Julian Halloway

Author / Contributor

"Editor overseeing content on lithological characterization and field sensor calibration. He focuses on the nuances of capturing microtremor data across diverse and complex geological terrains."

20 Stories Published

Stories by Julian Halloway

Why Scientists Are Listening to the Ground to Save Our Bridges Non-Destructive Structural Testing
Julian Halloway May 28, 2026 2 min read

Why Scientists Are Listening to the Ground to Save Our Bridges

Surface Wave Hub researchers are using seismic surface waves to inspect bridges and roads. By listening to how vibrations travel through concrete and soil, they can find hidden cracks and weak spots before they cause a disaster.

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Finding Hidden Holes Under Our Streets Non-Destructive Structural Testing
Julian Halloway May 27, 2026 3 min read

Finding Hidden Holes Under Our Streets

Researchers are using the 'noise' of the city—from buses to subways—to find hidden sinkholes and underground voids. This seismic technology helps prevent disasters without the need for digging.

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Listening to the Pulse of Our Bridges Geological Subsurface Imaging
Julian Halloway May 27, 2026 4 min read

Listening to the Pulse of Our Bridges

Engineers are using seismic surface waves to 'listen' to bridges and roads, finding hidden cracks before they become dangerous. This non-destructive method is changing how we maintain our infrastructure.

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The Stealth Search for Underground Voids Non-Destructive Structural Testing
Julian Halloway May 23, 2026 4 min read

The Stealth Search for Underground Voids

Urban explorers aren't just in buildings anymore; they are using microtremors and seismic waves to find hidden voids and pipes beneath city streets.

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Finding Silent Holes Under Our Streets Non-Destructive Structural Testing
Julian Halloway May 21, 2026 1 min read

Finding Silent Holes Under Our Streets

Urban explorers of a different kind are using microtremors to map the 'invisible city' beneath us, finding hidden voids and pipes before they cause trouble.

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Checking Bridges with Silent Shivers Wave Physics and Propagation Theory
Julian Halloway May 18, 2026 4 min read

Checking Bridges with Silent Shivers

Learn how engineers use tiny vibrations and surface waves to peer inside bridges and roads to find hidden damage without ever breaking the surface.

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Listening to the Bones of Our Bridges Geological Subsurface Imaging
Julian Halloway May 15, 2026 4 min read

Listening to the Bones of Our Bridges

Discover how engineers use surface waves and 'ground microphones' to check bridge safety without ever drilling a hole. It's the future of keeping our infrastructure solid.

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The Hidden Holes Beneath the Sidewalk Geological Subsurface Imaging
Julian Halloway May 9, 2026 4 min read

The Hidden Holes Beneath the Sidewalk

Urban sinkholes are a nightmare for city planners. New seismic technology uses the 'hum' of traffic to find hidden cavities before they collapse.

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