Browsing Graduate School - MU Theses and Dissertations (MU) by Thesis Advisor "Rosenblad, Brent L. (Brent Lyndon), 1969-"
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Analysis of the parallel seismic method for foundation reuse
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2019)The focus of this thesis is the application of the Parallel Seismic method to determine the depths of unknown foundations. The method involves exciting stress waves in the pile foundations from impacts on the superstructure ... -
Analytical study of the spectral-analysis-of-surface-waves method at complex geotechnical sites
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2006)The Spectral-Analysis-of-Surface-Waves (SASW) method is an accepted means of measuring shear wave velocity (VS). In some settings, SASW measurements have produced results that were inconsistent with results from other ... -
Controlled study of ground-based interferometric radar for rockfall hazard monitoring
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2015)The ability to detect small and localized movements of geotechnical facilities is important monitoring and early-warning hazard detection. Current deformation monitoring technology is limited in its ability to both scan ... -
Correlation of site variability from SASW and CPT measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2018)Geotechnical site characterization programs are designed to reduce uncertainty and maximize the efficiency of geotechnical design. Ironically, however, many site characterization programs are inefficient themselves as they ... -
Development and implementation of an underwater system for interface wave measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2005)Measuring shear wave velocity profiles has become integral to geotechnical site investigation both on land and offshore. Obtaining accurate near-surface profiles in soft marine sediments can be expensive and time consuming ... -
Development of shear wave velocity profiles in the deep sediments of the Mississippi Embayment using surface wave and spectral ratio methods
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)The deep soils of the Mississippi Embayment in the central United States will have a significant influence on earthquake ground motions generated by the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The seismic properties of these soils, which ... -
Effects of calcium-rich additives on the small-strain modulus of representative subgrade soils in Missouri
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2012)Calcium rich additives, such as fly ash and lime kiln dust, can improve the mechanical properties of subgrade soils, resulting in better performance and more economical pavement design. Use of calcium-rich additives in ... -
Evaluation of Ground-Based Interferometric Radar for Civil Engineering Applications
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Influence of site conditions on near-field effects in multi-channel surface wave measurements
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2011)Geophysical measurements using surface wave methods (SWM) are in widespread use as a means to non-destructively and non-intrusively characterize geotechnical site conditions for a variety of applications. Surface wave ... -
Point target interferometry as applied to the characterization of localized deformation features
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Monitoring of ground deformation is a critical component of geotechnical engineering practice. This study investigated the application of synthetic aperture radar interferometry (InSAR), using point target analysis (IPTA) ... -
Study of surface wave methods for deep shear wave velocity profiling applied in the upper Mississippi embayment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2008)Surface wave methods have become an important tool for non-intrusively and inexpensively determining shear wave velocity (V [subscript-s]) profiles for many geotechnical earthquake engineering applications. The primary ... -
Study of the horizontal-to-vertical spectral ratio (HVSR) method for characterization of deep soils in the Mississippi Embayment
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2009)Soil deposits can significantly influence the amplitude and frequency content of surface ground motions during earthquakes. Estimating the fundamental frequency (f0) of a site is often needed for improved planning and ... -
A study on the benefits of including near-field effects in active-source surface wave data collection and interpretation
(University of Missouri--Columbia, 2014)Geotechnical analyses for earthquake engineering and other applications are often predicated on the accurate determination of shear wave velocity (VS) profiles. Surface wave methods (SWM) are a noninvasive approach to ...