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Empirical Correlation between Geotechnical and Geophysical Parameters in a Landslide Zone (Case Study: Nargeschal Landslide)
Correlación empírica entre parámetros geotécnicos y geofísicos en la zona de un deslizamiento de tierra. Caso de estudio: Deslizamiento de Nargeschal
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https://doi.org/10.15446/esrj.v22n3.69491Keywords:
Ambient noise, ERT, Geophysical investigation, Geotechnical investigation, Empirical correlation, (en)Ruido de fondo, prospección eléctrica, investigación geofísica, investigación geotécnica, (es)
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Today, geotechnical and geophysical techniques are used for landslide evaluation. Geotechnical methods provide accurate data, but are time consuming and costly. Geophysical techniques, however, are fast and inexpensive, yet their accuracy is lower than that of the geotechnical methods. Therefore, simultaneous use of geotechnical and geophysical methods provides a suitable solution for landslide evaluation. Availability of geotechnical and geophysical data makes it possible to investigate correlation between different parameters. Correlating geotechnical and geophysical parameters ends up lowering field investigation costs and enhancing subsurface survey speed in a landslide zone. In the present study, in order to evaluate Nargeschal landslide in Iran, ambient noise measurement, ERT survey, and geotechnical investigations were used. Once finished with data processing, the data obtained from geotechnical and geophysical investigations were correlated. These included SPT-N – electrical resistivity, soil moisture content – electrical resistivity, and SPT-N – shear wave velocity correlations. The correlations were examined using two methods, namely Spearman’s coefficient test and least square regression analysis. The results obtained from the two methods were in good agreement with one another. The correlations obtained in this study were of moderate to very strong strength and fell in the range of the results of previous studies. Investigation of the results indicated significant influences of ground water on electrical resistivity and soil stiffness on shear wave velocity. Results of this study can be used for soil classification and determination of mechanical and seismic characteristics of soil across various areas.
Actualmente, las técnicas geotécnicas y geofísicas se utilizan en la evaluación de los deslizamientos de tierra. Los métodos geotécnicos proveen información exacta pero son costosos y requieren de tiempo. Las técnicas geofísicas, son rápidas y económicas a pesar de que su exactitud es menor a la ofrecida por los métodos geotécnicos. El uso simultáneo de métodos geofísicos y geotécnicos provee una solución adecuada en la evaluación de estos movimientos en masa. La disponibilidad de información geotécnica y geofísica hace posible investigar la correlación entre los diferentes parámetros. Esta correlación permite una reducción en los costos de la investigación y agiliza la medición subsuperficial en las zonas de deslizamiento. En este estudio, con el fin de evaluar el deslizamiento de Nargeschal en Irán, se utilizaron medidas de ruido de fondo, prospección eléctrica, e investigaciones geotécnicas. Una vez terminado el procesamiento de los datos, se correlacionó la información obtenida de los análisis geotécnicos y geofísicos. Estos incluyen correlaciones ensayo de penetración estándar- prospección eléctrica, contenido de humedad del suelo-prospección eléctrica, y ensayo de penetración estándar-velocidad onda de corte. Las correlaciones se examinaron a través de dos métodos, llamados la prueba de coeficiente de Spearman y el análisis de regresión de mínimos cuadrados. Los resultados obtenidos a través de los dos métodos coinciden entre sí. Las correlaciones obtenidas en este estudio fueron de fuerza moderada a muy fuerte y se enmarcan en los resultados de estudios previos. El análisis de los resultados señalaron fuertes influencias del agua subterránea en la prospección eléctrica y la rigidez del suelo en la velocidad de la onda de corte. Los resultados de este estudio se pueden utilizar para la clasificación del suelo y la determinación de características mecánicas y sísmicas del suelo a través de varias áreas.
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