Tunnel site characterization by hybrid seismic surveying

Hybrid seismic survey for a planned hydroelectric gallery at Schwarzenberg, Switzerland (2014)

Refraction seismic velocity field derived by diving wave tomography
Refraction seismic velocity field
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Uninterpreted reflection seismic depth section
Reflection seismic depth section
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Interpreted hybrid seismic section
Interpreted hybrid seismic section
  • Be aware of all hazards related to geologically unstable areas before you start drilling your tunnel!
  • Slash the number of boreholes by drilling at meaningful locations only!
  • Detection of faults and decompaction zones
  • Assessment of mechanical rock properties
  • Recognition of karstified zones
  • Delineation of the bedrock surface
  • Area-wide investigation
  • Environmentally friendly – no or negligible field and crop damage
  • Applicable also in urban areas
  • Fast field data acquisition, daily progress 1 – 2 km
  • Readily available evaluation results within 2 – 3 days