Abstract: This paper summarizes the geotechnical exploration results in urban Shangqiu area over the years. Combined with regional geological conditions and topographical information, the widely covered silty soil in shallow depth was analyzed from its deposition mechanism, distribution and engineering properties. Three zones were classified based on the topographical characteristics. The laboratory test results of physical indices and mechanically properties of silty soil samples from each zone were statistically evaluated and compared with the in-situ plate load tests and other insitu test results. The bearing capacity properties of the shallow buried silty soils were established. 

Key words: Silty Soils, Engineering Geological Properties, Sedimentary Environment, Bear Capacity of Foundation Soils