Foundation Analysis Of Site Proposed For Times Square, Phase 8, Bahria Town, Islamabad

Abstract

The main objective of this study is to determine the bearing capacity of the foundation. A total of 6 boreholes were drilled at different locations to a depth of 100ft using a straight rotatory drilling machine, and soil samples were collected at different depths and sealed in airtight plastic bags. The Standard Penetration Test (SPT) was conducted following ASTM guidelines and rules. Number of tests were conducted in laboratory to assess the geotechnical behavior of the soil samples such as Grain size analysis, Atterberg Limits, Bulk Density and Natural moisture content tests were performed. Bowels equation was employed for the calculation of bearing capacity for different widths i.e., 25ft, 50ft, 75ft, and 100ft, for a safe and cost-effective foundation.