GLGY 571 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Hydraulic Head, Geodesic, Empty Spaces
10 Sep 2017
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Section 5. 1: aims + importance- general aim of site investigation is to identify and quantify ground conditions that may affect the viability, design or construction of an engineering structure. Geological conditions of the site (type and description of geological materials, orientation and description of discontinuities, rock and/or soil mass characterisation. Geological problems that may affect design and construction (faults, fracture zones, seepage zones, soft and expansive materials, aggressive materials, abrasive rocks and problematic soils). Geomechanical properties of materials on site (geomechanical characterization and rock/soil mass classification, strength and deformation properties of soils, intact rock and rock mass). Preliminary and desk based studies (conceptual definition of the project and viability studies based on information obtained includes literature review, aerial and remote sensing interpretation, walk over survey). Preliminary design (site selection, study of possible solutions and approximate cost estimates includes engineering geological maps, hydrogeological data, site investigations (boreholes, geophysical prospecting, laboratory tests)).
