An Appraisal of rock fines on the geotechnical properties of sub-grade soil materials of a failed portion

An Appraisal of rock fines on the geotechnical properties of sub-grade soil materials of a failed portion in Kaduna state CHAPTER ONE/INTODUCTION Road networks are crucial for the socioeconomic development of many nations because they link all businesses and marketplaces and encourage increased trade, the creation of jobs, and a more equitable distribution of revenue. […]

ANALYSING THE IMPACT OF ARTISANAL GOLD MINING ON SOIL AROUND CHANCHAGA NORTH CENTRAL NIGERIA

Abstract The study examined some physical and chemical characteristics of soils in an unmonitored mining community in southwestern Nigeria. This study aimed at determining if the active (recently mined), abandoned mines, adjacent farmland, and a relatively less-disturbed forest re-growth region in the community exhibit significantly different or similar characteristics. The main hypothesis is that sites […]

Application of the Electrical Resistivity Method in Groundwater Exploration

Application of the Electrical Resistivity Method in Groundwater Exploration CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION 1.1 BACKGROUND Water is one of the essential necessities of nature, indispensible to all organic life and a necessary resource for livelihood; so therefore, its importance cannot be overemphasized. It is however alarming that this requisite resource is becoming scarce everyday due to […]

Characterization and Delineation of Aquifer in Nigeria Rural Communities

Characterization and Delineation of Aquifer in Nigeria Rural Communities Abstract: Hydrogeological work was carried out to providing an alternative source of portable water supply to Omoku and its environs as their major source of water which is surface water had been contaminated/polluted by oil and gas exploration, exploitation and other anthropogenic activities in the area. […]

Structural interpretation and mineral potential using remote sensing data and GIS tool

CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION   The use geographic information system for hydro-geological purposes has become widely acceptable in most of the developed countries. Although it is a recent technology or it is only appreciated recently, most of its foundation has been used for quite a long time. The age of computer and information technology has made […]