ASTM D7400/D7400M-19
(Test Method)Standard Test Methods for Downhole Seismic Testing
Standard Test Methods for Downhole Seismic Testing
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
5.1 The seismic downhole method provides a designer with information pertinent to the seismic wave velocities of the materials in question (1)3. The P-wave and S-wave velocities are directly related to the important geotechnical elastic constants of Poisson’s ratio, shear modulus, bulk modulus, and Young’s modulus. Accurate in-situ P-wave and S-wave velocity profiles are essential in geotechnical foundation designs. These parameters are used in both analyses of soil behavior under both static and dynamic loads where the elastic constants are input variables into the models defining the different states of deformations such as elastic, elasto-plastic, and failure. Another important use of estimated shear wave velocities in geotechnical design is in the liquefaction assessment of soils.
5.2 A fundamental assumption inherent in the test methods is that a laterally homogeneous medium is being characterized. In a laterally homogeneous medium the source wave train trajectories adhere to Snell’s law of refraction. Another assumption inherent in the test methods is that the stratigraphic medium to be characterized can have transverse isotropy. Transverse isotropy is a particularly simple form of anisotropy because velocities only vary with vertical incidence angle and not with azimuth. By placing and actuating the seismic source at offsets rotated 90° in plan view, it may be possible to confirm that a more complex model is needed to evaluate the field data.
5.3 In soft saturated soil, where the P-wave velocity of the soil is less than the P-wave velocity of water, which is about 1450 m/s [4750 ft/s], the P-wave velocity measurement will primarily be controlled by the P-wave velocity of water and a direct measurement of the soil P-wave velocity will not be possible.
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SCOPE
1.1 These test methods address compression (P) and shear (S) waves propagating in the downward direction in a nearly vertical plane. The seismic waves can be denoted as PV or PZ for a downward propagating compression wave and as SVH or SZX for downward propagating and horizontally polarized shear wave. The SVH or SZX is also referred to as an SH wave. These test methods are limited to the determination of the interval velocities from arrival times and relative arrival times of compression (P) waves and vertically (SV) and horizontally (SH) oriented shear (S) seismic waves which are generated near surface and travel down to an array of vertically installed seismic sensors. Two methods are discussed, which include using either one or two downhole sensors (receivers).
1.2 Various applications of the data will be addressed and acceptable procedures and equipment, such as seismic sources, receivers, and recording systems will be discussed. Other items addressed include source-to-receiver spacing, drilling, casing, grouting, a procedure for borehole installation, and conducting actual borehole and seismic cone tests. Data reduction and interpretation is limited to the identification of various seismic wave types, apparent velocity relation to true velocity, example computations, use of Snell's law of refraction, and assumptions.
1.3 There are several acceptable devices that can be used to generate a high-quality P or SV source wave or both and SH source waves. Several types of commercially available receivers and recording systems can also be used to conduct an acceptable downhole survey. Special consideration should be given to the types of receivers used and their configuration to provide an output that accurately reflects the input motion. These test methods primarily concern the actual test procedure, data interpretation, and specifications for equipment which will yield uniform test results.
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This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the
Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
Designation: D7400/D7400M − 19
Standard Test Methods for
1
Downhole Seismic Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7400/D7400M; the number immediately following the designation indicates the
year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope* 1.4.1 Theproceduresusedtospecifyhowdataarecollected/
recorded and calculated in these test methods are regarded as
1.1 These test methods address compression (P) and shear
theindustrystandard.Inaddition,theyarerepresentativeofthe
(S) waves propagating in the downward direction in a nearly
significant digits that should generally be retained. The proce-
vertical plane. The seismic waves can be denoted as P or P
V Z
dures used do not consider material variation, purpose for
for a downward propagating compression wave and as S or
VH
obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any consider-
S for downward propagating and horizontally polarized
ZX
ations for the user’s objectives; and it is common practice to
shear wave. The S or S is also referred to as an S wave.
VH ZX H
These test methods are limited to the determination of the
increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be
interval velocities from arrival times and relative arrival times
commensuratewiththeseconsiderations.Itisbeyondthescope
of compression (P) waves and vertically (SV) and horizontally
of these test methods to consider significant digits used in
(SH) oriented shear (S) seismic waves which are generated
analysis methods for engineering design.
near surface and travel down to an array of vertically installed
1.4.2 Measurements made to more significant digits or
seismic sensors. Two methods are discussed, which include
better sensitivity than specified in these test methods shall not
using either one or two downhole sensors (receivers).
be regarded a nonconformance with this standard.
1.2 Various applications of the data will be addressed and
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-
acceptable procedures and equipment, such as seismic sources,
pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The
receivers,andrecordingsystemswillbediscussed.Otheritems
values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents;
addressed include source-to-receiver spacing, drilling, casing,
therefore,eachsystemshallbeusedindependentlyoftheother.
grouting, a procedure for borehole installation, and conducting
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-
actual borehole and seismic cone tests. Data reduction and
conformance with the standard.
interpretation is limited to the identification of various seismic
wavetypes,apparentvelocityrelationtotruevelocity,example
1.5.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used
computations, use of Snell’s law of refraction, and assump-
when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound
tions.
(lbf) represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass
1.3 There are several acceptable devices that can be used to isslugs.Therationalizedslugunitisnotgiven,unlessdynamic
generate a high-quality P or SV source wave or both and SH (F = ma) calculations are involved.
source waves. Several types of commercially available receiv-
1.5.2 It is common practice in the engineering/construction
ers and recording systems can also be used to conduct an
profession to concurrently use pounds to represent both a unit
acceptable downhole survey. Special consideration should be
of mass (lbm) and of force (lbf). This implicitly combines two
given to the types of receivers used and their configuration to
separate systems of units; that is, the absolute system and the
provide an output that accurately reflects the input motion.
gravitational system. It is scientifically undesirable to combine
Thesetestmethodsprimarilyconcerntheactualtestprocedure,
the use of two separate sets of inch-pound units within a single
datainterpretation,andspecificationsforequipmentwhichwill
standard. As stated, this standard includes the gravitational
yield uniform test results.
system of inch-pound units and does not use/present the slug
1.4 All recorded and calculated values shall conform to the
unit for mass. However, the use of balances or scales recording
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guide for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
pounds of mass (lbm) or recording density in lbm/ft shall not
D6026.
be regarded as nonconformance with this standard.
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
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Designation: D7400 − 17 D7400/D7400M − 19
Standard Test Methods for
1
Downhole Seismic Testing
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D7400;D7400/D7400M; the number immediately following the designation indicates
the year of original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last
reapproval. A superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope*
1.1 These test methods address compression (P) and shear (S) waves propagating in the downward direction in a nearly vertical
plane. The seismic waves can be denoted as P or P for a downward propagating compression wave and as S or S for
V Z VH ZX
downward propagating and horizontally polarized shear wave. The S or S is also referred to as an S wave. These test
VH ZX H
methods are limited to the determination of the interval velocities from arrival times and relative arrival times of compression (P)
waves and vertically (SV) and horizontally (SH) oriented shear (S) seismic waves which are generated near surface and travel
down to an array of vertically installed seismic sensors. Two methods are discussed, which include using either one or two
downhole sensors (receivers).
1.2 Various applications of the data will be addressed and acceptable procedures and equipment, such as seismic sources,
receivers, and recording systems will be discussed. Other items addressed include source-to-receiver spacing, drilling, casing,
grouting, a procedure for borehole installation, and conducting actual borehole and seismic cone tests. Data reduction and
interpretation is limited to the identification of various seismic wave types, apparent velocity relation to true velocity, example
computations, use of Snell’s law of refraction, and assumptions.
1.3 There are several acceptable devices that can be used to generate a high-quality P or SV source wave or both and SH source
waves. Several types of commercially available receivers and recording systems can also be used to conduct an acceptable
downhole survey. Special consideration should be given to the types of receivers used and their configuration to provide an output
that accurately reflects the input motion. These test methods primarily concern the actual test procedure, data interpretation, and
specifications for equipment which will yield uniform test results.
1.4 All recorded and calculated values shall conform to the guide for significant digits and rounding established in Practice
D6026.
1.4.1 The procedures used to specify how data are collected/recorded and calculated in these test methods are regarded as the
industry standard. In addition, they are representative of the significant digits that should generally be retained. The procedures
used do not consider material variation, purpose for obtaining the data, special purpose studies, or any considerations for the user’s
objectives; and it is common practice to increase or reduce significant digits of reported data to be commensurate with these
considerations. It is beyond the scope of these test methods to consider significant digits used in analysis methods for engineering
design.
1.4.2 Measurements made to more significant digits or better sensitivity than specified in these test methods shall not be
regarded a nonconformance with this standard.
1.5 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units (given in brackets) are to be regarded separately as standard.
The values stated in each system may not be exact equivalents; therefore, each system shall be used independently of the other.
Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard. Reporting of test results in units other
than SI shall not be regarded as non-conformance with this standard.
1.5.1 The gravitational system of inch-pound units is used when dealing with inch-pound units. In this system, the pound (lbf)
represents a unit of force (weight), while the unit for mass is slugs. The rationalized slug unit is not given, unless dynamic (F = ma)
calculations are involved.
1.5.2 It is common practice in the engineering/construction profession to concurrently use pounds to represent both a unit of
mass (lbm) and of force (lbf). This implicitly combines two separate systems of units; that is, the absolute system and the
gravitational system. It is scientifically undesirable to combine the use of two separate sets of inch-pound units within a single
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