SOIL EXPLORATION

REPORT
• At the end of all soil exploration programs,
the soil and rock specimens collected in
the field are subject to visual observation
and appropriate laboratory testing.
• After all the required information has been
compiled, a soil exploration report is
prepared for use by the design office and
for reference during future construction
work.
• Although the details and sequence of
information in the report may vary to
some degree, depending on the
construction under consideration and the
person compiling the report, each report
should include the following items.
1. The scope of the investigation
2. Description of the proposed structure for
which the soil exploration has been
conducted
3. Description of location site
4. Geological setting of the site
5. Details of the field exploration
6. General description of the subsoil conditions
7. Water table condition
8. Foundation recommendations
9. Conclusions and limitations of the
investigations
A following graphical presentation should be
attached to the report:
• Site location map
• A plan view of the location of the borings with
respect to the proposed structures and those
existing nearby
• Boring logs
• Laboratory test results
FIELD INSTRUMENTATION
• It is the use of instruments to monitor the ongoing
performance of an earth or earth-supported structure
• Unlike soil exploration, the measurements are continuous and
take place over a certain period.
Instrumentation Devices
PARAMETERS INSTRUMENT
Pore water pressure Piezometer
Earth pressure Earth pressure cells
Load Load cell
Strain Strain gauge
Deformations Dial gauge, LVDT, inclinometer,
extensometer, settlement gauge
Vibration Seismograph
Temperature Thermometer
Parts and Devices of Pile load test
Load cell and LVDT

Instrumentation associated with a pile load

test where the load is measured by a load
cell and settlement is measured by a few
Linear Variable Differential Transformer
(LVDT).
Inclinometer
EARTH PRESSURE CELL
VIBRATING WIRE PIEZOMETER
 THAT’S ALL,
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