International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2022)
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Table of contents
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Behaviour of Micropiles Groups Subjected to Vertical Loads
Abstract: Micropiles are used to reinforce soils and to support foundations. It may be installed in several directions through existing foundations so as to increase the bearing capacity of the soil and to reduce the settlement. The group effects of micropile groups subjected to vertical loads in granular soils have been investigated by many research workers. However the findings have been found to be inconsistent indicating contradictory group effects. Group behaviour …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Farming on Phone: Understanding Cotton Farmers’ Intentions and Feasibility to Adopt ICT-based Agro Advisory Services in Maharashtra, India
Abstract: The use of ICT tools in the agriculture sector for rural farmers has emerged as a potential for empowering farmers and improving their livelihoods as the phone-based agro-advisory services provide farmers with access to tailored relevant information to help them make better decisions about agricultural activities, crop yields, and better management of natural resources. However, understanding the impact of social structure on ICT adoption and perceived impacts is important to …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Analysis of Geological Structure for the Application of Geotechnical Engineering to Optimize Thermal Extraction in Geothermal Wells
Abstract: The characterization of the geological terrain for geothermal applications from the heat transfer point of view has been made. Horizontal, vertical and inclined geological layers have been analyzed. Uniform and homogeneous terrain are better candidates for low or high enthalpy geothermal applications while heterogeneous soil have a poorer performance from the thermal transfer point of view. The characterization process of soil structure and properties allows to take the appropriate decision …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–35 Read article
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Assessing the Impact of Soil-Structure Interaction on Seismic Performance of Step Back and Set Back Buildings on Sloping Ground
Abstract: When constructing framed structures on sloping ground, either step back or step back and set back configurations are typically adopted. Due to the varying heights of columns towards the slope and the unsymmetrical nature of these buildings, they are subject to large forces such as shear forces, bending moments, torsional moments, and unequal distribution. In the past, it was common practice to assume that structures were fixed at the base, …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–47 Read article
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Bearing Capacity of Footing on Reinforced Bottom Ash
Abstract: Tons of coal has been burned daily to meet the energy requirement. As a consequence, huge amount of coal ash has been produced as waste material. At present day, recycling and reuse of waste material is favorable and also economical from engineering aspect. In the present experimental study, an attempt has been made to study the bearing capacity of footing on geotextile reinforced bottom ash. From the results obtained in …
Published in International Journal of Geological and Geotechnical Engineering · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 48–55 Read article