EXPERIENCE
Dr. Feves has been a professional geophysicist since 1977 when he received a
Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). In 1984, he
established a consulting practice which specializes in geophysics, rock
mechanics and vibration analysis.
In addition to his consulting business, Dr. Feves is an adjunct professor at
Portland State University. He has also taught engineering geology/geophysics and
rock mechanics at the University of Portland. As a committee chairman for the
American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Dr Feves has been responsible
for the development of several test procedures.
Dr. Feves' experience extends over a broad spectrum. While senior research
geophysicist for Foundation Sciences Inc. (FSI), Dr. Feves was responsible for
geophysical studies which included: in situ and laboratory rock mechanics
programs, ground vibration analysis, and seismic, electrical and gravity
surveys. Prior to joining FSI, he designed and supervised the rock mechanics
laboratory for the Dowell Division of Dow Chemical in Tulsa, OK
(Dowell/Schlumberger). The primary purpose of the laboratory was to study
relationships between rock properties and hydraulic fracturing. At MIT, Dr.
Feves was a research and teaching assistant in the rock mechanics laboratory
where he conducted research on relationships between microcracks and rock
properties.
Specific recent projects include downhole seismic testing and site
specific frequency response analysis for earthquake resistant design in high rise buildings and
water systems in Portland, OR; a high resolution seismic refraction survey to
determine bedrock topography beneath proposed transmission line towers near the
Columbia River, OR; marine geophysical surveys using ground penetrating radar,
seismic reflection and side scan sonar to determine the depth to bedrock at
various sites along the Columbia River; two-dimensional electrical resistivity
profiling, GPR and electromagnetic exploration along over 7,000 lineal feet of
the alignment for the Columbia Slough Consolidation Conduit in Portland, OR to
determine subsurface conditions prior to excavation with a tunnel boring
machine; vibration monitoring and blast design consultation for construction of
the Tri-Met Westside Light Rail Project in Portland, OR; micro-vibration
analysis of clean rooms for INTEL Corp. and SEH America; vibration analysis of
bearings in paper machines and air compressors for Boise Cascade and Owens
Brockway Glassware Inc.; and evaluation of chainsaw vibrations for a worker’s
compensation claim with SAIF Corporation.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. GEOPHYSICS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
B.S. PHYSICS, Reed College, Portland, OR
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS