Correlation of Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Geotechnical Field Data for Soil Profile Characterization

Authors

  • Ahmad Khairul Abd Malik Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, 86400, MALAYSIA
  • Aziman Madun Faculty of Civil Engineering and Built Environment, University Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia, Batu Pahat, 86400, MALAYSIA
  • Muhammad Nur Hidayat Zahari Azurite Engineering PLT, No.16A, Jalan Kencana 1A/25, Taman Pura Kencana, 83300, Sri Gading, Johor, MALAYSIA

Keywords:

Resistivity, SPT, soil, fractured rock, groundwater

Abstract

This study looked at the effects of compaction on resistivity values as well as the relationship between different degrees of compaction. The material used in this experiment was laterite soil. The sample was tested into a standard proctor mould. The model has 10.20cm diameter and 11.6 cm for height of the mould. Each sample's resistivity was measured entirely compacted.The resistivity testing in this study were conducted using the Miller 400A. ASTM D 422 Standards were used, and for electrical resistivity testing, ASTM G57 is used. This research emphasises the impact of moisture content on resistivity value, as soil reduces resistivity value when the soil has higher moisture content which is 120 ?m at 37%, and 190 ?m at 25%. By comparing the results of different moisture content of soil samples under varied degrees of compaction, better resistivity interpretation tables may be generated.

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Published

01-08-2023

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 1 (2023)

Section

Articles

How to Cite

Abd Malik, A. K., Madun, A., & Zahari, M. N. H. (2023). Correlation of Electrical Resistivity Tomography and Geotechnical Field Data for Soil Profile Characterization. Journal of Sustainable Underground Exploration , 3(1), 10-15. https://penerbit.uthm.edu.my/ojs/index.php/j-sue/article/view/13188