Zhi-Qiang Li , Haoxuan Yan , Lichao Nie , Andong Chen , Duo Zhang , Xingbang Sun
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Abstract
Due to the complex karst geological structure, the construction of diversion aqueducts in karst formations poses deformation and stability challenges for the foundation. During the construction of the aqueduct in Jifu Village, Yunnan Province, a comprehensive detection method was employed to investigate the karst development in the area. This method integrates information obtained from various techniques, including geological analysis, Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), and drilling. Geological analysis was used to identify potential karst development locations within the project area. GPR provided geophysical profiles revealing shallow karst features, and drilling was strategically placed along these profiles to verify and supplement the GPR data. This approach yielded more accurate information on karst development. The results demonstrate that the combination of geological analysis, geophysics, and drilling can effectively detect karst formations. The identified karst locations were consistent with the inferred underground karst zones from the investigation. Optimizing and refining this method can offer valuable reference and guidance for detecting karst areas in similar regions.
期刊介绍:
The Journal of Applied Geophysics with its key objective of responding to pertinent and timely needs, places particular emphasis on methodological developments and innovative applications of geophysical techniques for addressing environmental, engineering, and hydrological problems. Related topical research in exploration geophysics and in soil and rock physics is also covered by the Journal of Applied Geophysics.