Geotechnic analysis of soil characterisations in Muş Bulanik Mollakent dam

Geotechnical analysis of the soil properties of Muş Bulanık Mollakent Pond was tried to be done in this study. Investigation of ground properties of axle, lake and vicinity of Muş-Bulanık Mollakent Pond which is planned to be constructed on Kordi (Çatak) Stream for the purpose of irrigation water designation of 443.00 ha gross 398.70 ha agricultural land owned by Mollakent District of Muş, and possible geotechnical problems that may arise in the construction of the related structures and to present the solution proposals. In the study area and its vicinity, the Cenozoyic Tertiary aged Zırnak and Solhan Formations and the Quaternary Nemrut Formation and the cover units consisting of slope rubble, vegetal soil and Alluvium are exposed. The project area remains in the 1st degree earthquake zone boundaries according to the Turkey Earthquake Regions map. Within the scope of the work, a basic sounding well has been opened at a total of 237.50 m depth in 11 ponds in the pond axle and art structure. Based on the results of the pressurometer test, the calculated bearing power values for the main bearing on the axle are above the project load and have sufficient bearing power for the main bearing at the pond. Alluvium, vegetal soil and slope rubble from the bottom of the pond will be removed with scraping excavations. Depending on the lithological properties of the units forming the main house at the pond axis, there will be no problems with sitting, swelling and liquefaction.