Operation Manual for the Radioactive Sediment Density Probe
Abstract
This manual was prepared primarily for the guidance of personnel engaged in sedimentation operations where the radioactive sediment density probe is employed for the measurement of in situ densities of saturated sediment deposits. Numerous and varied methods, techniques, and procedures have been utilized in past field work but no attempt has been made to standardize these proceedings or provide adequate guidance for maintenance and repair of the equipment. This manual in its present form is considered to be only the first edition in the development of a final authoritative document. Currently there are too many unanswerable questions or unproven relationships to attempt to establish final techniques and standards. Some of the criterion presented in this edition are admittedly based upon vague presumptions, particularly the calibration relationships and techniques, but they reflect the current thoughts of most of the density probe users including the developers of the instrument. As time and experience dictate logical changes, it is imperative that such corrections or additions be incorporated into this manual. Only a brief resume will be included in this edition concerning the theoretical background or other similar aspects related to the development of the density probe since such details are readily available in the published references listed in the appendix.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1965
- Accession Number
- ADA363617
Entities
People
- Robert H. Livesey
Organizations
- Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers