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 ...
10 LChapter MCGUFFEY, VERNE C. MODEER, JR., VICTOR A. KEITh TURNER SUBSURFACE AND A. EXPLORATION 1. INTRODUCTION angle of all geologic deposits, pore pressures in water-bearing strata, depth to controlling features, lope instability reflects soil, rock, and ground- and probable vertical and lateral limits of sliding. Swater conditions that are hidden beneath the Interpretation of such data identifies and quantifies ground surface. Although geologic structures potential solutions for landslide movements. and strength properties of earth materials can often be inferred from surface investigations, subsurface 1.1Classification of Subsurface investigations are also required to obtain definitive Exploration Methods data and samples ...
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 ...
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