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The National Highways Authority of India has entered into an memorandum of understanding with the Geological Survey of India (GSI) to provide services to NHAI for site specific geotechnical consultancy and assist in vetting of the detailed project reports (DPRs) from geotechnical point of view...
As per the agreement, Geological Survey of India will provide site specific geotechnical consultancy services related to preparation of geological map of the area providing detailed geological features, preparation of slope stability study of the road and providing necessary recommendations, NHAI said in a statement issued on Wednesday...
Besides, it will help in identification of geologically weak zones at various sites or stretches of national highways, suggest site specific remedial measures, will aid in 3D geological logging of tunnels in the project and suggest necessary and relevant stabilization measures, it added...
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