(university of khartoum, 2014-11-12)
abbas, Hussein; taha, D
This paper reports geotechnical properties of lateritic soils within the area of Muglad basin
located within South Kordofan state in Republic of Sudan such as sieve analysis,
consistency, compaction, California bearing ratio (CBR) for such type of soils to evaluate its
suitability in embankments and road construction projects within this area. Lateritic soils
are highly weathered and altered residual soils formed by the in-situ weathering and/or
decomposition of rocks in the tropical and sub-tropical regions with hot, humid climatic
conditions. The soil samples were taken at prescribed locations within the investigated
area and the results obtained for the aforementioned soil testing experiments showed
that the lateritic soils can be used in number of engineering application among which
roads, earth embankment and as building materials.