Geological-geotechnical studies for siting the Superconducting Super Collider in Illinois: results of the Fall 1984 test-drilling program. Environmental geology notes

Technical Report · Thu Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6335753

Kempton, J P; Bauer, R A; Curry, B B; Dixon, W G; Graese, A M

More than 2,685 feet of NX wireline bedrock core and 150 split-spoon samples representing 947 feet of glacial drift were recovered from nine test holes drilled in Kane, Du Page, Kendall and De Kalb counties of northeastern Illinois. On-site observations established the lithology, drilling rate, fracture frequency, rock-quality designation, joint and fracture character of the bedrock, and blow counts and approximate unconfined compressive strength for the drift. Post-drilling operations included borehole testing for in-situ geophysical characteristics and permeability. Laboratory tests on bedrock included tensile strength, triaxial strength, and unconfined compressive strength; and on the drift, particle-size distribution and moisture content.

• Research Organization: Illinois State Geological Survey, Champaign (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6335753
• Report Number(s): PB-87-187159/XAB; IL/SGS/ENG-117
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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