Soil Exploration
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Foundation Engineering
Soil exploration obtains information about the subsurface parameters and conditions at the proposed Soil exploration as part of site investigation. In general, it deals with determining the suitability of the site for proposed construction. This consists of determining the profile of the soil deposits at and near the site. It mainly consists of taking the soil samples and checking the engineering properties of the soil and testing it in Situ. It then gets to be used as a construction and supporting material for the foundation to carry its weight.
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The function of a well laid foundation is to support the loads resting on it without exerting excessive stress on the soil masses beneath it. Stress is considered excessive if a person witnesses complete rupture of the soil mass or when results of soil exploration obtain information about the subsurface parameters and conditions as part of site investigation. In general, it deals with determining the suitability of the site for the proposed construction. This consists of determining the profile of the soil deposits at and near the site. It mainly consists of taking the soil samples and checking the engineering properties of the soil while testing it in Situ as stated earlier. Therefore, this becomes apparent that one of the most vital things and steps to consider in the solution of foundation problems is determining the underground conditions of the soil that would affect the design. Field and lab investigations are required to obtain the necessary information about hydrology, geology, and soil conditions. This means verifying the Geotechnology properties of the soil before any construction can take place and the performance of various soil types encountered when acted upon by a structural weight, temperature, and water. They should consist of sub-surface investigation or better known as soil exploration methods.
Soil
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Foundation Engineering
Soil exploration obtains information about the subsurface parameters and conditions at the proposed Soil exploration as part of site investigation. In general, it deals with determining the suitability of the site for proposed construction. This consists of determining the profile of the soil deposits at and near the site. It mainly consists of taking the soil samples and checking the engineering properties of the soil and testing it in Situ. It then gets to be used as a construction and supporting material for the foundation to carry its weight.
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The function of a well laid foundation is to support the loads resting on it without exerting excessive stress on the soil masses beneath it. Stress is considered excessive if a person witnesses complete rupture of the soil mass or when results of soil exploration obtain information about the subsurface parameters and conditions as part of site investigation. In general, it deals with determining the suitability of the site for the proposed construction. This consists of determining the profile of the soil deposits at and near the site. It mainly consists of taking the soil samples and checking the engineering properties of the soil while testing it in Situ as stated earlier. Therefore, this becomes apparent that one of the most vital things and steps to consider in the solution of foundation problems is determining the underground conditions of the soil that would affect the design. Field and lab investigations are required to obtain the necessary information about hydrology, geology, and soil conditions. This means verifying the Geotechnology properties of the soil before any construction can take place and the performance of various soil types encountered when acted upon by a structural weight, temperature, and water. They should consist of sub-surface investigation or better known as soil exploration methods.
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