Geophysics in Geotechnics Seminar

Equipe in association with European Geophysical Services & TerraDat UK provided a unique opportunity to hear some of the leading experts in the fields of surface and downhole geophysics.

Seminar Programme

09:00 - 09:30 Coffee and Registration

09:45 - 10:45 Combined geophysical and geomatic measurements to investigate hazardous slopes in the South Wales valleys. Nick Russill - Director, TerraDat UK

10:45 - 11:00 Morning Beak

11:00 - 12:00 Time-lapse (repeat) micro-gravity surveys over collapsing salt mines, Northwich. Dr Jamie Pringle - Lecturer in Engineering & Environmental Geoscience.
Keele University

12:00 - 13:00 Buffet Lunch

13:00 - 14:00 Applications of geophysical logging in geotechnical site investigations. Kim Beesley - Managing Director, European Geophysical Services

14:00 - 15:00 Use of geophysics to evaluate abandoned chalk mines. Mike Wilson - Associate Director, Soil Mechanics 

15:00 - 15:15 Afternoon Break

15:15 - 16:15 The Use of Surface and Downhole Geophysics in the Siting and Development of Water Wells. James Dodds - Managing Director, JDIH

The day was a great success with over 20 delegates from consultancies, contractors and clients. The day also included a demonstration comprising a real time laser scan of the Academy's courtyard using TerraDat's Topcon GLS-1000 laser scanner.

Copies of the proceedings are available to non delegates for £50 + VAT.