International Journal of
Physical Sciences

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Phys. Sci.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1992-1950
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJPS
  • Start Year: 2006
  • Published Articles: 2572

Full Length Research Paper

Correlation of geotechnical parameters with geological formations in a basement complex and its implications on civil structure foundation

Akintorinwa O. J.
  • Akintorinwa O. J.
  • Department of Applied Geophysics, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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Oluwole S. T.
  • Oluwole S. T.
  • Department of Applied Geophysics, Federal University of Technology, P. M. B. 704, Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria.
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  •  Received: 24 August 2017
  •  Accepted: 01 February 2018
  •  Published: 16 May 2018

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