Microgravity Survey of Wilson Dam Powerplant Switchyards, Florence, Alabama.

Abstract

Results of a microgravity survey at Wilson Dam Power Plant Switchyard, Florence, Alabama, are presented. The survey consisted of 288 gravity stations, with approximately 25% of the stations reoccupied during the survey. Objectives of the survey were to detect any anomalous zones in the switchyard foundation which might be indicative of shallow cavities. At least 75% of the downstream switchyard area has no significant gravity anomalies. In the remaining area, several gravity anomalies are identified which could be indicative of subsurface cavities. If the anomalies are due to cavities, the probable depth range is 5 to 18 ft to the center of the feature. Most of the switchyard structures are in the area free from significant anomalies.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA142325

Entities

People

  • D. E. Yule
  • D. K. Butler

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Data Processing
  • Earthquake Engineering
  • Engineering
  • Engineers
  • Gravity Anomalies
  • Grids
  • Latitude
  • Measurement
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Residuals
  • Rivers
  • Tennessee
  • Tennessee River
  • Terrain
  • Waterways

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Geotechnical Engineering.