Soil Exploration 1 Today’s Lecture 2 Purpose of Soil Exploration Different methods 1. Test trenches and Pits 2. Auger and Wash Boring 3. Rotary Drilling 4. Geophysical Methods Soil Sampling (Disturbed and Undisturbed) COMMON STAGES IN SITE INVESTIGATION 3 Desk Study Site Reconnaissance Field Investigations a) Preliminary Ground Investigation b) Detailed Ground Investigation Laboratory Testing Report Writing Follow up Investigations during design & construction Appraisal of performance SOIL INVESTIGATION 4 Determination of surface and subsurface soil conditions and features in an area of proposed construction that may influence the design and construction and address expected post construction problems ...
SITE INVESTIGATION 1 Fayoum University Faculty of Engineering Department of Civil Engineering Dr.: Youssef Gomaa Youssef Definition 2 The Process Of Determining The Layers Of Natural Soil Deposits That Will Underlie A Proposed Structure And Their Physical Properties Is Generally Referred To As Site Investigation. The purpose of a soil investigation program 3 1. Selection of the type and the depth of foundation suitable for a given structure. 2. Evaluation of the load-bearing capacity of the foundation. 3. Estimation of the probable settlement of a structure. 4. Determination of potential foundation problems (for example, expansive soil, collapsible soil, sanitary ...
LSASDPROC-300-R4 Soil Sampling Effective Date: June 11, 2020 Region 4 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Laboratory Services and Applied Science Division Athens, Georgia Operating Procedure Title: Soil Sampling ID: LSASDPROC-300-R4 Issuing Authority: LSASD Field Branch Chief Effective Date: June 11, 2020 Review Due Date: June 11, 2024 Purpose This document describes general and specific procedures, methods and considerations to be used and observed when collecting soil samples for field screening or laboratory analysis. Scope/Application The procedures contained in this document are to be used by field personnel when collecting and handling soil samples in the field. On the occasion that ...
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