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Document Type |
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Article In Journal |
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Document Title |
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A Geotechnical Evaluation of Minia-Maghagha Area, Upper Egypt التقييم الجيوتقني لمنطقة الميناء ـ مغاغة ـ صعيد مصر |
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Subject |
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Earth Sciences |
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Document Language |
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English |
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Abstract |
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A geotechnical investigation was carried out on the foundation
bedrocks of EI Minia-Maghagha area, eastern side of the Nile River with
objective of preparing an effective landuse map. This area represents the future
urban extension of the crowded population sites on the western side of
the Nile River. The New Minia City is the first new settlement planned and
constructed on the southern part of the Minia-Maghagha area.
A surface geological map at a scale of 1:250,!XXwJ asc onstructed for this
area. The physical and geotechnical properties of each foundation bedrock
were measured and studied in detail. These measurements include bulk density,
insoluble residue, total dissolved salts, effective porosity, in situ
strength, unconfined compressive strength and Young's modulus.
The geotechnical studies indicate that the Samalut Formation (carbonate
foundation bedrock), which covers 80% of the studied area, is unsuitable
for foundation and construction purposes, whereas the carbonate rocks of
EI Minia, Maghagha, and Qarara Formations are suitable for foundation
and construction and as well as building stone blocks. The unsuitability of
the limestones of the Samalut Forination is related to their very low strength
properties and the presence of cavities, caves and sinkholes. Samalut Formation
is suitable for white cement and chemical industries. |
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ISSN |
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1012-8832 |
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Journal Name |
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Earth Sciences Journal |
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Volume |
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7 |
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Issue Number |
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1 |
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Publishing Year |
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1414 AH
1994 AD |
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Number Of Pages |
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14 |
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Article Type |
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Article |
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Added Date |
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Sunday, October 11, 2009 |
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Researchers
| سمير عبدالتواب | S. ABDELTAWAB | Researcher | | |
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