Detailed geophysical and geological investigations to identify copper lead and zinc mineralization around Ambaji, Banaskantha district are in progress.
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Core competence
Strong motion seismology, Probabilistic and deterministic seismic hazard assessment, Seismic microzonation, Site specific studies, Engineering Geophysics, Time domain electromagnetic and shallow resistivity investigations.
Significant contributions
- Seismic hazard map of Gujarat using deterministic and neo-deterministic approaches.
- Resonance frequency and site amplification maps in diverse geological terrains.
- Probabilistic seismic hazard assessment map of India .
- Vs30 (shear-wave velocity to 30m depth) map of Gujarat.
- Response spectra for nuclear power plants at Kakrapar (Gujarat) and Rawatbhata (Rajasthan) .
- Seismic hazard assessment of ports of Gujarat, Gujarat International Finance Tec City (planned cluster of skyscrapers upto 100 storeys), Sardar Patel Statue of Unity (182 m high tallest statue in the world), LNG Storage Terminals (at Dahej and Mundra), planned 15-story V S Hospital in Ahmadabad, planned multi-storey commercial complex in Gandhinagar.
- Seismic micorzonation of Gandhidham-Kandla area, Dholera Special Investment Region, Gandhinagar and Ahmadabad cities.
Current pursuits
- Multi-channel analysis of surface waves for Museum Building, Smriti Van, Bhuj.
- Seismic microzonation of Bhuj city, Kachchh, Gujarat.
Personnel
Dr.Sumer Chopra (PI)
Dr. Pallabee Choudhury (Co-PI)
Dr.B.Sairam
Dr.Madan Mohan Rout
Dr.Vasu Pancholi
Dr. Archana Das
Ms.Vandana Patel
Mr.Vinay Kumar
Mr.Tarun Solanki
Tenders
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20/04/2024
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02/04/2024
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30/03/2024
