Ghazali, Muhammad Najmi (2017) Geological and geotechnical profiling for University Putra Malaysia (UPM) Serdang campus. [Project Paper] (Unpublished)
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Abstract
A surficial soil profile is usually studied to a depth of 3 to 5 meters. To observe the soil profile, soil cores were taken or holes dug to expose the profile. Soil profiling is the main item in this project in addition to the analysing of the soil properties of the soil itself based on the result from the laboratory test. This work includes analysis of the existing borehole data taken from reports of soil investigation activities in the University Putra Malaysia (UPM) Serdang's Campus. The study on the surficial soil is very important as it will reveal the relationship between the surficial soil and the parent rock itself. This study gives an updated and value added version of the subsurface conditions below our beloved campus, inclusive of the database for the potential usage in civil engineering activities, particularly in the geotechnical and geological engineering aspects. The study on this topic will also help in foreseeing the potential hazards in UPM Serdang campus and not just covers the determination of the soil/rock layer, but also includes the soil properties and its behaviour. The analysis of the soil will help in recognition of the area that has high potential of hazards; therefore better action can be taken if any projects will be conducted on that area. The outcome of this study can be basic information for any developer in planning and designing a development in that area. Therefore, it will reduce the cost, time and man-power in the process of construction. The project has successfully determined the type of rock formation that lies underneath the campus which are Kenny Hill formation, Limestone and Kajang Schist formation. The analysis of the surficial soil has shown that it does not have any relationship with the parent rock underneath. Lastly, the study proved that the demarcation between soil and rock cannot be done conclusively as little/no residual soil was found.
| Item Type: | Project Paper |
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| Subjects: | T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General) |
| Faculty: | Faculty of Engineering |
| Depositing User: | Ms Siti Mariam Giman |
| Date Deposited: | 26 Nov 2025 03:24 |
| Last Modified: | 26 Nov 2025 03:24 |
| URI: | http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/2625 |
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