| Author | Adisurjo |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-88-19 |
| Subject(s) | Engineering geology--Indonesia--Semarang City
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| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements
for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-88-19 |
| Abstract | The Semarang city is located in the eastern end of
North Serayu Range and the Northern Coastal Plain of Central
Java. The landform features in Semarang comprise of "Candi
Hills", "Notopuro Plateau", delta, tidal flat, lagoon,
barrier beach and alluvial. The northern part of Semarang
city is situated on rather flat low lying area which is
built up mainly of delta-tidal flat deposits. These deposits
are composed mainly of soft silty clays. The southern part
is situated on "Candi Hills" and "Notopuro Plateau" which is
built up of marine claystone of Undifferentiated Marine
Beds, terrestrial sediments of Damar F'ormation and lahar of
Notopuro Formation. The marine claystone and soft silty
clays usually pose problems and adversely affect the
constructional procedure from the economic standpoint.
Difficult foundation materials, insufficient water supply,
inadequate waste disposal, landslides and flood are problems
related to the development of Semarang city. This prevailent
situation coupled with the scarce engineering geology
information has necessitated to conduct engineering
geological investigation. Based on geological data gathered
during the field work combining with all available borehole
data, subsoil profiles are constructed. Physical properties
and engineering characteristics of surf icial deposits as
well as subsoil conditions are presented. In order to
estimate the soil compressibility and shear strength by
means of simple and quick method, empirical relations as a
simple linear function of soil parameters (natural water
content, liquid limit, compression index and unconfined
compressive strength) are expressed as linear regression
equations for various areas. Construction materials
available in the city is fill materials whereas coarse and
fine aggregates are brought in from outside of the city.
Water supply for Semarang city is originated from surface
water of Garang river and groundwater (deepwells and
springs). There are two solid waste disposal sites and open
dumping and burning methods are used for solid waste
disposal. |
| Year | 1989 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-88-19 |
| 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. ;Noppadol Phien-Wej
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Government of Italy; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1989 |