Research Activities: 2003

Determination of MASW Shear-Wave Velocities at Various Sites in SE Missouri

 

Status

Complete

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Sequential Number

R117
 

Matching Research Agency

Missouri Department of Natural Resources and the CUSEC State Geologists
 

Principal Investigator

Neil Anderson
Professor
University of Missouri-Rolla
Department of Geology and Geophysics
125 McNutt Hall
Rolla, Missouri, 65401
p(573) 341-4852
f(573) 341-6935
nanders@umkc.edu
 

Student Involvement

Graduate and undergraduate students will be involved in the project.
 

Project Objective

The objective is to use the MASW technique to determine the shear-wave velocity of the soil at 20 test sites in the Poplar Bluff area, SE Missouri.
 

Project Abstract

UMR proposes to acquire multi-channel surface-wave (seismic analysis of surface waves; MASW) seismic data at 20 test sites in the Poplar Bluff area, SE Missouri. These MASW data will be processed and analyzed (seismic analysis of surface waves), and used to construct subsurface shear-wave velocity profiles (to depths on the order of 50 feet). These shear-wave velocity data will be integrated into a regional soil characterization map currently being prepared by the CUSEC State Geologists.

 

Anticipated Benefits

The main project deliverable will be a suite of vertical shear-wave soil velocity profiles. The project will also give UMR researchers the opportunity to develop expertise in the developing field of MASW.

 

Modal Orientation

Non-destructive and non-invasive imaging
 

Milestones

Project Start Date:November 1, 2003
Project End Date:December 30, 2004
 

Relationship to other Research/Projects

UMR faculty members are engaged in a number of externally-funded projects that involve the non-destructive imaging of engineered structures and non-invasive site characterization.
 

Technology Transfer Activities

Expertise with respect to acquisition, processing, interpretation and application of geophysical technologies will be shared via publications and presentations.
 

Transportation Research Board Keywords

Non-destructive imaging, non-invasive imaging, technology transfer, education