Assessment of Subsurface Profile at SILC, Nusajaya by 2D Resistivity Method

Abstract:

An assessment of subsurface profile of a study area at Nusajaya. Johor was conducted using 2D resistivity method. The aims of the study are to determine the subsurface profile hence contouring the appearance of outcrop by 2D resistivity imaging. Subsurface structure can be delineated based on the physical and chemical parameter which is apparent resistivity of the medium. A survey line of 80m and minimum 2m electrode spacing was adopted using Pole-dipole array. Data acquisition on the survey line was completed and processed by using Res2Dinv software. The inversion model resistivity shows sandstone contains iron mineral (30-250 ohm-m) and weathered sandstone (500-1000 ohm-m). The lower part of the layer represents sandstone and siltstone exhibit high resistivity values of 1500-5000 ohm-m. The range from 30-1000 ohm-m correspond to the grade IV and V of sandstone in the actual profile. Meanwhile, the high range of the resistivity value matched the material with weathering grade II and III in ground mass. The deterioration of most physical properties was associated with the increase number of weathering grade.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 695)
• Pages: 823-827
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.695.823
• Online since: November 2014
• Authors: Siti Norsalkini Mohd Akip Tan*, Edy Tonnizam Mohamad, Rosli Saad, Mustaza M. Nordiana
• Keywords: 2D Resistivity, Geophysics, Sedimentary, Subsurface, Weathering

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