Acoustical Properties of Sediments.

Abstract

During 1981, work included laboratory measurements and theoretical analysis of the acoustic properties of saturated sediments. In this report, measurements and analysis of the acoustics of coarse sediments with a varied pore fluid are presented. It was found that measurements of compressional and shear wave velocities generally conform to predictions of the Biot-Stoll theory. These results came after a modification of procedures to permit fluid variation without disturbing the sediment pack. This report also presents a short discussion of sediment issues as they relate to low frequency ocean acoustics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 02, 1982
Accession Number
ADA121010

Entities

People

  • Anthony Bedford
  • Donald J. Shirley
  • Glen E. Ellis
  • Kenneth P. Elliott
  • Stephen K. Mitchell

Organizations

  • University of Texas at Austin

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustic Propagation
  • Acoustic Properties
  • Acoustic Waves
  • Acoustics
  • Chemistry
  • Elastic Waves
  • Engineering
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Mechanical Properties
  • Mechanics
  • Oceanography
  • Oceans
  • Phase Velocity
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Seabed
  • Secondary Waves

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Geotechnical Engineering.
  • Theoretical Analysis.