Browsing Geological Engineering Program by Author "Fratta, Dante"
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EVALUATING THE METHODOLOGY AND PERFORMANCE OF
Newgard, Jeffrey T. (2013-08-25)Compaction of backfill in confined spaces on highway projects is often performed with small vibratory plates, based solely on the experience of the contractor, leading to inadequate compaction. As a result, the backfill ... -
Low-Cost Instrumentation Development Using Independent, Self Contained Microcontrollers
Richmond, Susan (2019)This thesis describes the development and testing of low-cost geophysical and field instrumentation using microcontrollers. While open-source microcontroller boards have traditionally been developed for hobbyists and ... -
Seasonal Monitoring of an Infiltration Experiment Using Time-Lapse Geophysics and Chemical Characterization to Understand Nitrate Transport in the Vadose Zone
Fuentes, E. Larue (2023)Nitrogen-based chemical fertilizers and manure are used throughout Wisconsin to provide nutrients for crops. However, nitrogen from these fertilizers may leach from the surface and root zone to the groundwater, creating ... -
SEISMIC ARRAYS FOR THE IMAGING OF ALLUVIAL DEPOSITS AND MONITORING ENGINEERING SYSTEMS
AK, ESRA (2019)As part of the PoroTomo Project, active and passive seismic data were collected with a three component seismometer array in order to image petrophysical properties of a 1500-m by 500-m by 400-m volume in a geothermal ... -
Thermophysical Properties of Wisconsin Rocks for Application in Geothermal Energy
Meyer, Lauren L. (2013-05-19)Limited information exists about the geothermal gradient and heat capacity of the geologic formations in Wisconsin. The viability of deep (? 300 m) geothermal exchange systems in Wisconsin depends on the thermal properties ... -
Time-Lapse Geophysics and Characterization of an Infiltration Experiment in Unsaturated Wisconsin Alluvial Sediments
Swager, Katherine (2021-08)This thesis discusses the use of field geophysics, laboratory testing, and numerical modeling to characterize the infiltration mechanisms of a plume in the vadose zone. The study of fluid flow and transport in the vadose ...