GEOTECHNICAL PROPERTIES OF LATERITE SOIL FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION FROM OVBIOGIE BORROW PIT
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This project aimed to conduct a comprehensive geotechnical analysis of laterite soil from the Obviogie Borrow Pit, with the goal of assessing its suitability for use in road construction and developing a data bank for future reference. Laterite soils were commonly used in road construction, particularly as sub-base and sub-grade materials, due to their availability and cost-effectiveness. However, it was crucial to evaluate the physical properties of the soil to ensure it met the engineering requirements for long-lasting and stable roads. For this study, a soil sample was collected from the borrow pit and subjected to various laboratory tests to determine its key physical characteristics.
The analysis focused on fundamental properties such as moisture content, specific gravity, and particle size distribution. These factors played a significant role in understanding the behavior of the soil under load and during compaction. These parameters were essential for establishing the soil’s ability to support heavy loads when used as a sub-base or sub-grade material in road construction. The data gathered from the physical and compaction tests were compiled into a detailed data bank. This data bank served as a valuable resource for engineers and road construction professionals, providing them with critical information to guide the selection, preparation, and compaction of the soil for use in road building projects. By offering a clear understanding of the soil's load-bearing capacity and compaction behavior, this project helped ensure that roads constructed in the Obviogie region were built on a solid foundation, enhancing their durability and reducing the need for costly repairs in the future.
The overall goal of this project was to support the use of local materials in road construction while ensuring that they met the necessary engineering standards. This study contributed to the efficient use of laterite soils, which were widely available in the Obviogie area, and helped reduce construction costs by minimizing the need for imported materials. In doing so, the project provided valuable insights that promoted more sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure development in the region.
The analysis focused on fundamental properties such as moisture content, specific gravity, and particle size distribution. These factors played a significant role in understanding the behavior of the soil under load and during compaction. These parameters were essential for establishing the soil’s ability to support heavy loads when used as a sub-base or sub-grade material in road construction. The data gathered from the physical and compaction tests were compiled into a detailed data bank. This data bank served as a valuable resource for engineers and road construction professionals, providing them with critical information to guide the selection, preparation, and compaction of the soil for use in road building projects. By offering a clear understanding of the soil's load-bearing capacity and compaction behavior, this project helped ensure that roads constructed in the Obviogie region were built on a solid foundation, enhancing their durability and reducing the need for costly repairs in the future.
The overall goal of this project was to support the use of local materials in road construction while ensuring that they met the necessary engineering standards. This study contributed to the efficient use of laterite soils, which were widely available in the Obviogie area, and helped reduce construction costs by minimizing the need for imported materials. In doing so, the project provided valuable insights that promoted more sustainable and cost-effective infrastructure development in the region.
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