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Evaluation of kinetic moduli and soil competence scale of soil profiles in Jizan area, southwestern Saudi Arabia

  • S. I. Tanta-ISG 2018
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The P-wave seismic refraction, multi-channel analysis of surface waves, and standard penetration test data were integrated in this study to assess the heterogeneity of the soil profiles of Jizan area with emphasis on dynamic moduli and the soil competence scale. The standard penetration test data were acquired from 120 boreholes in Jizan City and analyzed to construct a soil profile till 20 m depth. Moreover, fourteen profiles of seismic refraction and multichannel analysis of surface waves were created near boreholes to estimate 1D and 2D velocity models for P- and S-wave velocities. The depth of the soil profiles has been identified where it ranges from 0 down to 31.5 m. Based on results, Young’s modulus, bulk modulus, rigidity modulus, Poisson’s ratio, and ultimate bearing capacity vary in the ranges of 0.3–3.2 × 109, 0.2–3.3 × 109, 0.12–1.35 × 109, 0.21–0.34, and 0.04–1.05 kg/cm2, respectively, while the mean values of the N value, density gradient, concentration index, material index, and stress ratio range from 2 to 30, from 1.13 to 1.51, from 4.0 to 5.8, from − 0.34 to + 0.16, and from 0.27 to 0.51, respectively, through the area. Lithological heterogeneities and dynamic and geotechnical parameters were quantified for the two upper layers. The topmost layer has varying features down to a depth of about 8 m, indicating a loose to moderately dense soil overlying the second layer with medium to dense deposits. The changing of soil profiles either laterally and vertically, and their corresponding dynamic and geotechnical properties, either generate new or increase the pre-existing geotechnical and engineering problems. Engineering treatments of very soft (liquefiable) soils are highly recommended before constructing new buildings and infrastructure in Jizan City.

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This research was funded by the National Plan for Science, Technology and Innovation (MAARIFAH), King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Award Number (2-17-01-001-0014).

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  1. Department of Geology and Geophysics, College of Science, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

    Kamal Abdelrahman, Elkhedr Ibrahim, Saleh Qaysi, Saad Mogren, Faisal Zaidi & Habes Ghrefat

  2. Seismology Department, National Research Institute of Astronomy and Geophysics, Cairo, Egypt

    Kamal Abdelrahman

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Abdelrahman, K., Ibrahim, E., Qaysi, S. et al. Evaluation of kinetic moduli and soil competence scale of soil profiles in Jizan area, southwestern Saudi Arabia. Arab J Geosci 14, 172 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12517-020-06376-6

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