Geo-Acoustic Signals in Geotechnical and Foundation Engineering
Publication: Geo-Congress 2023
ABSTRACT
The goal of this study is to summarize the existing state of practice for using geo-acoustic signals in geotechnical and foundation engineering and to further outline potential future directions for this technique. For decades, acoustic signals have been recognized as a feasible geophysical technique to estimate soil properties including, but not limited to, the shear wave velocity in a soil medium, porosity, and relative density. These geophysical acoustic methods rely on signals produced by an external source within the soil mass. Recent studies further suggested potential correlations between acoustic signals produced naturally by soil formations and the physical and mechanical properties of these soils. In this manuscript, we will first summarize current knowledge about the current uses of geo-acoustic signals from the literature. We will then present a brief discussion about existing applications of such technology in geotechnical and foundation engineering.
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