Geotechnical parameter estimation in Luanda city based on Vertical Electrical Surveys
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Geotechnique, Vertical Electrical Surveys, Dar Zarrouk parameters, apparent resistivityAbstract
The objective of this investigation was to estimate the penetration resistance rate of the N standard penetration trials based on the Vertical Electrical Surveys carried out in the city profile of Luanda, Angola. The methodological procedure implemented consisted of equaling the opening number AB/2 to the number of layers to be analyzed together with the Standard Penetration trial data (Dynamic Penetration Test). The results show excellent linear correlations between the apparent resistivity values and the Dar Zarrouk parameters with the N values for the engineering and geological conditions of the city. SEV reinterpretations completed in the city of Luanda allow obtaining the required geotechnical parameters to complete the information needed for generating a geotechnical map of the city.Downloads
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