The potential of sonic wave propagation in engineering rock classification
Sonic wave methods can be used to provide information on the engineering properties of rocks. The advantages of such techniques include minimal sample preparation, fast site preparation for field tests, reproducible and nondestructive tests, and capability for large scale testing. During this rese...
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ndltd-VTETD-oai-vtechworks.lib.vt.edu-10919-828872020-09-29T05:40:40Z The potential of sonic wave propagation in engineering rock classification Schilizzi, Paul P. G. Mining Engineering LD5655.V855 1982.S344 Rock mechanics Seismic prospecting Seismic reflection method Sonic wave methods can be used to provide information on the engineering properties of rocks. The advantages of such techniques include minimal sample preparation, fast site preparation for field tests, reproducible and nondestructive tests, and capability for large scale testing. During this research an extensive review of the most widely accepted engineering rock classification systems was undertaken and their principles, advantages and disadvantages are presented in detail. The mathematical equations describing wave propagation through elastic and viscoelastic media are analyzed in order to determine the dynamic parameters most likely related to static properties. A detailed description of the instrumentation and experimental procedures used for sonic testing is presented. Based on the experimental data, a correlation between the most characteristic static and dynamic properties was established. These relationships can be used to modify existing engineering rock classification systems, by appropriately substituting static properties by the much easier to measure, in the field and in the laboratory, sonic wave parameters. Furthermore, a classification scheme was developed, incorporating information pertaining to the static modulus of elasticity and frequency of joints from sonic wave information. Master of Science 2018-04-24T19:14:24Z 2018-04-24T19:14:24Z 1982 Thesis Text http://hdl.handle.net/10919/82887 en_US OCLC# 9173209 In Copyright http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ xii, 179, [1] leaves application/pdf application/pdf Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University |
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Sonic wave methods can be used to provide information on the engineering properties of rocks. The advantages of such techniques include minimal sample preparation, fast site preparation for field tests, reproducible and nondestructive tests, and capability for large scale testing.
During this research an extensive review of the most widely accepted engineering rock classification systems was undertaken and their principles, advantages and disadvantages are presented in detail.
The mathematical equations describing wave propagation through elastic and viscoelastic media are analyzed in order to determine the dynamic parameters most likely related to static properties.
A detailed description of the instrumentation and experimental procedures used for sonic testing is presented. Based on the experimental data, a correlation between the most characteristic static and dynamic properties was established. These relationships can be used to modify existing engineering rock classification systems, by appropriately substituting static properties by the much easier to measure, in the field and in the laboratory, sonic wave parameters. Furthermore, a classification scheme was developed, incorporating information pertaining to the static modulus of elasticity and frequency of joints from sonic wave information. === Master of Science |
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