The use of field geophysical techniques to determine geotechnical stiffness parameters

Recent advances in our knowledge of the geotechnical behaviour of natural soils and weak rocks suggest that the shear stiffness controlling wave propagation in near-surface materials will be similar to those which geotechnical engineers wish to measure, and use to calculate movements of the ground a...

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Published in:Proceedings of the Institution of Civil Engineers. Geotechnical engineering 2000, Vol.143 (1), p.31-42
Main Authors: MATTHEWS, M. C, CLAYTON, C. R. I, OWN, Y
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Buildings. Public works
Exact sciences and technology
Geotechnics
Measurements. Technique of testing
Soil mechanics. Rocks mechanics
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Summary:Recent advances in our knowledge of the geotechnical behaviour of natural soils and weak rocks suggest that the shear stiffness controlling wave propagation in near-surface materials will be similar to those which geotechnical engineers wish to measure, and use to calculate movements of the ground around engineering structures. Field seismic techniques which have been found suitable for stiffness determination are reviewed. The benefits of using geophysical methods, as compared with the use of routine geotechnical techniques, are discussed.
ISSN:1353-2618
1751-8563
DOI:10.1680/geng.2000.143.1.31