A Review on Geotechnical Properties of Soil Profile
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Geotechnical Properties, Classification Characteristics, Strength Characteristics, Soil Profile, Southwestern NigeriaAbstract
The geotechnical properties and litho-stratigraphic soil profile of soils in Ikole area of Ekiti State were investigated from the analysis of results of laboratory tests on disturbed and undisturbed soil and water samples obtained from 3 borings. The investigation revealed a subsurface stratification made up of reddish brown granitic clayey sand from existing ground level to a depth of 9m to 12.0m. This is underlain by a layer of mottled, brown, decomposed micaceous sand to a depth of 16.5m - 18m immediately after which are layers of mottled grey, decomposing quartzite sand to about 18.0m to 19.0m depth. This is further underlain by fragments of freshly weathered granitic rock to the termination depth of 19.5m. The consistency limits indicate LL of 44 – 58% and PL of 18 – 26% while the quick undrained triaxial tests indicate undrained cohesion within the range (128.4 - 157) kN/m2 and undrained angle of internal friction (15.0 - 20.0)0. Groundwater was encountered between 6.5m to 7.5m below the existing ground level during the course of soil exploration. The water in the area has pH values of 5.79 to 7.05, the chloride content values range between 12.0mg/l and 16.0mg/l while sulphate content varies from 6.12mg/l to 7.10mg/l.
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