Key research thrust areas:

There are three key thrust areas in this Technology Platform:

1. Field Testing: This thrust area focuses on streamlining the utilisation of field testing resources, the development of efficient field testing logistics and development of capability. 
   
   
   
2. Monitoring: This research thrust area focuses on the development of structural and geotechnical monitoring arrays in New Zealand and the usage of their data. This TP will collaborate GeoNet in the development of future building instrumentation and promote/advocate for the installation of further downhole seismic arrays.

Overarching objectives

The key objectives for this platform are:

The efficient implementation of field-based research and monitoring projects. 

The development of standardised field testing methodologies and testing documentation protocols and software to assist in real-time acquisition of data. A database of field testing and monitoring equipment available to QuakeCoRE researchers is available here.

The development of methodologies and software for post-processing and database management of data. Working in conjunction with TP1 and TP3  to develop standardized workflows for data processing and analysis to improve the efficiency implementation of projects. In the geotechnical space raw site characterisation data is managed by the NZGD, therefore QuakeCoRE will focus on a higher level database of information collated from research and extracted from the NZGD.

The training of researchers in the use of equipment and application of methodologies. Training and/or collaboration with experienced researchers will ensure proper use of equipment and will develop the New Zealand knowledge base.

Development of advanced field testing capabilities to support research. Advanced field testing equipment and procedures should look to push beyond or function at the high-end of current practice. For geotechnical applications this includes: equipment and procedures for recovering undisturbed soil samples, and devices, transducers, methodologies and procedures for measuring key parameters for site characterization.

Personnel

The QuakeCore (and aligned) staff for Technology Platform 42:

Seokho Jeong, Field Research Engineer