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Near Surface Geophysics as used in Geotechnical Site Investigations
Event type:
Lecture, Evening meeting
Organised by:
Western Regional Group
Venue:
S.H. Reynolds Lecture Theatre (Room G25), Department of Earth Sciences, Bristol University
Event status:
EVENT CLOSED
Synopsis
Geophysics is a modern science routinely applied to ground exploration. A range of survey tools are available for mapping/profiling subsurface targets such as mineral bodies, engineering rock-head, shallow archaeology, environmental contamination through to unexploded ordnance. Geophysical surveys are becoming more common place as they become an accepted part of geotechnical site investigations.
Through the use of several case studies, the significant advantages as well as the trials and pitfalls of using geophysics are discussed.
The case studies include:
- Bypass scheme over limestone
- Wind farm developments (Wales and Scotland)
- Mine workings (School Extension, Greater Manchester)
- Pipelines
In these case studies, methods such as resistivity tomography, microgravity, seismic, electromagnetic and magnetics techniques will be introduced.
Speaker
Dr. Simon Hughes - TerraDat UK Limited
Time
6.00pm for Refreshments
6.30pm start
Venue
S.H. Reynolds Lecture Theatre (Room G25)
Department of Earth Sciences
University of Bristol
Wills Memorial Building
Queen's Road
Bristol
BS8 1RJ