Engineering, Geophysical Investigation of a Multistory Building, at Hilla, Iraq, Utilizing the MASW Method

The Multi-Channel Method for Surface Waves (MASW) was used to estimate the average velocity of shear waves in order construct an engineering structure and its relationship bearing capacity, foundation depth soil thickness this center Hilla city. Active MASW study which allows us measure apparent dispersion curve or phase within frequency range from 5 70 Hz, gives information about shallow layers (25-50 m) depending on ground hardness spreading length. Where it found that area consists two each layer has a velocity, as first (171.891) m/sec (8.244) m second (274.788) maximum capacity value relative is 1, 2 3 4.46, 5.27 5.96 T/m2 respectively. According study, suitable constructing it.