THE GEOTECHNICAL MAPS FOR BEARING CAPACITY BY USING GIS AND QUALITY OF GROUND WATER FOR AL-IMAM DISTRICT (BABIL - IRAQ)

In this research presents the use of Geographical Information Systems(GIS) to production a Geotechnical maps for bearing capacity for soil of Al- Imam district in Babil Governorate- Iraq. As well as description the layer of soil, and show quality of ground water for the study area. Geotechnical maps provide a powerful database and strong visual presentation of geotechnical data. This research is performed in several stages that started with get a space map and administrative boundaries of the study area then collect the data required for the research from National Center for Construction Laboratories (NCCL),AL- Mawal Company for soil investigation and Consultation Office at the University of Babylon. Then enter this data to the program (ArcGIS9.3) after determining their position using a GPS. The total number of test wells used in this research (17) well them depth up to (10m). Results obtained from this research stressed the possibility of producing Geotechnical maps for bearing capacity in Al-Imam district. This Geotechnical maps can provide a description fast and easy access to these properties such as bearing capacity. As well as showing the quality of ground water.