A5038731142- Seismic Waves and Analysis
- earthquake and tectonic studies
- Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques
- Seismic Performance and Analysis
- Seismology and Earthquake Studies
- Geology and Paleoclimatology Research
- Geophysical Methods and Applications
- Geological formations and processes
- Landslides and related hazards
- Geotechnical Engineering and Underground Structures
- Geological and Geochemical Analysis
- Geological and Geophysical Studies Worldwide
- Hydrocarbon exploration and reservoir analysis
- Geophysics and Sensor Technology
- Marine and environmental studies
- Geotechnical Engineering and Soil Mechanics
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Hydraulic Fracturing and Reservoir Analysis
- Earthquake Detection and Analysis
- High-pressure geophysics and materials
- Soil and Unsaturated Flow
- Structural Health Monitoring Techniques
- Cryospheric studies and observations
- Geological Modeling and Analysis
- Aeolian processes and effects
University of Kentucky
2015-2024
United States Geological Survey
1996-2019
Nanyang Technological University
2010
Research Article| September 26, 2017 On the Amplitude Discrepancy of HVSR and Site Amplification from Strong‐Motion Observations Mianshui Rong; Rong aInstitute Crustal Dynamics, China Earthquake Administration, No. 1, Anningzhuang Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100085, China, waltrong@126.comluyj1@263.netfAlso at Institute Geology Geophysics, Chinese Academy Sciences, 19, Beitucheng Western Chaoyang 100029, China. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Li‐Yun Fu; Fu...
Abstract Reflection and critically refracted seismic methods use traveltime measurements of body waves propagating between a source series receivers on the ground surface to calculate subsurface velocities. Body wave energy is or reflected at boundaries where there change in impedance, defined as product material density velocity. This article provides practical guidance horizontally shear (SH-wave) refraction reflection determine velocity function depth for near-surface site...
Abstract The manual separation of natural earthquakes from mine blasts in data sets recorded by local or regional seismic networks can be a labor-intensive process. An artificial neural network (ANN) applied to automate discriminating quarry and mining eastern Kentucky suggests that the analyst effort this task significantly reduced. Based on dataset 152 earthquake 4192 blast recordings over three-year period around Kentucky, ANNs different configurations were trained tested amplitude...
Over 1.5 kilometers of high‐resolution, SH‐wave refraction and reflection profiles have been performed in the Madrid Bend area northwestern Tennessee, approximately 8 km north Tiptonville, to establish existence neo‐tectonic, near‐surface deformation. The specific was chosen because access it provided Tiptonville dome (a Holocene flexure) trend contemporary seismicity within New seismic zone (NMSZ). We believed highest likelihood deformation be over these features. Partially reversed...
Probabilistic seismic hazard analysis (PSHA) is a widely used method for assessment. PSHA predicts relationship, called the curve, between maximum ground motion or response spectra and annual frequency of exceedance (return period). Generally, smaller exceedance, meaning longer return period, larger motion— hazard—PSHA will predict, vice versa. most assessing hazards input into various aspects public financial policy.
Research Article| March 27, 2018 Estimating Site Response with Recordings from Deep Boreholes and HVSR: Examples the Mississippi Embayment of Central United States N. Seth Carpenter; Carpenter aKentucky Geological Survey, University Kentucky, 228 Mining Mineral Resources Building, Lexington, Kentucky 40506‐0107, seth.carpenter@uky.edu, zmwang@uky.edudAlso at Department Earth Environmental Sciences, 101 Slone 40506‐0053. Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Zhenming...
Research Article| December 16, 2015 The Central United States Seismic Observatory: Site Characterization, Instrumentation, and Recordings Edward W. Woolery; Woolery aDepartment of Earth Environmental Sciences, University Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky 40506 U.S.A.ewoolery@uky.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Zhenming Wang; Wang bKentucky Geological Survey, U.S.A. N. Seth Carpenter; Carpenter Ron Street; Street cUniversity (emeritus), 13813 Werth Road, Hermosa,...
Dam installation on a deep hydrologically open lake provides the experimental framework necessary to study influence of outlet engineering and changing base levels limnogeological processes. Here, high-resolution seismic reflection profiles, sediment cores, historical water level elevation datasets were employed assess recent depositional history Jackson Lake, dammed glacial located adjacent Teton fault in western Wyoming (USA). Prograding clinoforms imaged shallow stratigraphy indicate...
Abstract Analysis of electric and geologic logs 517 shallow wells (91 m, 300 ft deep) in southeastern Missouri has revealed a subsurface structural high (herein called the Charleston Uplift) trending N46°E from near New Madrid, Missouri, to Cairo, Illinois, that juxtaposes Paleocene Flour Island Formation against Eocene Claiborne Group. The Uplift is 30 km (19 miles) long, 7.2 km (4.5 miles) wide, relief 36 m (120 ft) at unconformity surface between Paleogene Quaternary sections. Two...
On the basis of assumptions multilayered and homogenous media with constant velocities Q values, plane seismic waves, pulse‐broadening equation, τ = 0 + Ct / ( C 0.5), is used to estimate shear wave quality factor s ) unconsolidated sediments from SH critical refractions in upper Mississippi embayment. The principal advantage using technique instead other methods for deriving that only one‐fourth one‐half wavelength signal needed. Results study show (1) varies 10 60 studied, (2) independent...
Shallow shear-wave seismic-reflection profiles were collected over the southwestern projection of Fluorspar Area fault complex into northern Jackson Purchase region western Kentucky. The area lies at end sediment-filled Mississippi embayment, where Paleozoic carbonate rocks are masked by a relatively thin, approximately 100 m sequence nonlithified Cretaceous, Tertiary, and Quaternary sediments. interpreted imaged clear evidence apparent fold propagation near-surface units. also showed...
Other| May 01, 2009 Evaluation of Linear Site-Response Methods for Estimating Higher-Frequency (> 2 Hz) Ground Motions in the Lower Wabash River Valley Central United States Edward Woolery; Woolery Department Earth and Environmental Sciences University Kentucky Lexington, 40506-0053 U.S.A. woolery@uky.edu (E. W.) 1University Search other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Ron Street; Street 213813 Werth Rd., Hermosa, SD 57744 Phyllis Hart 3Indiana Natural Resources, Division...
Research Article| November 01, 2013 Northwestern Extension of the Reelfoot North Fault Near New Madrid, Missouri Roy Van Arsdale; Arsdale aDepartment Earth Sciences, University Memphis, Tennessee 38152 U.S.A.rvanrsdl@Memphis.edu Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar Daniel Pryne; Pryne bFugro GeoConsulting Inc., 6100 Hillcroft, P.O. Box 740010, Houston, Texas 77274 U.S.A.depryne@gmail.com Edward Woolery cDepartment and Environmental Kentucky, 101 Slone Building,...
ABSTRACT Site response at many locations in the central and eastern United States is a resonance-based phenomenon, which site factors based on VS30 proxy may not reliably capture. Alternative factors, fundamental frequency, f0, fundamental-mode amplification, A0, calculated from simplified expressions were evaluated against 1D linear, viscoelastic SH-wave full-resonance (FR) responses. Tests conducted using S-wave velocity profiles to bedrock 11 seismic stations. The results showed that...
Research Article| November 01, 2008 The Role of Local Soil-Induced Amplification in the 27 July 1980 Northeastern Kentucky Earthquake EDWARD W. WOOLERY; WOOLERY 1Department Earth and Environmental Sciences, University Kentucky, 101 Slone Building, Lexington, KY 40506-0053 Search for other works by this author on: GSW Google Scholar TING-LI LIN; LIN 1 Present Address: Department Memphis, TN. ZHENMING WANG; WANG 2Kentucky Geological Survey, 228 Mining Mineral Resources 40506-0107 BAOPING SHI 2...
Research Article| May 01, 2012 Geology, Geotechnical Engineering, and Natural Hazards of Memphis, Tennessee, USA ROY B VAN ARSDALE; ARSDALE Department Earth Sciences, University TN 38152 1Corresponding author email: rvanrsdl@memphis.edu. Search for other works by this on: GSW Google Scholar DAVID ARELLANO; ARELLANO Civil KRISTA C STEVENS; STEVENS Fugro Atlantic, World Trade Center, Suite 350, 101 West Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 ARLEEN A HILL; HILL JUSTIN D LESTER; LESTER 219 Waynick...