Engineering Geological Characterization of Soils and Rocks for Urban Planning: A Case Study from Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia

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Engineering Geological Characterization of Soils and Rocks for Urban Planning: A Case Study from Wolaita Sodo Town, Southern Ethiopia

This study was conducted to characterize and classify soils and rocks and to produce an engineering geological map that is beneficial for overall urban planning. The soils’ moisture content and specific gravity values range from 23.47% to 44.21% and 2.68 to 2.81, respectively. The activity of soils...

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Main Authors:	Alemu Tadese, Ephrem Getahun, Muralitharan Jothimani, Tadesse Demisie, Amanuel Ayalew
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:	Eng
Subjects:	Ethiopia engineering geology RMR RQD soil classification UCS (Unconfined Compressive Strength)
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2673-4117/6/6/124
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