G-tec

TGV France

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TGV France
Yearfrom 2006 to ongoing
LocationFrance
DescriptionG-tec carried out karst detection and mapping along HST railways in France using different geophysical techniques.

 

Estimation of the karstic and anthropogenic cavities hazards along future French high speed railways (LGV SEA and LGV Est).

 

G-tec provided a full desk study:

  • Analysis of geological and geographical maps ;
  • Analysis and synthesis of existing boreholes all along the way regarding the karstic hazards ;
  • Analysis and interpretation of existing geophysical results ;
  • Compilation of speleological data.

 

G-tec carried out different geophysical surveys:

  • Ground Penetrating Radar ;
  • Borehole radar.

 

G-tec compiled field data as outcrop descriptions, local people stories, sinkhole observation.