THE APPLICATION OF GROUND CONDUCTIVITY MEASUREMENTS TO GEOLOGICAL MAPPING

Non-contacting terrain conductivity meters can greatly assist geological mapping of sedimentary sequences. Case histories from varied geological settings show that clays and clay-rich sediments can be rapidly and effectively distinguished from sands, sandstones and limestones. It is concluded that conductivity methods improve mapping accuracy whilst saving time and effort. (Author/TRRL)

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  GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY

  BURLINGTON HOUSE, PICCADILLY
  LONDON,   United Kingdom  W1V 0JU
• Authors:
  • Zalasiewicz, J A
  • Mathers, S J
  • Cornwell, J D
• Publication Date: 1985

Media Info

• Features: Figures; Photos; References;
• Pagination: p. 139-148
• Serial:
  • QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF ENGINEERING GEOLOGY
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
  • ISSN: 0481-2085

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Clay; Detection and identification; Detectors; Geological surveying; Geology; Glacial soils; Limestone; Mapping; Maps; Measurement; Measuring instruments; Resistance (Electricity); Sand; Sandstones
• Uncontrolled Terms: Conductivity
• Geographic Terms: United Kingdom
• Old TRIS Terms: Geologic mapping
• ITRD Terms: 6155: Apparatus (measuring); 4177: Clay; 9115: Detection; 4053: Geology; 4011: Glacial; 4074: Map; 6136: Measurement; 6916: Resistance (electr); 8119: United Kingdom
• Subject Areas: Geotechnology; Highways;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00451323
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Transport Research Laboratory
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: May 31 1986 12:00AM