Determination of Soil Strength Using 2D Geoelectric Methods and Direct Shear Test (Case Study in Istana Tidar Regency Housing – Jember)
2D geoelectrical resitivity measurement and direct shear test has been conducted to determine soil type and soil strength on land settlement Istana Tidar Regency housing, Jember. Resistivity measurement is conducted at two line that have latitude 08.10’102†– 08.10’108†S, 113.43’404†– 113.43’408†E (line 1) dan 08.10’102†– 08.10’108†S, 113.43’410†– 113.43’414†E (line 2). Soil specimen were taken at 3 point, 2 point at line 1 and 1 point at line 2. Based on result of 2D geoelectrical resistivity measurement and direct shear test, this location was dominated by clay, silt and sandy silt are included in the type of cohesive soils. Soil strength of this type is capable to support light bulding contruction one or two floors.