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STP1358

Selecting Surface Geophysical Methods for Geological,


Hydrological, Geotechnical, and Environmental
Investigations: The Rationale for the ASTM Provisional
Guide
Published: Jan 1999

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Abstract
The ASTM Provisional Guide (PS 7897) for Selecting Surface Geophysical Methods was developed
as a guide for project managers, contractors, geologists, and geophysicists to assist in selecting the
most likely geophysical method or methods to conduct specic subsurface investigations. Numerous
surface geophysical methods and techniques exist that can be used to determine subsurface soil and
rock properties and their distribution. These same methods are also widely used to investigate and
locate manmade structures such as buried objects and landlls. This paper discusses the general
uses of surface geophysics and the use of the provisional guide. This paper is not intended to be
used as the guide.
The ASTM Provisional Guide provides direction in selecting the most appropriate geophysical
method or methods for a specic application under general site conditions. Secondary methods are
also proposed that, under certain circumstances, should be evaluated before a nal selection is
made. Some typical conditions under which a primary or secondary method might or might not
provide satisfactory results are given in the provisional guide. References for further information
about selected methods and to method-specic ASTM guides are also provided. Secondary methods
usually have less than desired performance, higher cost, or greater labor requirements as compared
to the primary methods.
Keywords:
surface geophysics, site characterization
Author Information:
Saunders, W
Senior Geophysicist, SAIC, Reston, VA
Benson, R
President, Technos, Inc., Miami, FL
Snelgrove, F
Vice President, Geonics Limited, Mississauga, Ontario
Soloyanis, S
Principal Scientist, Mitretek Systems, Cascade, CO
Committee/Subcommittee: D18.23
DOI: 10.1520/STP14236S
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