In situ Seismic Investigation, Fort Peck Dam, Montana.

Abstract

A geophysical site investigation consisting of surface refraction seismic, crosshole, downhole, R-wave dispersion, and vibratory tests was conducted along a typical cross section (sta 42+00) of Fort Peck Dam. Three levels along the cross section were selected for test locations: sta 0+35, 4+75, and 23+00. P- and S-wave velocities were determined as a function of depth from ground surface to bedrock. A reasonable amount of redundancy was incorporated into the test program to build a high level of confidence in the data obtained. P-wave velocities, which were obtained from surface refraction, crosshole, and downhole tests, could be collapsed into eight distinct zones along the sta 42+00 cross section. Velocities ranged from 1250 to 7200 fps.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA006510

Entities

People

  • John E. Horn
  • Joseph R. Curro Jr.
  • Robert F. Ballard Jr.

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Dispersions
  • Motion
  • Redundancy
  • Refraction

Readers

  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Seismology