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Pollution assessment and index properties of Okpulor soils, Rivers State, Nigeria: geochemical characterization, geotechnical and geoenvironmental implications
This study assessed soil pollution and index properties in Okpulor through geochemical, geotechnical, and geoenvironmental analyses. Twenty samples,...
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Integrated analysis of land for the physical development of coastal cities: geotechnical, geological, and environmental perspectives (Case study: Bandar Abbas City)
It is one of the essential and complicated decisions that urban managers make to find appropriate lands for the development of cities. Unfortunately,...
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Characterizing gully-prone zones using geophysical and geotechnical approaches: a case study of Njaba South-Eastern Nigeria
Over the years, Njaba has been known to be bedeviled with worrying gully erosion challenges. This is attributed to the geologic makeup of the soil...
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Tamarind gum: a novel eco-friendly stabilizer to improve the geotechnical properties of high plastic clay
Ground improvement prior to construction is a necessity off-late in response to the growing demand for construction spaces. Also, selecting an...
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Normalization of geotechnical sustainability assessment tool (Geo-SAT) using multiple criteria decision analysis for dams
Geotechnical engineering, being preliminary in any construction project, is of paramount importance for achieving sustainability. One of the...
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Criteria for Preliminary Risk Assessment of Brownfield Site: An International Survey of Experts
Comprehensive risk assessment of brownfield sites requires a broad range of knowledge and multi-disciplinary expertise. Whilst the identification of...
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Geoelectrical Resistivity Profiling Surveys as a Guide for Geotechnical Pile Capacity Design Calculations: A Case Study
Develo** critical infrastructure in quaternary marine deposits requires detailed preliminary information to design a construction plan. The...
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Resistivity Survey for Slope Zonation in Landslide Risk Study
The resistivity and seismic methods were employed for slope risk investigation at Tower 42, Jor Bintang transmission line in Cameron Highlands,...
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Geotechnical evaluation of gully erosion and landslides materials and their impact in Iguosa and its environs, southern Nigeria
BackgroundDetailed field surveys and geotechnical evaluation of soils in Iguosa and its environs, Southern Nigeria, were undertaken to determine the...
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Recycled Materials in Geotechnical and Pavement Applications
This book considers the application of recycled materials both in pavement and geotechnical engineering. Currently, Australia has faced the...
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Engineering aspect of sustainability assessment for geotechnical projects
Sustainability is the ability of the system to retain and survive its functionality with time. A system is sustainable as long as the capacity...
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Feasibility and Geotechnical Study of Sewage Wastewater Treatment Station in a Desertic Area, Case Study In Guezzam (Algeria)
The installation of purification systems downstream of the sanitation networks presents a solution that allows preserving water resources. In south...
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Earthquake Awareness and Preparedness Survey of Yamuna River and Surrounding Region of Delhi
Earthquakes are caused by sudden shaking of the earth, and its occurrence in ever-expanding city like Delhi poses a serious problem in the city....
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Assessment of triple bottom line of sustainability for geotechnical projects
The American Society of Civil Engineers set three pillars of sustainability, the triple bottom line approach, revolving around the environment,...
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Geology and geotechnical investigations of part of the Anambra Basin, Southeastern Nigeria: implication for gully erosion hazards
BackgroundGeologic and geotechnical conditions of soils where Nanka and Ajali Formations outcropped in Anambra Basin, Southeastern Nigeria were...
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Geotechnical investigations of an earthquake that triggered disastrous landslides in eastern Canada about 1020 cal BP
Geotechnical studies are carried out to investigate the location and magnitude of a prehistoric earthquake in eastern Canada. Previous studies...
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Integrating electrical resistivity, geotechnical and geochemical techniques to assess soil and groundwater resources near Warri refinery, Niger Delta, Nigeria
Underground water resources and soil are increasingly under threat due to refining activities near a residential area. Hydrocarbon contamination of...
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The Influence of Oil Pollutants on the Mechanical Properties of Clayey Sand
Oil pollutants affect the mechanical properties of soils differently. The effect of the kind of oil pollutants on the geotechnical characteristics of...
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Cyanide contamination assessment via target survey and physicochemical and bacteriological characterization: a case study of Akrofrom-Techiman cassava processing area in Ghana
Improper discharge of cassava mill effluent (CME) has attracted much attention in major cassava-producing areas due to cyanide contamination. This...
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Regional zonation based on seismic vulnerability using local site effect analysis and potential damage to the city of Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia) due to earthquake
BackgroundMicrozonation becomes important for big cities like Medan (North Sumatra, Indonesia) as population agglomeration increases in urban areas...
