A Review of Electrical Resistivity Method Investigations on Selected Case Studies

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-250
Author(s):  
Ewumi T.A ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

scholarly journals Electrical Resistivity Tomography Application for Buried Foundation Investigations: Insights and Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 54 (2E) ◽  
pp. 122-133
Author(s):  
Raad Eissa
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Tomography ◽  
Geophysical Methods ◽  
Data Interpretation ◽  
Traditional Methods ◽  
Resistivity Tomography ◽  
Existing Structures ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

Maintenance of existing structures and development or reuse of brownfield sites need to determine buried foundations, in terms of location and dimensions, as accurately as possible. Geophysical methods provide an indirect way to look in the ground and provide information about the subsurface that the traditional methods might be unable to. In particular, the electrical resistivity method has been performed in the context of buried foundation surveys. This review spots the light on the main results obtained from utilizing the electrical resistivity method and the most affecting parameters that can influence the obtained resistivity models, and also, focuses on published case studies to merge their findings to understand the interaction among the method, the foundation and the hosting background for buried foundations surveys. The case studies mentioned in this review show the resistivity method's success and highlight the most important parameters that can control the method’s applicability and data interpretation. The integration of the geophysical-traditional methods has appreciable potential for more accurate findings.

ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY METHOD APPLIED TO STUDY GROUNDWATER CONTAMINATION AROUND THE ALAGOINHAS CEMETERY, BAHIA, BRAZIL

2016 ◽  
Vol 33 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo M.S. Amarante ◽  
Olivar A.L. de Lima ◽  
Susana S. Cavalcanti
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Groundwater Contamination ◽  
Electrode Array ◽  
Hydrological Conditions ◽  
Vertical Electrical Soundings ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Soundings ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

ABSTRACT. To investigate the subsurface geological and hydrological conditions around the area of the Alagoinhas county cemetery – Bahia State, Brazil, 38 vertical electrical soundings using Schlumberger electrode array were performed to a maximum AB/2 spacing... RESUMO. Para investigar as condições geológicas e hidrológicas da subsuperfície na área do entorno do Cemitério Municipal de Alagoinhas, Bahia, foram realizadas 38 sondagens elétricas verticais centradas em pontos acessíveis da área. As sondagens foram...

scholarly journals INVESTIGATION OF GROUNDWATER POTENTIALS IN IMAKUN OMI COMMUNITY USING ELECTRICAL RESISTIVITY METHOD

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Joseph Olakunle Coker ◽  
Akindamola Julius Agbelemoge ◽  
Stephen Oluwafemi Ariyo ◽  
Victor Makinde ◽  
Aderemi Amidu Alabi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Groundwater Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Current Electrode ◽  
Ogun State ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
The Earth ◽  
Maximum Current ◽  
Electrical Soundings ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

Groundwater is described as the water found beneath the surface of the earth in underground streams and aquifers and has become popular as a source of drinking potable water in Nigeria due to its quality when compared to other water sources. The Electrical resistivity method was employed in Imakun Omi Community, a coastal town in Ogun Waterside Local government area of  Ogun State with the aim of determining the groundwater potential of the area. A total of twenty (20) Vertical Electrical Soundings (VES) points were carried out in the area using the Schlumberger configuration with maximum current electrode separation (AB) of 300m using the ABEM SAS 1000 Terrameter. The results obtained were interpreted quantitatively and qualitatively using partial curve matching and computer iteration programs WINRESIST and SURFER 11 for the interpretation from which the reflection coefficient was computed. The groundwater potential of the rock units were evaluated and  40% of the stations show  high yield, 50% of the stations show medium yield and 10% of the stations was observed to have low yield. The aquifer thicknesses are very thick with values ranging from 6.9 m to 79.3 m, hence an average of 43.1mand overburden thicknesses ranging from 9.7m to 96.5 m, with an average of 53.1m

scholarly journals On the Use of Electrical Resistivity Method in Mapping Potential Sources and Extent of Pollution of Groundwater Systems in Lapai Town, Niger State, Nigeria.

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 18
Author(s):  
Matthew Tersoo Tsepav ◽  
Aliyu Yahaya Badeggi ◽  
Obaje Nuhu George ◽  
Usman Yusuf Tanko ◽  
Ibrahim Samuel Ibbi
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Lateritic Soil ◽  
Protective Capacity ◽  
Unconfined Aquifers ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Sounding ◽  
Groundwater Systems ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method ◽  
Resistivity Meter ◽  
Confined And Unconfined Aquifers

<p>Electrical resistivity method employing the Schlumberger array was used to occupy forty four (44) vertical electrical sounding points in Lapai town with the aim of determining the depth to aquifers, aquifer thicknesses and aquifer protective capacity. The G41 Geotron resistivity meter was used in obtaining the apparent resistivity data which was processed using Interpex 1XD resistivity interpretation software. The results revealed four lithologic sections which include top lateritic soil, sandy clay, fractured basement and fresh basement. Both confined and unconfined aquifers were identified within the area, with four classes of aquifer proactive capacities as high, moderate, weak and poor. While the aquifer at VES 20 was highly protected, twenty other aquifers were moderately protected, eight others had weak protection and fifteen aquifers were poorly protected. The aquifers were generally of good thicknesses and at varying reasonable depths, making them good reservoirs of water in appreciable quantity. The average aquifer thickness was estimated to be 48.36m while the average depth to aquifers was estimated to be 56.68m.</p>

scholarly journals CHARACTERIZATION OF AN EXPERIMENTAL CELL IN A MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL USING 2-D ELECTRICAL PROFILING TECHNIQUE

2016 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Antonio Carlos de Siqueira Neto ◽  
Vagner Roberto Elis
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Resistivity ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste ◽  
Solid Waste ◽  
Municipal Solid Waste Landfill ◽  
Waste Landfill ◽  
Experimental Cell ◽  
Resistivity Method ◽  
Electrical Resistivity Method

ABSTRACT. The electrical resistivity method (ER) with the electrical profiling technique (EP) were applied to landfill Delta A, located next to the highway dos Bandeirantes in Campinas (SP). Within the landfill there is a region of approximately 5,200 m2...Keywords: electrical resistivity, landfill, experimental cell. RESUMO. O método de eletrorresistividade (ER) utilizando a técnica de caminhamento elétrico (CE) foi aplicado no aterro Delta A, localizado ao lado da rodovia dos Bandeirantes nomunicípio de Campinas (SP). Dentro do aterro há uma região de...Palavras-chave: resistividade elétrica, aterro sanitário, célula experimental.

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