Engineering and Technology Journal

Abstract

This research finds touches to the design and manufacture of generating seismic shear (transverse) waves
polarized source system. The system consists of a source of surface horizontal movement (horizontal
traction source) using a piece of wood (wooden plank). A series of field tests were conducting in order to
demonstrate the efficiency of the system and the quality of the generated seismic shear wave. Through the
obtained recordings and the quality of the received waves and its directional characteristics, which clearly
show the system's success in achieving the aim of this study .In addition to the importance of the shear
wave velocities in computing the elastic modulus to be used for engineering purposes of any intended
projects.