Quantifiable Data within the Geotechnical Framework
DGI has participated in numerous geotechnical projects and multi-purpose projects where Acoustic Televiewers (ATV) and/or Optical Televiewers (OTV) were surveyed in combination with physical properties. Oriented digital core and derivative borehole feature orientation such as fractures, faults, bedding, break-outs, foliation, vein intersections and lithology contacts have been crucial for geotechnical assessments. The quantitative aspect of DGI acquired physical rock properties is also a key contributor to geotechnical understanding.
Relevant and Reliable
Since we acquire all the data in a continuous manner and in-situ under naturally occurring pressure, temperature and stress conditions, our clients are confident that regardless of the core recovery, the geotechnical understanding is relevant and reliable.
Applications
- Geotechnical assessment and modeling
- Structural geology for resource control, design, safety planning
- Rock mechanics
- Lithology mapping and modeling
- Break-out analysis and stress field analysis potential
Types of Projects
- Geotechnical/Environmental – nuclear waste repository; carbon sequestration studies
- Mining – mine shaft pilot borehole; ventilation shaft pilot borehole
- Exploration – structural geology; vein orientation; lithology modeling
- Environmental – water resource protection; contamination plume modeling; dewatering identification/planning
- Geotechnical/Environmental – hydroelectric dam design and modeling
