| Geomechanics and Engineering Volume 3, Number 2, June 2011, pages 109-116 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.12989/gae.2011.3.2.109 | |
A note on Hvorslev s shape factor for a flush bottom
piezometer in uniform soil | |
Vincenzo Silvestri, Christian Bravo-Jonard and Ghassan Abou-Samra
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| Abstract [Full Text] | |
| This note presents an analytical solution for the determination of the shape factor of a flush bottom piezometer in a uniform, isotropic, and incompressible deep soil deposit. The deduced shape factor is compared to published values obtained by approximate methods. Depending on the selected value, the difference may reach 11%. | |
| Key Words | |
| hydraulic conductivity; shape factor; flush bottom piezometer; analytical solution; comparisons. | |
| Address | |
| Vincenzo Silvestri, Christian Bravo-Jonard and Ghassan Abou-Samra: Department of Civil, Geological, and Mining Engineering, Ecole Polytechnique, P. B. 6079, Station Centre-Ville, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3C 3A7 | |
