Active-source surface wave exploration is advantageous because it has high imaging accuracy,is not affected by high-speed layers,and has a low cost;thus,it has unique advantages for investigating shallow surface struc...Active-source surface wave exploration is advantageous because it has high imaging accuracy,is not affected by high-speed layers,and has a low cost;thus,it has unique advantages for investigating shallow surface structures.For the development and utilization of urban underground space,two parameters in the shallow surface are important,namely,the shear wave velocity(V_(S))and the predominant period of the site,which determine the elevation and aseismic grade of the building design.The traditional method is mainly to obtain the two above-mentioned parameters through testing and measuring drilling samples.However,this method is extremely expensive and time consuming.Therefore,in this research,we used the multichannel surface wave acquisition method to extract the fundamental dispersion curve of single-shot data by using the phase shift method and obtain the V_(S) characteristics in the uppermost 40 m by inversion.We arrived at the following two conclusions based on the V_(S) profile.First,the study area can be roughly divided into five layers,among which the layers 0−8 m,14−20 m,and 20−30 m are low-velocity layers,corresponding to miscellaneous fill,a water-bearing sand layer,and a sand layer;therefore,the V_(S) is relatively low.In contrast,the layers at 8−14 m and 30−40 m are high-velocity layers that are mainly composed of clay,with a relatively better compactness and relatively high V_(S) values.In addition,a low-speed anomaly appears abruptly in the high-speed area at 20−40 m.This anomaly,when combined with geological data,suggests that it is an ancient river channel.Second,from the V_(S) value,the V_(Se)(equivalent shear wave velocity)was calculated.The construction site soil was categorized as class III,with good conditions for engineering geology.In addition,we calculated the predominant period of the site to be 0.56-0.77 s based on the V_(S).Therefore,in the overall structural design of the foundation engineering,the natural vibration period of the structure should be strictly controlled to avoid the predominant period of the site.展开更多
The construction of modern livable cities faces challenges in karst areas,including ground collapse and engineering problems.Wuhan,with a population of 13.74×10^(6) and approximately 1161 km^(2)of soluble rocks i...The construction of modern livable cities faces challenges in karst areas,including ground collapse and engineering problems.Wuhan,with a population of 13.74×10^(6) and approximately 1161 km^(2)of soluble rocks in the urban area of 8569.15 km^(2),predominantly consists of concealed karst areas where occasional ground collapse events occur,posing significant threats to underground engineering projects.To address these challenges,a comprehensive geological survey was conducted in Wuhan,focusing on major karstrelated issues.Geophysical methods offer advantages over drilling in detecting concealed karst areas due to their efficiency,non-destructiveness,and flexibility.This paper reviewed the karst geological characteristics in Wuhan and the geophysical exploration methods for karst,selected eight effective geophysical methods for field experimentation,evaluated their suitability,and proposed method combinations for different karst scenarios.The results show that different geophysical methods have varying applicability for karst detection in Wuhan,and combining multiple methods enhances detection effectiveness.The specific recommendations for method combinations provided in this study serve as a valuable reference for karst detection in Wuhan.展开更多
Submarine seismic ambient noise imaging combines current marine and on-land seismic detection technologies.Based on data from several broadband shallow-sea type ocean bottom seismometers(SOBSs)deployed in the Bohai Se...Submarine seismic ambient noise imaging combines current marine and on-land seismic detection technologies.Based on data from several broadband shallow-sea type ocean bottom seismometers(SOBSs)deployed in the Bohai Sea and north Yellow Sea,this paper analyzes the submarine seismic ambient noise characteristics.It explores the theory,technology,method and application of the submarine seismic ambient noise imaging using the single-point horizontal and vertical spectral ratio method(HVSR).The observations yield the following results:1)Submarine seismic ambient noise has consistent and constant energy,making it an appropriate passive seismic source for submarine high-frequency surface wave investigation.2)Using the HVSR approach,a single threecomponent OBS could differentiate between the basement and sediments.Array seismic observation could be utilized to extract the frequency dispersion curve and invert it to obtain the velocity structure for more accurate stratification.3)The SOBS we use is suitable for submarine surface wave exploration.4)Tomography results with greater resolution and deeper penetration could be obtained by combining active and passive sources in a simultaneous inversion of the HVSR and frequency dispersion curve.Seamless land-to-ocean seismic research can be accomplished with submarine seismic ambient noise imaging technologies.展开更多
基金This study was supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(grant nos.42074115,41574094)the National Key R&D Program of China(grant no.2017YFC0601301)+1 种基金the Geological Survey Project of the China Geological Survey(grant no.DD20189132)the Key Laboratory of Deep-Earth Dynamics,Ministry of Natural Resources(grant no.J1901-3).
文摘Active-source surface wave exploration is advantageous because it has high imaging accuracy,is not affected by high-speed layers,and has a low cost;thus,it has unique advantages for investigating shallow surface structures.For the development and utilization of urban underground space,two parameters in the shallow surface are important,namely,the shear wave velocity(V_(S))and the predominant period of the site,which determine the elevation and aseismic grade of the building design.The traditional method is mainly to obtain the two above-mentioned parameters through testing and measuring drilling samples.However,this method is extremely expensive and time consuming.Therefore,in this research,we used the multichannel surface wave acquisition method to extract the fundamental dispersion curve of single-shot data by using the phase shift method and obtain the V_(S) characteristics in the uppermost 40 m by inversion.We arrived at the following two conclusions based on the V_(S) profile.First,the study area can be roughly divided into five layers,among which the layers 0−8 m,14−20 m,and 20−30 m are low-velocity layers,corresponding to miscellaneous fill,a water-bearing sand layer,and a sand layer;therefore,the V_(S) is relatively low.In contrast,the layers at 8−14 m and 30−40 m are high-velocity layers that are mainly composed of clay,with a relatively better compactness and relatively high V_(S) values.In addition,a low-speed anomaly appears abruptly in the high-speed area at 20−40 m.This anomaly,when combined with geological data,suggests that it is an ancient river channel.Second,from the V_(S) value,the V_(Se)(equivalent shear wave velocity)was calculated.The construction site soil was categorized as class III,with good conditions for engineering geology.In addition,we calculated the predominant period of the site to be 0.56-0.77 s based on the V_(S).Therefore,in the overall structural design of the foundation engineering,the natural vibration period of the structure should be strictly controlled to avoid the predominant period of the site.
基金jointly supported by the project of Chinese National Natural Science Foundation(42107485)National Key R&D Program(2020YFC1512400,2018YFC800804)China Geological Survey(DD20190282,DD20221734,and DD20230323)。
文摘The construction of modern livable cities faces challenges in karst areas,including ground collapse and engineering problems.Wuhan,with a population of 13.74×10^(6) and approximately 1161 km^(2)of soluble rocks in the urban area of 8569.15 km^(2),predominantly consists of concealed karst areas where occasional ground collapse events occur,posing significant threats to underground engineering projects.To address these challenges,a comprehensive geological survey was conducted in Wuhan,focusing on major karstrelated issues.Geophysical methods offer advantages over drilling in detecting concealed karst areas due to their efficiency,non-destructiveness,and flexibility.This paper reviewed the karst geological characteristics in Wuhan and the geophysical exploration methods for karst,selected eight effective geophysical methods for field experimentation,evaluated their suitability,and proposed method combinations for different karst scenarios.The results show that different geophysical methods have varying applicability for karst detection in Wuhan,and combining multiple methods enhances detection effectiveness.The specific recommendations for method combinations provided in this study serve as a valuable reference for karst detection in Wuhan.
基金supported by the Guangzhou Basic and Applied Basic Research Project (2023A04J0243)Natural Science Foundation of China (42106078)Dedicated Fund for Marine Economic Development in Guangdong Province (GDNRC[2023]40)。
文摘Submarine seismic ambient noise imaging combines current marine and on-land seismic detection technologies.Based on data from several broadband shallow-sea type ocean bottom seismometers(SOBSs)deployed in the Bohai Sea and north Yellow Sea,this paper analyzes the submarine seismic ambient noise characteristics.It explores the theory,technology,method and application of the submarine seismic ambient noise imaging using the single-point horizontal and vertical spectral ratio method(HVSR).The observations yield the following results:1)Submarine seismic ambient noise has consistent and constant energy,making it an appropriate passive seismic source for submarine high-frequency surface wave investigation.2)Using the HVSR approach,a single threecomponent OBS could differentiate between the basement and sediments.Array seismic observation could be utilized to extract the frequency dispersion curve and invert it to obtain the velocity structure for more accurate stratification.3)The SOBS we use is suitable for submarine surface wave exploration.4)Tomography results with greater resolution and deeper penetration could be obtained by combining active and passive sources in a simultaneous inversion of the HVSR and frequency dispersion curve.Seamless land-to-ocean seismic research can be accomplished with submarine seismic ambient noise imaging technologies.
