Bibliographic citations
Mori, N., (2021). Investigaciones geofísicas integradas en sitios arqueológicos: caso de estudio Fortaleza de Kuelap [Tesis, Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería]. https://repositorio.uni.edu.pe/handle/20.500.14076/22743
Mori, N., Investigaciones geofísicas integradas en sitios arqueológicos: caso de estudio Fortaleza de Kuelap [Tesis]. PE: Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería; 2021. https://repositorio.uni.edu.pe/handle/20.500.14076/22743
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title = "Investigaciones geofísicas integradas en sitios arqueológicos: caso de estudio Fortaleza de Kuelap",
author = "Mori Sánchez, Nilsson",
publisher = "Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería",
year = "2021"
}
Geophysical tests applied in Kuelap fortress evaluation are non-invasive methods widely used in subterranean research. Data obtained using electrical and seismic methods such as seismic wave propagation speed, electrical resistivity, water table levels, geosismic profiles and elastic parameters allow the terrain characteristics to be estimated at large areas and depths. Assessing an archaeological remain requires the application of methods that do not damage its components or alter its physical or chemical composition. In view of this, an alternative to study the current state of the fortress is to use geophysical methods of seismic refractive, MASW (Multichannel Analysis of Surface Waves), microtrepidations and electrical tomography. These tests were implemented to assess the current Kuelap fortress condition. To this end, 19 seismic refractive tests, 19 MASW tests, 97 microtrepidation tests and 13 electrical tomography lines were performed. A 24- channel seismograph, a triaxial sensor for ambient noise and a resistivity meter for electrical data were used to obtain the seismic information. The layings on each line will be based on the space, area of interest and depth to be investigated. Environmental vibration results in a range of 1.5s to 3.5s obtained from microtrepidation tests are considered vulnerable areas and potential detachment, for shear wave propagation speeds Vs < 200 m/s are considered to be loose materials, for compression wave propagation speed between 400 m/s < Vp < 1000 m/s are considered loose debris made up of limestone blocks, according to electrical resistivity tests, saturated or ossuary areas are inferred for resistivities less than 50 ohm. m. Regarding the analyzed structures, entrance 2 and 3 have favorable conditions and a good state of conservation. The entrance 1, which is the main one, has unfavorable conditions evidenced in local collapses. In conclusion, the execution of indirect seismic refractive tests, MASW, microtremotes and electrical tomography are simple and economical alternatives for the evaluation of archaeological remains.
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