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Geotechnics
Application of Electromagnetic Geophysics (EMG) Technology to Subsurface Investigations |
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Final Report | |
| Project ID: | DOT 0092-04-08 | |
| Title: | Application of Electromagnetic Geophysics (EMG) Technology to Subsurface Investigations | |
| PI: | Michael Kalinski Department of Civil Engineering University of Kentucky |
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| Project: | Electromagnetic geophysics (EMG) consists of several emerging, non-destructive, wave propogation technologies that have the potential to minimize the number of required soil borings and associated costs, by providing reliable indirect information about subsurface conditions. Currently, some methods of EMG used to assess subsurface soil conditions and characteristics are, because of their complexity and specialized character, viewed as something of a black box technology. The objective of this project was to analyze several of the various EMG methods, capabilities, applications and limitations, and issue guidelines for possible WisDOT use of EMG in site characterizations. Research tasks included assessment of current practice, literature search, contractor data collection, and collection of data on equipment, cost and training. | |
| Start Date: | January 2004 | |
| End Date: | June 2005 | |
| Project Award: | $29,824 | |
| TOC: | Geotechnics | |