Dynamic compaction of sandy soils in Kuwait : a case study
Joint Authors
Ismail, Nabil F.
al-Utaybi, Munirah
Source
Journal of Engineering Research
Issue
Vol. 10, Issue 4 B (31 Dec. 2022), pp.16-25, 10 p.
Publisher
Kuwait University Academic Publication Council
Publication Date
2022-12-31
Country of Publication
Kuwait
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Ground improvement was required for construction of the Jaber Al Ahmed New City located about 25 km west of Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Loose to medium poorly graded sands and silty sands extended from ground level to a depth ranging from 5m to 9m.
dynamic compaction was employed, as an economic method, to increase the soil bearing capacity and reduce its compressibility for foundation design and construction.
the testing program included borings and sampling, standard penetration tests, cone penetration tests, and pressuremeter tests before and after dynamic compaction.
the area covered in this study is about 31415m2.
the results indicated significant ground improvement and satisfaction of the specified acceptance criteria resulting in an allowable soil pressure for shallow foundation design, equal to or exceeding 300 kN/m2.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ismail, Nabil F.& al-Utaybi, Munirah. 2022. Dynamic compaction of sandy soils in Kuwait : a case study. Journal of Engineering Research،Vol. 10, no. 4 B, pp.16-25.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ismail, Nabil F.& al-Utaybi, Munirah. Dynamic compaction of sandy soils in Kuwait : a case study. Journal of Engineering Research Vol. 10, no. 4 B (Dec. 2022), pp.16-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494614
American Medical Association (AMA)
Ismail, Nabil F.& al-Utaybi, Munirah. Dynamic compaction of sandy soils in Kuwait : a case study. Journal of Engineering Research. 2022. Vol. 10, no. 4 B, pp.16-25.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1494614
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 24-25
Record ID
BIM-1494614