Summary:
This book helps to know the geotechnical properties of Kathmandu clay, its composition, grain size distribution, consolidation characteristics and swelling potential. The author has also put forward some empirical relations to define clay properties of Kathmandu clay. The results are based on Laboratories tests of 49 samples from inside the Kathmandu Valley, Central Nepal. The laboratories test include atterberg limit test, hydrometer test, Oedometer test, X-Ray Diffraction test, Moisture content test, Specific gravity test and So on.
Author:
Jyoti Khatiwada
Biographie:
Born on 1992-Dec-25, Completed MSc in engineering geology from TU in 2018. Currently working as an Er. Geologist in Super Madi Hydro Electric Project (44MW). Former Teacher of Shree Harikul Model Higher Sec. School Jhapa (2015-2016).
Author:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ranjan Kumar Dahal
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Author:
Prof. Dr. Netra Prakash Bhandary
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Number of Pages:
100
Book language:
English
Published On:
2019-07-09
ISBN:
978-3-659-54231-2
Publishing House:
LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing
Keywords:
Activity, Swelling Potential, Kathmandu Clay, Consolidation.
Product category:
SCIENCE / Geology