Geotechnical Evaluation and Deep Foundation Design Strategy in Gypseous Soils: A Case Study of the Airport Intersection Bridge Project in Najaf, Iraq
The paper discusses the integrated geotechnical evaluation of the sub-surface conditions at the proposed site of Najaf Airport bridge, Iraq, based on the field investigation data, standard penetration tests (SPT), laboratory soil characterisation, shear-strength testing and chemical analysis of soil and ground water. T...