Review of the Impact of geo-environmental toxicity on soil bearing pressure
1Kayode-Ojo, N; 2 *Idiata, D. J. and 1Okonofua, E. S.
1Department of Civil Engineering, University of Benin, Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.
2 Department of Civil Engineering. Edo State Polytechnic, Usen, Edo State, Nigeria..
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DOI: 10.36108/laujoces/3202.01.0160
Abstract
Soil is a widely distributed naturally occurring material derived primarily from rocks and rocky minerals. Because soil is a natural product, it has some changeable and complicated characteristics by definition. When it comes to foundation design, the most important soil feature to consider while choosing a soil type is bearing pressure. The bearing capacity is one of the key soil properties required in foundation designs. How well a structure’s foundation performs depends on the nature and properties of the soil beneath it in relation to its capacity to withstand pressure. However, it is important to note that the bearing pressure of soils is affected by contaminants or pollutants in the geo-environment which produce a negative effect on the soil engineering characteristics.
Keywords: Geo-Environmental, Toxicity, Greenhouse gases, Soil bearing pressure, Pollutant