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872120
Field instrumentation in geotechnical engineering (Series on
rock and soil mechanics Volume 10)
Hanna, T H
Claustal: Trans Tech Publications. 1985, 843P
A book for all those involved with the design, construction
and maintenance of foundations or ground structures. The
approach is to explain basic principles, identify limitations and
errors, and present examples of good practice. The first chap-
ter indicates where field instrumentation can be productively
employed; the second explains how load can be measured:
chapter 3 is concerned with the piezometer and its applica-
tions: chapter 4 examines measurement of total and effective
stresses; chapter 5 reviews measurement of ground movement:
chapter 6 looks at special foundation instrumentation; chapter
7 is concerned with some case studies; and the final chapter
considers planning and interpretation of instrumentation
programs.
872121
Bolmen Tunnel - tunnelling through the Staverhult fault zone
Backblom, G; Stanfors, R
Engn Geol V23, NI, Oct 1986, P45-57
Site investigation was intensified during the construction of
the 80kin long Bolmen Tunnel where extensive faulting in the
rock was expected. The aim was to find the most economically
favourable tunnel line through the zones of faulting. Geophys-
ical measurements were carried out, especially around the
Staverhult Zone. The predicted geologic model that was pre-
pared on the basis of the geophysical investigations indicated
major faulting in the rock over a distance of about 300m. A
well-planned method of tunnelling was prepared to achieve a
high rate of production and safe working conditions. The
method was used in driving through the zones of faulting, and,
at the same time, the predicted geologic model was checked in
step with the work. The geologic conditions encountered
agreed well with the model.
872122
Engineering implications od deepwater geologic and soil
conditions, Texas-Louisiana Slope
Campbell, K J; Hooper, J R; Prior, D B
Proc 18th Offshore Technology Conference, Houston, 5-8
Mar 1986 V1, P225-232. Publ Richardson, Texas: OCT.
1986
Potential sites for offshore structures in the Gulf of Mexico
have been investigated and a variety of landforms are evident.
The concepts of deepwater foundation investigations are dis-
cussed, and an integrated site investigation program consisting
of: (l) reviw of existing data; (2) geophysical survey; (3) ocean-
ographic study; (4) preliminary data interpretation; (5) soil
sampling and in situ testing; (6) laboratory testing; (7) data
analysis; and (80 synthesis of results and reporting is
suggested.
Structural and geotechnical mapping
872123
Interpretive geotechnical investigation for Onion Creek
Wastewater Interceptor Tunnels - Austin, Texas
Lentell, R L; Valentine, R M
Proc of the 1985 Rapid Excavation and Tunneling
Conference, New York, 16-20 June 1985 V2, P611-630. Publ
New York: AIME, 1985
Interpretive geotechnical investigations were performed for
the construction of approximately 15,250m of wastewater
interceptor tunnels in Austin, Texas, USA. Special conditions
:g 1986 Pergamon Journals Ltd. Reproduction not permitted
include multiple crossings of Onion Creek with cover ranging
from about 0.5 to 3m and the potential for mixed-face condi-
tions consisting of water-bearing gravels overlying clay shale
or siitstone. The methods and results of the geotechnical inves-
tigations are discussed and the inferred construction condi-
tions are compared to those encountered during tunnelling. A
suggested format is presented for interpretive geotechnical
reports t'or underground construction projects. Auth.
Geophysical techniques
See also." 872103
872124
Application of Rayleigh-FFT technique to three-dimensional
magnetotelluric interpretation
Daniyan. M A: Peeples, W J
Ann Geophys V4, N4B. Aug I986, P441-456
The theoretical magnetotelluric response tbr earth models with
a non-planar interface is studied. The electromagnetic fields
were obtained by solving transformed partial differential equa-
tions obtained from Maxwell's equation. The Rayleigh-Fast
Fourier Transform technique was used to compute the spec-
tral components of the field. This technique is straightforward
and efficient for simple 3-dimensional problems. Results are
similar to those obtained using finite difference and integral
equation techniques.
872125
Geophysical modelling and mapping of contaminated
groundwater around three waste disposal sites in southern
Ontario
Greenhouse, J P; Slaine. D D
Can Geotech J V23, N3, Aug 1986, P372-384
Electromagnetic geophysical techniques can be used to detect
changes in groundwater conductivity. The sensitivity of the
techniques has been examined by applying them to map
contaminant plumes at three different sites. Response of the
instruments is compared to conductivity measurements made
in groundwater sampling wells. Results suggest that geophysi-
cal methods have a lot to offer the hydrologist, especially as
reconnaissance techniques prior to starting a general sampling
program.
872126
Shallow seismic reflection investigations of coal in the Sydney
Basin
Greenhalgh, S A; Suprajitno, M; King, O W
Geophysics ~ 1 , N7, J,dy 1986, P1426-1437
Surface reflection profiling with the Mini-SOSIE technique
successfully mapped shallow coal seam structure in the west-
ern Sydney Basin, New South Wales, Australia. Several minor
faults and zones of fracturing were detected. Synthetic seismo-
grams based on nearby borehole and petrophysical controls
show excellent agreement with the Mini-SOSIE sections and
illustrate the deleterious filtering effects of coal seams and
sequences.
872127
Use of line current analogues in geomagnetic depth sounding
Jones, A G
J Geophys V60, N1, 1986, P56-62
In electromagnetic sounding, it is often convenient to interpret
observations in terms of a line current beneath the recording
locations as an analogue of the actual induction processes tak-
ing place. Errors resulting from treating the lower half space