Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report

for Access Road at LUCKY 1×660 MW Coal

Fired Power Plant, Karachi

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PROJECT: Preliminary Geotechnical Investigation Report for Intake and Drain Pipeline at
Pakistan LUCKY 1×660 MW Coal Fired Power Plant, Karachi

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Geotechnical Investigation for Intake & Drain Pipeline at Pakistan LUCKY 1×660 MW Coal
Fired Power Plant, Karachi was carried out in order to determine geotechnical parameters
of subsurface deposits. Scope of work included drilling of twenty two (22) boreholes up to
the maximum depth of 40.0 meters below the existing ground level. Standard Penetration
test was carried out in soil, at regular intervals and soil samples were obtained via split
spoon sampler. Soil, rock and ground water samples were collected during field
investigation. Laboratory testing of these samples has been carried out in the Soil Testing
Services laboratory, Karachi.

This report is for soil investigation of three (03) offshore and two (02) onshore
boreholes (QSA1-5) (subsurface exploration through drilling of boreholes) performed at
site only.

The deposition of the area mainly consists of ‘loose to very dense’ sand, ‘soft to stiff’ clayey
silt, ‘soft’ silty clay, ‘highly weathered & fractured, claystone’ and ‘highly weathered &
fractured, friable sandstone’ in the boreholes drilled at the site.

Keeping these conditions under consideration:

• Allowable pile capacities have been provided for various diameters and depths, for
all five borehole locations.
• Liquefaction analysis for the project site is carried out and results indicate that the
project site is susceptible to liquefaction. The results are discussed
comprehensively in the report.
• Seismic soil profile has been taken as ‘Sc’ for the foundations in accordance with
UBC-97.

The exposure of underground concrete to aggressive chemicals is found to be ‘moderate’

for water samples, for sulphates and chlorides which have influenced the selection of
cement for underground concreting and it is recommended to use Ordinary Portland
Cement (OPC) with slag or any other appropriate cement replacement material like
GGBFS, fly ash, micro silica, etc. for all underground concrete works.

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CONTENTS

S.NO. SECTION PAGE NO.

1. INTRODUCTION .................................................................................... 4
2. THE SITE ............................................................................................... 5
3. GROUND CONDITIONS ........................................................................ 6
3.1 FILLING MATERIAL ............................................................................... 6
3.2 SAND ..................................................................................................... 6
3.3 SILT ..................................................................................................... 7
3.4 CLAY / SILT ........................................................................................... 7
3.5 CLAYSTONE ......................................................................................... 8
3.6 SANDSTONE ......................................................................................... 8
3.7 GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS ........................................................... 9
4. ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS ..................................... 10
4.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS ...................................................................... 10
4.2 DEEP FOUNDATIONS - ALLOWABLE PILE CAPACITIES ................. 11
4.3 RECOMMENDED DRILLING METHOD AND CONFIRMATORY
TESTING ............................................................................................. 13
4.4 PILE CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................ 13
4.5 DEEP FOUNDATIONS – STEEL PIPE PILE FOUNDATION ............... 14
4.6 EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURE ...................................................... 15
4.7 LIQUEFACTION POTENTIAL OF SOIL ............................................... 15
4.8 SOIL PROFILE TYPE (ACCORDING TO UBC-97) .............................. 16
4.8.1 SEISMIC ZONE FACTOR ........................................................ 16
4.8.2 SOIL PROFILE TYPE ............................................................... 16
4.8.3 SEISMIC COEFFICIENTS ........................................................ 16
4.9 TYPE OF CEMENT .............................................................................. 16
5. CONCLUSIONS ................................................................................... 17

APPENDIX A BOREHOLE LOCATION PLAN

APPENDIX B BOREHOLE LOGS
APPENDIX C LABORATORY TEST RESULTS
APPENDIX D GENERAL INFORMATION ON TESTING
PROCEDURES
APPENDIX E1 PILE CAPACITY CALCULATIONS
APPENDIX E2 PILE CAPACITY CURVES
APPENDIX F LIQUEFACTION ANALYSIS

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1. INTRODUCTION

Planning for the establishment of Intake & Drain Pipeline at Pakistan LUCKY 1×660 MW
Coal Fired Power Plant, Karachi is underway. In order to determine the geotechnical
parameters of the subsurface deposits, M/s. Soil Testing Services (STS) were entrusted
by SEPCO III – Electric Power Construction Corporation to perform the geotechnical
investigation at the project site.

This report is for soil investigation of three (03) offshore and two (02) onshore
boreholes (QSA1-5) (subsurface exploration through drilling of boreholes) performed at
site only.

Scope of field work includes drilling of twenty two (22) boreholes: ten (10) up to the depth
of 20.0 meters, nine (09) up to the depth of 23.0 meters, one (01) up to the depth of 25.0
meters, one (01) up to the depth of 30.0 meters and one (01) up to the depth of 40.0
meters below the existing site grade. Drilling platform was measured with respect to the
sea bed level for offshore and adjacent road level for onshore boreholes and is provided
in the borehole logs. Standard penetration test was carried out at regular intervals in the
boreholes along with the collection of soil samples through split spoon sampler. Boreholes
in rock were advanced through continuous coring. Rock core samples were carried out
with the help of core barrel. Undisturbed samples were collected from the boreholes via
Shelby tubes. Ground water samples were also extracted from the boreholes drilled at the
site. The samples retrieved from the field work were tested in the laboratory and this report
is prepared from the information obtained from the field and laboratory tests.

The report consists of five chapters with Chapter 2 describing the site’s existing condition,
Chapter 3 discusses the subsurface deposits in detail, Chapter 4 includes the
recommendations for foundation design, and Chapter 5 contains a summary of
conclusions regarding the ground conditions, with respect to geotechnical engineering for
this project.

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2. THE SITE

The CFPP is located in the vicinity of the City of Karachi. The site is located about 10 km
west of Port Qasim, adjacent to the Pakistan International Bulk Terminal, set up for
handling coal, cements & clinker. On its south, the CFPP site borders the Kadiro Creek
which flows into the Arabian Sea. The Port Qasim Road runs along the northern edge of
the CFPP site.

The site is dipping towards the sea and there are elevational changes throughout the site,
though they might not be termed as major. Nearby landmarks include Bakri Enterprises
Oil Refinery, Tri Pack Films Limited and Pharm Evo Factory. Figure 2.1 shows the google
image of the site area.

Fig 2.1: Google image of the site

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3. GROUND CONDITIONS

The subsurface deposits up to the explored depth consists of the following units.

• Filling Material
• Sand
• Silt
• Clay / Silt
• Claystone
• Sandstone

Following sub-sections describe the strength characteristics of the geological units and
the groundwater conditions. All the rocks are classified as per BS-5930.

3.1 FILLING MATERIAL

Deposits of filling material including fine grained silty sand were encountered in two of the
boreholes drilled. These deposits were found up to the depth of 4.0 meters. Table 3.1
summarizes the details of these deposits.

Table 3.1 Deposits of Filling Material

Depth
Borehole No.
(meters)

QSA-01 0.0 – 3.0

QSA-02 0.0 – 4.0

3.2 SAND

Deposits of silty fine to coarse grained sand were encountered in all of the boreholes drilled
at the site. State of compactness according to SPT ‘N’ counts has been determined as
‘loose to very dense’. The grain size analysis of these deposits was carried out in the
laboratory and according to Unified Classification System (UCS), these deposits lie in
category ‘SM’, ‘SP-SM’. Table 3.2 summarizes the details of these deposits.

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Table 3.2 Deposits of Sand

Depth
Borehole No.
(meters)

QSA-01 3.0 – 12.5

QSA-02 9.0 – 9.5

QSA-03 0.0 – 2.0

QSA-04 3.5 – 6.5

QSA-05 3.5 – 8.

3.3 SILT

Deposits of clayey silt were encountered in two of the boreholes drilled at the site. State
of compactness according to SPT ‘N’ counts has been determined to be ‘soft to stiff’. The
grain size analysis of these deposits was carried out in the laboratory and according to
Unified Classification System (UCS), these deposits lie in category ‘ML’. Table 3.3
summarizes the details of these deposits.

Table 3.3 Deposits of Silt

Depth
Borehole No.
(meters)

QSA-02 4.0 – 9.0

QSA-05 2.0 – 3.5

3.4 CLAY / SILT

Deposits of clayey silt / silty clay were encountered in two of the boreholes drilled at the
site. State of compactness according to SPT ‘N’ counts has been determined to be ‘very
soft to soft’. The grain size analysis of these deposits was carried out in the laboratory and
according to Unified Classification System (UCS), these deposits lie in category ‘CL-ML’.
Table 3.4 summarizes the details of these deposits.

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Table 3.4 Deposits of Clay / Silt

Depth
Borehole No.
(meters)

QSA-04 0.0 – 3.5

QSA-05 0.0 – 2.0

3.5 CLAYSTONE

Deposits of claystone were encountered from all of the boreholes drilled at the site.
Disturbed and undisturbed rock core samples were collected from these deposits which
were tested for moisture content, specific gravity and point load test. According to BS
5930, these deposits are classified as ‘extremely weak to very weak’ rock. Table 3.5
summarizes the details of these deposits.

Table 3.5 Deposits of Claystone

Depth
Borehole No.
(meters)

QSA-01 16.5 – 20.0

QSA-02 20.5 – 22.5

QSA-03 2.0 – 6.0

QSA-04 6.5 – 8.0

QSA-05 8.0 – 12.5

3.6 SANDSTONE

Deposits of friable sandstone were encountered from three of the boreholes drilled at the
site. Disturbed and undisturbed rock core samples were collected from these deposits
which were tested for moisture content, absorption, specific gravity and point load test.
According to BS 5930, these deposits are classified as ‘extremely weak to weak’ rock.
Table 3.6 summarizes the details of these deposits.

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Table 3.6 Deposits of Sandstone

Depth
Borehole No.
(meters)

QSA-01 12.5 – 16.5

9.5 – 20.5
QSA-02
22.5 – 30.0

QSA-03 6.0 – 30.0

QSA-04 8.0 – 30.0

QSA-05 12.5 – 30.0

3.7 GROUNDWATER CONDITIONS

Groundwater was encountered in the depth range of 4.57 – 5.68 meters below existing
ground level in the onshore boreholes drilled at the site at the time of this geotechnical
investigation. However, this may fluctuate due to tidal, seasonal and other environmental
variations.

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4. ENGINEERING DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

Foundation type for a structure depends on the expected loads taken by the foundation
and the type of soil underlying it. The characteristics of subsurface soil deposits have been
discussed in the previous section. As per the information provided by the client, following
building types and structures are proposed for construction at the project site:

Table 4.1: Details of proposed building types and foundations

Proposed Foundation
Building type Boreholes Covered
Type

Bored Cast in-situ Pile

QSA-01, QSA-02
foundation
Intake & Drain Pipeline
QSA-03, QSA-04, Steel Pipe Pile foundation
QSA-05

Keeping in view the subsoil conditions prevailing at the site and the loads expected to be
transferred to the foundations and as per the project specifications, recommendations for
deep foundations (including cast in-situ drilled pile foundations) are provided. Following
sections discusses the capacities for deep foundations, in detail.

4.1 DESIGN PARAMETERS

Design soil parameters at the site are based on grain size, material type and SPT N-
values. The design soil parameters for the profiles used in our analysis are tabulated
below:

Table 4.2: Engineering Design Parameters for (QSA 3-5)

Layer Depth
Below Sea bed Angle of Unit Weight
Layer
level Design Cohesion, Internal co-related
Thickness Material Type
(m) SPT-N C, (KPa) friction (Φ), with SPT N
(m)
(degree) (kN/m3)
Top Bottom

Clayey silt/silty
0.0 4.0 4.0 02 15.0 0.0 16.5
clay

4.0 7.0 3.0 26 Sand 0.0 32.0 18.0

7.0 8.0 1.0 50 Sand 0.0 36.0 19.0

8.0 12.0 4.0 50 Claystone 100.0 40.0 20.0

Friable
12.0 30.0 18.0 50 220.0 45.0 21.0
Sandstone

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Table 4.3: Engineering Design Parameters for (QSA-01)

Layer Depth
Angle of Unit Weight
Below EGL Layer
Design Cohesion, Internal co-related
(m) Thickness Material Type
SPT-N C, (KPa) friction (Φ), with SPT N
(m)
Top Bottom (degree) (kN/m3)

3.0 6.0 3.0 27 Sand 0 32.0 18.0

6.0 12.0 6.0 10 Sand 0 28.0 17.5

12.0 13.0 1.0 50 Sand 0.0 36.0 19.0

Friable
13.0 17.0 4.0 50 25.0 45.0 21.0
Sandstone

17.0 20.0 3.0 50 Claystone 14.0 40.0 20.0

Table 4.4: Engineering Design Parameters for (QSA-02)

Layer Depth
Angle of Unit Weight
Below EGL Layer
Design Cohesion, Internal co-related
(m) Thickness Material Type
SPT-N C, (KPa) friction (Φ), with SPT N
(m)
Top Bottom (degree) (kN/m3)

4.0 7.0 3.0 13 Clayey silt 80.0 15.0 17.5

7.0 9.0 2.0 18 Clayey silt 50.0 10.0 17.0

9.0 10.0 1.0 50 Sand 0.0 36.0 19.0

Friable
10.0 21.0 11.0 50 50.0 45.0 21.0
Sandstone

21.0 23.0 2.0 50 Claystone 25.0 40.0 20.0

Friable
23.0 30.0 7.0 50 100.0 45.0 21.0
Sandstone

4.2 DEEP FOUNDATIONS - ALLOWABLE PILE CAPACITIES

The ultimate compressive capacity, Q, for a given bored concrete pile penetration is taken
as the sum of the skin friction on the pile wall, Qs, and the end bearing on the pile tip, Qp,
so that:

Q = Qs + Qp= ΣfAs + qAp

Where As and Ap represent, respectively, the embedded surface and pile end area; f and
q represent, respectively, the unit skin friction and unit end bearing. When computing
ultimate tensile capacity, the end bearing term in the above equation is neglected.
Therefore, the value of the ultimate tensile capacity is the same value as the ultimate
compression capacity due to skin friction Qs.

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The allowable pile capacities have been calculated following shear strength determination,
through in-situ field and laboratory test results of collected soil samples. Table 4.5 gives
the allowable pile capacities for the QSA-01 & 02 borehole locations.

Table 4.5: Allowable Pile Capacities

Length of Pile
Diameter below Existing Tension Compression
Borehole No.
(mm) Ground Level (kN) (kN)
(m)

15.0 372 712

760

20.0 811 1002

15.0 489 1078

QSA-01 1000

20.0 1067 1397

15.0 587 1435

1200

20.0 1281 1756

20.0 2576 3257

760
25.0 3648 5009

20.0 3390 4568

1000 25.0 4800 7157

QSA-02
30.0 6765 9121

20.0 4068 5765

1200 25.0 5760 9154

30.0 8117 11511

The design approach followed is based on FOS and as per this design approach, the
settlement criteria that has been suggested by STS (i.e. Net settlement not to exceed 1%
of the pile diameter at working load and total penetration of the base not to exceed 10%
of the pile diameter at test load) shall be fulfilled. Moreover, these pile capacities shall be
verified by full scale pile load tests where test pile should be loaded to 2.0 to 2.5 times the
Specified Working Load (SWL) and the working pile should be loaded to 1.5 to 2.0 times
the Specified Working Load (SWL). The calculations for allowable pile capacities of each

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location for 760, 1000 mm and 1200 mm diameter bored cast in-situ piles are presented
in appendix E of this report.

4.3 RECOMMENDED DRILLING METHOD AND CONFIRMATORY TESTING

The recommended drilling method for the construction of bored cast in-situ piles is straight
rotary. Tentative pile capacity values given in table 4.5 have been computed by static
formulae which suffer from limitations. As such capacity values shall be verified by full
scale load tests under the guidance of geotechnical engineer. Pile capacity shall be
suitably adjusted if warranted by results of load tests. This report will be valid only if
requirement of pile load tests is fulfilled.

4.4 PILE CONSTRUCTION

Allowable pile capacities have been derived from combination of end bearing and skin
friction components. It is, therefore, essential to adopt the following construction
methodology to satisfy following requirements:

1. Excessive disturbance to sub-surface along shaft and pile tip shall be avoided during
the course of drilling.
2. The bottom of pile shall be cleaned of all loose materials which may accumulate during
the course of drilling.

It is understood that subsurface materials will be carefully examined during pilling and it
shall be ensured that all piles are placed in proper stratum. This exercise will serve as
safeguard against variations in quality and level of occurrence of rock or dense stratum.
Pile concreting shall be undertaken only when above conditions are fulfilled.

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Fig 4.1: Construction of cast in situ piles by straight rotary

4.5 DEEP FOUNDATIONS – STEEL PIPE PILE FOUNDATION

Another option is to provide steel tube pile foundation for sea water intake pump house.
These piles shall be driven by vibro-hammers and made of steel tubular segments. Driving
the vibration arm into the tube is the most common approach. The schematic diagram of
Steel driven piles is given in Fig 4.2.

Fig 4.2: Installation of steel driven piles

Following parameters are takes as input for calculating allowable pile capacities of driven
steel pipe pile foundation:

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• Pile Diameter: 630 mm

• Pipe thickness: 15 mm

• Pile length: 30 meters below sea bed

• Pile type: Closed end driven pile

Pile capacity curves (vertical and lateral) for driven steel pile foundation is provided in
appendices of this report.

4.6 EARTH RETAINING STRUCTURE

Earth pressure parameters as required for the design of structure to retain the excavation
are given in Table 4.6.

Table 4.6 Earth pressure parameters

ka kp

Depth Cohesion Φ' (Coefficient (Coefficient

Strata of active of passive
(kPa) (Undisturbed)
(Meters) earth earth
pressure) pressure)

Clayey
0 – 4.0 15.0 0.0 1.0 1.0
silt/silty clay

Sand 4.0 – 7.0 0 32.0 0.307 3.25

Sand 7.0 – 8.0 0 36.0 0.259 3.85

Claystone 8.0 – 12.0 100.0 40.0 0.217 4.60

4.7 LIQUEFACTION POTENTIAL OF SOIL

The potential for liquefaction at this project site was evaluated using Peysanj software.
This program is based on the most recent publications of the NCEER Workshop using
Seed and Idriss Implementation and Ambraseys MSF method. The method evaluates
liquefaction potential based on soil type and density, groundwater conditions, peak surface
acceleration, magnitude of the design earthquake.

The method is used to compare the cyclic shear stresses indicated during the design
earthquake, with those that would be required to cause liquefaction to determine whether
any zone exists within the soil where liquefaction may be expected.

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A peak ground acceleration of 0.20g was evaluated based on PBC Seismic provision
2007 for design, and has been adopted for the current study. We based our liquefaction
analyses for an earthquake magnitude of M = 6.6.

Using the design parameters and procedures discussed above, the factors of safety
against liquefaction of is calculated. The factor of safety against liquefaction is observed
as greater than 1.0 for the current borehole locations, under consideration. The results
of liquefaction analysis is provided in appendix F of the report.

4.8 SOIL PROFILE TYPE (ACCORDING TO UBC-97)

Chapter 16, Division V, Section 1636 of UBC-97 deals with the determination of Soil Profile
Types. Design practice involves using seismic parameters of zone 2B for the area under
consideration.

4.8.1 SEISMIC ZONE FACTOR

Table 16-I of UBC-97 defines the seismic zone factor to be used in choosing seismic
coefficients for a location. The seismic zone factor “Z” will be taken as 0.20.

4.8.2 SOIL PROFILE TYPE

Table 16-J of UBC-97 defines the soil profile types to be used for determining seismic
coefficients. Based on the field data obtained from sub-soil exploration, the soil profile will
be taken as “SC”.

4.8.3 SEISMIC COEFFICIENTS

Seismic coefficients are as under:

For SC: Ca = 0.24 & CV = 0.32

4.9 TYPE OF CEMENT

Tests on water samples obtained from the boreholes indicate ‘moderate’ exposure
for sulphate and chloride. Under these conditions it is recommended to use Ordinary
Portland Cement (OPC) with slag or any other appropriate cement replacement
material like GGBFS, fly ash, micro silica, etc. for all underground concrete works.

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5. CONCLUSIONS

Geotechnical Investigation for Intake & Drain Pipeline at Pakistan LUCKY 1×660 MW Coal
Fired Power Plant, Karachi was carried out in January, 2019. Scope of field work includes
drilling of twenty two (22) boreholes up to the maximum depth of 40.0 meters below the
existing site grade. Standard penetration test was carried out at regular intervals in the
boreholes along with the collection of soil samples through split spoon sampler. Rock and
ground water samples were also collected during the field investigation. Laboratory testing
on these samples has been carried out in the lab and includes determination of index
properties through grain size analysis, Atterberg limit, moisture, density, unconfined
compressive strength, specific gravity, etc. Chemical characteristics of soil and water
samples have also been assessed through determination of total dissolved solids,
sulphate content, chloride content and pH.

Keeping in view the subsoil conditions prevailing at the site and the loads expected to be
transferred to the foundations, recommendations for both shallow and deep foundations
are provided. Allowable pile capacities have been given for different diameters and
depth, for bored cast in-situ and driven piles. Exposure to chloride and sulphate salts is
‘moderate’ for water samples; therefore, Ordinary Portland Cement (OPC) with slag
or any other appropriate cement replacement material like GGBFS, fly ash, micro
silica, etc. may be used for underground concreting.

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 Appendix A

Borehole Location Plan

 Appendix B

Borehole Logs
 Log BH-QSA-01
Project :Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant Depth:20 (m) Elevation:Equal to G/L SOIL TESTING SERVICES

Company Info.
Borehole Info.
Project Info.

Client :SEPCO III GWL:5.68 (m) Easting:325357.00 Geotechnical Engineering &

Location :Port Qasim, Karachi Drill Date:20.03.2019 Northing:2745201.00 Material Testing Laboratory
Job No.:K18-1271-101 Logged By:SA Rev. BY:FA www.sts.com.pk

Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
0

0
FILLING MATERIAL
Yellowish brown, fine grained silty sand with gravel
1

1
0.01

0.24
SM 15.9 40.9 43.2 NLL - NPI 12.2 1.6 1.8 7.6
2

2
3

3
SAND
Yellowish brown, loose to very dense, fine to medium
grained, silty, traces of gravel at places
4

4
5

5
SM 69.8 30.2 NLL - NPI 19.6 1.6 1.91
6

6
7

7
8

8
SM 64.9 35.1 NLL - NPI 29.6 1.6 2.07
9

9
10

10

10
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
10

10

10
SAND
Yellowish brown, loose to very dense, fine to medium
grained, silty, traces of gravel at places
11

11

11
SM 2.7 61 36.3 NLL - NPI 17 1.62 1.9
12

12

12
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Yellowish brown, extremely weak, moderately
weathered,thickly bedded, very poor quality of rock,
13

13

13
interbedded with clay
14

14

14
9.5 1.83 2 2.46
15

15

15
16

16

16
CLAYSTONE
Yellowish grey, extremley weak, moderately weathered,
very poor quality of rock 9.1 1.78 1.94 1.43
17

17

17
18

18

18
19

19

19
20

20

20
End of Log @ 20 (m)
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
0

0
FILLING MATERIAL
Yellowish brown, fine grained silty sand with gravel
1

1
0.01

0.21
7.9
2

2
3

3
4

4
SILT ML 1.8 53 45.2 28.6 23.2 5.4 24.9 1.56 1.95
Brown, stiff, clayey, traces of sand
5

5
SILT
Brown, stiff, clayey, traces of sand
6

6
7

7
8

8
ML 2 50.3 47.7 39.8 26.5 13.3 31.9 1.54 2.03
9

9
SAND SP-SM 90.8 9.2 NLL - NPI 25.5 1.61 2.02
Grey, medium dense, fine to coarse grained, traces of silt
(continued ...)
10

10

10
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
10

10

10
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Brownish grey, weak, moderately weathered, thickly
bedded, very poor quality of rock, interbedded with clay
11

11

11
12

12

12
13

13

13
14

14

14
15

15

15
16

16

16
17

17

17
18

18

18
19

19

19
20

20

20
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
20

20

20
FRIABLE SANDSTONE 1.4 2.27 2.3 103.21
Brownish grey, weak, moderately weathered, thickly
bedded, very poor quality of rock, interbedded with clay
CLAYSTONE
Brown, moderately weathered, very poor quality of rock,
21

21

21
laminated with sand at places
22

22

22
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Brownish grey, moderately weathered, thickly bedded,
23

23

23
very poor quality of rock
24

24

24
25

25

25
26

26

26
27

27

27
28

28

28
29

29

29
30

30

30
End of Log @ 30 (m)
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
0

0
SAND
Grey, very dense, fine to medium grained, some silt,
traces of gravel
1

1
0.03

0.35
SM 6.5 66 27.5 NLL - NPI 11.6 1.61 1.8 7.6
2

2
CLAYSTONE
Brown, extremely weak, moderately weathered, very poor
to poor quality of rock
3

3
6.8 1.41 1.51 1.75
4

4
7.4 1.94 2.08 1.35
5

5
6

6
FRIABLE SANSDSTONE
Grey, very weak to weak, moderately weathered, thickly
bedded, very poor quality of rock
7

7
8

8
9

9
8.9 1.99 2.17 22.34
10

10

10
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
10

10

10
FRIABLE SANSDSTONE
Grey, very weak to weak, moderately weathered, thickly
bedded, very poor quality of rock
11

11

11
8.8 2.26 2.46 133.43
12

12

12
13

13

13
14

14

14
15

15

15
16

16

16
17

17

17
18

18

18
19

19

19
20

20

20
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
20

20

20
FRIABLE SANSDSTONE
Grey, very weak to weak, moderately weathered, thickly
bedded, very poor quality of rock
21

21

21
22

22

22
23

23

23
24

24

24
25

25

25
26

26

26
27

27

27
28

28

28
29

29

29
30

30

30
End of Log @ 30 (m)
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
0

0
CLAY / SILT
Brown, soft, traces of sand
1

1
0.02

0.28
CL-ML 9.4 44.4 46.2 16.7 11.8 4.9 7.8
2

2
SM 66.7 33.3 NLL - NPI 8.7 1.62 1.76
3

3
SAND
Grey, dense to very dense, fine to medium grained, silty
4

4
5

5
6

6
CLAYSTONE
Yellowish brown, very weak, moderately weathered, very
poor quality of rock, interbedded with friable sandstone 7.8 2.17 2.34 24.11
7

7
8

8
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Grey, extremley weak to very weak, moderately
weathered, thickly bedded, very poor quality of rock
9

9
14.5 1.83 2.1 9.39
10

10

10
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
10

10

10
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Grey, extremley weak to very weak, moderately
weathered, thickly bedded, very poor quality of rock
11

11

11
12

12

12
13

13

13
14

14

14
14.5 1.77 2.03 0.65
15

15

15
16

16

16
17

17

17
18

18

18
19

19

19
20

20

20
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
20

20

20
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Grey, extremley weak to very weak, moderately
weathered, thickly bedded, very poor quality of rock 12.1 1.86 2.09 8.48
21

21

21
22

22

22
23

23

23
24

24

24
25

25

25
26

26

26
27

27

27
28

28

28
29

29

29
7.8 2.15 2.32 16.06
30

30

30
End of Log @ 30 (m)
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
0

0
CLAY / SILT
Browish grey, soft, little fine grained sand
1

1
0.03

0.31
CL-ML 14 42.3 43.7 28 21.6 6.4 7.6
2

2
SILT
Brownish grey, soft, clayey, some fine grained sand

ML 24.4 41.3 34.3 32.6 29.9 2.7 23.5 1.59 1.96

3

3
SAND
Grey, medium dense to very dense, fine to medium
grained, little silt
4

4
SM 84.5 15.5 NLL - NPI 7.2 1.62 1.74
5

5
6

6
7

7
8

8
CLAYSTONE
Brown, extremley weak, moderately weathered, very poor
quality of rock
9

9
14.2 1.54 1.76 0.63
10

10

10
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Company Info.
Borehole Info.
Project Info.

Client :SEPCO III Easting:325069.00 Geotechnical Engineering &

Location :Port Qasim, Karachi Drill Date:01.04.2019 Northing:2744487.00 Material Testing Laboratory
Job No.:K18-1271-101 Logged By:SH & SSA Rev. BY:FA www.sts.com.pk

Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
10

10

10
CLAYSTONE
Brown, extremley weak, moderately weathered, very poor
quality of rock
14.1 1.54 1.76 0.99
11

11

11
12

12

12
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Brownish grey, extremely weak, moderately weathered,
thickly bedded, very poor quality of rock
13

13

13
14

14

14
6.4 1.67 1.78 2.39
15

15

15
16

16

16
17

17

17
18

18

18
19

19

19
20

20

20
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Project :Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant Depth:30 (m) Elevation: 3.0m Above Sea Bed SOIL TESTING SERVICES

Company Info.
Borehole Info.
Project Info.

Client :SEPCO III Easting:325069.00 Geotechnical Engineering &

Location :Port Qasim, Karachi Drill Date:01.04.2019 Northing:2744487.00 Material Testing Laboratory
Job No.:K18-1271-101 Logged By:SH & SSA Rev. BY:FA www.sts.com.pk

Unit
Sieve Analysis Aterberg Direct Shear Chemical
Weight Consolidation
Sample Type

Test Limits Test Tests

qu (kg/cm2)
(gr/cm3)
Depth (m)

Depth (m)

Depth (m)
GWL (m)

Symbol

USCS

w (%)
Remarks &
Lithology Description Filed Tests

Pc (kg/cm2)
C (kg/cm2)
Gravel (%)

Test Type
Comments

Sand (%)

Clay (%)

PL (%)
Silt (%)

PI (%)
LL (%)

Fi (o)
Bulk

SO3
Dry

PH

CL
Cc

Cs
* SPT
10 20 30 40 50
20

20

20
FRIABLE SANDSTONE
Brownish grey, extremely weak, moderately weathered,
thickly bedded, very poor quality of rock
21

21

21
22

22

22
23

23

23
24

24

24
25

25

25
26

26

26
27

27

27
28

28

28
29

29

29
30

30

30
End of Log @ 30 (m)
Disturbed SPT Sample LL : Liquid Limit C : Cohesion Cc : Cc w : Moisture Content CD : Consolidated, Drained
SampleTypes

Abreviations

Undisturbed Water Sample PL : Plastic Limit Phi : Friction Angle Cs : Cs qu : Unconfined Compression qu UU : Unconsolidated, Undrained
Shelby / U4 Groundwater Level PI : Plastic Index C' : Cohesion (CU) Pc : Pre-Consolidation Pressure F : Fast CU : Consolidated, Undrained
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Laboratory Test Results

 Sieve Analysis Test
Project : Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant SOIL TESTING SERVICES

Client : SEPCO III

ASTM C136
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Particle Distribution
- Cobble
Clay Silt Sand Gravel

- 43.2 40.9 15.9

- 30.2 69.8 -
-

- 35.1 64.9 -
-

Classification
Sample D10 D30 D50 D60
Borehole Depth (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Cc Cu LL (%) PI (%) Disp. (%) USCS AASHTO
(m)
BH-
1.5 - - 0.171 0.244 - - - - N/A SM A-4
QSA-01
BH-
6 - - 0.179 0.202 - - - - N/A SM A-2-4
QSA-01
BH-
9 - - 0.174 0.198 - - - - N/A SM A-4
QSA-01

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Project : Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant SOIL TESTING SERVICES

Client : SEPCO III

ASTM C136
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Particle Distribution
- Cobble
Clay Silt Sand Gravel

- 36.3 61 2.7
45.2 53 1.8 -
-

47.7 50.3 2 -
-

Classification
Sample D10 D30 D50 D60
Borehole Depth (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Cc Cu LL (%) PI (%) Disp. (%) USCS AASHTO
(m)
BH-
12 - - 0.167 0.196 - - - - N/A SM A-4
QSA-01
BH-
4.5 0.001 0.001 0.003 0.006 0.167 6 28.6 5.4 N/A ML A-4
QSA-02
BH-
9 0.001 0.001 0.002 0.005 0.2 5 39.8 13.3 N/A ML A-6
QSA-02

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 Sieve Analysis Test
Project : Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant SOIL TESTING SERVICES

Client : SEPCO III

ASTM C136
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Particle Distribution
- Cobble
Clay Silt Sand Gravel

- 9.2 90.8 -

Classification
Sample D10 D30 D50 D60
Borehole Depth (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Cc Cu LL (%) PI (%) Disp. (%) USCS AASHTO
(m)
BH-
9.4 0.076 0.107 0.15 0.173 0.871 2.276 - - N/A SP-SM A-2-4
QSA-02

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 ATTERBERG LIMITS TEST
Project : Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant Borehole : BH-QSA-02 SOIL TESTING SERVICES

ASTM D2216-90, D854

Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 4.5 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Classification : ML
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : SPT Split Spoon

Liquid Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) # of Blows Moisture Content (%)

6.7 18.3 15.4 13 33.3

6.4 17.6 15.1 22 28.7
6.9 16.5 14.5 37 26.3
-

Plastic Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) Moisture Content (%)

11.4 23.1 20.9 23.2

LL = 28.6 % PL = 23.2 % PI=5.4

Unified Description : Low Plasticity Silt With Sand Tested By :

AASHTO Description : A-4, Silty soils
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ASTM D2216-90, D854

Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 9 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Classification : ML
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : SPT Split Spoon

Liquid Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) # of Blows Moisture Content (%)

6.7 19.8 15.8 15 44

6.6 18.9 15.3 21 41.4
6.9 18.7 15.5 34 37.2
-

Plastic Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) Moisture Content (%)

6.7 17.2 15 26.5

LL = 39.8 % PL = 26.5 % PI=13.3

Unified Description : Low Plasticity Silt With Sand Tested By :

AASHTO Description : Clayey soils
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ASTM D4643, D2216

Client : SEPCO III
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Borehole Sample Depth (m) Moisture Content (%) Dry Density (gr/cm3) Wet Density (gr/cm3)

BH-QSA-01 1.5 12.24 1.6 1.79

BH-QSA-01 6 19.57 1.6 1.92
BH-QSA-01 9 29.59 1.61 2.08
BH-QSA-01 12 17.05 1.62 1.9
BH-QSA-01 14.1 9.47 1.83 2
BH-QSA-01 17 9.07 1.78 1.94
BH-QSA-02 4.5 24.89 1.56 1.95
BH-QSA-02 9 31.92 1.54 2.04
BH-QSA-02 9.4 25.5 1.61 2.02
BH-QSA-02 20.25 1.36 2.27 2.3

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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 14.1 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.722 10.124 2 Moist 9.47 1.83 2.46 1.23

Unified Description : Tested By :

AASHTO Description :
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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 17 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Claystone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.726 9.587 2 Moist 9.07 1.78 1.43 0.72

Unified Description : Tested By :

AASHTO Description :
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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 20.25 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
6.023 11.143 2 Moist 1.36 2.27 103.21 51.6

Unified Description : Tested By :

AASHTO Description :
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Client : SEPCO III
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Sample Depth
Borehole Strength (Kg/cm2)
(m)
BH-QSA-02 10.50 0.96
BH-QSA-02 12.00 4.03
BH-QSA-02 16.50 3.89
BH-QSA-02 19.50 5.05
 Water Chemical Test Results
Project : Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant Soil Testing Services

Client: SEPCO III

Job No. : K18-1271-101
Location: Port Qasim, Karachi

Borehole Sample SampleDepth Total Salt Chloride Content pH Values

Sulphate
(m) Content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
BH-QSA-01 WS-1 5.68 7560 3956 252 7.57

BH-QSA-02 WS-2 4.57 8350 4522 298 7.95

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Project : Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant SOIL TESTING SERVICES

ASTM D516, D512,

Client : SEPCO III

D1293
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Borehole Sample Description Value

Depth (m)
BH-QSA-01 1.5 7.65
valuepH
BH-QSA-02 1.5 7.86
BH-QSA-01 1.5 0.01
Sulphate Content (%)
BH-QSA-02 1.5 0.01
BH-QSA-01 1.5 0.24
Chloride Content (%)
BH-QSA-02 1.5 0.21

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Project : Lucky-I X660 MW Coal Power Plant SOIL TESTING SERVICES

Client : SEPCO III

ASTM C136
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Particle Distribution
- Cobble
Clay Silt Sand Gravel

- 27.5 66 6.5
46.2 44.4 9.4 -
-

- 33.3 66.7 -
-

Classification
Sample D10 D30 D50 D60
Borehole Depth (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Cc Cu LL (%) PI (%) Disp. (%) USCS AASHTO
(m)
BH-
1.5 - 0.087 0.178 0.209 0.483 - - - N/A SM A-2-4
QSA-03
BH-
1.5 0.001 0.001 0.003 0.006 0.167 6 16.7 4.9 N/A CL-ML A-4
QSA-04
BH-
3 - - 0.094 0.107 - - - - N/A SM A-2-4
QSA-04

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Client : SEPCO III

ASTM C136
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Particle Distribution
- Cobble
Clay Silt Sand Gravel

43.7 42.3 14 -
34.3 41.3 24.4 -
-

- 15.5 84.5 -
-

Classification
Sample D10 D30 D50 D60
Borehole Depth (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Cc Cu LL (%) PI (%) Disp. (%) USCS AASHTO
(m)
BH-
1.5 0.001 0.001 0.004 0.008 0.125 8 28 6.4 N/A CL-ML A-4
QSA-05
BH-
3 0.001 0.001 0.008 0.019 0.053 19 32.6 2.7 N/A ML A-4
QSA-05
BH-
4.5 - 0.123 0.185 0.214 0.93 - - - N/A SM A-2-4
QSA-05

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ASTM D2216-90, D854

Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 1.5 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Classification : CL-ML
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : SPT Split Spoon

Liquid Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) # of Blows Moisture Content (%)

6.8 24.21 21.24 12 20.6

6.4 22.12 19.54 16 19.6
6.9 25.65 23.12 30 15.6
-

Plastic Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) Moisture Content (%)

8.5 19.5 18.34 11.8

LL = 16.7 % PL = 11.8 % PI=4.9

Unified Description : Silty Clay With Sand Tested By :

AASHTO Description : A-4, Silty soils
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ASTM D2216-90, D854

Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 1.5 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Classification : CL-ML
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : SPT Split Spoon

Liquid Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) # of Blows Moisture Content (%)

7.6 22.32 18.99 15 29.2

6.8 25.12 21.12 25 27.9
7.1 20.12 17.32 32 27.4
-

Plastic Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) Moisture Content (%)

8.4 18.54 16.74 21.6

LL = 28 % PL = 21.6 % PI=6.4

Unified Description : Silty Clay With Sand Tested By :

AASHTO Description : A-4, Silty soils
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ASTM D2216-90, D854

Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 3 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Classification : ML
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : SPT Split Spoon

Liquid Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) # of Blows Moisture Content (%)

6.6 17.7 14.7 12 37

6.7 20.7 17.2 25 33.3
6.9 19.1 16.3 36 29.8
-

Plastic Limit

Cont. W (gr) Cont. + Wet Soil W (gr) Cont. + Dry Soil W (gr) Moisture Content (%)

6.5 16.5 14.2 29.9

LL = 32.6 % PL = 29.9 % PI=2.7

Unified Description : Low Plasticity Silt With Sand Tested By :

AASHTO Description : A-4, Silty soils
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ASTM D4643, D2216

Client : SEPCO III
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Borehole Sample Depth (m) Moisture Content (%) Dry Density (gr/cm3) Wet Density (gr/cm3)

BH-QSA-03 1.5 11.64 1.61 1.8

BH-QSA-03 3.7 6.83 1.41 1.51
BH-QSA-03 4.9 7.45 1.94 2.08
BH-QSA-03 9.7 8.88 1.99 2.17
BH-QSA-03 11.3 8.83 2.26 2.46
BH-QSA-04 3 8.69 1.62 1.77
BH-QSA-04 7 7.83 2.17 2.34
BH-QSA-04 9.5 14.54 1.83 2.1
BH-QSA-04 14.2 14.52 1.77 2.03
BH-QSA-04 20.5 12.08 1.86 2.08
BH-QSA-04 29.1 7.77 2.15 2.32
BH-QSA-05 3 23.52 1.59 1.96
BH-QSA-05 4.5 7.18 1.62 1.74
BH-QSA-05 9.1 14.15 1.54 1.76
BH-QSA-05 11 14.08 1.54 1.76
BH-QSA-05 14.1 6.43 1.67 1.78

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Client : SEPCO III

Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim

Borehole Sample Depth (m) Soil Classification Specific Gravity

BH-QSA-03 1.5 SM (A-2-4) 2.674

BH- QSA-04 1.5 CL-ML (A-4) 2.656
BH- QSA-04 3 SM (A-2-4) 2.664
BH- QSA-05 1.5 CL-ML (A-4) 2.654
BH- QSA-05 3 ML (A-4) 2.660
BH- QSA-05 4.5 SM (A-2-4) 2.667
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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 3.7 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Claystone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.421 6.835 2 Moist 6.83 1.41 1.75 0.88

Unified Description : Tested By :

AASHTO Description :
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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 4.9 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Claystone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Core Cutter

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.522 11.043 2 Moist 7.45 1.94 1.35 0.68

Unified Description : Tested By :

AASHTO Description :
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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 9.7 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.72 10.541 2 Moist 8.88 1.99 22.34 11.17

Unified Description : Tested By :

AASHTO Description :
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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 11.3 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.722 11.244 2 Moist 8.83 2.26 133.43 66.72

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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 7 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Claystone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
4.93 8.031 2 Moist 7.83 2.17 24.11 12.06

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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 9.5 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.722 10.541 2 Moist 14.54 1.83 9.39 4.7

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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 14.2 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
7.429 12.549 2 Moist 14.52 1.77 0.65 0.32

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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 20.5 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.622 9.336 2 Moist 12.08 1.86 8.48 4.24

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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 29.1 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.622 11.244 2 Moist 7.77 2.15 16.06 8.03

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Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Claystone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
6.726 11.645 2 Moist 14.15 1.54 0.63 0.32

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ASTM D2166
Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 11 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Claystone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
6.726 11.645 2 Moist 14.08 1.54 0.99 0.5

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Client : SEPCO III Sample Depth : 14.1 (m)
Job No.: K18-1271-101 Rock Name : Sandstone
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi Sample Type : Undisturbed

Test Results

Diameter (cm) Height (cm) Loading rate Moisture Moisture Dry Density Unconfined Cu (kg/cm2)
(mm/min) Status Content (%) (gr/cm3) Compression
qu (kg/cm2)
5.622 6.023 2 Moist 6.43 1.67 2.39 1.2

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Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim

Borehole Sample Depth (m) Strength (Kg/cm2)

BH-QSA-03 12.5 9.65

BH-QSA-03 16.5 5.75

BH-QSA-03 21.5 7.15

BH-QSA-03 27.5 12.5

BH-QSA-05 16.5 3.45

BH-QSA-05 21.5 5.65

BH-QSA-05 27.5 8.15

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ASTM D516, D512,

Client : SEPCO III

D1293
Job No.: K18-1271-101
Location : Port Qasim, Karachi

Borehole Sample Description Value

Depth (m)
BH-QSA-03 1.5 7.65
BH-QSA-04 1.5 valuepH 7.77
BH-QSA-05 1.5 7.58
BH-QSA-03 1.5 0.03
BH-QSA-04 1.5 Sulphate Content (%) 0.02
BH-QSA-05 1.5 0.03
BH-QSA-03 1.5 0.35
BH-QSA-04 1.5 Chloride Content (%) 0.28
BH-QSA-05 1.5 0.31

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Borehole Sample Sea Bed Total Salt Chloride Content pH Values

Sulphate
(m) Content (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)

BH-QSA-03 WS-1 3.05 22180 10550 354 8.35

BH-QSA-04 WS-2 3.00 19154 9560 298 8.05

BH-QSA-05 WS-3 3.00 16541 8684 278 8.12

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 Appendix D

General Information on Testing Procedures

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A. DRILLING, FIELD TESTING & SAMPLING

The field testing program consisted of drilling works, rock coring and in-situ testing
including Standard Penetration Test (SPT), collection of soil samples using soil sampler,
rock samples and collection of water samples. The following sections describe these
activities in further detail.

A.1. DRILLING METHOD

All the boreholes were drilled by using rotary/wash boring method; in this method soil or
rock is cut by the constant rotation of various types of bits. Drilling fluid, which is either
water or bentonite slurry, is circulated through drilling rods. The returning fluid lifts loosened
material. Tricone bit was used for cohesive and granular soils.

The drilling in rock was carried out by double tube core barrels in conjunction with carbide
or diamond bit. In a double tube core barrel the outer barrel is rotated by the drill rods,
while, the inner barrel, which is mounted on a swivel, does not rotate during the drilling
process. The core cut by the coring bit passes into the inner barrel. Core was prevented
from dropping out by a steel core catcher. It was then extruded and wrapped with waxed
bandage tape, to preserve the natural moisture of the recovered core.

Details of the boreholes are given in Table A.1.

Table A.1 Details of Boreholes

Borehole Borehole Depth
Borehole No. Coordinates
Type (meters)
325357.714
QSA-01 SPT 20.0
2745201.500

325323.062
QSA-02 SPT 30.0
2745029.337

325177.613
QSA-03 SPT 30.0
2744720.586

325133.014
QSA-04 Sampling & SPT 30.0
2744626.270

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Borehole Borehole Depth

Borehole No. Coordinates
Type (meters)

325069.022
QSA-05 SPT 30.0
2744487.958

Figure A-1: Drilling in progress

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Figure A-2: Drilling in progress

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Figure A-3: Drilling in progress

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A.2. FIELD TESTING

Field testing carried out at the site includes standard penetration test with cone. Soil
samples were collected from all the boreholes with the help of split spoon sampler.

A.2.1. STANDARD PENETRATION TESTS

The standard penetration tests (SPT) were carried out at interval of 1.5 meter up to the
maximum drilled depth of 45.0 meters in the boreholes. The standard penetration test was
carried out by “Safety” type sliding hammer. Split-spoon sampler was used in cohesive
and fine granular soils to conduct SPT.

The standard penetration test was carried out by an assembly of the following parts:
• Drive-weight assembly, consisting of a drive head and a 63.5kg impact hammer, a
hammer fall guide and the drop system. The drop mechanism will ensure a constant
free fall of 760mm.
• Drive rods connect the drive-weight assembly to the sampler.
• The split spoon sampler was used to carry out the test, along with retrieving disturbed
samples.

The base of the borehole was made clean and reasonably undisturbed at the test
elevation. Following precautions were taken during the testing sequence:
• The level of water or bentonite slurry was maintained at a sufficient level above the
groundwater level, to ensure any entry of water through the bottom of the borehole.
• The casing was not driven below the level at which the test will start.

The test was executed in the following steps:

• The sampler and the drive rods were lowered in the borehole and the hammer
assembly added to it.
• The sampler is penetrated over seating drive of 150mm and the numbers of blows are
recorded.
• In the same way the sampler is driven over a test drive of 300mm in two increments of
150mm.
• The numbers of blows are recorded during each of the last two increments.
• The test was deemed finished when total number of blows equal to 50 was reached.

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The standard penetration test was carried out in accordance with the procedure given in
BS 1377-9:1990.

Figure A-4: Performance of Standard Penetration Test

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Figure A-5: Performance of Standard Penetration Test

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A.3. SAMPLING

Sampling forms an essential part of the geotechnical investigation process and good
sampling is essential for proper laboratory testing of samples for determining strength and
compressibility characteristics of soil.

A.3.1. SPT SAMPLES

Samples were recovered from standard penetration testing. The samples were recovered
in split-spoon sampler and then stored in plastic bags. The storage of split-spoon samples
in bags ensured retention of natural moisture of the samples which were later tested for
gradation, consistency and chemical characteristics.

Figure A-6: Soil sample in split spoon sampler

A.3.2. ROCK CORE SAMPLES

Rock core samples were collected from the deposits through coring. Double tube core
barrel (HQ size) was used to collect these samples. The samples were recovered in core
barrel, packed in aluminium foil, and then stored in rock core boxes. The storage of rock
core samples in aluminium foil ensured retention of natural moisture. Unconfined
compressive strength, natural moisture content, density, etc. of these samples was
determined in the laboratory.

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B. LABORATORY TESTING

Laboratory testing was carried out on retrieved samples. The following section enlists and
gives details of relevant tests carried out on selected samples as required for determining
the subsurface conditions and correlating with the information obtained from field testing
and sampling.

B.1. GRAIN SIZE ANALYSIS

The purpose of grain size analysis is to determine the sizes of the assemblage of particles
that make up the soil. The grain size analysis is conducted in two parts: for particles above
the “# 200 US sieve”, sieve analysis is carried out by passing the selected soil sample from
various sieves. For particles finer than the “# 200 US sieve”, hydrometer analysis is carried
out. The combined process of determination of the size of particles is termed as the grain
size analysis.

The results are appended with the report in Appendix C. Grain size analysis of soil samples
were carried out as per ASTM D 422.

B.2. SPECIFIC GRAVITY

Specific gravity (Gs) is defined as mass of material in air divided by mass of water
displaced by material. This quantity is used for calculation of void ratio, in hydrometer test,
etc. Specific gravity of samples was determined in accordance with the procedure
described in ASTM D 854-05.

B.3. LIQUID AND PLASTIC LIMITS

The liquid and plastic limits of soil are parameters that define the state of the soil at different
water content levels. The liquid limit is the water content above which the soil goes from
solid phase to liquid phase and the plastic limit indicates the water content below which
the soil mass makes the transition from a plastic, remould able solid to a brittle mass which
cannot be remoulded any more. The difference in the water contents at Liquid and Plastic
limits is termed as the plasticity index and it is a measure of the plasticity of the soil under
consideration. The samples used for determining the limits are finer than the “#40 US
sieve”. The limits were determined in accordance with the ASTM D-4318. Liquid and

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plastic limits of samples extracted from boreholes were carried out in accordance with the
given procedure.

B.4. NATURAL MOISTURE CONTENT

Natural moisture content is the quantity of water contained in a soil or rock sample. It is
the ratio of the weight of water to the weight of solids in a given volume of soil or rock
sample. Natural moisture content of samples was determined in accordance with ASTM
2216-05.

B.5. DENSITY

The weight per unit volume of the solid portion of soil is called particle (dry) density.
Whereas, the oven dry weight of a unit volume of soil inclusive of pore spaces is called
bulk (wet) density. The bulk density of a soil is always smaller than its particle
density. Density of samples was determined in accordance with the procedure described
in ASTM D 7263-09.

B.6. UNCONFINED COMPRESSION TEST

Unconfined compressive strength test involves axially loading a cylindrical rock core or
undisturbed clay sample to failure. The term unconfined is used because the lateral force
on the sample is zero. The unconfined compressive strength test was carried out in
accordance with ASTM D 7012. The strength of the retrieved samples tested came out to
be ranging from 0.63 Kg/cm2 to 133.43 Kg/cm2. The results of the unconfined compression
test are summarized in Appendices.

B.7. POINT LOAD TEST

The point load tester is used to determine the Point Load Strength Index. This index
provides a method for establishing rock strength classification. The index can also be used
to determine the rock anisotropy as well as to predict other rock strength properties, such
as uniaxial tensile and compressive strengths. The point load test is carried out in
accordance with ASTM D 5731 – 16. . The results of the point load test are summarized
in Appendices.

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B.8. CHEMICAL TESTS

Sulphate in groundwater or soil can attack concrete placed in the ground or on surface. A
reaction takes place between the sulphate and the aluminate compounds present in the
cement, causing crystallisation of complex compounds. The expansion, which
accompanies crystallisation, induces stresses in the concrete, which results in mechanical
disintegration.

In moist conditions, such as exposure to seawater, the presence of chloride ion, Cl-,
presents a serious possibility of the corrosion of the reinforcement. The presence of
Ca(OH)2 provides a strong alkaline environment in which a thin film of iron oxide is formed
on the metal surface which protects it against corrosion. However, if the concrete is
permeable to the extent that the soluble chlorides can reach up to the reinforcing steel,
then in the presence of water and oxygen, the corrosion of the reinforcement will take
place. Rust occupies more volume than the original steel, and hence the ensuing
expansion of concrete, results in cracking and spalling.

Due to adverse effect of sulphates and chlorides on the quality of concrete it is essential
to conduct chemical tests on soil and groundwater. This helps in quantifying the expected
exposure of concrete to these chemicals and in devising precautionary measures to ensure
integrity of concrete. The following chemical tests were carried out on groundwater
samples:

• Total dissolved solids

• Chloride content
• Sulphate content
• pH

Chemical tests were carried out in accordance with ASTM C 1580-09, and D 4972-01. The
selection of cement for underground concreting and is discussed in Chapter 4.

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Table B.1 ACI standards for concrete for sulphate exposure

Water Soluble
Sulphate Sulphate in Water
Sulphates in Soil Cement Type
Exposure (mg/L)
(%)

Negligible 0.00-0.10 0- 150 OPC

Moderate 0.10-0.20 150- 1500 Type II
Severe 0.20-2.00 1500-10000 Type V
Type V
Very Severe Over 2.00 Over 10000
plus pozzolan

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 Appendix E1

Pile capacity Calculations for Bored Piles

( A ) - CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE SKIN FRICTION :
BH QSA-1

Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
0-1 FILL 0.76 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
1-2 FILL 0.76 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
2-3 FILL 0.76 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
3-4 Cohesionless 0.76 1 8.0 4.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 1 1
4-5 Cohesionless 0.76 1 8.0 12.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 4 6
5-6 Cohesionless 0.76 1 8.0 20.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 7 13
6-7 Cohesionless 0.76 1 7.5 27.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 9 22
7-8 Cohesionless 0.76 1 7.5 35.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 12 34
8-9 Cohesionless 0.76 1 7.5 42.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 14 48
9-10 Cohesionless 0.76 1 7.5 50.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 17 65
10-11 Cohesionless 0.76 1 7.5 57.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 19 85
11-12 Cohesionless 0.76 1 7.5 65.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 22 107
12-13 Cohesionless 0.76 1 8.5 73.3 36 - - - - - 36 0.73 0.412 2.0 26 133
13-14 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 88.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 119 252
14-15 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 109.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 119 372
15-16 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 130.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 119 491
16-17 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 151.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 119 610
17-18 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 172.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 67 677
18.-19 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 193.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 67 744
19-20 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 214.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 67 811
( A ) - CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE SKIN FRICTION :
BH QSA-1

Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
0-1 FILL 1.00 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
1-2 FILL 1.00 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
2-3 FILL 1.00 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
3-4 Cohesionless 1.00 1 8.0 4.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 2 2
4-5 Cohesionless 1.00 1 8.0 12.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 6 7
5-6 Cohesionless 1.00 1 8.0 20.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 9 17
6-7 Cohesionless 1.00 1 7.5 27.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 12 29
7-8 Cohesionless 1.00 1 7.5 35.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 16 45
8-9 Cohesionless 1.00 1 7.5 42.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 19 63
9-10 Cohesionless 1.00 1 7.5 50.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 22 86
10-11 Cohesionless 1.00 1 7.5 57.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 26 111
11-12 Cohesionless 1.00 1 7.5 65.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 29 140
12-13 Cohesionless 1.00 1 8.5 73.3 36 - - - - - 36 0.73 0.412 2.0 34 175
13-14 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 88.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 157 332
14-15 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 109.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 157 489
15-16 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 130.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 157 646
16-17 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 151.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 157 803
17-18 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 172.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 88 891
18.-19 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 193.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 88 979
19-20 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 214.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 88 1067
( A ) - CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE SKIN FRICTION :
BH QSA-1

Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
0-1 FILL 1.20 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
1-2 FILL 1.20 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
2-3 FILL 1.20 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
3-4 Cohesionless 1.20 1 8.0 4.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 2 2
4-5 Cohesionless 1.20 1 8.0 12.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 7 9
5-6 Cohesionless 1.20 1 8.0 20.0 32 - - - - - 32 0.62 0.470 2.0 11 20
6-7 Cohesionless 1.20 1 7.5 27.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 15 35
7-8 Cohesionless 1.20 1 7.5 35.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 19 53
8-9 Cohesionless 1.20 1 7.5 42.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 23 76
9-10 Cohesionless 1.20 1 7.5 50.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 27 103
10-11 Cohesionless 1.20 1 7.5 57.8 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 31 134
11-12 Cohesionless 1.20 1 7.5 65.3 28 - - - - - 28 0.53 0.530 2.0 35 168
12-13 Cohesionless 1.20 1 8.5 73.3 36 - - - - - 36 0.73 0.412 2.0 41 210
13-14 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 88.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 189 398
14-15 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 109.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 189 587
15-16 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 130.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 189 775
16-17 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 151.0 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 189 964
17-18 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 172.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 106 1069
18.-19 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 193.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 106 1175
19-20 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 214.0 45 - 140 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 106 1281
ALLOWABLE END BEARING RESISTANCE :
BH QSA-1

Socket
Diameter Length Nɸ quc FOS QEND

Strata
of Pile (mm) of Pile (m) (kN/m2) (kN)

Rock 760.0 15.0 4.5 250.0 3.0 340

Rock 760.0 20.0 4.5 140.0 3.0 191

Rock 1000.0 15.0 4.5 250.0 3.0 589

Rock 1000.0 20.0 4.5 140.0 3.0 330

Rock 1200.0 15.0 4.5 250.0 3.0 848

Rock 1200.0 20.0 4.5 140.0 3.0 475

( A ) - CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE SKIN FRICTION :
BH QSA-2

Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
0-1 FILL 0.76 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
1-2 FILL 0.76 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
2-3 FILL 0.76 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
3-4 FILL 0.76 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
4-5 Cohesive 0.76 1 7.5 3.8 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 48 48
5-6 Cohesive 0.76 1 7.5 11.3 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 48 96
6-7 Cohesive 0.76 1 7.5 18.8 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 48 143
7-8 Cohesive 0.76 1 7.0 26.0 - 50 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 30 173
8-9 Cohesive 0.76 1 7.0 33.0 - 50 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 30 203
9-10 Cohesionless 0.76 1 8.5 40.8 36 - - - - - 36 0.73 0.412 2.0 15 218
10-11 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 55.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 453
11-12 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 76.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 689
12-13 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 97.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 925
13-14 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 118.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 1161
14-15 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 139.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 1397
15-16 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 160.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 1633
16-17 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 181.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 1869
17-18 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 202.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 2105
18.-19 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 223.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 2340
19-20 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 244.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 2576
20-21 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 265.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 236 2812
21-22 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 286.5 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 119 2932
22-23 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 307.5 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 119 3051
23-24 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 328.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 299 3350
24-25 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 349.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 299 3648
25-26 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 370.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 299 3947
26-27 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 391.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 299 4245
 Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
27-28 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 412.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 299 4544
28-29 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 433.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 299 4842
29-30 Rock 0.76 1 21.0 454.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 299 5141
( A ) - CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE SKIN FRICTION :
BH QSA-2

Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
0-1 FILL 1.00 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
1-2 FILL 1.00 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
2-3 FILL 1.00 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
3-4 FILL 1.00 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
4-5 Cohesive 1.00 1 7.5 3.8 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 63 63
5-6 Cohesive 1.00 1 7.5 11.3 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 63 126
6-7 Cohesive 1.00 1 7.5 18.8 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 63 189
7-8 Cohesive 1.00 1 7.0 26.0 - 50 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 39 228
8-9 Cohesive 1.00 1 7.0 33.0 - 50 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 39 267
9-10 Cohesionless 1.00 1 8.5 40.8 36 - - - - - 36 0.73 0.412 2.0 19 286
10-11 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 55.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 597
11-12 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 76.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 907
12-13 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 97.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 1217
13-14 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 118.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 1528
14-15 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 139.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 1838
15-16 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 160.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 2148
16-17 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 181.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 2459
17-18 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 202.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 2769
18.-19 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 223.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 3080
19-20 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 244.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 3390
 Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
20-21 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 265.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 310 3700
21-22 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 286.5 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 157 3857
22-23 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 307.5 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 157 4015
23-24 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 328.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 393 4407
24-25 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 349.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 393 4800
25-26 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 370.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 393 5193
26-27 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 391.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 393 5586
27-28 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 412.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 393 5979
28-29 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 433.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 393 6372
29-30 Rock 1.00 1 21.0 454.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 393 6765
( A ) - CALCULATION OF ALLOWABLE SKIN FRICTION :
BH QSA-2

Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
0-1 FILL 1.20 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
1-2 FILL 1.20 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
2-3 FILL 1.20 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
3-4 FILL 1.20 1 0.0 0.0 0 - - - - - 0 0.00 1.000 2.0 0 0
4-5 Cohesive 1.20 1 7.5 3.8 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 75 75
5-6 Cohesive 1.20 1 7.5 11.3 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 75 151
6-7 Cohesive 1.20 1 7.5 18.8 - 80 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 75 226
7-8 Cohesive 1.20 1 7.0 26.0 - 50 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 47 273
8-9 Cohesive 1.20 1 7.0 33.0 - 50 - 0.5 - - - - - 2.0 47 321
9-10 Cohesionless 1.20 1 8.5 40.8 36 - - - - - 36 0.73 0.412 2.0 23 344
10-11 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 55.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 716
11-12 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 76.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 1088
12-13 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 97.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 1461
13-14 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 118.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 1833
14-15 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 139.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 2206
15-16 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 160.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 2578
16-17 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 181.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 2951
17-18 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 202.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 3323
18.-19 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 223.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 3695
19-20 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 244.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 4068
 Strata Diameter Length Effective σ Effective phi c quc α α β δ tan δ ks FOS Qskin Qskin (Cum)
Depth for this overburden
reduction-
of Pile (m) of Layer (m) layer (kN/m2) (kN/m2) (kN/m2) adhesion rock
correction (kN) (kN)
Encountered
20-21 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 265.5 45 - 500 - 0.79 0.5 - - - 2.0 372 4440
21-22 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 286.5 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 189 4629
22-23 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 307.5 45 - 250 - 0.8 0.5 - - - 2.0 189 4817
23-24 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 328.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 471 5289
24-25 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 349.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 471 5760
25-26 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 370.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 471 6232
26-27 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 391.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 471 6703
27-28 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 412.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 471 7175
28-29 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 433.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 471 7646
29-30 Rock 1.20 1 21.0 454.5 45 - 1000 - 0.5 0.5 - - - 2.0 471 8117
ALLOWABLE END BEARING RESISTANCE :
BH QSA-2

Socket
Diameter Length Nɸ quc FOS QEND

Strata
of Pile (mm) of Pile (m) (kN/m2) (kN)

Rock 760.0 20.0 4.5 500.0 3.0 681

Rock 760.0 25.0 4.5 1000.0 3.0 1361

Rock 1000.0 20.0 4.5 500.0 3.0 1178

Rock 1000.0 25.0 4.5 1000.0 3.0 2357

Rock 1000.0 30.0 4.5 1000.0 3.0 2357

Rock 1200.0 20.0 4.5 500.0 3.0 1697

Rock 1200.0 25.0 4.5 1000.0 3.0 3393

Rock 1200.0 30.0 4.5 1000.0 3.0 3393

 Appendix E2

Pile capacity Curves for Driven Piles

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Vertical Load vs. Settlement

40000

36000

32000
Compression Load, Qdw -kN

28000

24000

20000

16000

12000

8000

4000

0
0.0 0.3 0.5 0.8 1.0 1.3 1.5 1.8 2.0 2.3 2.5 2.8 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.8 4.0 4.3 4.5 4.8 5.0

Settlement, X -cm
Total Side Tip

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ULTIMATE CAPACITY vs FOUNDATION DEPTH

40000 40000

36000 36000

32000 32000
Compression Capacity, Qdw -kN

28000 28000

Uplift Capacity, Qup -kN

24000 24000

20000 20000

16000 16000

12000 12000

8000 8000

4000 4000

0 0
0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40 0 4 8 12 16 20 24 28 32 36 40
Foundation Depth, L -m Foundation Depth, L -m

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PILE DEFLECTION vs LOADING

Single Pile, Khead=1, Kbc=1

Depth (Zp) DEFLECTION, yt -cm Depth (Zp)

from from
Pile Top-m -1.00 0 +1.00 Pile Top-m
0 0

2 2

4 4

6 6

8 8

10 10

12 12

14 14

16 16

18 18

20 20

22 22

24 24
Lateral Moment Vertical yt Slope Max.
No. Load Load Load at Top at Top Moment
26 (kN) (kN-m) (kN) (cm) (cm/cm) (kN-m) 26
1 10.0 0.0 500.0 0.0 0.00 16.9
2 30.0 0.0 500.0 0.1 0.00 73.8
28 3 50.0 0.0 500.0 0.2 0.00 145.0 28
4 70.0 0.0 500.0 0.4 0.00 224.0
5 80.0 0.0 500.0 0.5 0.00 264.0
30 6 90.0 0.0 500.0 0.5 0.00 305.0 30
7 100.0 0.0 500.0 0.6 0.00 347.0

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 Appendix F

Liquefaction Analysis
Liquefaction Assessment Report

PEYSANJ
geotechnical engineering software
Designed & Programmed by: Alireza Afkhami (MASc, MCP, PEng)
www.NovotechSoftware.com
Project Title: 660 MW LEPCL POWER PLANT (QSA 03-05)
Client: SEPCO III
Address: PORT QASIM
Job Code: K18-1271-101

PGA max : 0.20

M=6.6
Water Level : 0.01 m
Analysis Method : Seed et al. (1983)
MSF Method : Ambraseys (1988)
MSF = 1.6
Minimum Required Factor of Safety : 1

Fines Content (%)

Depth (m) SPT

Density (kN/m3)
Thickness (m)
1.5 2

Bottom (m)

D50 (mm)
3 3
4.5 24
6 30
7.5 50
9 50 4 16.5 4 0.004 86
10.5 50 3 18 7 0.185 15.5
12 50 1 19 8 0.185 15.5
13.5 50 4 20 12 2.75 4.5
15 50 18 21 30 2.75 4.5
16.5 50
18 50
19.5 50
21 50
22.5 50
24 50
25.5 50
27 50
28.5 50
30 50

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.:. Notes:
Sv : Total overburden stress S'v : Effective overburden stress
Cn : SPT correction factor Ks : K(sigma) due to the effect of overburden stress
CRR : Cyclic Resistance Ratio CSR : Cyclic Stress Ratio
LDI : Lateral Displacement Index St : Post-liquefaction settlement of the site
Sr : Post-liquefaction residual strength

.:. Total estimated post-liquefaction movements:

Lateral Displacement =0.02 m
Site Settlement =0 m

Max. Shear Strain (%)

Factor of Safety

Max. Sr (kPa)
Min. Sr (kPa)
Depth (m)

D50 (mm)

Corr. SPT
S'v (kPa)
Sv (kPa)

LDI (m)

St (m)
CRR

CSR
SPT

Cn

Ks

1.5 24.74 16.11 0.004 2 1.5 2.5 1 0.15 0.197 1.23 0.63 0.95 0 0.01 0.01
3 49.49 32.17 0.004 3 1.31 3.3 1 0.15 0.195 1.22 0.69 1.99 0 0.02 0.02
4.5 74.98 48.23 0.185 24 1.21 24.2 1 0.5 0.195 4.09 0 1.99 0 0.12 0.34
6 101.97 64.28 0.185 30 1.05 26.2 1 0.58 0.197 4.7 0 1.99 0 0.19 0.46
7.5 129.46 80.34 0.185 50 1.05 43.7 1 >0.7 0.197 5.67 0 1.99 0 0.57 0.57
9 158.96 96.4 2.75 50 0.96 39.9 1 >0.7 0.2 5.61 0 1.99 0 0.69 0.69
10.5 188.95 112.45 2.75 50 0.93 38.9 1 >0.7 0.195 5.73 0 1.99 0 0.8 0.8
12 218.94 128.51 2.75 50 0.87 36.4 1 >0.7 0.189 5.92 0 1.99 0 0.92 0.92
13.5 250.43 144.57 2.75 50 0.82 34.3 1 >0.7 0.183 6.11 0 1.99 0 1.03 1.03
15 281.92 160.62 2.75 50 0.78 32.5 1 >0.7 0.176 6.34 0 1.99 0 1 1.15
16.5 313.41 176.68 2.75 50 0.74 31 1 >0.7 0.169 6.62 0 1.99 0 0.89 1.26
18 344.9 192.74 2.75 50 0.71 29.7 1 >0.7 0.161 6.94 0 1.99 0 0.82 1.38
19.5 376.4 208.79 2.75 50 0.69 28.5 1 0.7 0.153 7.27 0 1.99 0 0.78 1.49
21 407.89 224.85 2.75 50 0.66 27.5 1 0.64 0.145 7.06 0 1.99 0 0.75 1.61
22.5 439.38 240.91 2.75 50 0.64 26.6 1 0.59 0.136 6.98 0 1.99 0 0.73 1.72
24 470.87 256.96 2.75 50 0.62 25.7 1 0.56 0.131 6.77 0 1.99 0 0.72 1.84
25.5 502.36 273.02 2.75 50 0.6 25 1 0.53 0.129 6.51 0 1.99 0 0.71 1.95
27 533.85 289.08 2.75 50 0.58 24.3 1 0.5 0.127 6.31 0 1.99 0 0.71 2.06
28.5 565.34 305.13 2.75 50 0.57 23.6 1 0.48 0.124 6.15 0 1.99 0 0.71 2.18
30 596.83 321.19 2.75 50 0.55 23 1 0.46 0.122 6.03 0 1.99 0 0.71 2.29

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