Assessment of Karst Activity at Springfield Route 60 Study Site
Abstract
Six electrical resistivity profiles were acquired along separate parallel traverses at the Route 60 study site in Springfield, Missouri. Analysis of the acquired geophysical data supports the conclusion that limestone bedrock within the study area is dissected by numerous near-orthogonal solution-widened joint sets that trend NNW and ENE, respectively. All of the more visually-prominent solution-widened joints imaged on the resistivity profiles are interpreted as clay-filled; several extend to depths of more than 16 m (below top-of-bedrock). None of the solution-widened joints appears to be air-filled.
Recommended Citation
M. T. Myat et al., "Assessment of Karst Activity at Springfield Route 60 Study Site," Geotechnical Special Publication, no. 183, pp. 714 - 723, American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), Sep 2008.
The definitive version is available at https://doi.org/10.1061/41003(327)69
Meeting Name
11th Multidisciplinary Conference - Sinkholes and the Engineering and Environmental Impacts of Karst (2008: Sep. 22-26, Tallahassee, FL)
Department(s)
Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering
Keywords and Phrases
Electrical Resistivity; Geophysical Data; Joint Set; Karst Activity; Missouris; Resistivity Profile; Study Areas; Study Sites; Clay Minerals; Landforms; Environmental Impact
Geographic Coverage
Missouri
International Standard Book Number (ISBN)
978-0784410035
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
0895-0563
Document Type
Article - Conference proceedings
Document Version
Citation
File Type
text
Language(s)
English
Rights
© 2008 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), All rights reserved.
Publication Date
01 Sep 2008
