Subsurface Investigation Methods

The minimum depth is 10 meters, which is chosen at a depth where stresses from the building reach 10% of the effective in-situ stress.

The minimum depth is 5 meters below the expected tip of the pile.

The main parameters obtained are the Pressuremeter Modulus (Ep) and the Limiting Pressure (Pl).

<p>The information typically includes a description of the consistency, color, and other constituents of the soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The information typically includes a description of the relative density, gradation, and color of the soil.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obtaining information on soil strata and their classification, determining the index and engineering properties of the soil layer, determining groundwater level, identifying problematic soil, selecting the type of foundation and construction method, and determining allowable bearing capacity and expected settlement.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Excavation of open pits with sampling and testing, drilling of boreholes with sampling and testing, soundings without sampling, and surface geophysical methods.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Drilling of boreholes with sampling and testing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>One borehole for every 300 m2 of built-up area, with a minimum of 2 boreholes per site.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Soil conditions, dimensions of the building, and loads from the building.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify the potential impact of groundwater on the foundation and construction of the building or structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers