Laboratory observation of seismic waves in heterogeneous geomaterials

Rock Mechanics 2026 Book chapter

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Authors: Shigeki Nakagawa, N.G.W. Cook, Kurt T. Nihei, Larry R. Myer
DOI: 10.1201/9781003761365-31
Cited by: 1

Abstract

Two-phase particle composite samples modeling heterogeneous geomaterials with various inclusion size and content were made to investigate the effects of particle size and content on the amplitudes and velocities of seismic waves. The results of the tests suggest that seismic attenuation can be used to infer the internal structure of heterogeneous rocks.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Seismology and Earthquake Studies Geophysics and Sensor Technology Seismic Imaging and Inversion Techniques

Publication details

Journal / source
Rock Mechanics
Publisher
CRC Press
Pages
183–188
Publication date
18 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Book chapter