Subsurface site characterization is essential for geotechnical engineering applications (eg,
slope stability analysis and deep excavation design), which is usually achieved through …

An integrated geophysical and geotechnical study evaluated the foundation conditions at
the War dam site in northwest Ethiopia. This investigation included the classification of rock …

Correct execution of civil engineering structures depends largely on the adequate and
detailed mapping of the subsurface. This can be achieved by the application of appropriate …

Geotechnical hazards are the main factors that control decisions about construction in
structurally complex zones. In the Mokattam area, Cairo, Egypt, different techniques, such as …

Integrated seismic refraction tomography (SRT) and geotechnical tests were conducted on
failed and stable sections of the Ajaokuta–Anyigba Highway, North-central Nigeria. This …

The activity levels of 238 U, 232 Th and 40 K in soil surrounding major office complexes in
Covenant University were analyzed for radiological hazards to determine the safety of the …

In engineering practice, properly characterizing the spatial distribution of soil liquefaction
potential and induced surface settlement is essential for seismic hazard assessment and …

Detail knowledge about the subsurface properties and its engineering implications is crucial
in pre-foundational studies. Geophysical investigation has been found relevant in probing …

Conduction of geotechnical survey prior construction is a non-negotiable requirement before
the erection of any engineering structure so as to avoid building collapse which has been …

The heterogeneous nature of the earth has given rise to variations experienced in the
subsurface. Some parts are good for hydrological exploration while others are good for civil …