Abstract
The research in question deals with problems of determining seismic P- and S-wave velocities for purposes of computing the elastic constants of a rock massif. This experimental study indicates various ways of measurement and its processing for different geological conditions.
The experimental measurements were carried out on the surface of the studied rock massif, on the walls in workings, as well as on the surface in a quarry. The question of seismic pick-ups, geophones or piezo-electric transducers and the number of components required to identify P- and S-waves, is discussed.
This is considered in connection with the choice and properties of the impact or piezo-electric seismic source. The result is a number of generalizing recommendations with respect to the measuring technique, inclusive of its use for determining the directional dependence of the elastic moduli.