Recent Trends in Underwater Soil Sampling Methods

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Recent Trends in Underwater Soil Sampling Methods

Tirey, GB
Vice President, Alpine Geophysical Associates, Inc., Norwood, N. J.

Pages: 13 Published: Jan 1972

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Abstract

The recent trend in underwater soil sampling has been toward submersible, remote or diver operated equipment set on the seabed. Rotary and vibratory drills of these types are described.

Keywords:
soils, sampling, ocean bottom, underwater foundations, sediments, coring, drilling, drill core analysis, penetration, vibration, remote control, divers

Paper ID: STP38792S
Committee/Subcommittee: D18.02
DOI: 10.1520/STP38792S

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