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A Study on the Resistivity Structure in Central Myanmar Basin using DC Resistivity and Magnetotellurics (전기비저항 탐사와 자기지전류 탐사 자료를 이용한 미얀마 중앙분지 전기비저항 구조 연구)

  • Noh, Myounggun;Lee, Heuisoon;Ahn, Taegyu;Jang, Seonghyung;Hwang, InGul;Lee, Donghoon;Hwang, Seho
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.22 no.2
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    • pp.62-71
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    • 2019
  • We conducted DC resistivity and MT survey to obtain the resistivity structure of the central Myanmar basin. We tried to analyze the underground structure through the resistivity variation of Myanmar by performing representative geophysical survey methods because researches on the electrical resistivity structure are insufficient in Myanmar. The electrical resistivity is expected to be low considering the marine sedimentary rocks composed of shale and sandstone in this area. The DC resistivity and MT survey were carried out using SmartRho of Geolux Co., Ltd. and MTU-5A of Phoenix geophysics Ltd., respectively, to visualize the electrical resistivity structure of study area. DC resistivity and MT survey showed an electrical resistivity less than dozens of ohm-m within the depth of 100 m. In particular, MT survey data were almost similar to TM and TE modes in the frequency range above 1 Hz. The two-dimensional inversion of MT data showed a subsurface structure with low resistivity below 150 ohm-m divided into east-west direction. We confirmed that the inversions of DC resisitivity and MT data along an overlapped survey line represented similar results. In the future, considering the high electrical conductivity, it would be effective to perform DC resistivity and MT survey simultaneously to study the electrical resistivity structure of the central Myanmar basin.

Experimental Study on Estimation of $CO_2$ Saturation by the Electrical Resistivity Monitoring during $CO_2$ Injection for Rock Samples ($CO_2$ 지중저장에 의한 전기비저항 모니터링 및 포화도 예측을 위한 실험 연구)

  • Kim, Jong-Wook;Song, Young-Soo
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.13 no.4
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    • pp.388-396
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    • 2010
  • As a part of basic studies on monitoring and saturation estimation of carbon dioxide ($CO_2$) storage using resistivity survey, laboratory experiment has been conducted to measure the change of the electrical resistivity through repeated experiments of supercritical $CO_2$ and brine water injection into homogeneous and heterogeneous sandstones. The $CO_2$ saturation is estimated by using resistivity index based on the resistivity measurements. The experimental results of two types of sandstones show that the effect of pore structure in the rock and the effect of contained clay minerals in the rock can be affected to calculate the $CO_2$ saturation. The result can be useful to evaluate the $CO_2$ saturation based on resistivity survey at the site where $CO_2 sequestrates.

Verification of Reinforcement with Grouting Materials in Reservoir Dike using Electrical Resistivity Tomography (전기비저항 토모그래피를 이용한 저수지 제체 그라우팅 효과 검증)

  • Song, Sung-Ho;Yong, Hwan-Ho;Lee, Gyu-Sang;Woo, Myung-Ha
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2006.06a
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    • pp.73-78
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    • 2006
  • To verify reinforcing effect of grouting materials on the water leakage region in dike, we performed various hydraulic test and we also applied electric resistivity survey including electrical resistivity tomography(ERT) to see resistivity variation before and after grouting. As the results of dipole-dipole array survey along dike, resistivity distribution after grouting was without noticeable spatial variation. Long term resistivity monitoring results at dike with Schlumberger array electric resistivity survey showed that the decreasing region of apparent resistivity and one dimensional inversion results were the occupied region by grout after grouting. From the ERT using check holes to inspect the effect of grouting, we could find that the ERT is quite effective to evaluate spatially grout region in dike.

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Case histories of geotechnical survey for civil construction in rural sites (농촌지역 토목공사를 위한 지반조사 사례)

  • Kwon, Hyoung-Seok;Oh, Se-Young;Kim, Ki-Seog
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2000.09a
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    • pp.87-111
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    • 2000
  • In this study, we describe the principle and result of geophysical techniques which are widely used in geotechnical survey. Also we discuss two case histories. One is discrimination of limestone cavity areas by resistivity, seismic tomography, televiewer, well logging, and the other is discrimination of coal by resistivity, electromagnetic method, resistivity tomography.

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Study of geological structure in area of Hwasan caldera using geophysical method (지구물리학적 방법에 의한 화산 칼데라 지역의 지질구조 연구)

  • Kwon, Byung-Doo;Lee, Heui-Soon;Yang, Joon-Mo;Park, Gye-Soon;Eom, Joo-Young;Kim, Dong-Oh
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.06a
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    • pp.267-272
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    • 2007
  • Uiseong subbasin belonging to Kyungsang basin resulted from volcanic activity in the late Cretaceous. In this study, we carry out MT and gravity survey at the Hwasan caldera, which was formed of volcanic and abyssal rocks complex, then analyze and identify geological substructure. Potential survey such as gravity and magnetic survey has been mainly carried out in former studies, so depth information for understanding substructure was not enough. To complement a potential survey, we use MT method, which has high vertical resolution. Moreover we make a simple 2D model comparing with former study. The result of MT and gravity 2D modeling shows that this area is roughly composed of 3 layers; The bottom layer is a basement. In the second layer, intrusive rocks having high resistivity is placed along the ring faults and the sedimentary layer of low resistivity is inside caldera. The highest layer is alluvium. To comprehend the 3D structure of the Hwasan caldera, we perform 3D gravity inversion, and construct the 3D model from the result of 3D gravity inversion. MT responses are calculated by using the constructed 3D model and the 3D model of the Hwasan caldera's structure is suggested after comparing the calculated values with the observed values at MT line.

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Analysis of Ground Deformation Deformation using Resistivity Monitoring Technique at a Tunnel Excavation Area (전기비저항 모니터링을 이용한 터널 주변 지반상태 변화 파악)

  • Ahn, Hee-Yoon;Jeong, Jae-Hyeung;Cho, In-Ky;Park, Sam-Gyu;Kim, Ki-Seog;Jung, Lae-Chul
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.06a
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    • pp.93-100
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    • 2007
  • During tunnel excavation, drawdown of groundwater table or discharge from tunnel faces may not only reduce stability of tunnel and work efficiency but cause environmental problems. We have investigated the applicability of electrical resistivity survey for the establishment of the monitoring system for groundwater behavior and detecting flow channel of groundwater during tunnel excavation. The groundwater level was continuously measured at several points for 1 year. Survey was conduted at every 3 months using preinstalled electrical resistivity cables on site. The results show that observed changes in resistivity ratios in the area can be explained with observed changes in groundwater level. Thus, we believed that electrical resistivity analysed together with groundwater data can be applied for the monitoring of groundwater in tunnel area.

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Three-dimensional resistivity imaging for site investigations in civil engineering (지반조사를 위한 3차원 전기비저항 탐사)

  • Chung Seung-Hwan;Yi Myeong-Jong;Kim Jung-Ho;Cho Seong-Jun;Song Yoonho
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 1999.08a
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    • pp.21-36
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    • 1999
  • Recently resistivity survey is widely used for site investigations in the field of civil engineering. Since such application area requires accurate interpretation tools especially in the area of complicated geology and rough terrain topography, we developed a three-dimensional (3-D) resistivity inversion code, which can reconstruct real earth structures. Furthermore, the inversion code gives resolution-enhanced images by applying the ACB(Active Constraint Balancing) method. With the help of this inversion code, 3-D resistivity survey is now used as new techniques for site investigations in civil engineering problem. By imaging the 3-D resistivity distribution, we could get useful informations such as depth distribution of basement rock, distribution of weak zone, fractures and cavities which is crucial to civil engineers.

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2D Resistivity Modeling Including Tunnel (터널을 포함한 전기비저항탐사 2차원 모델링)

  • Kyeung, Keu-Ha;Cho, In-Ky;Kim, Ki-Ju;Jung, Jae-Hyeung;Bae, Gyu-Jin;Ahn, Hee-Yoon;Kim, Ki-Seog
    • 한국지구물리탐사학회:학술대회논문집
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    • 2007.06a
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    • pp.179-184
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    • 2007
  • The electrical resistivity method has been widely used for the efficient maintenance of tunnel. In this case, the main purpose of the survey is to find out resistivity distribution around the tunnel. However, resistivity data are severely distorted by the tunnel, which make it hard to detect anomalous zones developed around the tunnel. In this study, using the finite element modeling, we analyze resistivity data distorted by the tunnel. Finally, we propose a simple method to correct the tunnel effect.

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An Electrical Resistivity Survey for Leachate Investigation at a Solid Waste Landfill (폐기물 매립지 침출수 조사를 위한 전기비저항 탐사)

  • Lee, Keun-Soo;Cho, In-Ky;Mok, Jong-Koo;Kim, Jeong-Woo
    • Geophysics and Geophysical Exploration
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.59-66
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    • 2016
  • The electrical resistivity method is an effective geophysical tool to detect subsurface contamination because the contaminated zones show generally lower electrical resistivity. In this study, the electrical resistivity surveys were applied to a waste landfill site to image the subsurface structure around the landfill and to identify the contaminated zones. First, the dipole-dipole 2D resistivity surveys were conducted along the boundaries of landfill to define the developed contaminated zones. Then the crosshole resistivity tomography was applied to confirm the suspected contaminated zones at depth. The results of drilling and geochemical analysis of ground water supported that the low resistivity zones coincide well with the contaminated zones and the leachate pathways could be delineated effectively from the resistivity survey.