Quantification of microfabric of offshore soils in Hong Kong


Grant Data
Project Title
Quantification of microfabric of offshore soils in Hong Kong
Principal Investigator
Professor Yim, Wai Shu Wyss   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Tovey   (Co-principal investigator)
Duration
12
Start Date
1991-12-01
Amount
72537
Conference Title
Quantification of microfabric of offshore soils in Hong Kong
Presentation Title
Keywords
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Discipline
N/A
HKU Project Code
JRS91/02
Grant Type
UK/Hong Kong Joint Research Scheme
Funding Year
1991
Status
Completed
Objectives
To adapt recently developed techniques in image analysis to quantify the microfabric and mineralogy of Hong Kong offshore soils; to relate the data acquired to the physical and mechanical properties of the soils; to relate the data to microfossil data and the geological history of the soils.