Research Article
Oct 1981
Geotechnical Applications of Borehole Geophysics
Authors: James W. Crosby III, M.ASCE, Byron Konstantinidis, AM.ASCE, and Paul DavisAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107, Issue 10
Abstract
Miniaturization of instrumentation has opened up the use of borehole geophysical techniques to geotechnical consultants, but most are not yet acquainted with the capabilities of the procedures. Borehole geophysics has been used widely in studies of nuclear power plant sites, waste disposal problems, and local and regional geohydrological relationships. Most investigations have been oriented toward stratigraphic correlation and assessment of lithologies. However, there is a wealth of semi-quantitative or quantitative data available which is often overlooked. Because of the environments in which the geotechnical specialist works, exploratory borings are most frequently cased, and the radiation group of geophysical devices must be used. In properly engineering borings and with appropriate calibration, these devices can evaluate moisture content, density, and porosity.
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Journal of the Geotechnical Engineering Division
Volume 107 • Issue 10 • October 1981
Pages: 1255 - 1267
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© 1981 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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James W. Crosby III, M.ASCE
Prof. and Head of Geological Engrg. Section, Dept. of Civ. and Environmental Engrg., Washington State Univ., Pullman, Wash
Byron Konstantinidis, AM.ASCE
Sr. Engr., Fugro, Inc., Long Beach, Calif
Paul Davis
Chf. Geologist, Medall, Aragon, Worswick & Associates, Inc., Santa Ana, Calif
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