Abstract:
In this study, we aimed to find out Geo-Technical Properties of Saman Suk Formation, in
Shah Alla Ditta region, and also we performed fracture analysis on that Formation. We
did couple of fields for sampling and also fracture analysis by using circle inventory
method as it was much convenient for us to adopt, and samples that were obtained on
field were further processed towards laboratory testing for carrying out different GeoTechnical tests, that include UCS, Specific Gravity, Los Angeles Abrasion test and Water
absorption or porosity test, which later on gave some particular results, through which we
derived certain results and deduced Geo-Technical Properties of Samana Suk Formation.
Throughout our study we were dedicated enough and performed each and every task with
proper care and attention by keeping the health and safety factor constant. we conclude
that we can use aggregate of this formation for road construction, ramping, and other
minor engineering purposes, but we cannot use it for foundation of high-rise buildings
and other major geo technical projects as the UCS values seems to be very low, from
which we conclude that it makes the formation weak and sampling in extraction becomes
more easier also these fractures enhance the reservoir properties, porosity and
permeability.
