Research on the Use of Induced Polarization Measurements to Study the Mechanical Properties of Unconsolidated Materials.

Abstract

It has been suggested by previous investigators that measurements of induced polarization made on clay-bearing materials can be used to determine the permeability to fluids or the mechanical properties of those materials. A laboratory and field study was undertaken to determine the reliability with which induced polarization surveys could be used in engineering applications. Careful laboratory measurements made on mixtures of clay and sand indicated that the level of induced polarization was very low. Equipment with a precision exceeding that currently available for use in making induced polarization field surveys would be required to detect the effect. Because the sponsoring agency had no further interest in developing a method based on such sensitive measurements, field studies were not undertaken. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 24, 1977
Accession Number
ADA041903

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  • George V. Keller

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  • Colorado School of Mines

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  • Advanced Electronics

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