Geotechnical Investigation Report

Location Plot No. 1038, Sector-C, DHA Peshawar

Project Title Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot

No. 1038, Sector-C, DHA Peshawar"
Client Mr. Muhammad Arif
Reporting officer Engr. Malik Hammad Naseer
Verification Officer Engr. Fahad Jan (PE Geotech)
Depth of Bore 10 ft
Ground water table depth Not Encountered inside the Boreholes
Date of Site Work November 21, 2022
Report number QT/GT/00346
Test Report Date November 25, 2022
Office Address Office #03, Adjacent to Zong Regional Office, University
Road, Peshawar
Email qualtecheg@gmail.com
Contact 0913054442/03139830431
Reference: QT/GT/00346 Dated: November 25, 2022

Mr. Muhammad Arif,

Peshawar

Subject: Geotechnical Investigation for the “Construction of Plot No. 1038, Sector C, DHA
Peshawar”

We take the pleasure in submitting to you the Detailed Soil Investigation Report for “Construction of
Plot No. 1038, Sector C, DHA Peshawar”

This Report describes the details of various field & laboratory tests, various soil properties and design
parameters for the site. Further, it is added that we also offer consultancy services for which you can
contact Qualtech Engineering Group.

Best Regards.

Managing Partner,

Qualtech Engineering Group

 Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................... 4
2. SCOPE OF WORK ......................................................................................................... 4
3. BEARING CAPACITY .................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Bearing Capacity from SPT.......................................................................................... 5

3.2 Bearing Capacity from Direct Shear Test .................................................................... 6

4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS .......................................................... 6

5. SEISMIC ZONE FACTOR……………………………………………………… …….7
Appendices
Images of Site Work…………………………………………………………………………9
Site Location………………………………………………………………………………..10
Test Results……………………………….…………………………………………...........11
1. INTRODUCTION
This document is prepared for the “Construction of Plot No. 1038 Sector C, DHA Peshawar". The
soil investigation was proposed by the client. The required soil investigation was carried-out
through two (02) bore holes.

Standard Penetration Test (SPT) was carried out in the boreholes till 10 ft depth at BH-01 and 10ft
depth at BH-02. Split Spoon Samples & other disturbed Samples were also collected from the bore
hole for Soil Classification.

This Report describes the details of various field & laboratory tests, various soil properties and
design parameters for the site.

2. SCOPE OF WORK
The Scope of Work for the soil investigation of the proposed site are as follows:
• Drilling bore up to 10 ft depth at BH-01 and 10 ft depth at BH-02, including preparation of
borehole logs.
• Performing standard penetration tests in the boreholes at depth of 10 ft at BH-01 and 10 ft
at BH-02.
• Extraction of disturbed samples from the bores.
• Grain size distribution tests on disturbed samples from the bores.
• Natural moisture content tests on all samples collected from the bores.
• Direct Shear Tests on granular samples from the bores.
• Atterberg Limit is not performed due to Non plastic behavior of soil.
• Compilation and preparation of 01 copy of geotechnical report of field and laboratory
testing.
3. BEARING CAPACITY

3.1 Bearing Capacity from SPT

Standard Penetration Tests (SPT) were carried out at 5 ft till 10 ft depth in the BH-01 and 10 ft
depth at BH-02. The SPT numbers recorded at the site were corrected for submergence,
overburden Energy, bore-hole diameter and rod length. The Bearing capacity value is calculated
from the following equation which is based on Modified Meyerhof work/Equation.
′
𝑁70
𝑞𝑎 = 𝐾 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐵 ≤ 4𝑓𝑡
2.5 𝑑
′
𝑁70 𝐵+1 2
𝑞𝑎 = ( ) 𝐾𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝐵 > 4𝑓𝑡
4 𝐵
𝐷
𝐾𝑑 = 1 + 0.33 ≤ 1.33
𝐵

′
2.116
𝑁70 = 𝐶𝑁 (𝜂1 𝜂2 𝜂3 𝜂4 )𝑁 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝐶𝑁 = √
𝑝𝑜 ′

Where:
q a = Allowable Net increase in soil Pressure in KSF for an estimated settlement of 1inch.
N = SPT Number Corrected for submergence & overburden.
B = Width of Footing in Feet.
D = Depth of Foundation in Feet
CN = Overburden Correction Factor
Po’ = Insitu Vertical Effective Stress, (ksf)
η1 = Standard Energy Ratio
η2 = Rod Length Correction
η3 = Sampler Correction
η4 = Borehole Diameter Correction
Bearing Capacity Value is Calculated for an assumed width’s given in Table-01. Details of the
results are given in the Conclusions & recommendation section.
3.2 Bearing Capacity from Direct Shear Test
Direct Shear tests were carried out on Samples Collected from Test boreholes to determine the
Shear Strength Parameters (Cohesion & Angle of Internal Friction). To determine bearing
capacity from the direct shear test parameters, Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity equation was used.
Terzaghi’s Bearing Capacity Equation:

qult = cN c + Rw1 (DN q ) + Rw 2  BN S r 

1 
2 

Where :
qult = Ultimate Bearing Capacity of Soil
Nc, Nq & Nγ =Bearing Capacity factors based on angle of internal fraction”
c = Cohesion of Soil
Rw1 and Rw2 = Water Table Correction Factors

4. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

On the basis of field tests and expert visual observations the soil strata up-to a depth of 10 ft in
BH-01 and BH-02 is Poorly Graded Sand with Silt (SP-SM). The Field Moisture Content is
between 3.3% to 3.8%. The Cohesion “C” & angle of Internal friction “Ф” values for foundation
design are provided in the Annexure. Based on soil type, Direct shear test, and SPT tests data,
the Recommended net allowable Bearing Capacity values for foundation design at a depth of 5
ft below the ground level is 1.55 TSF.
Bearing Capacity for different Depth are given in Table 1.
Table 1: Bearing Capacity Details
Depth of Foundation Below Net Allowable Bearing Capacity for
Natural Surface Level (Feet) Various Width’s in Feet (TSF)
Depth (ft) 3 5 10
5 1.90 1.55 1.20
10 1.80 1.55 1.20
5. SEISMIC ZONE FACTOR
According to Table 4.1 of BCP SP 2007 and Table 16-J of UBC 97, the soil type at a depth of
10 ft can be classified as SD. The details of soil profile type is given in Table 2.
Table 2: Soil Profile Type

Average Properties for Top 30 m (100 ft) of Soil Profile

Standard
Soil Profile Penetration Undrained
Soil Shear Wave
Name/ Tests, Shear Strength,
Profile Velocity,
Generic N [or 𝑵𝑪𝑯 for 𝒔𝒖
Type 𝝊𝒔
Description cohesionless kPa
m/sec (ft/sec)
soil layers] (psf)
(blows/foot)
˃1,500
𝑆𝐴 Hard Rock
(˃ 4,920)
- -
750 to 1,500
𝑆𝐵 Rock
(2,460 to 4,920)
Very Dense
350 to 750 ˃100
𝑆𝐶 Soil and ˃50
(1,150 to 2,460) (˃2,088)
Soft Rock
Stiff Soil 175 to 350 50 to 100
𝑆𝐷 15 to 50
Profile (575 to 1,150) (1,044 to 2,088)
Soft Soil ˂175 ˂50
𝑆𝐸1 ˂15
Profile (˂575) (˂1,044)
𝑆𝐹 Soil requiring Site-specific Evaluation. See 4.4.2
1 Soil Profile Type 𝑆𝐸 also include any soil profile with more than 3m (10 ft) of soft clay defined as a soil with
Plasticity index PI > 20, wmc ≥ 40 percent and su < 25 kPa (522 psf). The Plasticity Index, PI, and the
moisture content, wmc, shall be determined in accordance with the latest ASTM procedures.
Appendices
Images of Site Work
Site Location
Test Results
 QUALTECH ENGINEERING GROUP
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION DETAILS

Test Report Date: November 25, 2022

Report # QT/GT/00346
Client Name: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project Designation: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 1038,
Sector-C, DHA Peshawar"
Diameter: Bit Type: Hammer Type: Hammer Drop:
4 inches Bucket Doughnut 760mm
Drill Rig Type: Backfilled: Hammer Weight: Borehole Number
Percussion Yes 63.5 Kg 1
Total Depth of Borehole:
10 ft
Lithology

Moisture Content
Sample Type

Graphic Log
Blow Counts
SPT Sample

(blows/foot)
Depth (m)

Soil Group Name: modifier, color, moisture, density/consistency, grain size,

Remarks
other descriptors

(%)
Rock Description: modifierm color, hardness/degree of concentration, bedding
and joint characteristics, solutions, void conditions.

5 37 Silty Sand 3.3

10 41 Silty Sand 3.8
End of Boring

Water table
was not
encountered
inside the
borehole

Labels
Standard Penetration Split Spoon Sampler (SPT)
Bulk/ Bag Sample
Shelby Tube R Refusal

Groundwater At time of Drilling

 QUALTECH ENGINEERING GROUP
SUBSURFACE INVESTIGATION DETAILS

Test Report Date: November 25, 2022

Report # QT/GT/00346
Client Name: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project Designation: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 1038,
Sector-C, DHA Peshawar"
Diameter: Bit Type: Hammer Type: Hammer Drop:
4 inches Bucket Doughnut 760mm
Drill Rig Type: Backfilled: Hammer Weight: Borehole Number
Percussion Yes 63.5 Kg 2
Total Depth of Borehole:
10 ft
Lithology

Moisture Content
Sample Type

Graphic Log
Blow Counts
SPT Sample

(blows/foot)
Depth (m)

Soil Group Name: modifier, color, moisture, density/consistency, grain size,

Remarks
other descriptors

(%)
Rock Description: modifierm color, hardness/degree of concentration, bedding
and joint characteristics, solutions, void conditions.

5 39 Silty Sand 3.4

10 42 Silty Sand 3.7
End of Boring

Water table
was not
encountered
inside the
borehole

Labels
Standard Penetration Split Spoon Sampler (SPT)
Bulk/ Bag Sample
Shelby Tube R Refusal

Groundwater At time of Drilling

 QUALTECH ENGINEERING GROUP
Test Report Date : 25/11/2022
Report # QT/GT/00346
Gradation Analysis (ASTM D-2488)
Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 804, Sector-C, DHA
Peshawar"
BH-01, Depth 5 ft

Seive No. 3" 2 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1" 3/4" 1/2" 3/8" No. 4 No. 8 No. 16 No. 30 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200

Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)

% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 93 66 29 18 10 6 5

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

90

80

70

60
% Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 7.5 %, Sand = 87.7 %, Silt/Clay = 4.9 %

 QUALTECH ENGINEERING GROUP
Test Report Date : 25/11/2022
Report # QT/GT/00346
Gradation Analysis (ASTM D-2488)
Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 804, Sector-C, DHA
Peshawar"
BH-01, Depth 10 ft

Seive No. 3" 2 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1" 3/4" 1/2" 3/8" No. 4 No. 8 No. 16 No. 30 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200

Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)

% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 98 89 57 31 14 7 6

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

90

80

70

60
% Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 2.4 %, Sand = 92.0 %, Silt/Clay = 5.6 %

 QUALTECH ENGINEERING GROUP
Test Report Date : 25/11/2022
Report # QT/GT/00346
Gradation Analysis (ASTM D-2488)
Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 804, Sector-C, DHA
Peshawar"
BH-02, Depth 5 ft

Seive No. 3" 2 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1" 3/4" 1/2" 3/8" No. 4 No. 8 No. 16 No. 30 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200

Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)

% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 96 85 44 20 8 5 5

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

90

80

70

60
% Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 3.5 %, Sand = 91.2 %, Silt/Clay = 5.3 %

 QUALTECH ENGINEERING GROUP
Test Report Date : 25/11/2022
Report # QT/GT/00346
Gradation Analysis (ASTM D-2488)
Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project: Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 804, Sector-C, DHA
Peshawar"
BH-02, Depth 10 ft

Seive No. 3" 2 1/2" 2" 1 1/2" 1" 3/4" 1/2" 3/8" No. 4 No. 8 No. 16 No. 30 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200

Sieve size
76.2 63.5 50.8 38.1 25.4 19.05 12.7 9.525 4.75 2.375 1.18 0.6 0.3 0.14 0.075
(mm)

% Passing 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 97 84 42 19 7 4 3

100 Particle Size Distribution Curve

90

80

70

60
% Finer

50

40

30

20

10

0
10 1 0.1 0.01
Seive Size (mm)

Particle Percentage: Gravel = 3.4 %, Sand = 93.1 %, Silt/Clay = 3.4 %

 Qualtech Engineering Group
TEST REPORT
Test Report Date: 25 November, 2022
Test Report No. : QT/GT/00346

Test : Direct Shear (ASTM D3080)

Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project : Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 1038, Sector-C, DHA Peshawar"
Sample: BH-01 - Depth 5 ft

S.No. Test Description Test Results

1 Depth of Sample (Feet) 5.0

2 Angle of Internal Friction (degree), Direct Shear Test 27.2

3 Cohesion (PSF), Direct Shear Test 0.0

4 Bulk Unit Weight (PCF) 108.3

Quick Direct Shear Test

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)

2000

1000

0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

Normal Stress (PSF)

 Qualtech Engineering Group
TEST REPORT
Test Report Date: 25 November, 2022
Test Report No. : QT/GT/00346

Test : Direct Shear (ASTM D3080)

Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project : Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 1038, Sector-C, DHA Peshawar"
Sample: BH-01 - Depth 10 ft

S.No. Test Description Test Results

1 Depth of Sample (Feet) 10.0

2 Angle of Internal Friction (degree), Direct Shear Test 28.4

3 Cohesion (PSF), Direct Shear Test 0.0

4 Bulk Unit Weight (PCF) 109.8

Quick Direct Shear Test

4000

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)

2000

1000

0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

Normal Stress (PSF)

 Qualtech Engineering Group
TEST REPORT
Test Report Date: 25 November, 2022
Test Report No. : QT/GT/00346

Test : Direct Shear (ASTM D3080)

Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project : Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 1038, Sector-C, DHA Peshawar"
Sample: BH-02 - Depth 5 ft

S.No. Test Description Test Results

1 Depth of Sample (Feet) 5.0

2 Angle of Internal Friction (degree), Direct Shear Test 28.1

3 Cohesion (PSF), Direct Shear Test 0.0

4 Bulk Unit Weight (PCF) 110.3

Quick Direct Shear Test

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)

2000

1000

0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

Normal Stress (PSF)

 Qualtech Engineering Group
TEST REPORT
Test Report Date: 25 November, 2022
Test Report No. : QT/GT/00346

Test : Direct Shear (ASTM D3080)

Client: Mr. Muhammad Arif
Project : Geotechnical Investigation for the Construction of "Plot No. 1038, Sector-C, DHA Peshawar"
Sample: BH-02 - Depth 10 ft

S.No. Test Description Test Results

1 Depth of Sample (Feet) 10.0

2 Angle of Internal Friction (degree), Direct Shear Test 27.5

3 Cohesion (PSF), Direct Shear Test 0.0

4 Bulk Unit Weight (PCF) 110.0

Quick Direct Shear Test

3000
Shear Stress (PSF)

2000

1000

0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000

Normal Stress (PSF)