eprintid: 15811
rev_number: 9
eprint_status: archive
userid: 564
dir: disk0/00/01/58/11
datestamp: 2022-04-14 13:19:34
lastmod: 2022-04-14 13:19:34
status_changed: 2022-04-14 13:19:34
type: article
metadata_visibility: show
creators_name: Ganiyu, S. A.
creators_name: Oladunjoye, M.A
creators_name: Olobadola, M. O.
creators_name: Aizebeokhai, A. P.
creators_name: Badmus, B. S.
title: Investigation of incessant road failure in
parts of Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria
using integrated geoelectric methods and
soil analysis
ispublished: pub
subjects: QC
subjects: TP
divisions: sch_phy
full_text_status: public
abstract: A flexible pavement devoid of discontinuities allows for smooth movement of
a vehicle load on the roadway. This study involved the use of integrated
geoelectric methods comprised of 1D and 2D Electrical Resistivity
Tomography (ERT) as well as soil analysis to investigate causes of unceasing
road failures along busy Camp—Alabata Road, Abeokuta, Southwestern
Nigeria. Four road sections (two failed portions and one fair section and one
good section) were identified along which four resistivity traverses were
established along the investigated roadway. Four 1D Vertical Electrical
Sounding (VES) points were also carried out on the 2D ERT lines. Apparent
resistivity data were measured along the four traverses using Schlumberger
and Wenner arrays with the aid of a Campus Ohmega resistivity meter. The
VES and 2D resistivity data were processed and inverted using WinResist and
date: 2021-02
date_type: published
publication: Environmental Earth Sciences
volume: 80
number: 133
publisher: SpringerLink
refereed: TRUE
citation:   Ganiyu, S. A. and Oladunjoye, M.A and Olobadola, M. O. and Aizebeokhai, A. P. and Badmus, B. S.  (2021) Investigation of incessant road failure in parts of Abeokuta, Southwestern Nigeria using integrated geoelectric methods and soil analysis.  Environmental Earth Sciences, 80 (133).       
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