Allowable Bearing Pressure Analysis for Shallow Foundation of Khyber Institute of Neuro Sciences & Clinical Research, Mardan, KPK, Pakistan (P-0977) (MFN 5847)

Abstract

This study is carried out to perform the bearing capacity analysis for Construction of Khyber Institute of Neuro Sciences & Clinical Research at Mardan using ASTM standards. The subsoil investigation program was conducted by drilling seven (07) boreholes at different depth and location of the site. Light percussion drilling method was adopted and boreholes were drilled up to maximum depth 100.0 feet. Samples were collected, in-situ testing and analysis were done for assessment of soil strength. Grain size analysis (ASTM C-136), Atterberg Limits (ASTM D-4318), Unconfined Compression Test (ASTM D-2166), Direct Shear Test (ASTM D-3080) were conducted to interpret the geotechnical behavior of the sub-soil. Bearing capacity was calculated using Meyerhof’s equation (1976) for shallow foundation. On the basis of field and lab test results bearing capacity was calculated and recommendations are made.