Master’s Thesis at the University of Basrah Investigates Dynamic Cone Penetration Test to Evaluate the Geotechnical Properties of Basrah Soils
A master’s thesis at the College of Engineering, University of Basrah, investigated the use of the Dynamic Cone Penetration (DCP) test to evaluate the geotechnical properties of Basrah soils.
The thesis, submitted by the student Zainab Faleh Abdul Rahim, highlighted that the development of communities and population growth lead to an increase in service and road projects. In road construction, the sub-base layer is considered the fundamental layer that provides stability to the pavement. Therefore, understanding the strength and efficiency of this layer is crucial.
The study comprised four chapters, in which the student conducted DCP and SRM tests on three types of sub-base materials (spices), which are commonly used in Basrah, classified as types B, C, and D. From these tests, the Dynamic Cone Penetration Index (DCPI), moisture content, and dry density were determined. A simulation environment for the site soils was created, incorporating three ranges of moisture content.
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