Integrated Geophysical and Geotechnical Evaluation of Foundation Failure in Parts of Ikere-Ekiti, South Western Nigeria
Journal Title: International Journal of Engineering and Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 5
Abstract
Geophysical and geotechnical methods have been integrated with the aim of assessing characteristics of sub-surface layers to identify why structures in some parts of Ikere-Ekiti Southwestern Nigeria are failing or sinking as a result of foundation failure. Eight (8) vertical electrical sounding (VES) were carried out using resistivity meter and six (6) pits were dug to a depth of 1.2m. Six disturbed soil samples were collected from the six dug pits for the study. These samples were subjected to geotechnical tests in the laboratory, which include moisture content, shear test, Atterberg limit and grain size analysis. The acquired VES data were processed and interpreted using partial curve matching technique. The results of the all the mall the eight VES produced H curves. This curve type manifested three layers which are composed of sandy-clay, clayeysand/weathered basement and weathered basement/rock head. The depth o rockhead ranges from 12.1 to 43.2m. VES stations four and five have deeper depth to rock head (i.e. 21.3 to 43.2m) while other locations have lesser depth to rockhead (i.e.1 12.1m to 17.5m). The second layer has the lowest resistivity values meaning that it is somewhat conductive owing to clayey sand deposition and weathered area. Geotechnical test shows that the soils in the study area generally has high moisture content, low plasticity, and from grain size distribution, high concentrations of silt and clay. From the result, it is established that the layer in which the foundations are built upon are rated as poor to fairly competent. This might be as a result of poor drainage system characterised the study area which brought about the local deposition of the supposed subsoil. Therefore, high moisture content made the subsoil to lose its competency thereby causing the structures in the study area to subside.
Authors and Affiliations
Olutomilola O. O. , Afolabi O. O. , Yakubu J.
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