Prediction of Geologic and Hydrologic Conditions Ahead of Rapid Excavation Operations by Inhole Geophysical Techniques

Abstract

The objective of this research project was to develop inhole geophysical measurement techniques for assessing geologic and hydrologic conditions ahead of tunnels constructed by rapid excavation methods. The research plan was to perform preliminary research, design and develop specifications for instrumentation, contract with custom equipment manufacturers for its fabrication, and test, evaluate and describe in reports its field applicability. Measurement techniques developed and tested include: magnetic susceptibility, electrical resistivity, acoustic waveform, bulk density, oriented 3-point caliper, 3-point resistance, and temperature.

Open PDF

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0771689

Entities

People

  • James H. Scott
  • Joe Sena

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Sensors
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Velocity
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Cross Correlation
  • Detectors
  • Excavation
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Measurement
  • Rapid Excavation
  • Recording Systems
  • Tape Recorders
  • Tape Recording
  • Temperature Gradients
  • United States
  • Waveforms
  • Well Logging

Readers

  • Hydrologic Risk Analysis and Mitigation.
  • Superconducting Magnet Technology
  • Systems Analysis and Design