Key research thrust areas
There are two key thrust areas in this Technology Platform:
- 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.
- 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 Platform 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 we will 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 staff for Technology Platform 2:
Andrew Stolte, Field Research Engineer
Key performance indicators
KPI | Start Date | Due Date | Q2 Report | ||||
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TP2.1: Develop framework for efficient implementation of geotechnical and geophysical field testing methodologies. | 1/6/2016 | 30 Jun 31/6/2017 | On trackComplete | ||||
TP2.2: Develop and implement University of Canterbury building monitoring systems in partnership with GeoNet. | 1/6/2016 | 31 Mar /2/2017 | On trackComplete | ||||
TP2.3: Development of direct-push crosshole methodology and implementation (w University of Texas) | 1/6/2016 | 30 Jun 31/6/2017 | On trackComplete | ||||
TP2.4: Develop QuakeCoRE best practice guidelines and software for active geophysical testing and monitoring | 1/126/2016 | 31/12/2017 | CompleteOn track | ||||
TP2.5: Development of Instrumentation and signal processing training (with TP1) | 1/12/2016 | 30 Jun 2017/6/2018 | Delayed | ||||
TP2.6: Develop QuakeCoRE post earthquake reconnaissance strategy | 1/1/2017 | 30/6/2018 | DelayedOn track | ||||
TP2.67: Develop a repository and guidelines for field testing and monitoring data and metadata archiving (with TP3) | 1/3/2017 | 31/8/2018 | On Track | ||||
TP2.8: Development of efficient tools to interact with GeoNet BIP database. | 1/3/2017 | 31/12/2018 | On Track | ||||
TP2.9: Development of geophysical field investigation training materials. | 1/1/2018 | 31/12/2018 | On Track | ||||
TP2.10: Development of large scale field testing guidelines and capabilities (with TP1). | 1/1/ | 2017On track | |||||
TP2.7: Development of seismically-induced ground deformations system using magnetic trackers | 1/3/2017 | Not started | |||||
2018 | 30/6/2019 | On Track | |||||
TP2.11: Develop post event structural and geotechnical monitoring strategy with GeoNet. | 1/1/2018 | 31/12/2019 | On Track | ||||
TP2.12: Development of central repository of pertinent information on instrumented structures in New Zealand. | 1/1/2018 | 31/12/2019 | Not Started | ||||
TP2.13: Development of QuakeCoRE best practice guidelines for geotechnical sampling and investigation. | 1/1/2018 | 31/12/2019 | Not Started | ||||
TP2.14: Develop QuakeCoRE best practice guidelines and software for passive geophysical testing and monitoring. | 1/6/2016 | 31/12/2019 | On Track | ||||
TP2.15: Develop QuakeCoRE capabilities in a wider set of geophysical site investigation methods for application in an engineering context. | 1/1/2018 | 31/12/2019 | On Track | ||||
TP2.16 | TP2.8: Implementation of low cost building instrumentation into GeoNet monitored buildings and assessment of performance capabilities. | 1/3/2017 | 31 | Dec 2018Not started | |||
TP2.9: Develop QuakeCoRE post earthquake reconnaissance strategy | 1/3/2017 | Not started | |||||
TP2.10: Development of efficient tools to interact with GeoNet BIP database | 1/12/2016 | On track | |||||
/12/2020 | On Track | ||||||
TP2.17: Development of research memorandum of understandings with international research organisations in relation to field testing. | 1/1/2018 | 31/12/2020 | On Track | ||||
TP2.18: Identify and assess the potential for implementation of new field testing techniques that will enhance QuakeCoRE capabilities. | 1/1/2018 | 31/12/2020 | On Track | TP2.11: Coordinate the future structure of the GeoNet Building instrumentation programme with GeoNet representatives. | 1/12/2016 | On track |
Field Testing Projects:
A summary of current and projected regions where QuakeCoRE field testing projects are being undertaken are summarised in the figures below.
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