Research Article

Predicting Geotechnical Investigation Using the Knowledge Based System

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Number of samples and tests needed for each stratum. BDD: bulk density determination. DSS: direct shear tests. : incremental oedometer tests and permeability. : permeability tests. UCS: unconfined compressive strength tests on rock. PSD: particle size distribution and permeability. Con: Consistency and Atterberg tests. w: water content. Li: loss on ignition. : particle density determination. TXL: triaxial tests to determine the effective angel of shearing resistance. TXL : triaxial tests to determine the undrained shear strength.