Using geophysical methods to image near-surface cylindrical pipeline : a case study on engineering applications, Jordan
Joint Authors
Mashaqibah, Atif
al-Amush, Hani R.
Source
Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering
Issue
Vol. 3, Issue 2 (30 Jun. 2009), pp.137-149, 13 p.
Publisher
Jordan University of Science and Technology Deanship of Research
Publication Date
2009-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Topics
Abstract EN
Conventional and modern geophysical methods have become presently very popular and reliable tools to investigate the near- surface underground features for different applications, such as engineering, geotechnical, environmental and groundwater aquifer characterization.
Geophysical prospecting techniques have gained great importance due to their non-invasive, cost-effective and fast field implementation.
In this research, a geomagnetic survey and an electrical resistivity survey were used to investigate the magnetic and electrical resistivity anomaly responses and imaging of an underground Gas Pipeline (GPL).
This GPL is in fact part of a major multinational project to transport gas from Egypt to Jordan and then to Syria, Lebanon and Turkey.
Thus it crosses Jordan from Aqaba in the south to the Jordanian-Syrian borders in the north.
The two geophysical methods were successful in locating and imaging the underground GPL down to depths of 1 to 4 meters within different soil materials.
The geophysical response revealed the GPL in terms of its dimensions and extension.
In addition, the geoelectrical study proved to be an effective tool in mapping the subsurface lithology variations and shallow structural features such of interest (e.g.
fractures, crakes and joints).
Thereby, this shows the advantages of geophysical techniques in identifying the optimum site for excavation in case of any encountered trouble that could occur in a similar sub-surface engineering construction, in terms of reducing the amount of excavation to be made.
American Psychological Association (APA)
al-Amush, Hani R.& Mashaqibah, Atif. 2009. Using geophysical methods to image near-surface cylindrical pipeline : a case study on engineering applications, Jordan. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering،Vol. 3, no. 2, pp.137-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-284622
Modern Language Association (MLA)
al-Amush, Hani R.& Mashaqibah, Atif. Using geophysical methods to image near-surface cylindrical pipeline : a case study on engineering applications, Jordan. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering Vol. 3, no. 2 (2009), pp.137-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-284622
American Medical Association (AMA)
al-Amush, Hani R.& Mashaqibah, Atif. Using geophysical methods to image near-surface cylindrical pipeline : a case study on engineering applications, Jordan. Jordan Journal of Civil Engineering. 2009. Vol. 3, no. 2, pp.137-149.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-284622
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 148-149
Record ID
BIM-284622