Short Course

SC-02: Seismic Methods for Urban Engineers

Sunday, 24 August | 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. | George R. Brown Convention Center

Sponsored by the SEG DISC


Gain Insights — Explore seismic methods tailored for urban geotechnics. Enhance Decision-Making — Learn how seismic tools improve urban development. Mitigate Risk — Assess geological variability and external disturbances. Integrate Theory and Practice — Translate geophysical knowledge into real-world engineering applications. Contribute to Sustainability — Use seismic techniques for continuous monitoring and minimal environmental impact.

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Geoscientists, Engineers
Wave Propagation Fundamentals — Seismic waves, rock/soil physics, and modeling. Data Acquisition and Analysis — Equipment, digital signal processing, active and passive seismic methods. Case Studies — Singapore landfill, deep bedrock mapping, tunnel monitoring, groundwater studies. Future Directions — Machine learning, urban activity monitoring, and beyond.