Recent Research on Geotechnical Engineering, Remote Sensing, Geophysics and Earthquake Seismology: Proceedings of the 2nd MedGU, Marrakesh 2022 ... in Science, Technology & Innovation)

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Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Geotechnical Engineering
1 Geo-engineering Education in Civil Engineering Courses: Successful Strategies in ISEP (Porto, Portugal)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Practical Application Cases
		2.1 Physical and Numerical Models of a Tire-Reinforced Earth Retaining Structure
		2.2 Structure Inspection and Diagnosis
		2.3 ERASMUS Project
	3 Conclusions
	References
2 Time-Dependent Settlements’ Analysis of a Spoil Heap
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	Reference
3 A Time-Domain Deconvolution Procedure for Soil Deposits with Nonlinear Properties
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Proposed Algorithm
	3 Validation
		3.1 Finite Element Model
		3.2 Target Spectrum and Input Motions
	4 Results
	5 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
4 Geological, Physico-Chemical Characterization and Estimation of Clay Reserves Exploited in Pottery in Draa-Tafilalet Region (Morocco)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
5 Influence of the Amount of Cement on the Drained Shear Strength Parameters of Clay Soil Obtained Through the Direct Shear Test
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
6 The Effect of Microwave Treatment on the Strength of Nigde Marble
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Studies
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
7 Effectiveness of Vetiver Grass in Char Land Protection
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
8 Predictive Algorithm for Landslide Using MATLAB Simulink
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Results
		3.1 Membership Functions
		3.2 Fuzzy Logic Rules and Graphics
		3.3 ROC Curve
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
9 Innovative Solution for Retaining Walls Anchorage
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Experimental Studies and Discussion
		2.1 Numerical Analysis of Anchor System
		2.2 Experimental Research and Analysis
	3 Conclusions
	References
10 Some Tasks of Increasing and Identifying the Reserves of the Bearing Capacity of Anchor Fastenings of Offshore Fixed Platforms
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Settings or Methods or Materials and Methods or …, Etc.
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
11 Displaying Water Table Levels, Flow Direction for Predicting Construction Techniques Using Geographic Information as a Tool: Case Study of Kumba (South West, Cameroon)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Materials
	3 Result
		3.1 Elevation Map
		3.2 Depth-to-Static Water Level
		3.3 Depth of Water Table in Relation to Building Construction
		3.4 Different Types of Foundations Used on the Field
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
12 The Optimal Approach to Valuing Mud Stored in Dam Reservoirs—Case Study of Morocco
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Potential Sectors of the Possible Use of Mud
	3 Characteristics to Consider
	4 Laboratory Tests to Be Performed and Limit Values
	5 The Optimal Approach to Valuing Mud Stored in Dam Reservoirs (Case Study of Morocco)
	6 Conclusion
	References
13 Characterization of Moroccan Phosphogypsum Toward a Road Engineering Application
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Chemical and Mineralogical Compositions
		3.2 Physico-chemical and Morphological Properties
		3.3 Geotechnical Properties
			3.3.1 Compaction Characteristics
			3.3.2 Consolidation Test Results
		3.4 Environmental Behavior
			3.4.1 Radiochemical Properties
			3.4.2 Leaching Characteristics
	4 Conclusion
	References
14 New Protection Technique for Flexible Pavement Structure
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Description of the New Pavement Structure
	3 Theoretical Development
	4 Conclusion
	References
15 Slake Durability of Granitic Rocks in Wet and Dry Conditions
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Petrography
		3.2 Physical and Index Properties
		3.3 Slake Durability Test
	4 Conclusions
	References
16 Comprehensive Investigation of the Role of the Geometrical, Topological, and Mechanical Properties of Discrete Fracture Network, Rock Type, and In-Situ Stress on Over-Excavation Around a Tunnel of El Teniente Mine
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Results
		3.1 Analysis the Role of Discontinuity Parameters, Stress Filed, Rock Type, and UDi Along Tunnel
		3.2 Microseismic Data Analysis, Initial Degree Damage, and Over-Excavation
	4 Conclusion
	Acknowledgements
	References
17 Rock Mass Joint Sets Identification Through Stereographic Projection and Unsupervised Learning: A Comparative Study
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Dataset and Processing Method
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
18 Valorization Potential of a Greek Coal Spoil Heap by Civil Linear Infrastructure
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Railroad
	3 Highway
	4 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
19 Numerical Studies on Underground Thermal Energy Storages
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
		2.1 Model in PLAXIS 2D
		2.2 Cross-Sections for Evaluation
		2.3 Calculation Details
	3 Results
		3.1 Comparison of Modelling Approaches
		3.2 Impact of Thermal Properties of the Diaphragm Wall
	4 Discussion and Conclusion
	References
Geoinformatics
20 Geospatial Predictive Analytics Model for Urban Impervious Surface Detection: A Study on North Central Province, Sri Lanka
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
		2.1 Study Area and Data Set
		2.2 Supervised Learning Classification Workflow
	3 Analysis and Discussion
	4 Concluding Remarks
	References
21 Analysis of the Structural Health Response of Beirut Port Silos Under Seismic Loading
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Structural Health Monitoring of Beirut Port Silos
	3 The Numerical Model
	4 Results and Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
22 Susceptibility Mapping of Wildfires Using XGBoost, Random Forest and AdaBoost: A Case Study of Mediterranean Ecosystem
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Study Area and Dataset
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
23 Sentinel-1 DInSAR for Monitoring Active Landslide “Fish-Fish” Northeast Bulgaria
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Method
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
24 Nearshore Bathymetry of Figueira da Foz, Portugal, Derived from Sentinel-1 SAR Satellites
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods and Data
		2.1 Study Area
		2.2 Bathymetry Retrieval
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
25 Monitoring and Assessment Drought Dynamics in High and Middle Moulouya, Morroco Using Remote Sensing and Meteorological-Based Indices
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
		2.1 Study Area
		2.2 Procedure for Calculating (VCI)
		2.3 Procedure for Calculating SPI
	3 Results and Discussions
		3.1 Drought Monitoring Through SPI
		3.2 Spatio-temporal Variation of VCI
	4 Conclusion
	References
26 Contribution of Automatic Processing of LiDAR Data to Accelerate Topographic Map Updating
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
		3.1 Results Regarding Contour Lines
		3.2 Results Regarding Hydrographic Streams
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
27 Local Geodatabase as Tool for Monitoring the Landslide “Thracian Cliffs”
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods and Data
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
28 Extraction of the Network of Fractures by the Technique of Remote Sensing Integrating the Methods of Multivariate Analysis and Evaluation of Its Impact on the Layout of the Hydrographic Network (Case of the Coastal Basin of Tarfaya, South-West of Morocco)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
29 A Composite Approach to Assessing Similarity in the Risk Level of Agricultural Drought: An Example of the Tensift and Moulouya Watershed in Morocco
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Study Area
	3 Data and Methods
	4 Results
		4.1 Spatio-Temporal Analysis of Multivariate Risk Similarities
		4.2 Comparative Histograms of the Level of Multivariate Risk
		4.3 Comparative Trend Analysis of Risk Level
		4.4 Validation of Multivariate Modeling of Drought Risk Level
	5 Discussion and Conclusions
	References
30 Topography-Based Estimation of Evapotranspiration at High Altitudes in Semi-arid Regions
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
		3.1 Ta and Rg Spatialization
		3.2 EF Daily Variation
		3.3 ET Estimation
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
31 Evaluating the Accuracy of iPhone Lidar Sensor for Building Façades Conservation
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Result and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
32 Flood Inundation Mapping Using Earth Observation Data in the Po River (North of Italy)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Data Collection and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	References
33 Effects of Urbanization on Urban Ecosystem Services (UESS)—A Framework
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
34 An Approach for Salinity Recovery Using in Situ and Satellite Observations on the Example of the Sea of Azov
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
		3.1 Generalized Regression for the Spring–Summer Seasons in the Sea of Azov
		3.2 Results of Salinity Recovery in the Sea of Azov
		3.3 Verification of Salinity Recovery in the Sea of Azov
	4 Conclusions
	References
35 A New Approach for Sand and Dust Storm Monitoring Using Satellite Data
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
36 Temporal Issues in 3D Strata Management
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Temporal Strata Management Issues
	3 LADM and Temporal Strata Management
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	Acknowledgements
	References
37 Road Traffic Noise Visualization Modeling in Two- and Three-Dimensional Space: A Review
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusion
	Acknowledgements
	References
Applied and Theoretical Geophysics
38 Muography Applied in Underground Geological Surveys: Ongoing Work at the Lousal Mine (Iberian Pyrite Belt, Portugal)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods and Implementation
	3 Preliminary Results
	4 Final Considerations
	Acknowledgements
	References
39 Estimating Water Infiltration Rate Using Time-Lapse GPR Technique
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology and Results
	3 Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
40 Advanced Geophysical Processing of Ground-Penetrating Radar and Magnetic Datasets
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Advanced Geophysical Processing to Enhance Geophysical Data
		2.1 Removal of Clutter Noise in GPR Datasets
		2.2 Fourier Interpolation of GPR Datasets
		2.3 Geophysical Data Fusion of GPR and Magnetic Datasets
	3 Conclusion
	Acknowledgements
	References
41 Ground-Penetrating Radar Application for ‘Water in İstanbul’ Project
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Application of Ground-Penetrating Radar Method
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
42 Exploration and Evaluation of Groundwater Potential Using Geoelectrical Method in Arid Zones: A Case Study of Majel Bel Abbes Aquifer (West-Central Tunisia)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Site Description
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
43 On the Origin of Sand Injectites in Bahrah Area, Northern Kuwait Bay: A Fluid Dynamic Numerical Modeling
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
44 Fluid Identification in Carbonate Stringer Reservoirs: A Modeling Study from Oman
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
45 Structural Interpretation of the Essaouira Basin and Its Coastal Zone in Central-Western Morocco from Gravity Data: Hydrogeological Implications
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
46 Geophysical Responses of Paleoproterozoic Rocks and Structures in Western Mali: Magnetic and Electromagnetics Data Analysis
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Geological Setting
	3 Data and Methods (Magnetic and Electromagnetic)
	4 Interpretation
	5 Results and Discussions
	6 Conclusions
	References
47 Contribution of Geophysical and Borehole Data in the Study of the Geological Structures of the Gantour Plateau and Bahira Basin (Morocco)
	Abstract
	1 Geographical and Geological Settings
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
48 Information System-Articulated Geophysical Engineering and Survey Designs and Plans—Managing Field Operations and Environments
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Aims of the Study
	3 Methodology
	4 Discussions
	5 Conclusions and Future Vision
	References
49 Forward Modeling and Inversion of MRS Relaxation Signal: Application to the Phosphate Series in Youssoufia and Khouribga Deposits (Morocco)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Results and Discussion
		3.1 Youssoufia
		3.2 Khouribga
	4 Conclusions
	References
50 Cesium Magnetometry for Characterization and Preservation of an Archeological Site at Argamum, Romania
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
51 Application of Deep Learning for Low-Frequency Extrapolation to Marine Seismic Data in the Sadewa Field, Kutei Basin, Indonesia
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Theory and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Conclusion
	References
52 New Modified Design of Accelerated Weight Drop (AWD) for Shallow Seismic Survey: A Field Test, Results and Evaluations
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 The Designed AWD
	3 The Test Survey
		3.1 Recording Method
		3.2 Processing Data
	4 Conclusions
	Reference
53 Break-Out Prediction as a Chip Cutting by Milling Machine for Wellbore Stability in Geomechanics
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Theory
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
54 Real-Time Optimum Drilling Mud Weight Prediction by New 3D Criterion to Manage Wellbore Stability in Challenging Environments
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Theory
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
Earthquake Seismology
55 Joint Tomographic Inversion Using First Arrivals, Moho-Reflected Phases, Local and Teleseismic Events in the Region of Arraiolos (Portugal)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Data and Results
		3.1 Preliminary Seismic Tomography
		3.2 Integration of Later Phases, Local and Teleseismic Events to the Seismic Tomography
	4 Discussion and Future Work
	Acknowledgements
	References
56 Evidence of Seismic Gap in Al Hoceima (Morocco): Implication for Seismic Hazard
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Data and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion and Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
57 Source Parameters Spectral Modelling of the Aftershock Sequence of the 25th April 2012 Beni Haoua MW 4.9 Earthquake and Its Relation with the El Asnam Fault, Northern Algeria
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methodology
	3 Data
	4 Results
	5 Conclusion and Discussion
	Acknowledgements
	References
58 Deterministic Tsunami Hazard Assessment for the Wadam As Sahil Coast, Sultanate of Oman
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Area Setting and Methods of Study
	3 Results
		3.1 Results of the Western MSZ Mw 7.2 Scenario
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
59 Ionospheric Anomalies Associated with the Mw 6.0 and 6.4 South Iran Twin Earthquakes from GPS and Ionosonde Observations
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Data and Methodology
	3 Results and Discussions
		3.1 Analysis of Total Electron Content (TEC) Anomalies
		3.2 Ionospheric Peak Electron Density and Peak Height Observations
	4 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
60 Comparison of Electromagnetic Signals Before an Earthquake Using the Radio Direction Finding Method. The Case of Po Plain Valley (Italy)
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods or Materials
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
61 Seismic Signal Discrimination Between Natural Earthquakes and Mining Explosions Using Moroccan Seismic Network
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Materials and Methods
	3 Results and Discussion
	4 Conclusions
	References
62 Quick Determination of Bolide Explosion Locations Using Seismic and Optic Data
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Data and Methods
	3 Results
	4 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
63 On the Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Seismic Detection Capability
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Data and Results
		2.1 Seismicity Patterns
		2.2 Seismic Arrivals Observations in Barcelona Stations
	3 Conclusions
	References
64 Hydro-Seismicity Triggered by Heavy Rainfall
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
	3 Results
		3.1 Results of Hydraulic Model
		3.2 Results of Mechanical Model
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
65 Effect of Earthquake-Induced Pounding on Adjacent Building Structures with Unequal Number of Stories
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Problem Formulation
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References
66 Evaluation of Liquefaction Potential Through Geophysical Tests Case: Earthquake in Lagunas, Peru 2019
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods
	3 Results
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
67 Residential Buildings Made with Local Materials and Their Classification on the Basis of a Field Experiment
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Methods and Materials
	3 Results
		3.1 Sochkmo and Pakhsa Construction
		3.2 Raw Bricks and Blocks Construction
		3.3 Wooden-Framed Houses Construction
		3.4 Reinforced Concrete Frame Houses Construction
	4 Discussion
	5 Conclusions
	References
68 Wavelet Analysis of Seawater Seismic Reflection Image
	Abstract
	1 Introduction
	2 Wavelet Analysis Method
	3 Results
	4 Conclusions
	Acknowledgements
	References