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Use of electrical resistivity to detect underground mine voids in Ohio : research implementation plan.
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2005-09-01
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Abstract:This project was a natural extension of the 1996-1997 void detection work completed by the USGS for
ODOT. This earlier project was entitled “Detection of Underground Mine Voids in Ohio by Use of
Geophysical Methods” and was published as U. S. Geological Survey (USGS) Water-Resources
Investigations Report # 97-4221. This report discussed several possible geophysical techniques that
might be successful at detecting mine voids. The only geophysical technique tested during this earlier
research project was ground penetrating radar. The report indicated that the likelihood of detecting
variations in electrical resistivity due to the presence of abandoned underground mine voids was sufficient
to warrant further investigation.
The approach for the current research project reflects the proposed completion of the investigation of
electrical resistivity measurements for this purpose. This proposed research approach would benefit the
Office of Geotechnical Engineering as a continuation of research related to finding effective methods for
identifying and evaluating roadway locations where abandoned underground mines exist.
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