EVALUATION OF GEOTECHNICAL SUBSOIL PROPERTIES FOR WASIT GOVERNORATE

Abstract

The first step in performing a subsurface investigation is a thorough review of the project requirements. The necessary information that should be provided by the designer to the geotechnical engineer includes the project location, roadway alignment and profile, structure locations, substructure locations and estimated scour depths (if applicable). The geotechnical engineer should have access to typical sections, plan and profile sheets, and cross sections. This information allows the geotechnical engineer to properly plan and execute the subsurface exploration program [5]. Considerable information on the geological conditions of Wasit governorate can often be obtained from this studying. This studying often shows the relative position of the different geologic strata and provides information on the general characteristics for the sub-soil layers. This information is extremely useful in establishing preliminary boring locations and depths and in predicting problem areas.