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Title (Primary) Evaluation of CPT based methods for assessment of hydraulic conductivity
Title (Secondary) Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'14), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 12th–14th May 2014
Author Vienken, T.; Kreck, M.; Dietrich, P. ORCID logo
Publisher Robertson, P.
Year 2014
Department MET
Page From 525
Page To 532
Language englisch
UFZ wide themes RU5;
Abstract Knowledge about distribution of hydraulic conductivity and its variation in space is a prerequisite
for understanding flow and fluid transport processes in sedimentary aquifers. Often, traditional site investigation
techniques cannot cope with the task of high resolution aquifer characterization due to lack of resolution or high
personnel expenditures. Direct Push sensor probes and tools are promising methods for high resolution site characterization. Among the large variety of available Direct Push probes, the Cone Penetration Test (CPT) is a very versatile and most frequently applied technique. Well established and novel approaches to determine distribution of hydraulic conductivity based on CPT data were tested in this study. Results show that CPT was capable of reflecting the general aquifer structure. Furthermore, it is possible to describe the hydraulic structure of even complexly built aquifers on less than a meter scale by combining CPT measurements and supplementary in situ Direct Push data, although results are site specific and not generally applicable.
Persistent UFZ Identifier https://www.ufz.de/index.php?en=20939&ufzPublicationIdentifier=14867
Vienken, T., Kreck, M., Dietrich, P. (2014):
Evaluation of CPT based methods for assessment of hydraulic conductivity
In: Robertson, P. (ed.)
Proceedings of the Third International Symposium on Cone Penetration Testing (CPT'14), Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, 12th–14th May 2014
525 - 532