Behavior of Soil in Settlement of Foundation: Experimental Approach

Abstract

Structural activities also accelerated with the growth of new economic activities around the world. A proper sub-surface investigation is to be carried out to determine the overall suitability of the site and to develop an appropriate and economical, secure design for the proposed work. Overstressing the soil may result in an excessive settlement of the soil, both of which cause structural damage. Standards, therefore, study bearing capacity and settlement theories. Paper focused on designing the foundation of the Basement+G+32 upper floor structure and assessing its suitability through the borehole and log analysis. Data from the soil investigation were obtained from the boreholes at the site of the proposed Tower No.3 (T3) of Tata Serein. The paper focused on different soil parameters and properties at appropriate depths (13 to 16 m) measured from the natural soil level for the exploration of three boreholes (BH-04, BH-07 and BH-15). It is revealed that the settlement is estimated to be 3.88 mm, which is within the 10 mm limit as per standard. These field and laboratory findings are ultimately interpreted to design and recommend an appropriate foundation.