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Spatial variability

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a) homogeneous formations – hydraulic conductivity (K) do not vary from one location to another in the formation
b) heterogeneous formations – K varies from one location to another

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Geological features that cause heterogeneity (4)

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a) unit thickness
b) layering
c) facies changes
d) solution

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Directional variability

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a) isotropic formations – hydraulic conductivity (K) is independent of the direction of measurement
b) anisotropic formations – K varies depending on the direction of measurement

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Geological features that cause anisotropy

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a) imbrication of grains
b) clogs
c) basalts

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Bulk hydraulic conductivity of parallel beds

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A weighted arithmetic average of the hydraulic conductivities of the individual layers

Kb= (K1 . A1/At) + (K2 . A2/At) + (K3 . A3/At)

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Hydrostatic unit (HSU)

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one or more geological beds having similar hydrogeological properties

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Bulk hydraulic conductivity of beds in series

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A weighted harmonic average of the K of individual layers

Kb= [(L1/K1 . Lt) + (L2/K2 . Lt) + (L3/K3 . Lt)]^-1