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Geologic interpretation of seismic data, relocation of Route 3 at Route 62, northwest ramps and approach for Route 62 in Bedford, Mass.

Geologic and seismic studies were made at this site in October 1961 primarily for obtaining data that would aid in estimating the quantities of materials to be excavated from the cut required for the construction of Route 3. A report in the geology of the site together with the interpretation of the seismic data that were obtained at this time was submitted by Robert O. Castle and Robert M. Haslewood (file report of October 1951). Additional seismic work was performed at this site in July 1953. This later work was done to obtain information that would help in planning for the construction of the inner and outer loops of the northwest ramp, and the western approach of Route 62 to Route 3. This report contains the geologic interpretation of the supplementary seismic data that were obtained during the July 1953 survey. The work was performed as a part of a cooperative project of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey. Mr. M. E. Chandler and Mr. W. L. Carney, Department of Public Works' Engineers, performed all pertinent survey work required for this project, and prepared the essential plans and profiles. Mr. Chandler also operated the seismic equipment and assisted in the preparation of the seismic velocity data.

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Geologic and seismic investigation for relocation of Route 8, cut, stations 0-18 in Sandisfield, Mass.

In December 1952 preliminary geologic and seismic reconnaissance were made if this site. Six seismic profiles were made at this time and a report on this work was transmitted by James E. Maynard and Russell F. Kaiser. The seismic data obtained at this time was derived from a continuous series of profiles approximately parallel to, and from 25 to 60 feet to the west of, the base line. These transverses explored the deepest part of the prospective cut, but did not furnish enough detailed information to permit sufficiently accurate estimates to be made of the quantities of materials to be excavated. This information required an additional, continuous series of seismic profiles made along the base line, and a series of single seismic profiles made across the base line at suitable intervals; this work was performed in August 1953 as part of a cooperative program of the United States Geological Survey and the Massachusetts Department of Public Works. Mr. M. E. Chandler and Mr. W. L. Carney, Department of Public Works Engineers, performed all pertinent survey work required for this project, and prepared the essential plans and profiles. Mr. Chandler also operated the seismic equipment and assisted in the preparation of the seismic velocity data.

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Geologic and seismic investigations for relocation of Route 128 at Route 1A in Dedham, Mass.

The proposed relocation of Route 128 in Dedham, Mass. requires a grade separation with long approach cuts at its crossing with Route 1A. In order to obtain information on the configuration and depths of the bedrock surfaces, and on the nature of the overlying material, a geologic study was made of the site, and a program of seismic work was carried out. The work was performed in June, August and September 1953 as part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey. The area studies is located in the Norwood, Mass. 7-1/2-minute quadrangle map of the United Stated Geological Survey. Mr. M. E. Chandler and Mr. W. L. Carney, Department of Public Works' Engineers, performed all pertinent survey work required for this project, and prepared the essential plans and profiles. Mr. Chandler also operated the seismic equipment and assisted in the preparation of the seismic velocity data.

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Geologic and seismic investigations for relocation of Route 128 near Route 28 in Quincy, Mass.

In order to obtain information that would aid in locating a base line for the proposed relocation of Route 128 near Route 28 in Quincy, Mass., exploratory geologic and seismic studies were made of an area along a line between a point on present Route 128 approximately 800 feet east of the Milton-Quincy town line to a point on Route 28 approximately 600 feet to the north of the intersection of Route 28 and 128. This work was performed in September 1953 as part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Department of the Interior, Geological Survey. Mr. M. E. Chandler and Mr. W. L. Carney, of the Mass. Dept. of Public Works, did the survey for the project and prepared the plans and profiles. Mr. handler also operated the seismic equipment and assisted in the preparation of the seismic velocity data.

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Geologic and seismic investigation for southeast expressway, stations 600-603 in Quincy, Mass.

At this site the southbound lane of the proposed highway will be located approximately 75 feet to the left (south) of the base line. This will place it close to the base of a mound of granite quarry waste with very steep slopes. As a cut of considerable depth will be required for the road, the mound of waste with its unstable slope constitutes a very hazardous condition, especially with respect to the possibility of rock-falls and slides. Seismic work was performed at the site with the two aims in view; firstly, to obtain information on depths to bedrock that would aid in estimating the quantities of materials to be removed from the proposed cut, secondly, to obtain data that might aid in estimating the quantity of material in the mound of quarry waste with the object of obtaining estimates for its removal. Transverses A-13 and C-D were made for this latter purpose. Additional transverses would have been of value, but they were not made because of the possibility of starting rock-falls or slides, a situation that would have exposed personnel to unwarranted danger, and equipment to avoidable risk. Mr. M. E. Chandler and Me. W. L. Carney, Massachusetts Department of Public Works' Engineers, performed pertinent survey work required for this project, and prepared the essential plans and profiles. Mr. Chandler also operated the seismic equipment and assisted in the preparation of the seismic velocity data. The work was performed in June 1953 as part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey.

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Geology and geologic interpretation of seismic data, relocation of Route 102 in Lee, Mass., proposed cut, stations 30-36

Geologic and seismic studies were made at this site for the purpose of obtaining data that would aid in determining the kinds of material underlying the site, and estimating the amounts of these materials to be excavated. The work was done in May 1952 as part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the Interior States Geological Survey.

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Geologic and seismic investigations for relocation of Route 20 (Springfield Bypass) Alden Street to Chicopee River, proposed cuts, stations 783-788, and 790-796 in Ludlow, Mass.

This work was done to obtain geologic and seismic data that would aid in establishing a grade for the proposed highway and, also, be of value in preparing estimates on the quantities of materials to be excavated from the cuts. Seismic work was done at two sites, namely, stations 783-788; and 790-796. The work was performed in February 19852 as part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United State Geological Survey.

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Geologic and seismic investigation for relocation of Route 138, Brockton-Avon town line, prospective cut, stations 193+00 in Brockton to 8+00 in Avon, Mass.

This work was done to obtain information that would aid in establishing a grade for this segment of Route 138, and would also be of value in determining the kinds and quantities of materials to be excavated from the prospective cut at this site. The work was performed in August 1952 as part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey.

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Geologic and seismic investigations for relocation of Route 138 in Brockton, Mass., prospective cut, stations 169 to 180

This work was done to obtain geologic and seismic data that would aid in establishing grade for a segment of Route 138 between stations 169 and 180, and that would also be of value in estimating the nature and quantities of subsurface materials to be estimating the nature and quantities of subsurface materials to be excavated from the proposed cut. The work was performed in August 1952, as part of a cooperative program pf the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey.

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Reconnaissance of radioactive rocks of Massachusetts

During the 1948 and 1949 field seasons radiometric car traverses were made along the numbered federal and state highways and along many unnumbered roads of Massachusetts. Near Worcester pegmatitic rocks are estimated to contain about 250 pounds of uranium and 8,500 pounds of thoria per foot of depth. Near Southbridge pegmatitic rocks are estimated to contain about 6,500 pounds of thoria per foot of depth. A central belt was estimated to contain about 0.003 percent equivalent uranium but less than 0.001 percent uranium in nearly all roadside materials. Several smaller localities of radioactivity similar to that of the central belt were found but none appear to be important economically. Massachusetts is not considered a favorable area for uranium deposits, although some low-grade deposits of thorium are present.

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Geologic interpretations of seismic data: Braintree-Weymouth by-pass stations 29-56, Liberty Street grade separation in Braintree, Massachusetts

At the request of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works, seismic and geologic studies were made for the projected Braintree-Weymouth By-Pass grade separation at Liberty Street in Braintree, Massachusetts. The work was performed in order to furnish data that would aid the engineers in preparing estimates of the quantity of bedrock to be excavated for this project. The study represents part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey. The work was performed in May 1949.

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Geologic interpretation of seismic data relocation Route 1, stations 150-155 in Danvers, Mass.

At this site the reconstruction of Route 1 requires a deep excavation through a high, east-west elongated hill. In order to obtain subsurface information that would be of aid in selecting the most suitable location for this deep cut through the hill, geologic and seismic studies were made in October 1949. The work was done as part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey.

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Geologic interpretations of seismic data Route 128 (Northern Circumferential Highway) cut, and Hopkins Street grade separation stations 1-18 in Wakefield, Mass.

The completion of a segment of the Northern Circumferential Highway, Route 126, in Wakefield, Mass., requires an underpass bridge at Hopkins Street, Station 5+50. The plan of the project shows approximately 1800 feet if approach cuts between stations 1 and 18. In October 1945 a preliminary seismic study was made of a segment of this cut between stations 6+50 and 13+30. Four profiles were made at this time and a report was submitted by Newton E. Chute and Rev. Daniel Linhan (file report of January 15). This work showed a relatively shallow (in general, 6 to 12 feet in depth) somewhat irregular bedrock surface between stations 6+50 and 13+50. That data indicated that much of this segment of the cut will be in bedrock. In order to obtain more complete data for the preparation of detailed estimates on the amount of bedrock to be excavated for this segment of the cut, and also to obtain sufficient data for the unexplored segment of the cut, 21 additional seismic traverses were made in September 1949. The present report contains only the results obtained from this later work. The work was performed as a part of a cooperative program of the Massachusetts Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey.

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Geologic interpretation of seismic data relocation route 1: proposed cut at stations 127-135 in Danvers, Mass.

The layout for the reconstruction of the Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1) proposed cit at stations 127-135, in Danvers, Mass., shows a deep cut through the western end of a hill between stations 127 and 135. Because of the depth of this cut seismic work was done at the site in September 1949. The work constitutes part of the cooperative program of the Department of Public Works and the United States Geological Survey.

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