Geophysics in the Assessment of Road Materials Borrow Sites

G. D. Granger

doi:10.1071/EG990111

ISSN: 0812-3985
E-ISSN: 1834-7533

Geophysics in the Assessment of Road Materials Borrow Sites
Authors G. D. Granger^a
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^a VICROADS, 60 Denmark Street Kew, , Vic, 3101, Australia
Publisher: Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists
Source: Exploration Geophysics, Volume 21, Issue 1-2, Mar 1990, p. 111 - 119
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1071/EG990111
- Received: 01 Feb 1988
- Published online: 01 Mar 1990

Abstract

Geophysics plays an important role in geotechnical investigations for projects related to roadworks. Geophysical methods commonly employed are seismic refraction and electrical resistivity, and more recently terrain conductivity (EM). The Geotechnical Group of VICROADS routinely uses geophysics to investigate borrow material sites for roadworks projects. Problems may arise however through ineffective and incomplete communication between the investigating geoscientist and the end users of the information, i.e., the design engineer and especially the earthworks contractor.

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Hawkins, L.V. (1961). The reciprocal method of routine shallow seismic refraction investigations.’ Geophysics. 26, 806-819.
Palmer, D. (1980). ‘The generalised reciprocal method of seismic refraction interpretation.’ Tulsa, Society of Exploration Geophysicists.
Palmer, D. (1981). ‘An introduction to the generalised reciprocal method of seismic refraction interpretation.’ Geophysics 46, 1508-1518.

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Article Type: Research Article

Keyword(s): electromagnetic earth induction; rippability assessment; Road materials; seismic refraction

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