مرکز منطقه ای اطلاع رساني علوم و فناوري -

چكيده لاتين :

An investigation was carried out to assess the subsurface suitability of the River Nzoia floodplain in Budalangi Division of western Kenya for supporting shallow foundation structures. An analysis of the conditions in the area during flood seasons was conducted using soil mass characterisation, geotechnical testing, slope stability analyses, terrain evaluation and analysis of ground conditions in buildings in the area. The analyses reveal that significant slope failure occurs when the percentage of water exceeds 50% in slopes cut at angles greater that 24degree. The suitability of the ground for supporting shallow foundation structures has been established from the results of fieldwork and from laboratory studies.