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Subsidence Study Using Geophysics

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Mundell was contracted to examine an area experiencing subsidence in the backyard of a local residence, which was located near a quarry. The results of the ground-penetrating radar (GPR) survey and 2D resistivity profiles suggested that the subsidence was most likely caused by deep, vertical soil movement which may have been the result of settlement of the unconsolidated soils or soil loss into the underlying bedrock due to quarry activities. …..Read More »

Pipeline Subsidence Study Using Geophysics

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Mundell was contracted to examine an area experiencing subsidence along a section of pipeline crossing a former coal mining portion of central Indiana. To image the underlying soil and bedrock strata beneath the area of subsidence, Mundell collected, several two-dimensional resistivity imaging (2D ERI) profiles. The geophysical data showed that the shallow subsidence along the pipeline was caused by deep, vertical bedrock movement, which was likely the result of a mine collapse. …..Read More »

Geophysical Survey Locates Voids Beneath Concrete Floor

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A local construction company discovered voids beneath a concrete building floor after the floor collapsed in several locations. To determine the extent of void development beneath the concrete floor, Mundell personnel completed a geophysical survey using a ground penetrating radar system (GPR), with a 1000-megahertz antenna .The results of the GPR survey indicated several void areas between the bottom of the concrete floor and the underlying fill materials on the order of 0.1 and 0.4 feet in thickness, were linked to leaking sewer pipes nearby……Read More »

Geophysical Survey Locates Buried Conductive Objects at Industrial Landfill Site

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A records search and personal interviews at an aluminum industrial facility had reportedly indicated that landfill materials (in particular, carbon cathodes) had been buried in an approximately 53-acre area behind the facility. Mundell personnel completed a GPS controlled EM conductivity survey of the site, and the results indicated several large areas of highly conductive materials, which when excavated, revealed significant accumulations of spent buried carbon material, including several virgin carbon cathodes and anodes, metallic objects, and general construction debris……Read More »

Refraction Microtremor as a Tool to Map Bedrock Fractures

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Mundell was retained by an environmental consultant to use the Refraction Microtremor technique (a passive seismic method) to map out the subsurface geology beneath an active industrial site, in an attempt to locate any possible bedrock depressions and fracture zones which could be acting as preferential pathways for soil and groundwater impacts……Read More »

News

Emissions Reporting and Air Dispersion Modeling Allows Tracking of Indy’s Air Pollutants

in Science and Environment

Parting the Clouds on Indy’s Air Quality Reputation

in Science and Environment

Final Cleanup Plan in Franklin, IN Ordered to Begin

in Science and Environment

EPA Announces Proposed Ban on TCE

in Regulatory Updates

Our Affiliations

- Midwestern States Environmental Consultants Association
- Environmental & Engineering Geophysical Society
- Professional Geologists of Indiana, Inc.
- National Groundwater Association
- American Societies of Chemical / Civil Engineers
- Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists
- Indiana Association for Environmental Professionals
- Geological Society of America
- Indiana Geographic Information Council
- Economy of Communion

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Prevent and Divert Wasted Food

In 2013, more than 37 million tons of food waste was generated in the US (approximately 21% of municipal waste). During Food Recovery Week, take steps to prevent and divert wasted food.

  • Reduce the volume of extra food generated
  • Divert food scraps to your pets or farm animals
  • Compost

Source: EPA

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