The paper introduces the prospecting principle of Rayleigh wave and the relationship between its speed, body wave and groundwork carrying capacity. Combined with engineering cases the application effect of Rayleigh wave technique is analyzed.

• 介绍瑞利面波的勘探原理及其速度与体波速度和地基承载力之间的关系,结合工程实例,分析瑞利面波技术在工程勘察和工程检测中的应用效果。