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  • Seismic  Refraction Exploration for Engineering Site Investigations
    Bound booklet summarizing the theory and practice of using the refraction seismograph for  shallow investigations, by Bruce B. Redpath, s-tr2.pdf, 812kb
  • Rip  Instead of Drilling and Blasting
     
    Method of using seismic velocities to reduce determine where ripping might save money  instead of using traditional blasting techniques, by Don Jackson, S-TR15.pdf
  • Shear  Wave Techniques and Systems
    Primer on shear wave velocity measurements for refraction and downhole applications, by Douglas Crice, Shear Waves.pdf, 428K
  • Seismic  Reflection Methods Applied to Engineering, Environmental and Groundwater Problems   Use of Common Depth Point Surveying to map targets of environmental interest. Excellent  examples, by D.W. Steeples and R.D. Miller  (s-tr56.pdf, 2.02 MB)
  • Detecting  Voids in a 0.6m Coal Seam, 7m deep, Using Seismic Reflection
    Void detection using shallow reflection surveying by R.D. Miller et al (s-tr67.pdf, 494 kb)
  • Tunnel  Detection by High Resolution Seismic Methods
     
    Discussion of void detection in granite and coal for tunnel construction and collapse  mitigation by D.W. Steeples and R.M. Miller
  • Seismic  Profiling Aids Well Location
     
    Seismic refraction surveying to determine best location for a productive water well for a  small town, by B. Caswell  (s-tr162.pdf, 151kb)
  • Applications  Manual for Portable Magnetometers
     
    Complete description of theory and application of magnetometer surveying by Sheldon Breiner (Ampm.pdf, 6.4 MB)
  • Applications  of Geotomography at the Monks Hollow Dam Site
    Seismic reflection and tomography surveys to investigate the interior of the dam's right  abutment by Phil Sirles.
  • Site Specific Shear Wave Velocity Determination
    Shear wave velocity profiles of six sites illustrating velocity depth complexity by P. Sirles and A. Viksne, s-tr93.pdf
  • Seismic  Reflection Survey of a Sink hole in Ellsworth County, Kansas
    Locating sinkholes using shallow reflection Surveys by R.D. Miller, s-tr77.pdf