CORRELATION ANALYSIS OF COMPACTION PROPERTIES OF SOIL WITH VARIOUS SOIL PARAMETERS OVER GBARAMATU NIGER DELTA, NIGERIA

Amarachukwu A. Ibe () and Chukwunenye M. Ogbodo
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Amarachukwu A. Ibe: Department of Physics, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko
Chukwunenye M. Ogbodo: Department of Civil Engineering, Nigeria Maritime University, Okerenkoko

Earth Sciences Malaysia (ESMY), 2023, vol. 7, issue 2, 96-102

Abstract: This study presents the analysis of soil compaction properties relationship over Gbaramatu subsurface of Niger Delta region. It is employed to determine the soil suitability for a wide range of Engineering needs, such as the development of foundations, roadways, and other facilities. The study aims to investigate the relationship between compaction properties on soil samples from Gbaramatu different locations. Ten (10) boreholes disturbed soil samples were collected for this investigation. Laboratory tests were conducted to obtain moisture contents, Particles Size Distribution, Specific Gravity and Consolidated Drained Shear results. Geotechnical analysis was equally conducted on the obtained laboratory parameters, to further obtain the Coefficient of curvature (Cc) and uniformity coefficient (Cu). Standardize statistical correlation tests were presented. Our findings indicate a positive relationship between the optimum moisture content and the coefficient of uniformity corresponding to higher optimum moisture concentrations. This discovery has far-reaching consequences for soil management and irrigation techniques. The results support the assumption that, the physical geology of the location is attributed to swamp reclamation and landfills. This research finally provides useful information about the engineering properties of Gbaramatu soils, and the correlation equations generated will be helpful in predicting values or modeling the correlated properties for soils within the Niger Delta region of Nigeria.

Keywords: Gbaramatu; Niger Delta; soil; Compaction (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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DOI: 10.26480/esmy.02.2023.96.102

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