University of Khartoum
Institute of Building and Road Research
 
Soil Mechanics and Foundation Engineering Division
             
               
         
Functions:
 
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Conduct research to develop and/or adapt known engineering solutions in the geotechnical field to suit conditions of soils in the Sudan.
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Conduct research to help find suitable solutions for foundation problems in the Sudan with special emphasis on foundations on expansive clays.
- Build up a reserve of information about the characteristics of Sudan soils for use in the design of engineering structures.
- Carry out the investigations to help determine types of foundations suitable for the different types of engineering structures and construction materials suitable for earth structures.
   

Research Projects and Special Investigations in progress
 
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Mapping the liquefaction potential of soils in Khartoum area.
- Compressibility of unsaturated clays
- Compressibility of unsaturated clays
- Heave prediction of black cotton soils in Sudan.
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Foundation on expansive soils.
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Development of low-cost/ low quality cementing material for low cost housing .
- Swelling characteristics of soils in Sudan.
- Collapse behaviour of "Goz"  soils in Western Sudan
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Bitumen stabilization of sandy "Goz" soils.
- Survey of building materials in Red Sea Province.
   
 
   
     
   

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