Desktop studies Flashcards
1
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data helps us understand geological conditions such as
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Soil and rock types, Potential ground conditions, Potential hazards
2
Q
site characteristics
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Type of soil/rock deposits, Layering of deposits, Lateral extent of deposits, Groundwater conditions
3
Q
desktop studies sources
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- Geologic and geomorphic maps
- Hazard maps + data
- Geotechnical investigation databases + existing reports
- Maps and photographs recent and historic
- Soils maps
- Council records
- Local knowledge
