MASW is a seismic surfae wave method for geotechnical applications. It evaluates stiffness and shear-wave velocity of ground materials in a depth range of engineering interest.

The multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method deals with surface waves in the lower fre-quencies (e.g., 1-30 Hz) and uses a much shallower depth range of investigation (e.g., a few to a few …

Why shear-wave velocity (Vs) is obtained from MASW survey is discussed. How shear-wave velocity (Vs) is related to stiffness is explained. Relationship between elastic moduli and shear-wave velocity …

General procedure of MASW method is explained. How to acquire and collect MASW data in the field, process them. Field logistics of MASW method. Optimum field parameters. MASW dispersion and …

Home of the multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) method, a seismic surface wave method for shear wave velocity evaluation for geotechnical site characterization.

Multichannel analysis of surface waves (MASW) tries to overcome the few weaknesses of the SASW method. The entire process classically used to produce a vs profile through spectral analysis of …

Final product from an MASW survey is explained. It is shear-wave velocity (Vs) profiles in 1-D, 2-D, and 3-D formats. How velocity (Vs) profiles are obtained is explained.

Software for MASW analysis is discussed in its required specifications. Key features and algorithms are explained. Practical, yet critical, aspects of MASW software are also discussed. ParkSEIS is the …

MASW - Types Depending on the way surface waves are generated, there are basically two types: active and preset plan with a proper impact source such as a sledge hammer or weight drop, …

Typical applications of MASW method are described. Soil-bedrock mapping, seismic site characterization, anomaly detection, compaction evaluation, grouting evaluation, etc.