@inproceedings{9e2bd1ab5db242379e221fa48671c63e,
title = "SH-wave refraction/reflection and site characterization",
abstract = "Traditionally, nonintrusive techniques used to characterize soils have been based on P-wave refraction/reflection methods. However, near-surface unconsolidated soils are oftentimes water-saturated, and when groundwater is present at a site, the velocity of theP-waves is rnore related to the compressibility of the pore, water than to the matrix of the unconsolidated soils. Conversely, SH-waves are directly relatable to the soil matrix. This makes SH-wave refraction/reflection methods effective in site characterizations where groundwater is present. SH-wave methods have been used extensively in site characterization and subsurface imaging for earthquake hazard assessments in the central United States and western Oregon. Comparison of SH-wave investigations with geotechnical investigations shows that SH-wave refraction/reflection techniques are viable and cost-effective for engineering site characterization.",
keywords = "Reflection, Refraction, Shear waves, Site investigation",
author = "Zhenming Wang and Street, \{Ron L.\} and Woolery, \{Edward W.\} and Madin, \{Ian P.\}",
year = "2000",
doi = "10.1061/40521(296)9",
language = "English",
isbn = "9780784405215",
series = "Proceedings of Sessions of Geo-Denver 2000 - Use of Geophysical Methods in Construction, GSP 108",
pages = "126--140",
booktitle = "Proceedings of Sessions of Geo-Denver 2000 - Use of Geophysical Methods in Construction, GSP 108",
note = "Sessions of Geo-Denver 2000 - Use of Geophysical Methods in Construction, GSP 108 ; Conference date: 05-08-2000 Through 08-08-2000",
}