RatlamReportBridgeno 346S

GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT
BR. No. 346, 1x12.20 m, KM. 31.69
BHARKHEDA NALA
SUBMITTED TO:
THE DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER/CON/RATLAM
WESTERN RAILWAY
NAME OF WORK
SOIL INVESTIGATION
FOR THE FINAL LOCATION SURVEY FOR DOUBLING RAIL LINE FOR
NIMACH TO RATLAM SECTION (132 KM)
CONTRACTOR
M/S ELITE CONSULTANT
1446/4, 35 CIVIL LINES, BEHIND ROADWAYS
ROORKEE – 247667
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Date: 2022.02.25
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CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION: .................................................................................................................... 1
2. SCOPE OF WORK: ................................................................................................................. 1
3. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION OF THE REGION: ................................................................. 2
4. FIELD INVESTIGATION: ......................................................................................................... 3
5. LABORATORY TESTS: .......................................................................................................... 7
6. GROUND WATER TABLE: ..................................................................................................... 8
7. DETAILS OF SOIL STRATA: .................................................................................................. 8
8. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA OF ROCK MASSES: ................................................................ 9
9. CALCULATIONS AND RESULTS: ........................................................................................ 11
10. RECOMMENDATIONS: ........................................................................................................ 19
APPENDICES
TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF TEST RESULT(A1).........................................................................................23

APPENDIX -A:
TABLE 2: SUMMARY OF TEST RESULT(A2).........................................................................................24
APPENDIX –B: GRAPH: RQD PLOTS FOR BH-A1,A2……………………………………………………………………….25-26
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AC K N O W L E D G E M E N T S
We feel pleasure to submit the report (BR-346) of Geotechnical investigation report for the
proposed railway bridge from Nimach to Ratlam section of Western Railway.
We convey hereby our sincere thanks to Western Railway for his trust shown to us by
awarding the work of soil investigation.
We are also thankful to our staff members for conducting field and laboratory test, preparing
the sketches and typing the report.
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Geotechnical investigation report for the proposed railway bridge from Nimach to Ratlam section of
Western Railway
1. INTRODUCTION:
This report deals with Geo-technical investigation at the site for proposed railway bridge
from Nimach to Ratlam section of Western Railway. A final location engineering survey has
been planned for the site at Nimach to Ratlam section, Madhya Pradesh. The scope of the
work involves an attempt to understand the strata at a location to construct a BG Doubling
rail line for Nimach to Ratlam section, the BG Doubling rail line will be comprised of many
major Bridges having PSC girder bridge with a span of 12.20m over Bharkheda nala.
This report includes the detailed methodology of investigation, collection of samples, field
and laboratory test result including their interpretation/ analysis, recommendations on the
properties of soils required for design of foundation and suggesting suitable type of
foundation with safe allowable bearing capacity for safe and strong foundation.
2. SCOPE OF WORK:
For the proposed bridge, it is required to determine the safe allowable bearing capacity
together with necessary engineering characteristics of underlying soil strata. Since the safe
bearing capacity of soils must be evaluated on the considerations covering shear failure and
permissible settlement of sub-soil strata as per IS: 6403-1981, IS: 1904-1978 and IS: 8009
(part-I)-1976 hence the scope of work is as follows:
2.1 Boring one number of boreholes of 100 mm diameter within the proposed Construction.
2.2 Conducting the Standard Penetration Test (SPT) at every 1.50 metre interval or at change
of strata in all the boreholes.
2.3 Collecting disturbed soil samples at every 1.50 metre interval or at change of strata from the
boreholes.
2.4 Collecting undisturbed soil samples from the boreholes at 2.50 metre interval or change of
strata.
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2.5 Conducting the laboratory test on all the soil samples collected during field investigation for
determination of their engineering characteristics.
2.6 Compilation of field and laboratory test results, working out the safe allowable bearing
capacity and preparing the report including detailed recommendations and necessary
precautions.
3. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION OF THE REGION:
3.1 Geomorphology:
The whole Ratlam district lies on Malwa plateau. The general scene is of undulating country
sloping towards north and marked by series of high hills and valleys. There are isolated hills
and attain prominence in the southeast of the district and near the western margins of the
plateau. In the west hills are dissected and slopes into the narrow valleys of seasonal
steams of Mahi. Geomorphology of Ratlam district can be divided into five divisions.
1. The Malwa plateau in the east
2. The plateau of Sailana
3. The western hills of Sailana
4. The Chambal valley
5. The Mahi valley
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In general, Ratlam district is characterized by hilly to undulating terrain with altitude ranging
between 434 m and 549 m above mean sea level. The highest elevation in the district is
639.7 m above mean sea level near Sakraoda in Sailana block and lowest elevation of the
district is 305 m above mean sea level at village Chandragarh in Sailana block.
Nimach district forms the part of Malwa plateau. It can broadly be divided into two physical
divisions; northern plateau consists of Vindhyan rocks and southern Malwa plateau, under
trap with gentle sloping topography. The highest elevation of 573 m amsl in the district is
recorded at north western corner of the district in Jawad tehsil, comprising of upper
Vindhyan rocks. The lowest elevation in the district is recorded about 410 m amsl located
near village Latwas (24º 20’ – 75º 25’) in Neemuch block occupied by basaltic rocks.
4. FIELD INVESTIGATION:
The field investigation work at this site was carried out from November 24th, 2019 to
November 29th; 2019. The following investigation work was carried out:
4.1Two number of boreholes of diameter 100 mm was made within the proposed layout for
Construction.
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4.2 Standard Penetration Tests were conducted at 1.50 metre as per the procedure in IS
2131-1981 in all the bore holes. For conducting the test, the bottom of the borehole was
properly cleaned and split spoon sampler was properly seated in position in the borehole.
The split spoon sampler resting on the bottom of borehole was allowed to sink under its own
weight; then the sampler was allowed to penetrate 15 cm with the blows of the hammer
63.50 kg weight falling free through 75cm, thereafter the split spoon sampler was further
driven by another 15 cm. For the 3rd and final drive, the sampler was further allowed to
penetrate 15 cm. The number of blows required to affect each 15 cm of penetration was
recorded. The first 15 cm of drive is considered to be seating drive.
Structure of SPT Sampler
The total blows of penetration for the second and third 15 cm of penetration is termed the
penetration resistance N. The N’ values are indicative of the compactness/ relative density
of cohesion less soils and consistency of cohesive soils.
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In case the blows count of SPT in soil (including the number of blows of seating) exceeds
100, the corresponding penetration was recorded and this particular test at that depth
stopped. If the total penetration is more than the seating penetration of 15 cm, then breakup
of blows count for 15 cm seating penetration and for remaining portion of penetration is also
given.
SPT ‘N’ values are correlated with relative of non-cohesive stratum as per BS: 5930 (1999) -
for sandy strata and with consistency of cohesive stratum.
CORRELATION FOR CORRELATION FOR

CLAY/PLASTIC SILT SAND/NON-PLASTIC SILT
Consistency Penetration Relative Penetration Value
of clays Value Density of
sand
Very Soft 0 to 2 Blows Very loose 0 to 4 Blows
Soft 3 to 4 Blows Loose 5 to 10 Blows
Medium Stiff 5 to 8 Blows Medium 11 to 30 Blows
Stiff 9 to 16 Blows Dense 31 to 50 Blows
Very Stiff 17 to 32 Blows Very Dense Above 50
Hard Above 32
In this method, the sampler acts as a probe and the driving energy is supplied by the fall of
the drop weight. The values of ‘N’ depend on the compactness or relative density of the
materiel. In hard formations, the testing is discontinued if ‘N’ value is found to be more than
100. It is termed as refusal.
‘N’ value depends upon degree of saturation and over burden pressure of the formation.
Silty fine sand and fine sand below the water table develop pore water pressure depending
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on the in-situ void ratio which in turn affects the effective stress. This change in effective
stress influences the ‘N’ value considerably.
Terzaghi and peck have recommended a correction for ‘N’ values in case of saturated silty
and fine sand when the ‘N’ observed in the field is higher than 15.
Modified value ‘N’= 15+ (N-15)/2.
Soil sample obtained from standard spoon sampler for all above standard penetration tests
were collected in the polythene bags of suitable size. These samples were property seal,
labelled, record and carefully transported to the laboratory for testing. The results have been
reported in Table 1 to 1 of Appendix A under the title “SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS”
4.3 Disturbed soil samples were collected at every 1.50 metre interval and at significant
change of stratum. Soil from cutting edge of SPT samplers and retained in split spoon
sampler, used for Standard Penetration Tests was taken as disturbed samples. These
samples were placed without delay in adequately sealed polythene bags. Where the
collection of disturbed soil samples could not be collected from SPT samples, Shelby tubes
were driven and retained soil samples were obtained. The laboratory tests were conducted
on the collected soil samples and reported in Table 1 to 1 of Appendix A under the title
“SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS”.
4.4 Undisturbed soil samples were collected in accordance with IS: 2132-1986. Undisturbed
soil samples (UDS) was obtained at every 2.50 metre interval.
Undisturbed samples were collected using 75 mm dia and 450 mm long MS tubes provided
with sampler head with ball check arrangement. Collection of Undisturbed samples in very
hard cohesive soils/ dense granular soils/gravels/ cobbles/ pebbles/ boulders, refusal strata
is practically not possible and such collected samples will not truly represent the undisturbed
conditions Immediately after taking and undisturbed sample in a tube, the adopter head was
removed along with the disturbed material. The visible ends of the samples shall each be
trimmed off any wet disturbed soil. The ends will then be coated alternately with four layers
of just molten wax. More molten wax will then be added to give a total thickness of not less
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than 25mm.The laboratory test results have been reported in Table 1 to 1 of Appendix A
under the title “SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS”.
5. LABORATORY TESTS:
The following laboratory tests were conducted to determine the engineering characteristics
of sub-soils:
5.1 Field moisture contents were determined by oven drying method as per IS 2720 (part
II)-2010. The results have been reported in table 1 to table 1 “SUMMARY OF TEST
RESULTS” of Appendix A.
5.2 Bulk density of soil strata were obtained using Shelby tubes in accordance with IS 2720
(part XXIX)-1975. The results have been reported in table 1 to table 1: “SUMMARY OF
TEST RESULTS” of Appendix A.
5.3 Mechanical sieve analysis test were performed in accordance with IS 2720 (Part IV) -
2010, for the purpose of identification by grain size analysis, on coarse part of the soil
samples and the results have been reported in table 1 to table 1 “SUMMARY OF TEST
RESULTS” of appendix A.
5.4 Particle size analysis test by hydrometer method were performed in accordance with
IS 2720 (Part IV) - 1965 on the part of soil samples obtained after the sieve analysis. The
results have been reported in table 1 to table 1 “SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS” of
appendix A.
5.5 Atterbergs’ limits tests were performed in accordance with IS 2720 (part V)-2010 and
results have been reported in table 1 to table 1 “SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS” of
Appendix A.
5.6 Specific gravity tests were performed in accordance with IS 2720 (part III-sec. 1) -2011
and the results have been reported in table 1 to table 1 “SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS” of
Appendix A.
5.7 Triaxial Compression Test under Unconsolidated Un-drained (UU) conditions as per
IS: 2720 (Part-XI)-2011 were performed on the undisturbed soil samples obtained during
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the field investigation. The results have been reported in table 1 to 1 “SUMMARY OF TEST
RESULTS” of Appendix A.
5.8 Water absorption tests on rock samples were performed in accordance with IS:1124-
1974 and results have been reported in Table 1 to table 39 of Appendix B under the title
Table 1 to table 1 of Appendix A under the title “Laboratory Test Result”.
5.9 Unit weight tests on rock samples were performed in accordance with IS: 13030-1991
and the results have been reported in Table 1 to table 1 of Appendix A under the title
“Laboratory Test Result”.
5.10 Point Load Index tests on rock samples were performed in accordance with IS:
8764-1998 and the results have been reported in Table 1 to table 1 of Appendix A under the
title “Laboratory Test Result”.
5.11 Uni-axial compression tests on rock samples were performed in accordance with
IS: 9143-1979 and the results have been reported in Table 1 to table 1 of Appendix A under
the title “Laboratory Test Result”.
6. GROUND WATER TABLE:

The water table at this site was encountered during the boring operation and shown in the
summary sheets provided.
7. DETAILS OF SOIL STRATA:

The classification of soil strata have been done with the help of soil characteristics obtained
in laboratory tests as per IS 1498-1978. The detailed nature of the soil strata have been
reported in table 1 to table 1: “SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS” of Appendix A.
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8. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA OF ROCK MASSES:

Rock classification in terms of weathering and state of fractures and strength is carried out
in the following manner. Tabulations given in below explain it briefly.
GEOLOGIST
TERMS DESCRIPTION GRADE
INTERPRETATION
No visible sign of rock
material weathering;
perhaps slight coloration CR > 90 %
Fresh on major discontinuity I
surfaces
Discoloration indicates
weathering of rock
material and discontinuity
Slightly surfaces. All the rock CR between
material may be II
Weathered 70 % to 90 %
discoloured by
weathering.
Less than half of the rock

material is decomposed
or disintegrated to a soil.
Moderately Fresh or discoloured rock CR between
is present either as a III
continuous framework or
as core-stones.
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GEOLOGIST
TERMS DESCRIPTION GRADE
INTERPRETATION
More than half of the rock
material is decomposed
or disintegrated to a soil. CR between
Highly
Fresh or discoloured rock IV
is present either as a
discontinuous framework
or as core-stones.
All rock material is
decomposed and / or
Completely disintegrated to soil. The CR between
original mass structure is V
weathered zero to 10 %
still largely intact.
All rock material is

converted to soil. The
mass structure and
material fabric are CR = Zero %
Residual Soil destroyed. There is a VI But N > 50
large change in volume,
but the soil has not been
significantly transported.
As per IS: 4464, It should be understood that all grades of weathering may not be seen in a
given rock mass and that in some cases a particular grade may be present to a very small
extent. Distribution of the various weathering grades of rock material in the rock mass may
be related to the porosity of the rock material and the presence of open discontinuities of all
types in the rock mass.
Relation between RQD and In-situ Rock quality is further measured by frequency of natural
joints in rock mass. Rock Quality Designation (RQD) is used to define state of fractures or
massiveness of rock. Following table defines the quality of rock mass.
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RQD classification RQD %
Excellent 91 to 100
Good 76 to 90
Fair 51-75
Poor 25-50
Very Poor 0-25
8.2Classification of Rock by Compressive Strength
Unconfined compressive
Rock type
strength in MPa
Extremely strong >200
Very Strong 100 to 200
Strong 50 to 100
Moderately Strong 12.5 to 50
Moderately Weak 5 to 12.5
Weak 1.25 to 5
Very weak <1.25
8 CALCULATIONS AND RESULTS:

The safe allowable bearing capacity of foundation for railway bridge structure has been
calculated on the shear failure criteria suggested as per IS 6403-1981, IS: 1904-1978 and
Settlement Criteria as per IS: 8009 (part-I)-1976.
Looking at the site condition, sub soil stratification and type of proposed structure,
calculations have been done for isolated foundation.
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9.1 SHEAR FAILURE CRITERIA:
Type of foundation = Isolated foundation
Mixed (Interpolation in between

Type of shear failure =
General and Local shear failure)
Factor of safety (FS) = 2.50
Depth of critical water table = Recorded depth - 0.00 m
Net allowable bearing capacity: = qna(kN/m2)
qna =(1 / FS) [0.667c NcScdc + q (Nq - 1) Sqdq + 0.5 B N SW’d]
Where,
B = Width of foundation (metre)
D = Depth of foundation (metre)
=Angle of shearing resistance (degree)
c = Cohesion intercept (kN/m2)
1 = Bulk density of soil above the base of footing (kN/m3)
2 = Bulk density of soil below the base of footing (kN/m3)
q = Effective overburden (kN/m2)
Nc, Nq, N = Bearing capacity coefficient based on initial void ratio e0
dc, dq, d = depth factors
W’ = Water table correction factor
Shape Factors:
Sc = 1.30
Sq= 1.20
S = 0.60
CWT= Critical Water Table
Substituting the values, the value of qna can be calculated as per table below
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Location Bore No. B D ɸ c eº ϒ q Nc Nq NƳ dc dq dƳ w' qna
3.00 1.50 26.5 0.0 0.594 13.20 4.80 18.88 12.80 17.24 1.18 1.09 1.09 0.50 74.28
A1 3.00 3.00 26.5 0.0 0.594 13.20 9.60 18.88 12.80 17.24 1.36 1.18 1.18 0.50 112.49
3.00 4.50 26.5 0.0 0.594 13.20 14.40 18.88 12.80 17.24 1.54 1.27 1.27 0.50 155.60
BR-346
3.00 1.50 27.0 0.0 0.590 13.30 4.95 20.75 14.74 20.83 1.18 1.09 1.09 0.50 89.93
A2 3.00 3.00 27.0 0.0 0.590 13.30 9.90 20.75 14.74 20.83 1.37 1.18 1.18 0.50 135.88
3.00 4.50 27.0 0.0 0.590 13.30 14.85 20.75 14.74 20.83 1.55 1.27 1.27 0.50 187.71
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9.2 SETTLEMENT CRITERIA:
Soil strata at this site mainly consists of silty sand & silts of low plasticity, hence
the Settlement of the soil layers below the base of footing has been calculated on the
basis of SPT values obtained during the field Investigation.
Where,
qs = Permissible pressure (kN/m2)
Su = Settlement for unit pressure of 1.00 kg/cm2
W’ =Water table correction factor
N =Corrected average SPT value
B = Base width
D =Depth of footing
df = depth factor
The settlement of isolated footing at different depth and base width can be
calculated as per the following table.
Bore
Location B D N Su W' df qs
No.
4.00 1.50 33 10 0.50 0.850 74.28
A1 4.00 3.00 40 8 0.50 0.800 112.49
BR-346 4.00 4.50 48 6 0.50 0.750 155.60
4.00 1.50 30 11 0.50 0.850 89.93
A2
4.00 3.00 32 12 0.50 0.800 135.88
4.00 4.50 56 5 0.50 0.750 187.71
The calculated values of the settlement have been kept within the permissible limits of
50 mm.
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9.3 PILE CALCULATIONS:
Calculations have been made for cast-in-situ bored RCC piles.

Corrected Depth Vs N Value
Depth in Length of Pile Skin Friction Average N
A-1
A-2
qs = N Avg. N Qs = qsAs Respect to the Bore
Meter in Meter Area, As
Value Value
Hole Location
0~1.5 1.5 5.65 0.0 31.5 15.75 89.00
3 1.5 5.65 33.75 190.72
1.5 33 30 31.5
31.5 36.0
4.5 1.5 5.65 36.0 52.0 44.00 248.65 3 40 32 36
6 1.5 5.65 52.0 51.5 51.75 292.44 4.5 48 56 52
7.5 1.5 5.65 51.5 62.0 56.75 320.70 6 54 49 51.5
8.5 1 3.77 62.0 72.0 67.00 252.41 7.5 70 54 62
1393.92 8.5 72 72

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8.1 BASED OF BED ROCK APPROACH:
Estimation of RMR value (Rock Mass Rating) of jointed rock masses may be worked
out based on IS: 13365 (part I). Rock Mass Rating parameters are reproduced from
annexure B of IS 13365 (part I) below for ready reference.
Table 9.3.1 Rating as per UCS

Compressive
Description Rating Basis
Strength in MPa
Exceptionally Strong >250 15
Very Strong 100 to 250 12
UCS value data of
Strong 50 to 100 7 specific borehole from
Average 25 to 50 4 laboratory test is used
in RMR
Weak 10 to 25 2
Very Weak 2 to 10 1
Extremely Weak <2 0
Table 9.3.2: Rating as per Rock Quality Design

Description RQD % Rating Basis
Excellent 91 to 100 20
RQD values of
Good 76 to 90 17 specific boreholes
below given depth
Fair 51 to 75 13
from relevant
Poor 26 to 50 8 borehole are used in
RMR.
Very Poor 0 to 25 3

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Table 9.3.3: Rating as per Spacing of discontinuities

Description Spacing in m Rating Basis
Vey wide >2 20
Spacing of
Wide 0.6 to 2 15
discontinuities of
Moderate 0.2 to 0.6 10 specific borehole from
field observations is
Close 0.06 to 0.2 8
used in RMR
Vey close <0.06 5
Table 9.3.4: Rating as per Condition of discontinuities

Condition Rating
Very rough and un-weathered rock wall rock, tight and discontinuous, no
30
separation
rough and slightly weathered wall rock surface, separation < 1mm 25
slightly rough and moderately to highly weathered wall rock surface,
20
separation < 1mm
Slickensided wall rock surface or 1-5mm thick gauge or1-5 mm wide
10
opening, continuous discontinuity
Soft gauge> 5 mm thick or Separation > 5 mm 0
Table 9.3.5: Rating as per Ground Water Conditions

General Description Rating
Completely dry 15
Damp 10
Wet 7
Dripping 4
Flowing 0

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Table 9.3.6: Rating as per rating adjustment for discontinuity orientations
Strike and dip Very

Very Un-
orientations of Favourable Fair Un-
favourable favourable
discontinuities favourable
Slope 0 -2 -7 -15 -25
Foundation 0 -5 -25 -50 -60
Table 9.3.7: Net safe bearing pressures based on RMR as per Table 3 of IS 12070
Classification No I II III IV V
Very
Rock Description Good Fair Poor Very Poor
Good
RMR 100-81 80-61 60-41 40-21 20-0
Qnet (T/m2) 600-448 440-288 280-151 145-58 55-40
Table 9.3.8: Calculation of bearing capacity as per rmr value

Ground Water Rating
Orientation of Joint
Condition of Joint
Spacing of Joint
Capacity(kN/m2)
Recommended
Bore Hole No.
Strike & Dip

RQD Rating
UCS Rating
Description
Rock Class
RMR Value
Bearing
Bridge
Rating
Rating
Depth
7.50- Dark
0 3 5 0 7 -7 V 460.0
8.50 8 Grey
8.50- Fine
0 3 5 0 7 -7 V Grain 460.0
10.00 8
BR-346 A1 Strength
10.00- Strong
0 3 5 0 7 -7 V Fresh 460.0
12.50 8

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Ground Water Rating
Orientation of Joint
Condition of Joint
Spacing of Joint
Capacity(kN/m2)
Recommended
Bore Hole No.
Strike & Dip

RQD Rating
UCS Rating
Description
Rock Class
RMR Value
Bearing
Bridge
Rating
Rating
Depth
8.50- 3
0 5 0 7 -7 V 460.0
10.00 8
Rock
A2 10.00- 3 Basalt
0 5 0 7 -7 V 460.0
11.50 8
11.50- 3
0 5 0 7 -7 V 460.0
12.50 8
9 RECOMMENDATIONS:
Keeping in mind, the field test results, laboratory test results and IS codes of practice
the following recommendations are hereby made:
10.1 Isolated foundation shall be provided for proposed Structure. The depth and
corresponding safe allowable bearing capacity shall be as follows:
Depth of Safe bearing

Bridge No. Bore No. Structure foundation capacity
(m) (kN/m2)
0.00-1.50 74.28
SOIL 1.50-3.00 112.49
A1
3.00-4.50 155.60
(Abutment)
ROCK 7.50-8.50 460.00

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Depth of Safe bearing

Bridge No. Bore No. Structure foundation capacity
(m) (kN/m2)
8.50-10.00 460.00
10.00-12.00 460.00
0.50-1.50 89.93
BR-346 1.50-3.00 135.88
SOIL
3.00-4.50 187.71
A-2 8.50-10.00 460.00
(Abutment) ROCK 10.00-11.50 460.00
11.50-12.50 460.00
10.1 All the levels shall be referred from the existing ground level at site.
10.2 As this site does not consist of harmful chemicals, ordinary Portland cement may
be used for all civil constructions.
10.3 If any loose pocket strata are found during the excavation, the foundation shall be
laid only after ensuring that the same has been cleared and appropriate remedial
measures have been adopted.

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APPENDIX "A"
TABLE-1 SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS
BR No : 346 Bore No:A1 Method of drilling: Rotary Depth of Water : 1.30 m
RAIL LEVEL: 468.18 Bore Retained using : Casing Starting Date: 24-11-2019 Depth of Bore Hole: 12.50 m
BED LEVEL: 462.76 Location / Chainage: Nimach - Ratlam Section Ending Date: 26-11-2019 Diameter of Bore Hole : 100 mm
FIELD TEST RESULT LABORATORY TEST RESULT Test on Rock Specimen
Consolidation
Depth Below GL (Meter)
Sample Reference No.
SPT Test Result Grain Size Analysis Index Property Shear Strength Parameters Shrinkage
Characteristic
Description of soil
Soil Classification
Nature of Sample
Shrinkage Limit
N2 (First Drive)
Specific Gravity
absorption (%)
specific gravity
PRECONSOLID
Swell Pressure
Core Recovery
Fine Sand (%)
N' (Correct N)
Observed SPT
Medium Sand
Plastic Index
Bulk Density
Plastic Limit
Type of Test
Content (%)
Coarse Sand
Liquid Limit
Density (gm
content (%)
Dry Density
N1 (Seating
U.C.S (Mpa)
N3 (Second
(Degree) Φ
Cohesion C
Void Ratio,
Gravel (%)
PRESSURE
N(N2+N3)
Free Swell
Point load
(Kg/cm2)
Moisture
Moisture
Clay (%)
(kN/m2)
Porosity
R.Q.D %
(gm/cc)
(gm/cc)
Angle of
Friction
Silt (%)
ATION
Drive)
Drive)
Water
Index
/cc)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
Gs
Gs
%
Cc
0.00 0.50 D 1 - - - - - SM 3 7 15 50 25 0 13.9 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.50 1.50 D 2 10 14 19 33 - SM 2 15 25 45 13 0 14.6 1.32 1.30 Non-Plastic 2.69 RDST 0.0 26.5 - 0.594 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
1.50 3.00 D 3 14 18 22 40 - SM 1 16 23 44 16 0 14.2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Silty Sands
3.00 4.50 D 4 20 22 26 48 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.50 6.00 D 5 22 24 30 54 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6.00 7.50 D 6 30 34 36 70 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
7.50 8.50 C 7 - - - - - Dark Grey - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40.0 15.0 2.66 2.84 0.08 0.19 - - 8.00
Fine Grain
8.50 10.00 C 8 - - - - - Strength - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 55.0 12.0 2.66 2.85 0.08 0.16 4.75 - 12.0
Strong Fresh
10.00 12.50 C 9 - - - - - Rock Basalt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 40.0 14.0 2.67 2.86 0.07 0.19 - - 9.00

L.O.A. NO.

DATED 02.11.2018
APPENDIX "A"
TABLE-1 SUMMARY OF TEST RESULTS
BR No : 346 Bore No: A2 Method of drilling: Rotary Depth of Water : 1.30 m
RAIL LEVEL: 468.18 Bore Retained using : Casing Starting Date: 28-11-2019 Depth of Bore Hole: 12.50 m
BED LEVEL: 462.76 Location / Chainage: Nimach - Ratlam Section Ending Date: 29-11-2019 Diameter of Bore Hole : 100 mm
FIELD TEST RESULT LABORATORY TEST RESULT Test on Rock Specimen
Consolidation
Depth Below GL (Meter)
SPT Test Result Grain Size Analysis Index Property Shear Strength Parameters Shrinkage
Sample Reference No.
Characteristic
Description of soil
Soil Classification
Nature of Sample
PRECONSOLIDAT
Water absorption
Moisture Content
Core Recovery %
Moisture content
Density (gm /cc)
Free Swell Index
Angle of Friction
Shrinkage Limit
Specific Gravity
ION PRESSURE
specific gravity
Swell Pressure
Fine Sand (%)
N' (Correct N)
Observed SPT
Medium Sand
Plastic Index
Bulk Density
Plastic Limit
Type of Test
Coarse Sand
Liquid Limit
Dry Density
N1 (Seating
U.C.S (Mpa)
N3 (Second
(Degree) Φ
Cohesion C
Void Ratio,
Gravel (%)
N(N2+N3)
Point load
(Kg/cm2)
N2 (First
Clay (%)
(kN/m2)
Porosity
R.Q.D %
(gm/cc)
(gm/cc)
Silt (%)
(%)
(%)
(%)
Gs
Gs
Cc
0.00 0.50 D 1 - - - - - SM 2 8 18 54 18 0 14.2 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
0.50 1.50 D 2 12 10 20 30 - SM 2 14 26 48 10 0 14.8 1.33 1.15 Non-Plastic 2.65 RDST 0.0 27.0 - 0.590 - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Silty Sands
1.50 3.00 D 3 10 12 22 32 - SM 3 13 17 45 22 0 13.5 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
3.00 4.50 D 4 20 26 30 56 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
4.50 6.00 D 5 22 24 25 49 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
6.00 7.50 D 6 24 26 28 54 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
D
7.50 8.50 7 32 34 38 72 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
8.50 10.00 C 8 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 43.0 13.0 2.60 2.76 0.08 0.12 - - 12.0
10.00 11.50 C 9 - - - - - Dark Grey Fine - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 49.0 14.0 2.65 2.84 0.07 0.15 4.74 - 11.0
Grain Strength
11.50 12.50 C 10 - - - - -
Strong Fresh
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 56.0 18.0 2.64 2.85 0.06 0.16 - - 13.0
Rock Basalt

L.O.A. NO.
DATED 11.01.2019
Geotechnical investigation report for the proposed railway bridge from Nimach to Ratlam
section of Western Railway
Variation in RQD and CR values with Depth

% RQD and Core recovery
BH-A1
0 5 10 15 20 25
7.5 21
15
8.5
Rqd
9
Core recovery
9.5
Depth in metres
10 12 20
10.5
11
11.5
12
12.5 11 14

L.O.A. NO.
DATED 11.01.2019
Geotechnical investigation report for the proposed railway bridge from Nimach to Ratlam
section of Western Railway
Variation in RQD and CR values with Depth

% RQD and Core recovery
BH-A2
0 10 20 30 40
8.5 32
13
9.5
Rqd
Core recovery
10
Depth in metres
10.5
11
11.5 14 33
12
12.5 18 33
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MEETA by MEETA
END OF REPORT AGARWAL
AGAR Date:
2021.01.08
WAL 16:19:57
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION REPORT

BR. No. 346, 1x12.20 m, KM. 31.69

THE DEPUTY CHIEF ENGINEER/CON/RATLAM

M/S ELITE CONSULTANT

1446/4, 35 CIVIL LINES, BEHIND ROADWAYS

2. SCOPE OF WORK: ................................................................................................................. 1

3. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION OF THE REGION: ................................................................. 2

4. FIELD INVESTIGATION: ......................................................................................................... 3

5. LABORATORY TESTS: .......................................................................................................... 7

6. GROUND WATER TABLE: ..................................................................................................... 8

7. DETAILS OF SOIL STRATA: .................................................................................................. 8

8. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA OF ROCK MASSES: ................................................................ 9

9. CALCULATIONS AND RESULTS: ........................................................................................ 11

10. RECOMMENDATIONS: ........................................................................................................ 19

TABLE 1: SUMMARY OF TEST RESULT(A1).........................................................................................23

APPENDIX –B: GRAPH: RQD PLOTS FOR BH-A1,A2……………………………………………………………………….25-26

proposed railway bridge from Nimach to Ratlam section of Western Railway.

awarding the work of soil investigation.

the sketches and typing the report.

3. GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION OF THE REGION:

1. The Malwa plateau in the east

2. The plateau of Sailana

3. The western hills of Sailana

4. The Chambal valley

5. The Mahi valley

recorded. The first 15 cm of drive is considered to be seating drive.

Structure of SPT Sampler

of cohesion less soils and consistency of cohesive soils.

for sandy strata and with consistency of cohesive stratum.

CORRELATION FOR CORRELATION FOR

Modified value ‘N’= 15+ (N-15)/2.

6. GROUND WATER TABLE:

7. DETAILS OF SOIL STRATA:

8. CLASSIFICATION CRITERIA OF ROCK MASSES:

Less than half of the rock

All rock material is

RQD classification RQD %

Very Poor 0-25

8.2Classification of Rock by Compressive Strength

Extremely strong >200

Very Strong 100 to 200

Moderately Strong 12.5 to 50

Moderately Weak 5 to 12.5

Very weak <1.25

8 CALCULATIONS AND RESULTS:

9.1 SHEAR FAILURE CRITERIA:

Type of foundation = Isolated foundation

Mixed (Interpolation in between

ELITE CONSULTANT RTM/NRD/DY.CE(C)/1 (FLS)

Location Bore No. B D ɸ c eº ϒ q Nc Nq NƳ dc dq dƳ w' qna

9.2 SETTLEMENT CRITERIA:

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9.3 PILE CALCULATIONS:

Calculations have been made for cast-in-situ bored RCC piles.

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8.1 BASED OF BED ROCK APPROACH:

Table 9.3.1 Rating as per UCS

Table 9.3.2: Rating as per Rock Quality Design

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