Journal of Civil, Construction and Environmental Engineering

Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2018

  • Geotechnical Considerations for the Design and Construction of Foundations in a Marshy Stream Channel of Iwochang - Ibeno, Eastern Niger Delta, Nigeria

    Fidelis Ankwo Abija, Songo Clifford Teme, Ebiegberi Oborie

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 6, December 2018
    Pages: 154-170
    Received: Sep. 14, 2018
    Accepted: Oct. 04, 2018
    Published: Dec. 25, 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.jccee.20180306.11
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    Abstract: A pre-construction site investigation was carried out in a marshy stream channel and adjoining areas for a proposed building site to characterize the subsurface subgrades and recommend foundation design for which proposed structures include a 1-floor 39.7m x 33.7m hostel, a 20.5m x 10.0m 4-bedroom duplex and a 1- floor 2-bedroom block of flats meas... Show More