| Author | Adhikary, Deepak Prasad |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-88-17 |
| Subject(s) | Soil mechanics--Thailand, Northeastern
|
| Note | A thesis submitted in the partial fulfilment of the requirements
for the degree of master of engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-88-17 |
| Abstract | The Pleistocene geology of the Khorat- Khon Kaen area
consists of unconsolidated eolian and fluvial deposits
overlying the weathered Mahasarakam and Khok Kruat
formations. Th e northern part of the area is mainly
blanketed by the loessial soils , whereas the all uvial
depos it is quite prevalent in the southern part. The
structural arrangements of the loessial soils resemble more
or less the honey-comb structures . Both the red and the
yellow loessial soil sare non - dispersive , but are highly
erodible in natural conditions. The comp acted loessial soils
are stable and do not erode upon subjection to flowing
water. The loessial soils are characterized by a low total
dissolved salts, low sodium contents, and a s light acid ic pH
values. The critical values of SAR, beyond which the soil is
more likely to go into dispersion, are found t o be about 7 -
8 %. The loessial soils are highly collapsible with the
maximum collapse percent age of about 28 - 32 %. These soils
are very strong in the dry conditions, but col lapse under
very l ow pressures upon subjection to water. |
| Year | 1989 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-88-17 |
| Type | Thesis |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Geotechnical and Transportation Engineering (GT) |
| Chairperson(s) | Prinya Nutalaya; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Balasubramaniam, A.S. ;Rantucci, Giovanni ;Noppadol Phien-wej
|
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Australia; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1989 |