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Area of Science:

  • Geosciences
  • Hydrogeology
  • Coastal Engineering

Background:

  • Accurate measurement of hydraulic conductivity in beach sediments is crucial for understanding groundwater flow and contaminant transport in coastal zones.
  • Existing laboratory methods can alter sediment structure, leading to inaccurate conductivity values.
  • Tidal environments present unique challenges for in situ measurements due to dynamic water levels and sediment conditions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate an in situ falling-head method for measuring the hydraulic conductivity of beach sediments in a tidal environment.
  • To compare in situ measurements with traditional laboratory methods to assess the impact of sediment disturbance.
  • To investigate the hydraulic conductivity anisotropy of beach sediments.

Main Methods:

  • A polyvinyl chloride (PVC) standpipe was inserted into submerged beach sediments for in situ measurements.
  • Water level time series inside and outside the standpipe were recorded, and analytical solutions were used to determine hydraulic conductivity.
  • Horizontal hydraulic conductivity was estimated using an L-shaped standpipe, and anisotropy ratios were calculated.
  • Sediment samples were also tested in a laboratory using the falling-head method after in situ experiments.

Main Results:

  • The developed in situ method accurately predicted water levels, validating the analytical solutions.
  • The average hydraulic conductivity anisotropy ratio in the study area was found to be approximately 2.9.
  • In situ hydraulic conductivity measurements were, on average, one order of magnitude greater than laboratory measurements.

Conclusions:

  • The in situ falling-head method provides a reliable way to measure hydraulic conductivity in undisturbed beach sediments.
  • Laboratory measurements significantly underestimate hydraulic conductivity due to sediment compaction during sample collection and transport.
  • Tidal and wave actions result in looser surface sediments compared to compacted subsurface layers.