NIGERIAN SOIL CONDITIONS
Abstract
The paper presents typical Nigerian soil conditions, the basic engineering properties of the most widely spread soil groups in the country, the mechanisms of their formation, evaluation of these soils as foundation bases for buildings and other structures, depending on their physico-mechanical characteristics.
About the Authors
I. L. Boiko
Belarusian National Technical University
Belarus
Belarus
M. Alhassan
Belarusian National Technical University
Belarus
Belarus
T. V. Adejumo
Belarusian National Technical University
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Review
For citations:
Boiko I.L., Alhassan M., Adejumo T.V. NIGERIAN SOIL CONDITIONS. Science & Technique. 2013;(1):61-64. (In Russ.)
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