Fault Identification by Seismic Impact Load Techniques

by Michael J. Lewis, Southwest Research Inst, San, Antonio, TX, USA,
Geoffrey W. Blaney, Southwest Research Inst, San, Antonio, TX, USA,



Document Type: Proceeding Paper

Part of: Dynamics of Structures

Abstract:

The propagation of seismic waves generated by impact loading across a normal fault in carbonate rock was investigated by the seismic refraction technique. The field records were reduced, and results of the survey were compared with the results predicted by elastic wave propagation theory. A characteristic signature of travel times versus distance was developed for identification of the buried fault trace at other locations near to the initial survey site.

Subject Headings: Seismic waves | Seismic loads | Seismic tests | Seismic surveys | Seismic design | Impact loads | Wave propagation

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