College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-05 06:24:50
Major
Civil Engineering
Honors Course
4300:497
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2022
Abstract
This proposed project will be dealing with investigating the mechanical properties of soil under frozen conditions. This will be done by an innovative non-destructive technology measuring the propagation of seismic waves through the frozen soils from multiple piezoelectric sensors. For the duration of this research, a freezing cell must be constructed to carry out the experimental testing. Multiple levels of saturation will be tested under the given freezing conditions. This should highlight the effect that the level of saturation will have on the propagation of seismic waves throughout the soil. Piezo-electric sensors will be placed in each layer of soil to measure seismic wave data. From the data extracted in this experiment, further knowledge can be gained pertaining to the non-destructive testing of the drastic changes that occur in soil due to seasonal temperature changes.
Research Sponsor
Dr. Nariman Mahabadi
First Reader
Nariman Mahabadi
Second Reader
Ala Abbas
Honors Faculty Advisor
Ping Yi
Recommended Citation
Mach, Sean, "Investigating the Mechanical Properties of Frozen Soil Using Non-Destructive Seismic Wave Measurements" (2022). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1596.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1596
Approved Final Signature Page
Mach_Sean_WHC-HRP+Final+Signature.doc (96 kB)
Approved Final Signature Page
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