Measurement techniques for water flow

Sigurdur Erlingsson, Susanne Baltzer, Jośe Baena, Gunnar Bjarnason

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Abstract

The chapter describes different measurement techniques for water-flowrelated phenomena in pavements and embankments, i.e. water content, permeability and suction. For estimating the water content the gravimetric method is described as well as non-destructive methods such as neutron scattering, time domain reflectometry and ground penetrating radar. Then methods for estimating both the saturated and the unsaturated permeability of soils and granular materials are described. Both steady-state and unsteady methods are mentioned. Finally, common methods for measuring soil suction are briefly introduced.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationWater in Road Structures Movement, Drainage and Effects
EditorsANDREW DAWSON
Pages45-67
Number of pages23
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009

Publication series

NameGeotechnical, Geological and Earthquake Engineering
Volume5

Other keywords

  • Measurements
  • Permeability
  • Suction
  • Water content
  • Water flow

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