Soils Survey

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Abstract:

A soil survey was conducted in the vicinity of ground zero prior to the Johnie Boy Event to provide data for Program 1 projects on the physical and mineralogical characteristics of the subsurface soils to a depth of 50 feet and to provide holes for the installation of instruments and sand columns to depth of 80 feet. Field and laboratory tests were conducted to determine the water content, gradation, density, and mineralogical compisition of the natural soils and the compaction characteristics of the soil used for backfill around the detonation device.

Author(s):
Goode, T. B ; Mathews, A. L.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MS
Funding Organization(s):
Defense Atomic Support Agency, Washington , DC
Document Type:
Technical Report/Graduate Research Project
Publication Date:
1963 May 17
Pagination:
41

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Distribution Code:
A - Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement: Public Release

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Collection: TRECMS
Subject Terms
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
tectosilicates, igneous rocks, diffraction, x rays, laboratory tests, materials, mineralogy, minerals, refractive index, soil classification, elements, ground zero, mississippi, phyllosilicates, physical properties, soil surveys, backfills
Keyword(s):
BOREHOLES, JOHNIE BOY SHOT, SUN BEAM OPERATION, S L change 8508
Subject Categories:
Earth Sciences and Oceanography
Update Date:
2023 Jan 09