SITE (BOREHOLE) INVESTIGATION VISIT REPORT Introduction Site Investigation refers to the procedure of determining surface and subsurface

conditions in the area of proposed construction. In Bharatiar University, Coimbatore, Borehole investigation carried out for the areas of proposed constructions. The University is situated in the foothills of Maruthamalai road, Coimbatore. Four points are investigated for the new buildings. 1.New Hostel Block. 2.Hostel Building (Kasturibhai Hostel) Extension. 3.New Building for Department of physical Education. Steps Involved in Borehole Investigation Location, Numbers and Spacing of Borings The spacing of borings or the number of borings for a site is related to the type, size, and weight of the proposed structure, to the extent of variation in soil conditions that permit safe interpolation between borings, to the funds available, and possibly to the stipulations of a local building code. For a compact building site covering an area of about 0.4hectare, one bore hole or trial pit in each corner and one in the center should b adequate. For smaller and less important buildings even one borehole or trial pit in the centre will suffice. New Hostel Block 1 point Hostel Building (Kasturibaai Hostel) Extension 2 points Department of physical Education 1 point Boring Making or drilling bore holes into the ground with a view to obtain soil or rock samples from specified or known depth is called Boring. In Bharathiar University boring is done by Wash Boring.

Wash Boring This Method may be used in all kinds of soils except those mixed with gravel and boulders. Initially, the hole is advanced for a short depth by using an auger. A hollow drill bit is screwed to a hollow drill rod connected to a rope passing over a pulley and supported by a tripod. Water jet under pressure is forced through the rod and the bit in to the hole. This loosens the soil at the lower end and forces the soil water suspension upwards along the annular surface between the rod and the side of the hole .This suspension is led to a settling tank where the soil particles settle while the water overflows into a sump. The water collected in the sump is used for circulation again. The soil particles collected represent a very disturbed sample and is not very useful for the evaluation of engineering properties. The change of the rate of progress and change of colour of wash water indicate changes in soil strata. Wash borings are primarily used for advancing boreholes; whenever soil sample is required, the chopping bit is to be replaced by a sampler and conducting SPT. Types of Bits: Diamond Bit TC Bit (Tungsten Carbide) Bentonite Slurry is used as a drilling mud in Wash Boring. Standard Penetration Test(SPT) The Standard Penetration test is widely used to determine the parameters of the soil in-situ. The test employs a split spoon sampler which consists of a driving shoe, a split barrel of circular cross section which is longitudinally split into two parts and coupling. The test is having a standard procedure given by IS 2131:1981 1. The bore is advanced to the required depth and the bottom cleaned. 2. The split spoon sampler attached to the standard drill rods of required length is lowered into the bore hole and rested at the bottom.

3. The split spoon sampler is driven into the soil 450mm by blows of drop hammer of 65kg falling vertically and freely from a height of 750mm. The number of blows required to penetrate every 150mm is recorded while driving the sampler. The number of blows required for the last 300mm of penetration is added together and recorded as the N value at that depth of the bore hole. The number of blows required to effect the first 150mm of penetration, called the seating drive, is disregarded. 4.The split spoon sampler is then withdrawn and is detached from the drill rods. The split barrel is disconnected from the cutting shoe and coupling. The soil sample collected inside the split barrel is carefully collected so as to preserve the natural moisture content and transported to the laboratory for tests. Boring Log Information on the subsurface conditions obtained from the boring operation is typically presented in the form of a boring record, commonly known as boring log. A continuous record of the various strata identified at various depths of the boring is presented. Description or classification of the various soil and rock types encountered, and regarding ground water level have to be necessarily given in a pictorial manner on the log. A field log will consist of the minimum information , while a lab log might include test data presented alongside the boring sample actually tested.

RECORD OF BORING { IS : 1892-1979 } Name of Boring Organization: Location: Project: Boring Method: Bore Hole No: Date of Start: Completed on: Depth (m) N value 15cm 15cm 15cm

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