New Akhmim is one of the recent cities in Sohag Governorate which was proposed by Egyptian New Urban Communities Authority (ENUCA) to build new communities overcoming the overpopulation problems. The main objectives of this research are delineating the shallow subsurface structures and lithology of the foundation layers and evaluating their geotechnical characteristics. For calculating shear-wave velocity (VS) in the studied ... Read more

Abnormal formation pressure is one of globally dominant drilling hazards because of its direct impact on the drilling operations and exploration risk. An adequate pore pressure and fracture gradient modeling are considered the heart of the well planning and execution. Safe drilling to reach total depth of any well is the main concern for both engineers and geoscientists. Consequently, the ... Read more

Numerous studies carried out on Formation damage, but fewer investigations were conducted for the ideal diagnosis workflow. More understanding of geology, reservoir characteristics, and production data is essential to define the source, causes, and suitable treatment technique of formation damage for each well. In this paper, a workflow for the formation damage diagnosis is introduced to find location, potential source ... Read more

Numerous studies carried out on Formation damage, but fewer investigationswereconductedfortheidealdiagnosisworkflow.Moreunderstandingofgeology,reservoircharacteristics,and production data is essential to define the source, causes,and suitabletreatment technique of formation damagefor each well.In this paper,aworkflow for the formation damage diagnosisisintroduced to findlocation, potential source, root causes and recommend a suitable treatment method of theformation damage.The suggested workflow depends on vital steps including (1) planning andorganizingthe delivered data ... Read more

Local site effect is a significant aspect of seismic hazards, which often causes amplification of ground motions and results in increase in the damage potential of an earthquake. This article displays an experimental study of microtremors data to investigate the dynamic characteristics of the soil and structures in the desert zone of Akhmim City, east of River Nile, Sohag governorate, ... Read more

This study applies Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) to assess the geotechnical conditions of a construction site for an educational building at New Sohag University, Al Kawamil area, Upper Egypt. The ERT profiles revealed subsurface layering, groundwater influence, and potential weak zones that could affect foundation stability. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of ERT as a reliable, non-invasive tool for site ... Read more

This study focuses on selecting and evaluating appropriate Ground Motion Prediction Equations (GMPEs) for northern Egypt, a region with significant seismic risk. A comparative analysis of different GMPE models was conducted using local earthquake data to assess their applicability. The findings provide a framework for improving seismic hazard assessment and enhancing earthquake-resistant design in the area. Read more

A high-resolution magnetic survey was carried out around the Osirion at Abydos archaeological site, Sohag, Egypt, to investigate subsurface features influencing site stability. The results revealed buried structures and possible pathways contributing to groundwater rise, which threatens the monument. The study highlights the role of archaeogeophysics in heritage preservation and site management. Read more

Local site effect is an important feature of seismic hazards, which often causes amplification of ground motions and results in increasing the damage potential of earthquake. This paper presents an experimental study of microtremor data to investigate the dynamic characteristics of soil and structures at the 15th May City, southeast Cairo, Egypt. This city was constructed on Eocene sedimentary rocks ... Read more

Land reclaimed from water bodies or its equivalent (swamp, flood zones and abandon river channel) usually contain certain mechanically unstable geological formations (e.g. peat and clay) which are inimical to the foundation of engineering structures. Concerted effort must therefore be ensured to determine depth to competent layer (bedrock) across the proposed site as against conventional geotechnical test which is a ... Read more