| Author | Khan, Abdus Salam |
| Call Number | AIT Thesis no.GT-87-19 |
| Subject(s) | Foundations--Pakistan--Lahore
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| 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 |
| Series Statement | Thesis ; no. GT-87-19 |
| Abstract | This thesis deals with soils and foundations of Lahore .
The geotechnical data collected through interviews with local
engineers, soil investigation reports and published literature
has been compiled , analyzed and presented in an integrated and
consolidated form. The geology of the area, foundation
conditions and engineering characteristics of sub soils related
to foundation design and analysis has been described. The main
bearing soil deposit consists of Silty Sand / Fine Sand for
which author performed some directs hear and triaxial tests,
the results of which are also included . Foundation problems
o f the Walled City which are causing distress to the old
buildings of historical and cultural values have also been
discussed , so that proper remedial measures ca n be adopted .
Review of State of the art of soil exploration and foundation
design in Lahore has also been presented . |
| Year | 1988 |
| Corresponding Series Added Entry | Asian Institute of Technology. Thesis ; no. GT-87-19 |
| 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) | Kuwano, Jiro ;Surachat Sambhanpharaksa |
| Examination Committee(s) | Balasubramaniam, A.S.; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | The Royal Government of Netherland ; |
| Degree | Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1988 |