Parametric Investigation of Soil Susceptibility to Compaction Using Temperature Deviation Curves

Uno, U. E. and Emetere, Moses and Adelabu, J. S. (2012) Parametric Investigation of Soil Susceptibility to Compaction Using Temperature Deviation Curves. Science Journal of Civil Engineering & Architecture. pp. 1-6. ISSN 2276-6332

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Abstract

Soil compaction can be explained using basic properties of soil. Cohesive soil sample were collected from five major region of the main site of investigation. Unlike other method of analyzing soil compaction, temperature deviation curves were used as the determinant for testing for compaction. It was discovered also that the temperature deviation curves can be used to find the annual amplitude of the surface soil temperatures. Soils in Abuja displayed some degree of compaction except for Gwagwalada that showed negligible compaction. Garki location produced the highest compaction at 14cm depth. The highest annual amplitude of the surface soil temperatures was noticed in Kuje and the lowest in Bwari.

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	soil compaction, soil bulk density, temperature deviation curve,soil moisture, annual amplitude of the surface soil temperatures
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QC Physics
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics
Depositing User:	Mrs Patricia Nwokealisi
Date Deposited:	14 May 2018 12:44
Last Modified:	14 May 2018 12:44
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/10796

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