Title of Dataset: (V1, superseded by new version, doi:10.7294/7fn0-dy54) Geotechnical Investigation and Characterization of Bivalve-Sediment Interactions
Author(s): Samuel Consolvo, Nina Stark, Celso Castro-Bolinaga, Steven Hall, Grace Massey, Bruce Hatcher
Corresponding Author Email Address: samueltc@vt.edu
Categories: GROUP 0905 CIVIL ENGINEERING;  GROUP 0907 ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING
Group: College of Engineering (Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering)
Item Type: Dataset
Keywords: Sediment; Characterization; Bioadhesive; Friction Angle; Bivalve; Shell Hash; Coastal Engineering; Geotechnical Engineering
Description: (V1, superseded by new version, doi:10.7294/7fn0-dy54) A variety of field and laboratory instrumentation were utilized to geotechnically investigate and characterize bivalve-sediment interactions for three different field sites. The three field sites are the Piankatank River in Virginia, the Northwest Arm of the Sydney Harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada, and the Rachel Carson Reserve in North Carolina. This dataset encompasses the raw and processed data needed to reproduce the results in the associated publications. 
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Other References: V1 superseded by new version: doi: 10.7294/7fn0-dy54
License: CC BY 3.0 US
Publisher: University Libraries, Virginia Tech
Language: English
Location(s):
1.	The Piankatank River
2.	Sydney Harbour in Nova Scotia, Canada
3.	Rachel Carson Reserve in North Carolina, United States

The following README description was included when this dataset was originally published:
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I. DATE
This readme file was created on May 5, 2020
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II. TITLE OF DATASET
Geotechnical Investigation and Characterization of Bivalve-Sediment Interactions
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III. KEYWORDS
Bivalve, Shell Hash, Sediment Characterization, Friction Angle, Bioadhesive
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IV. INVESTIGATORS CONTACT INFORMATION
Principal Investigator:
Name:	Nina Stark, Ph.D.
Institution: Virginia Tech
Address: 200 Patton Hall, 750 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Email: ninas@vt.edu

Co-investigator:
Name:	Samuel Consolvo, E.I.T.
Institution: Virginia Tech
Address: Patton Hall, 750 Drillfield Drive, Blacksburg, Virginia 24061
Email: samueltc@vt.edu

Project Collaborators:
Name: Celso Castro-Bolinaga, Ph.D.
Institution: North Carolina State University
Address: Weaver Administration Building, 3100 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Email: cfcastro@ncsu.edu

Name:	Steven Hall, Ph.D., P.E.
Institution: North Carolina State University
Address: Weaver Administration Building, 3100 Faucette Drive, Raleigh, North Carolina 27606
Email: shall5@ncsu.edu

Name:	Grace Massey, Ph.D.
Institution: Virginia Institute of Marine Science
Address: VIMS Andrews Hall, 1309 Greate Road, Gloucester Point, Virginia 23062
Email: Grace.Massey@vims.edu

Name:	Bruce Hatcher, Ph.D.
Institution: Cape Breton University
Address: 1250 Grand Lake Road, Sydney, Nova Scotia,  B1P 6L2
Email: bruce_hatcher@cbu.ca

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V. SHARING/ACCESS INFORMATION
There are no use or license restrictions on this dataset; however, proper citation is required when using this dataset.
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VI. GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION OF DATA COLLECTION
The field data was collected from three locations:
1. The Piankatank River, a tidal river of the Chesapeake Bay, is in Virginia. The coordinates of the approximate field study center are 37.512675 degrees Latitude, -76.331440 degrees Longitude. This field survey is often abbreviated to “PR.”
2. The Northwest Arm of Sydney Harbour is located on the northeast shore of Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. The coordinates of the approximate field study center are 46.180951 degrees Latitude, -60.269780 degrees Longitude. This field survey is often abbreviated to “SH.”
3. The Rachel Carson Reserve, a nature preserve in Carteret County, North Carolina, is near the town of Beaufort. The coordinates of the approximate field study center are 34.708038 degrees Latitude, -76.652959 degrees Longitude. This field survey is often abbreviated to “RCR.”
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VII. FILES FORMAT AND CONTENT
The data is divided into four main folders: “Field Survey Data,” “Laboratory Testing Data, Analyses, and Results,” “Publication Product Information,” and “Related Reports by Others.” The “Field Survey Data” folder contains the raw field data collected at the three geographic locations previously mentioned. This folder also contains the programming scripts necessary to complete the analyses completed in the associated publications. The scripts were placed in this folder because most of the scripts need to be run within the folder the raw data is contained. The “Laboratory Testing Data, Analyses, and Results” folder contains the raw laboratory test data as well as main result findings and analyses used. The “Publication Product Information” folder contains the published works associated with this dataset. The “Related Reports by Others” folder contains unpublished reports completed by others directly related to the research in this dataset. Where appropriate, there are ReadMe files within the subfolders.
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VIII. VARIABLE NAMES AND DESCRIPTION
The data associated with the four main folders is connected with different locations and instrumentation; therefore, the user is advised to refer to the ReadMe files (if applicable) and to the associated publications for further variable information.
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IX. METHODOLOGY
The methodologies for processing the data varied for each output; therefore, the user is advised to refer to the ReadMe files (if applicable) and to the associated publications for further variable information.
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X. EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
A variety of field and laboratory equipment and software programs was used to collect and used with the published data, respectively. An alphabetical list of both the equipment and software is below. The abbreviation commonly used is stated at the beginning of each listed item (if applicable). The manufacturer or version for the piece of equipment or software program used, respectively, is enclosed in parentheses at the end (if applicable). Note, not all data from the field and laboratory equipment are included in this data repository.

Field Equipment:
-	ADCP: Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (Teledyne RiverPro) [data excluded for later publication]
-	CHIRP: Sub-Bottom Profiler (SyQwest Statabox HD)
-	CTD: Conductivity-Temperature-Depth Probe (CastAway) / (SeaBird)
-	Digital Cameras (multiple used)
-	GPS: Handheld Global Positioning System Device (multiple used)
-	JET: Mini Jet Erosion Test Device
-	PFFP: Portable Free-Fall Penetrometer (blueCdesigns BlueDrop)
-	SSS: Side-Scan Sonar or Rotary Scanning Sonar (Kongsberg Mesotech Ltd.)
-	X-Ray: X-Ray Cores (custom model)

Laboratory Equipment:
-	Digital Calipers (multiple used)
-	Drying Oven (multiple used)
-	Fume Hood (SAFEAIRE)
-	Hand-Operated Miniature Vane (ELE International)
-	Loading Frame (GeoTac)
-	Pocket Squirt Water Pistol (Kicko)
-	Standard 8-in. Sieves in accordance with ASTM E11 (multiple used)
-	Tilt Table (model unknown)
-	Weighing Scale (multiple used)

Software Programs:
-	Adobe Acrobat Pro DC (version: 2020.006.20042)
-	Adobe Photoshop (multiple versions used)
-	CAD: AUTODESK AUTOCAD (version: P.46.0.0 AutoCAD 2019)
-	Google Earth (multiple versions used)
-	Kongsberg MS1000 (version 5.35)
-	MATLAB (versions: R2017a and R2019a)
-	Microsoft Excel (version: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019)
-	Microsoft Word (version: Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2019)
-	PDF Annotator (multiple versions used)
-	Sigma-1 UC (version: 3.1.3)
-	WinRiver II (version: 2.18)
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XI. ASSOCIATED PUBLICATIONS
Consolvo, S., Stark, N., Castro-Bolinaga, C., Massey, G., Hall, S. Campbell, M., and Thomas, M. (2020). “Subaqueous Sediment Characterization near Oyster Colonies by Means of Side-Scan Sonar Imaging and Portable Free-Fall Penetrometer.” Geo-Congress 2020, ASCE, Minneapolis, MN, 711-721.
Consolvo, S. (2020) "Geotechnical Investigation and Characterization of Bivalve-Sediment Interactions." Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. Master's Thesis.
Consolvo, S., Stark, N., Castellanos, B., Castro-Bolinaga, C., Hall, S., and Massey, G. (n.d.). “Effects of Shell Hash on Friction Angles of Surficial Seafloor Sediments near Oyster Colonies.” (In Prep.).