Journal Published Online: 10 December 2012
Volume 36, Issue 1

A Note on the Validity of Hvorslev’s Shape Factors for Well Points and Piezometers

CODEN: GTJODJ

Abstract

Recently, the validity of Hvorslev’s shape factors for constant-head tests has been questioned. The present note shows that the discrepancy between the recently proposed relationship and those of Hvorslev is due to different definitions of the aspect ratio. It is also indicated that the proposed relationship cannot be extended to short porous probes.

Author Information

Silvestri, Vincenzo
Dept. of Civil, Geological, and Mining Engineering, École Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec, CA
Bravo-Jonard, Christian
Dept. of Civil, Geological, and Mining Engineering, École Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec, CA
Abou-Samra, Ghassan
Dept. of Civil, Geological, and Mining Engineering, École Polytechnique, Montréal, Québec, CA
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Stock #: GTJ20120072
ISSN: 0149-6115
DOI: 10.1520/GTJ20120072