Agenda

Session I. Geophysical Methodologies       Moderator: Tim Newton

Welcome and Introduction - MoDOT Director

Transition to Proactive Practices for Applications of Geophysical Technologies
to Transportation - Barry Berkovitz

An Overview of Geophysical Methods - Dick Benson

Selling Geophysics: Some Observations on Creating and Marketing a
Geophysics Program in State Government - William P. Owen

Contracting for Geophysical Services - Gregory L. Hempen



Session II. Geophysical Methodologies     Moderator: Barry Berkovitz

Overview of the Shallow Seismic Reflection Technique & Forward Modeling of Reflection Seismic and Ground Penetrating Radar Signals to Aid in Field Survey Design and Data Interpretation - Neil Anderson

The Induced Polarization Method - Lee D. Slater

Ground Penetrating Radar - Steve Cardimona

Overview of Electrical Resistivity Method - Mats Lagmanson

Multichannel Seismic Surface-wave Methods for Geotechnical Applications -
Choon B. Park

Shear Wave Velocity Field from Surface Waves to Detect Anomalies in the
Subsurface - Richard D. Miller

Three Dimensional Electrical Imaging - Jeffrey L. Leberfinger, P.G

 

Session III. Engineering Applications       Moderator: Greg Hempen

Applying the Seismic Refraction Technique to Exploration for Transportation
Facilities - Michael L. Rucker

Unknown Foundations - Larry Olsen

Evaluation & Location of Engineering Structures Using Non-destructive Testing Technology - Mar t in Roubal

Three-dimensional Tomographic Imaging for Deep Foundation Integrity Testing - David Neil

Geophysical Mapping of Potential Collapse Zones under Highways - Ernest C.
Hauser

Bridge Deck Health Monitoring - H. M. Aktan

Use of Automated Seismic and Sonic Methods in Pavement Evaluation - Soheil
Nazarian

Session IV. Engineering Applications     Moderator: Khamis Haramy

A Comparative Account of Geophysical Logging Technologies for the
Nondestructive Testing of Drilled Shaft Foundations - Frank Jalinoos

Seismic Non-destructive Tests on Reinforced Concrete Column of the Longtan
Highway Bridge, Guangxi, China - Lanbo Liu

Potential Use of Ground Penetrating Radar in Highway Rock Cut Stability -
Norbert H. Maerz

Ground-penetrating Radar Investigation of an Interstate Concrete Pavement
for Evidence of Segregation Caused by Poor Consolidation During Construction - Francisco A. Romero

Risk Management and Stabilization Planning for Excavated Slopes Using Tomographic Ground Imaging - Joel A. Strid

Real Time Monitoring of Infrastructure Using TDR Technology: Principles - Kevin M. O'Connor

GSSI Sponsored Pre-banquet Social / New Product Demo of "Structure Scan
II" - Francisco Romero of Geophysical Survey Systems Inc.
Banquet

 

Session V. Problem Geologic Conditions     Moderator: Andy Munoz

High-Resolution S-Wave Reflection Surveys for Delineating Near-surface
Geological Structures - INAZAKI Tomio

Combination Land and Underwater Seismic Refraction Survey - Bedrock
Characterization for Bridge Construction - Douglas W. Lambert

International Case Histories of Successful Applications with Electrical
Resistivity Imaging - Mats Lagmanson

Timely and Accurate Subsurface Characterization for Highway Applications
Using Seismic Tomography - David Neil

How Geophysical Techniques Can Be Used in the Planning/design and Maintenance of Our Roadways - Dorian L. Shuford

Borehole Velocity Logging for Caltrans' Earthquake Engineering Program:
Comparison of Field Measurements - William P. Owen

Selecting and Using Geophysical Methods - Roadway Case Histories - Dick
Benson

Session VI. Problem Geologic Conditions     Moderator: Douglas W.
Lambert

Ground-penetrating Radar and Shallow Reflection Seismic Surveys for Mitigation of Karstic Damage to I-44 Embankment, West Springfield Area, Missouri; & Reflection Seismic and Ground-penetrating Radar Surveys; Ralls County, Missouri - Glen Adams

Geophysical Characterization of a Proposed Street Extension in Cape Girardeau, Missouri - Issa El-Hussain

Application of Bistatic Low Frequency GPR for Mapping Karst Features and
Bedrock Topography - Michael Roark

Case Studies in Geophysical Investigations of Landfills in Proposed Roadways
- Dean Keiswetter

Detection and Delineation of Underground Fuel Storage Tanks and Associated
Utility Lines Using Electromagnetic Induction and Ground Penetrating Radar Methods - Jeremy Strohmeyer

Predicting Subsidence Using Resistivity Tomography along Interstate Route 70
in a Karst Area: Frederick, Maryland - James L. Stuby

An Offshore Geophysical Survey in Support of a Highway Reconstruction
Project, Washington - Richard E. Sylwester

 

Session VII. QA & QC       Moderator:

Impact-Echo Response of Rock-Socketed Drilled Shafts - Dong-soo Kim

Sonic / Ultrasonic Measurements for Bridge Deck Evaluations - Paul Fisk

Ultrasonic Tomography for Imaging Reinforcement Steel in Concrete Bridge
Girders - Dean Keiswetter

Case History of Crosshole Sonic Logging of Drilled Shaft Anomaly, Satilla
River Bridge, Ga. - Olu Adeyemi

Seismic Vibration Monitoring at Ramp Construction near the Martin Luther King Bridge, East Saint Louis, Illinois - Michael S. Roark

Ground Penetrating Radar Survey of Interstate 70 Across Missouri - Shane Hickman

Investigation of Bridge Decks Utilizing Ground Penetrating Radar - John Wenzlick

Session VIII. General      Moderator:

Evolving Geophysical Standards - Richard Hoover

Ultrasonic Inspection of Bridge Hanger Pins - Benjamin Graybeal

Determination of Dynamic Soil Properties Using Geophysical Methods - Houda
Jadi

Geophysical Site Characterization in Support of Highway Expansion Project -
Shane Hickman

Microgravity Investigations of Sinkhole Collapses under Highways - Nicholas
C. Crawford, PhD

Reflection Seismic and Ground-penetrating Radar Study of Previously Mined
(Lead/Zinc) Ground, Joplin, Missouri - Timothy E. Newton

Bridge Scour: Application of Ground Penetrating Radar - Doyle J. Webb

 

Other Papers

A Practical Approach To Predicting Subgrade Moduli Using Falling Weight Deflectometer (FWD) Data - Bouzid Choubane

Application Of Ground Penetrating Radar To Pavement Evaluation - Bouzid Choubane

Gravity Method - Kevin Mickus

Magnetic Method - Kevin Mickus

Real Time Monitoring Of Infrastructure Using TDR Technology: Case Histories - Kevin O'Connor

Cross Borehole Tomography - Steve Cardimona

Geotechnical Investigations, For Non-Seismic Conditions, Conducted For
Planning, Design, Construction And Maintenance Of Transportation Facilities - Thomas Petry

Geotechnical Investigations For Transportation Facilities Founded In And Consisting Of Expansive Clay Soils - Thomas Petry

Methods Used To Carry Out Six Roadway Investigations Of Sinkholes - Richard Benson

Case Studies Of Engineering And Environmental Applications Of Induced Polarization Imaging - Lee Slater

Evaluation Of Drilled Shafts At Piney Creek Bridge Using Crosshole Sonic Logging Data And 3D Tomographic Imaging Method - Khamis Haramy

Evaluating The Utility Of Geophysical Surveying Methods - Neil Anderson