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Purposes of Subsurface Investigations
1. To determine the engineering characteristics of the ground so that its
response to the load changes associated with the proposed
construction/facility can be evaluated.
2. To allow the appropriate foundation construction/treatment system to
be decided upon.
3. To establish the degree of difficulty for mass earthworks.
4. To design and detail out foundation works for construction.
5. To design and detail slope treatment to earthworks at junctions where
change in elevations are required.
6. To allow a realistic construction budget to be worked out.
7. To allow a realistic construction time and resources schedule to be
worked out.
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