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Form · QC-SRV-FRM-001
Geotechnical Investigation Method Statement
23 checkpoints across 7 sections. Before investigation starts; guides entire investigation program
23 Checkpoints
7 Sections
One per project; reviewed and approved before site work
Geotechnical Engineer, Consultant

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S.No.CheckpointIS RequirementStatus
A. SITE INVESTIGATION SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
A1Investigation objectives and scope
Acceptance: Foundation design data required; design loads and depths specified; critical zones identified
Cl. 2.1 — Clear investigation goals
A2Preliminary site assessment and hazards
Acceptance: Geological maps reviewed; previous site studies reviewed; hazards identified (contamination, liquefaction, etc.)
Cl. 2.2 — Pre-investigation review
A3Investigation phases and schedule
Acceptance: Preliminary investigation plan; main investigation plan; detail investigation if needed; timeline
Cl. 2.3 — Phased approach
B. BOREHOLE AND SAMPLING METHODOLOGY
B1Boring method selection (rotary / percussion / auger)
Acceptance: Method justified for soil conditions; equipment capacity; recovery expected; depth achievable
Cl. 3.1 — Method per soil type
B2Borehole spacing and location criteria
Acceptance: Spacing rationale (site area, structure size); minimum spacing determined; access verified
Cl. 3.2 — Coverage assessment
B3Sampling strategy (disturbed vs. undisturbed)
Acceptance: Disturbed samples for index tests; undisturbed for strength; depth and frequency determined
Cl. 3.3 — Sample type selection
B4Boring depth determination
Acceptance: Depth below lowest foundation level; minimum 1.5×B (B = footing width); to bearing stratum
Cl. 3.4 — Investigation depth
C. IN-SITU TESTING PROGRAM
C1Standard Penetration Test (SPT) execution
Acceptance: SPT at 1.5 m intervals; N-values recorded; equipment standard; procedure per IS
Cl. 4.1 — SPT at intervals
C2Cone Penetration Test (CPT) if required
Acceptance: CPT locations specified; correlation with boreholes; qc and fs measurements; RQD assessment
Cl. 4.2 — CPT plan
C3Permeability testing methodology
Acceptance: Field or lab testing; test intervals; sample locations; drainage design input
Cl. 4.3 — Drainage assessment
C4Rock testing (UCS, RQD) if applicable
Acceptance: Core recovery tracking; RQD calculation; UCS testing planned; rock classification
Cl. 4.4 — Rock assessment
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A. SITE INVESTIGATION SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES
A1Investigation objectives and scope
Cl. 2.1 — Clear investigation goals (IS 1892)
Foundation design data required; design loads and depths specified; critical zones identified
A2Preliminary site assessment and hazards
Cl. 2.2 — Pre-investigation review (IS 1892)
Geological maps reviewed; previous site studies reviewed; hazards identified (contamination, liquefaction, etc.)
A3Investigation phases and schedule
Cl. 2.3 — Phased approach (IS 1892)
Preliminary investigation plan; main investigation plan; detail investigation if needed; timeline
B. BOREHOLE AND SAMPLING METHODOLOGY
B1Boring method selection (rotary / percussion / auger)
Cl. 3.1 — Method per soil type (IS 1892)
Method justified for soil conditions; equipment capacity; recovery expected; depth achievable
B2Borehole spacing and location criteria
Cl. 3.2 — Coverage assessment (IS 1892)
Spacing rationale (site area, structure size); minimum spacing determined; access verified
B3Sampling strategy (disturbed vs. undisturbed)
Cl. 3.3 — Sample type selection (IS 1892)
Disturbed samples for index tests; undisturbed for strength; depth and frequency determined
B4Boring depth determination
Cl. 3.4 — Investigation depth (IS 1892)
Depth below lowest foundation level; minimum 1.5×B (B = footing width); to bearing stratum
C. IN-SITU TESTING PROGRAM
C1Standard Penetration Test (SPT) execution
Cl. 4.1 — SPT at intervals (IS 1892)
SPT at 1.5 m intervals; N-values recorded; equipment standard; procedure per IS
C2Cone Penetration Test (CPT) if required
Cl. 4.2 — CPT plan (IS 1892)
CPT locations specified; correlation with boreholes; qc and fs measurements; RQD assessment
C3Permeability testing methodology
Cl. 4.3 — Drainage assessment (IS 1892)
Field or lab testing; test intervals; sample locations; drainage design input
C4Rock testing (UCS, RQD) if applicable
Cl. 4.4 — Rock assessment (IS 1892)
Core recovery tracking; RQD calculation; UCS testing planned; rock classification
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Investigation Plan Summary
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Proposed Borehole Locations
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Testing Program Overview
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Risks and Mitigation
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