Site Investigation in Civil Engineering

Prevent borehole collapse in loose or unstable soils

Provides valuable information about soil types, strength, and stratigraphy at different depths

Determining the depth to bedrock and identifying variations in subsurface materials

<p>To conduct a site visit and assess local topography, drainage conditions, and nearby natural features.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Making bore holes, taking soil samples at different depths, carrying out in-situ tests like penetration test, and testing soil samples in the laboratory.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To understand the subsurface conditions and ensure the selection of an appropriate foundation type.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine the engineering properties of soils and assist in the selection and design of foundations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bore holes are used to determine the layers of natural soil deposits that will underlie a proposed structure and their physical properties.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Conducting field and laboratory studies, making bore holes, taking soil samples, and performing in-situ tests.</p> Signup and view all the answers