12-02-2013, 02:25 PM
Soil Exploration
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Introduction
Soil exploration is a part of site investigation.
Site investigation, in general deals with determining in general, the suitability of the site for the proposed construction.
WHAT?
Attempt at understanding the subsurface conditions such as:
Soil and rock profile
Gelogical features of the region
Position and variation of ground water table
Physical properties of soil and rock
Contamination, if any
General data of adjacent structures, hydrological data, topography, soil maps, seismicity, etc.
WHY?
To determine the type of foundation required for the proposed project at the site, i.e. shallow foundation or deep foundation.
To make recommendations regarding the safe bearing capacity or pile load capacity.
Ultimately, it is the subsoil that provides the ultimate support for the structures.
HOW?
The three important aspect are planning, execution and report writing.
Planning
To minimize cost of explorations and yet give reliable data.
Decide on quantity and quality depending on type, size and importance of project and whether investigation is preliminary or detailed.
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Introduction
Soil exploration is a part of site investigation.
Site investigation, in general deals with determining in general, the suitability of the site for the proposed construction.
WHAT?
Attempt at understanding the subsurface conditions such as:
Soil and rock profile
Gelogical features of the region
Position and variation of ground water table
Physical properties of soil and rock
Contamination, if any
General data of adjacent structures, hydrological data, topography, soil maps, seismicity, etc.
WHY?
To determine the type of foundation required for the proposed project at the site, i.e. shallow foundation or deep foundation.
To make recommendations regarding the safe bearing capacity or pile load capacity.
Ultimately, it is the subsoil that provides the ultimate support for the structures.
HOW?
The three important aspect are planning, execution and report writing.
Planning
To minimize cost of explorations and yet give reliable data.
Decide on quantity and quality depending on type, size and importance of project and whether investigation is preliminary or detailed.