Characterization of Soil Permeability in Prambanan Temple Yard Based on Development of In Situ Test

A novel in situ method for characterizing soil permeability was successfully developed and applied at the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Prambanan Temple Compounds, revealing that dense post-earthquake soils exhibited persistent ponding due to reduced unsaturated zone permeability. Using a constant discharge approach, researchers mapped permeability coefficients across sandy soil conditions, from unsaturated to saturated states, without requiring matrix suction measurements. This method proved efficient for field implementation and enabled precise geographic mapping of permeability variations via Arcview GIS 3.3. The findings provide critical insights for addressing ponding issues in heritage conservation, offering targeted solutions through permeability-based drainage system optimization.

Rifa’i, A. (2016). CHARACTERIZATION OF SOIL PERMEABILITY IN PRAMBANAN TEMPLE YARD BASED ON DEVELOPMENT OF IN SITU TEST. International Journal of Geomate. https://doi.org/10.21660/2016.26.200275