A 2-D MASW Shear-Wave Velocity Profile along a Test Segment of Interstate I-70, St. Louis, Missouri

Abstract

The University of Missouri-Rolla acquired multi-channel surface wave (Rayleigh wave) seismic data along a 6400 ft segment of Interstate I-70 in downtown St. Louis, Missouri. the acquired surface wave data set was processed [multi-channel analysis of surface waves (MASW)] and transformed into a 2-D MASW shear-wave velocity profile with a station-spacing of 40 ft. the interpreted depth to bedrock along the length of the 2-D profile varies between 20 ft and 44 ft. Geotechnical data provided by the Missouri Department of Transportation and presented herein indicates the interpreted 2-D MASW shear-wave velocity profile correlates well with available bedrock (borehole) and seismic cone penetrometer control, supporting the conclusion that the MASW technique can be used to generate reliable 2-D shear-wave velocity profiles.

Department(s)

Geosciences and Geological and Petroleum Engineering

Sponsor(s)

Missouri. Department of Transportation

Comments

Prepared for Missouri Department of Transportation Research, Development and Technology

Keywords and Phrases

Surface Waves; SASW; MASW; Seismic; Rayleigh Waves; Cone Penetrometer; Shear Waves; Shear Modulus

Geographic Coverage

St. Louis, Missouri

Report Number

RDT 04-012

Document Type

Technical Report

Document Version

Citation

File Type

text

Language(s)

English

Rights

© 2004 US Department of Transportation Research and Innovative Technology Administration, All rights reserved.

Publication Date

01 Oct 2004

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