Assessment Of Geotechnical Characteristics Of Ikole Soil In Ikole Ekiti, Ekiti State Nigeria

ABSTRACT

This piece of research work will analyze the type of geotechnical properties of Ekiti state soil and the study area in lkole Ekiti local government area. Samples of soil were obtained at some location within the study area and it will carried to laboratory for some test. This project work will involve sample collection, sample preparation and detailed laboratory analysis on the geotechnical and properties of the collected samples. The geotechnical analysis of the research deals with the test analysis that will be carried out on the soil in the laboratory which are; compaction, consistency limit, triaxial compression, permeability and grain size analysis test. The compaction shows maximum improvement in the maximum dry density (MOD) and maximum reduction in optimum moisture content (OMC). The consistency limit test of the lateritic soil will show the plasticity index of the soils the linear shrinkage tests exhibited by the soils will be found. The result will indicate the geotechnical properties of soil in the study area, thus to ensure it is good for construction purpose. There is also need for further study on this findings. Assessment of geotechnical characteristics of soil is mainly used in construction of subgrade, sub base, base course, etc., which aim to improve the bearing capacity and decrease the moisture content of the soil.