4.286 40.224 59.752
700 120 5.000 40.526 71.167
800 132 5.714 40.833 77.695 40
900 127 6.429 41.145 74.186
30

20

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 78 kPa Strain = 5.7 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 78 Kpa

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Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 2 Sample No. UDS- 2 Depth: 6.5 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.26 kN/m
Weight = 1058 g NMC = 19.34 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 16.14 kN/m

100
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000 80
100 10 0.714 38.777 6.198
200 21 1.429 39.058 12.922
300 34 2.143 39.343 20.770
400 52 2.857 39.632 31.535
60
500 75 3.571 39.926 45.148
Stress (kPa)

600 97 4.286 40.224 57.959

700 120 5.000 40.526 71.167
800 140 5.714 40.833 82.404
900 155 6.429 41.145 90.542 40

1000 150 7.143 41.462 86.952

20

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 91 kPa Strain = 6.4 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 91 Kpa

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Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 2 Sample No. UDS- 3 Depth: 9.5 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 13.7 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 18.97 kN/m
Weight = 1020 g NMC = 22.68 %
3 3
Volume = 527.45 cm Dry Density = 15.46 kN/m

140
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa 120
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 22 0.730 38.783 13.634
200 42 1.460 39.070 25.837 100
300 60 2.190 39.362 36.636
400 80 2.920 39.658 48.484
500 105 3.650 39.958 63.156 80
Stress (kPa)

600 130 4.380 40.263 77.601

700 160 5.109 40.573 94.780
800 185 5.839 40.888 108.746 60
900 210 6.569 41.207 122.485
1000 210 7.299 41.531 121.528
40

20

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 122 kPa Strain = 6.6 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 122 Kpa

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Project: 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 3 Sample No. UDS- 1 Depth: 2.0 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 13.8 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 18.37 kN/m
Weight = 995 g NMC = 19.67 %
3 3
Volume = 531.3 cm Dry Density = 15.35 kN/m

35
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa 30
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 7 0.725 38.781 4.338
200 15 1.449 39.066 9.228 25
300 22 2.174 39.356 13.435
400 30 2.899 39.649 18.185
500 36 3.623 39.947 21.660 20
Stress (kPa)

600 43 4.348 40.250 25.677

700 48 5.072 40.557 28.445
800 52 5.797 40.869 30.580 15
900 54 6.522 41.186 31.512
1000 50 7.246 41.508 28.952
10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 31 kPa Strain = 6.5 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 32 Kpa

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Unconfined Compression Test
Project: 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 3 Sample No. UDS- 2 Depth: 4.5 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 13.7 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.55 kN/m
Weight = 1051 g NMC = 22.34 %
3 3
Volume = 527.45 cm Dry Density = 15.98 kN/m

30
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
25
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 3 0.730 38.783 1.859
200 5 1.460 39.070 3.076
300 8 2.190 39.362 4.885 20
400 12 2.920 39.658 7.273
500 20 3.650 39.958 12.030
Stress (kPa)

600 26 4.380 40.263 15.520

15
700 31 5.109 40.573 18.364
800 36 5.839 40.888 21.161
900 42 6.569 41.207 24.497
1000 44 7.299 41.531 25.463 10
1100 41 8.029 41.861 23.540

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 25 kPa Strain = 7.3 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 25 Kpa

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Unconfined Compression Test
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Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 3 Sample No. UDS- 3 Depth: 6.5 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.58 kN/m
Weight = 1076 g NMC = 24.84 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 15.69 kN/m

70
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa 60
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 5 0.714 38.777 3.099
200 10 1.429 39.058 6.154 50
300 14 2.143 39.343 8.553
400 19 2.857 39.632 11.522
500 24 3.571 39.926 14.447 40
Stress (kPa)

600 29 4.286 40.224 17.328

700 35 5.000 40.526 20.757
800 42 5.714 40.833 24.721 30
900 52 6.429 41.145 30.375
1000 64 7.143 41.462 37.100
1100 80 7.857 41.783 46.018 20
1200 95 8.571 42.109 54.223
1300 110 9.286 42.441 62.294
1400 106 10.000 42.778 59.556 10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 62 kPa Strain = 9.3 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 62 Kpa

Tested by: Checked by:

Sikandar Hayat Muhammad Ajmal
 Berkeley Associates
Unconfined Compression Test
Project: 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 3 Sample No. UDS- 4 Depth: 11.0 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.66 kN/m
Weight = 1080 g NMC = 20.69 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 16.29 kN/m

80
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2 70
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
0 0 0.000 38.500 0.000
100 7 0.714 38.777 4.339 60
200 17 1.429 39.058 10.461
300 28 2.143 39.343 17.105
400 40 2.857 39.632 24.257 50
500 50 3.571 39.926 30.099
Stress (kPa)

600 60 4.286 40.224 35.851

40
700 70 5.000 40.526 41.514
800 80 5.714 40.833 47.088
900 90 6.429 41.145 52.573 30
1000 100 7.143 41.462 57.968
1100 110 7.857 41.783 63.275
1200 120 8.571 42.109 68.492 20
1300 125 9.286 42.441 70.788
1400 123 10.000 42.778 69.107
10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 71 kPa Strain = 9.3 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 71 Kpa

Tested by: Checked by:

Sikandar Hayat Muhammad Ajmal
 Berkeley Associates
Unconfined Compression Test
Project: 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Ref. No. J 576 Date: 19-04-2014
Borehole No. BH - 3 Sample No. UDS- 5 Depth: 14.0 meter
LC for deformation gauge 0.010 mm
Load Factor = 0.245 kg per division for 0.002 mm Least count gauge
Length = 14 cm Area(Avg.) = 38.50 cm2
3
Dia(Avg.) = 7.00 cm Bulk Density = 19.40 kN/m
Weight = 1066 g NMC = 24.57 %
3 3
Volume = 539 cm Dry Density = 15.57 kN/m

25
Corre.
Def. Load Strain Area Stress
2
Gauge Gauge (%) (Cm ) kPa
20

Sample collapse in lab due to sand

15
Stress (kPa)

10

0
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Strain (%)

Unconfined Compressive Strength= 24 kPa Strain = 7.9 %

Unconfined Compressive Strength 24 Kpa

Tested by: Checked by:

Sikandar Hayat Muhammad Ajmal
 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-1 Sample No. SPT-5 Depth: 11.0 meter

250.0

200.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.544x + 14.89

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 28.5 Degrees

Cohesion = 15.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-1 Sample No. SPT-16 Depth: 27.5 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.657x + 0.265

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 33.3 Degrees

Cohesion = 0.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-1 Sample No. SPT-31 Depth: 50.0 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.656x - 0.569

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 33.3 Degrees

Cohesion = 0.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-2 Sample No. SPT-5 Depth: 11.0 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.570x + 21.06

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 29.7 Degrees

Cohesion = 21.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-2 Sample No. SPT-8 Depth: 15.5 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.588x + 14.74

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 30.4 Degrees

Cohesion = 15.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-2 Sample No. SPT-18 Depth: 32.0 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.641x + 0.341

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 32.6 Degrees

Cohesion = 0.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-3 Sample No. SPT-8 Depth: 15.5 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.629x + 0.336

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 32.2 Degrees

Cohesion = 0.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-3 Sample No. SPT-15 Depth: 26.0 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.658x - 0.849

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 33.3 Degrees

Cohesion = 0.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

 Berkeley Associates
DIRECT SHEAR TEST
Project : 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan
Sample Type: Disturbed Test Condition Soaked
Borehole No. BH-3 Sample No. SPT-19 Depth: 32.0 meter

300.0

250.0
Shear Stress (kPa)

200.0

150.0

100.0

50.0

0.0
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Horizontal Displacement (mm)

450

400

350

300
Shear Stress (kPa)

250

200

150

100

50

0
0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450
Normal Stress (kPa)
y = 0.668x + 0.330

LINEAR REGRESSION

Angle of Internal Friction = 33.7 Degrees

Cohesion = 0.0 kPa

Tested by: Sikandar Hayat Checked by: Muhammad Ajmal

Berkeley Associates
Summary of Chemical Test Results on Water samples

Project: 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan

Date: 22-09-2014

Sulphate Chloride Total Dissolve

Borehole Sample Depth pH
Content Content Solids
No. No. (m) Value
(ppm) (ppm) (ppm)

BH-1 WS-1 - 70 32 670 7.2

BH-2 WS-1 - 55 30 610 7.2

BH-3 WS-1 - 65 40 650 7.3

Tested by: Checked by:

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Berkeley Associates
Summary of Chemical Test Results on Soil samples

Project: 1 x 40 MW Coal Based Captive Power Plant of Nishat Chunian Ltd. Pakistan

Date: 22-09-2014

Sample Depth Sulphate Content Chloride Content Organic Matter

Borehole No.
No. (m) (%) (%) (%)

BH-1 UDS-1 2.0 0.04 0.03 0.55

BH-2 UDS-2 6.0 0.02 0.03 0.25

BH-3 UDS-3 6.5 0.01 0.02 0.25

BH-48 UDS-2 4.0 0.01 0.02 0.20

Tested by: Checked by:

Sikandar Hayat Muhammad Ajmal