ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
First and foremost, let us thank the almighty GOD for his blessings to carryout and
complete our project.
We are thankful to the MANAGEMENT of Mar Baselios Institute of Technology and
Science, Nellimattom, for providing all the facilities in completing this project successfully.
Our sincere thanks also go to Dr. P.M.George, Director, Mar Baselios Institute of
Technology and Science for constant encouragement and support during the project.
We would also like to show gratitude to Dr. M.M. Paulose, Principal, Mar Baselios
Institute of Technology and Science for giving the opportunity to conduct this project.
We articulate our sincere thanks to Prof. Shiney Varghese, Head of the Department,
Civil Engineering Department for tenacious support and providing necessary advices for the
completion of this work.
We express our profound and deep sense of gratitude to our project guide Mr. Arun
Francis, Assistant Professor, Department Of Civil Engineering for his systematic guidance,
valuable advice and constant encouragement throughout the project.
We place on record, our thanks to lab in charges and all other faculty members of the civil
engineering department for their encouragement.
We are thankful to our parents and friends who have contributed directly or indirectly for
the successful completion of this venture.
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ABSTRACT
Adequate site investigation is a key for the prevention of problems during design ,
construction and during the life of structure. Awareness about the importance of a thorough
geotechnical site investigation is critical and better standards must have to be developed.
Unexpected problems like construction delays, design changes to hazardous condition and
possible loss of life may occur due to unexpected ground condition if not properly investigated.
These may lead to significant costs and liabilities. This paper deals with provision of foundation
of different structures in Cochin area based on subsoil investigation. Latest softwares are utilized
for preparation of soft soil investigation reports and design which helped the quality and speed.
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CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE NO.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT i
ABSTRACT ii
LIST OF TABES vi
LIST OF FIURES viii
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1
CHAPTER 2 SCOPE OF WORK 2
CHAPTER 3 LITERATURE REVIEW 3
CHAPTER 4 METHODOLOGY AND DATA COLLECTION 4
4.1 SELECTION OF SITE 5
4.2 COLLECTION OF SAMPLES 5
4.2.1 SOIL BORING 5
4.2.1.1 ROTARY DRILLING 5
4.2.1.2 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST 6
4.2.1.3 STANDARD SPLIT SPOON 8
4.2.2 GROUNDWATER 9
4.3 LABORATORY TESTS 9
4.3.1 FIELD DRY DENSITY AND NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT 9
4.3.2 PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS 10
4.3.2.1 SOIL FRACTION RETAINED ON 4.75mm ISS 10
4.3.2.2 SOIL FRACTION PASSING 4.75 mm ISS 11
4.3.3 ATTERBERG’S LIMIT 11
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4.3.4SPECIFIC GRAVITY 12
4.3.5 SHEAR TEST 12
4.4 SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT 13
4.4.1 DATA TO BE FURNISHED 13
4.4.2 FOUNDATION RECOMMENDATION 15
4.4.2.1.BEARING CAPACITY FOR SHALLOW FOUNDATION 15
4.4.2.2 BEARING CAPACITY FROM SETTLEMENT CRITERIA 16
FOR SHALLOW FOUNDATION
4.4.2.3 LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY-STATIC FORMULA FOR 16
FOUNDATION
4.4.2.4 UPLIFT CAPACITY OF PILE 17
4.4.2.5 LATERAL DEFLECTION 18
4.5 FOUNDATION DESIGN 18
4.5.1 GENERAL 18
4.5.2 LOADS 18
4.5.3 ANALYSIS 19
CHAPTER 5 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION 20
5.1 PROJECT NO P01 21
5.1.1 SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT 21
5.1.2 STRUTURAL ANALYSIS 28
5.1.3 ISOLATED FOOTING DESIGN 29
5.2 PROJECT NO P02 31
5.2.1 SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT 31
5.2.2 FOUNDATION DESIGN 37
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5.3 PROJECT NO P03 38
5.3.1 SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT 38
5.3.2 STRUTURAL ANALYSIS 50
5.3.3 PILE FOUNDATION DESIGN 51
5.4 PROJECT NO P04 53
5.4.1 SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT 53
5.4.2 PILE FOUNDATION DESIGN 61
5.5 PROJECT NO P03 62
5.5.1 SOIL INVESTIGATION REPORT 62
5.5.2 STRUTURAL ANALYSIS 74
5.5.3 FOUNDATION DESIGN 78
CHAPTER 6 CONCLUSION 83
CHAPTER 7 REFERENCES 84
ANNEX-A 85
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LIST OF TABLES
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TABLE 5.1(i) BORE HOLE 21
TABLE 5.1(ii) BEARING CAPACITY PARAMETERS 23
TABLE 5.1.2 REACTION SUMMARY 28
TABLE 5.1.3(i) FOOTING DESIGN SUMMARY 29
TABLE 5.1.3(ii) FOOTING REINFORCEMENT SUMMARY 30
TABLE 5.2(i) BORE HOLE 31
TABLE 5.2(ii) BEARING CAPACITY PARAMETERS 33
TABLE 5.3(i) BORE HOLE 38
TABLE 5.3(ii) PILE RECOMMENDATION 39
TABLE 5.3(iii) BEARING CAPACITY PARAMETERS 40
TABLE 5.3(iv) DEFLECTION AND DEPTH FIXITY PARAMETERS 41
TABLE 5.3.2 REACTION SUMMARY 50
TABLE 5.3.3(a) PILE FOUNDATION DESIGN SUMMARY 51
TABLE 5.3.3(b) PILE CAP DESIGN SUMMARY 51
TABLE 5.4(i) DETAILS OF BORE HOLE 54
TABLE 5.4(ii) ENGINEERING DESIGN PARAMETERS 55
TABLE 5.4(iii) PILE RECOMMENDATION 56
TABLE 5.4(iv) BEARING CAPACITY PARAMETERS 56
TABLE 5.4(v) DEFLECTION AND DEPTH FIXITY PARAMETERS 57
TABLE 5.4.2(i) PILE FOUNDATION DESIGN SUMMARY 61
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TABLE 5.4.2(ii) PILE CAP DESIGN SUMMARY 61
TABLE 5.5(i) BORE HOLE 62
TABLE 5.5(ii) PILE RECOMMENDATION 63
TABLE 5.5(iii) BEARING CAPACITY PARAMETERS 64
TABLE 5.5(iv) PILE CAPACITY PARAMETERS 65
TABLE 5.5(v) DEFLECTION AND DEPTH FIXITY PARAMETERS 65
TABLE 5.5.2(i) REACTION SUMMARY OF SCHOOL BUILDING 74
TABLE 5.5.2(ii) REACTION SUMMARY OF HOSTEL BUILDING 78
TABLE 5.5.3(i) ISOLATED FOOTING DESIGN SUMMARY 79
TABLE 5.5.3(ii) ISOLATED FOOTING REINFORCEMENT SUMMARY 80
TABLE 5.5.3(iii) PILE FOUNDATION DESIGN SUMMARY 81
TABLE 5.5.3(iv) PILE CAP DESIGN SUMMARY 81
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LIST OF FIGURES
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FIG 4.1.1.2 STANDARD PENETRATION TEST 8
FIG 5.1.2 STRUCTURAL LAYOUT PLAN-P01(G+2) BUILDING 28
FIG5.1.3(A) FOOTING DESIGN LAYOUT 29
FIG5.1.3(B) ISOLATED FOOTING 30
FIG5.2.2(A) FOUNDATION RECOVERY 37
FIG5.2.2(B) LAYOUT OF BUILDING 37
FIG 5.3.3(I) STRUCTURAL LAYOUT PLAN-P03(G+4) BUILDING 50
FIG 5.3.3(I) PILE LAYOUT PLAN 52
FIG5.3.3(II) PILE SECTION DRAWING 52
FIG5.3.3(III) PILE CAP SECTION DRAWING 52
FIG 5.4.2(I) PILE SECTION DRAWING 61
FIG 5.4.2(II) PILE CAP SECTION DRAWING 61
FIG 5.5.2(I) LAYOUT OF SCHOOL BUILDING 74
FIG 5.5.2(II) LAYOUT OF HOSTEL BUILDING 74
FIG 5.5.3(I) ISOLATED FOOTING 81
FIG 5.5.3(II) PILE SECTION DRAWING 81
FIG5.5.3(III) PILE CAP SECTION DRAWING 82
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