Analysis of the geotechnical land use of the Songkhla area | |
| Author | Somsak Tachavichitpaisarn |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-89-23 |
| Subject(s) | Land use--Thailand--Songkhla Geological mapping--Thailand--Songkhla |
| Note | A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Engineering, School of Engineering and Technology |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | A series of thematic maps of the Songkhla area are presented. They include trend surface map, geomorphologic map, geologic map, hydrological map, flood hazard map, construction material map, existing land use map, geotechnical land use map and documentation map. The trend surf ace study reveals that the landform features of the study area consist of Terrace I (2 m.-4 m.), Terrace II (10 m.) , Terrace III (20 m.) , Terrace IV ( 35 m.) and hills. Surficial deposits consist of residual soils, marine terrace deposits at different elevations , colluvium, loess, chenier plain deposit and alluvium. The Songkhla - Hat Yai fault zone cut acrossed the area trending N56°E. The width of this fault zone is about 500 m. Grit and marine terraces are the good bearing strata in the area . Water supply of the area depends mainly on surface water from Khlong U Taphao. The highly productive aquifer is the old alluvium. Construction materials are abundant within the area . The waste disposal sites for Songkhla and Hat Yai are not suitable and should be relocated. Flooding is caused by the heavy rainfall, overflow from streams, inadequate drainage, obstruction man- make structures and tidal effects. The study area is divided in to 3 zone according to their geotechnical limitations. |
| Year | 1990 |
| 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 |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Government of Italy |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1990 |