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Geotechnical Investigations: Dr. Shamsher Sadiq
Geotechnical Investigations: Dr. Shamsher Sadiq
Note:1) For each chapter there will be a quiz and assignment. 2)Mid exam will be from first three (03) chapters. 3) Final exam
will be from all the contents.
Shamsher (2020)-23rd Sep, 2020 Soil Mechanics (CV332) 17
Purpose of Geotechnical Investigation
• To evaluate the general suitability of the site for the proposed project.
• To enable an adequate and economical design to be made.
• To disclose and make provision for difficulties that may arise during
construction due to ground and other local conditions.
• Scope of GI depends on
• Type, size and importance of structure
• Local building codes
• Client & Engineer’s familiarity with the soil at site
• GI has three (03) components
• 1st- Prior to Design
• 2nd- During design phase
• 3rd – During construction phase