GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA TO AID DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LATRINES

Geotechnical Investigation for appropriate excreta disposal system in riverine areas was piloted in Uta Ewa in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area and Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Soils in both communities were characterized by high water levels and poor drainage because of ne...

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Main Authors: NWUDE.M.O, OKAFO C.N, BASHIR.D
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Language:English
Published: Nigerian Defence Academy 2022-04-01
Series:Academy Journal of Science and Engineering
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Online Access:https://ajse.academyjsekad.edu.ng/index.php/new-ajse/article/view/85
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description Geotechnical Investigation for appropriate excreta disposal system in riverine areas was piloted in Uta Ewa in Ikot Abasi Local Government Area and Ibaka in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State. Soils in both communities were characterized by high water levels and poor drainage because of nearness to water bodies. Within the depths of 1.0m and 2.0m, the underlying soil material tested was classified as ML representing organic silt and very fine sandy clay. Construction of septic tank/soak away pit is therefore not possible in these areas but would require some improvement to enable it give satisfactory support to the appropriate latrine facility.
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GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA TO AID DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LATRINES
Academy Journal of Science and Engineering
bearing capacity
excreta
geotechnical
hydraulic conductivity
morbidity
mortality
plasticity index
shrinkage limit
subsurface horizon
title GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA TO AID DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LATRINES
title_full GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA TO AID DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LATRINES
title_fullStr GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA TO AID DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LATRINES
title_full_unstemmed GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA TO AID DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LATRINES
title_short GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATIONS IN SOME COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH SOUTH NIGERIA TO AID DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LATRINES
title_sort geotechnical investigations in some communities of south south nigeria to aid design and construction of latrines
topic bearing capacity
excreta
geotechnical
hydraulic conductivity
morbidity
mortality
plasticity index
shrinkage limit
subsurface horizon
url https://ajse.academyjsekad.edu.ng/index.php/new-ajse/article/view/85
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