Engineering Geology

William Shehata

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Aspects of Engineering GeologyAspect 1: Site InvestigationAspect 2: Engineering Geological MappingAspect 3: Materials PropertiesAspect 4: Geotechnical InstrumentationAspect 5: Ground Improvement

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Engineering Geological MappingLargeScaleSmallScaleAnalyticalComprehensiveMultipurposeSpecialPurposeMediumScale

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Site Investigation ProjectsPreliminary investigation of Wadi Al Asla dam site, Jeddah area.Preliminary assessment of Wadi Al Asla dam safety.Slope stability analysis of the main earth dam in wadi Al Asla.Infiltration measurements in the wastewater plant site south of Jeddah.

Engineering Geological MappingLand use/land cover map of Makkah Al Mukarramah.Comprehensive engineering geological map of Makkah Al Mukarramah.Comprehensive engineering geological map of Yanbu.Comprehensive engineering geological map of Al Madinah Al Munawarah.

Material PropertiesA state-of-the-art engineering geological lab is under construction and will be operating at the beginning of 2003. The lab comprises the following sections:Rock physical and mechanical properties testing section.Soil physical and mechanical properties testing section.Aggregate properties testing section. Rock and soil samples preparation section.In-situ testing and sampling section.

Geotechnical InstrumentationMeasurement of deformation using extensometers is planned for the slopes of Al Baha descend.Various instrumentations will be used in the investigations in the Community Service Rapid Response Project.

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