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Geotechnical properties of some residual micaceous soils in the Kumasi Metropolitan area (Ghana)

Frempong, E. M.

Abstract Micaceous soils derived from granites, granitic gneisses and phyllites within the Kumasi Metropolitan Area have been used in road construction. The mica flakes are normally silt—and sand-sized but sizes greater than these are not uncommon. The texture, consistency limits, compaction characteristics and California Bearing Ratio of some of these soils have been examined. Based on these results appropriate recommendations have been made with a view to raising the standard of these materials to meet highway specifications when in service.

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Geotechnical properties of some residual micaceous soils in the Kumasi Metropolitan area (Ghana)

Frempong, E. M.

Abstract Micaceous soils derived from granites, granitic gneisses and phyllites within the Kumasi Metropolitan Area have been used in road construction. The mica flakes are normally silt—and sand-sized but sizes greater than these are not uncommon. The texture, consistency limits, compaction characteristics and California Bearing Ratio of some of these soils have been examined. Based on these results appropriate recommendations have been made with a view to raising the standard of these materials to meet highway specifications when in service.

Geotechnical properties of some residual micaceous soils in the Kumasi Metropolitan area (Ghana)

Frempong, E. M.

Abstract Micaceous soils derived from granites, granitic gneisses and phyllites within the Kumasi Metropolitan Area have been used in road construction. The mica flakes are normally silt—and sand-sized but sizes greater than these are not uncommon. The texture, consistency limits, compaction characteristics and California Bearing Ratio of some of these soils have been examined. Based on these results appropriate recommendations have been made with a view to raising the standard of these materials to meet highway specifications when in service.

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Title:

Geotechnical properties of some residual micaceous soils in the Kumasi Metropolitan area (Ghana)

Contributors:

Frempong, E. M. (author)

Published in:

Bulletin of the International Association of Engineering Geology - Bulletin de l'Association Internationale de Géologie de l'Ingénieur ; 49

Publication date:

1994

ISSN:

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02595000

Type of media:

Article (Journal)

Type of material:

Electronic Resource

Language:

English

Keywords:

Zeitschrift , Online-Ressource , Ingenieurgeologie

Classification:

BKL: 56.00$jBauwesen: Allgemeines / 38.58 Geomechanik / 38.58$jGeomechanik / 56.20 Ingenieurgeologie, Bodenmechanik / 56.00 Bauwesen: Allgemeines / 56.20$jIngenieurgeologie$jBodenmechanik
RVK: ELIB18

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