ZLG ETH Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Applied Earth Sciences

46. ZLG ETH (CAS) Short CourseHydrogeological Field Investigations

Departement Erdwissenschaften

Hydrogeological Field Investigations Hydraulic and Tracer Tests in Soils and Fractured Rock Mass

ETH Zurich and Seminarhotel Schloss Münchenwiler, Murten 3 days of presentations, workshops and 2 days combined field excursion and data acquisitionSeptember 14th – 18th, 2015

IntroductionWater is not only most vitally important resource for all life, but one could also state that without its presence in the underground most soil and rock engineering work as well as slope instability would merely be a challenge. Fortunately water is an intrinsic part of almost all natural soils and rocks. Indeed many engineering geological tasks deal with removing water from the underground, either for direct use as drinking water and as energy source or in order to solve diverse geotechnical problems. For all such projects it is therefore essential to correctly estimate the expected water quantities and flow characteristics. The main measures for this purpose are appropriate hydrogeological field investigations which this short course is all about.

The continuing education short course „Hydrogeological Field Investigations“ composes 1 day of lectures at ETH Zurich, intermediate 2 days of field exercise (Thur, Widen and Tiergarten field test sites) with hands-on full scale test conduction and data acquisition. The final 2 days are reserved for supervised data analysis, debriefing work-shops and applied case histories (Seminar hotel Schloss Münchenwiler). The specific elements of test design, procedure and performance as well as the state of the practice analytical solutions for hydraulic tests in unconsolidated sediments and low permeable fractured rock as well as for tracer testing will be addressed. Target Audience and ExpectationsThe course is designed for engineering geology practitioners and post-graduate students who wish to increase their knowledge and skills in hydrogeological field investigation. There is no need to be a hydrogeology specialist to register but remark that general geo-scientific knowledge and job related motivation is prere-quisite. The content is focussed on the most prevalent hydraulic and tracer tests analysis techniques currently available. Furnished with a solid background of the basics of various test, the participants will get familiar with state of the art technology, procedures and software while performing their own tests and hands on analysing the recorded data. Selected case studies will provide an insight to the various practical applications of the subject matter. With the acquired new knowledge, they will be prepared to better plan appropriate hydrogeological investigations and assure correct interpretation in their future practical or research work.

14.09.2015 The opening session addresses the manifold water related tasks encountered in engineering geo-Monday logical consulting and how these challenges are mastered by appropriate site investigations. The day’s

main focus lies on the basics of hydrogeology and theoretical background for hydrogeological investi-gation in soils and fractured rocks. This includes introduction to the specific test designs, performances and state of the practice evaluation solutions for hydraulic tests in unconsolidated sediments and low permeable fractured rock as well as for tracer testing.

15.09.2015 In the morning the previous day’s lectures are continued before a field excursion takes the partici-Tuesday pants to Mels (Tiergarten SG) experimental site situated in the Helvetic Alps. Here the focus is set on

procedures and challenges of well testing in fractured rock mass. While demonstrating and conducting full scale pulse tests and constant head injection tests using double packer equipment ample data for further analysis (Thursday) is collected. The excursion concludes at Zurich in the late afternoon.

16.09.2015 A full day field excursion is directed to the hydrogeological test field Widen at Thur river banks.Wednesday Here the participants perform various hydrogeological tests in alluvial gravel sediments.

These include a pumping test and slug tests using double packer equipment as well as tra-cer tests. The test record completes the data sets designated for further analysis in the workshops on the following day. The excursion concludes at Seminarhotel Schloss Mün-chenwiler near Lake Murtensee where the group stays the next two days (three nights).

17.09.2015 The fourth day is devoted to processing, analysis and interpretation of the previously collectedThursday data from both experimental field sites. This is conducted in different workshops where the participants

are guided thorough all essential steps of data evaluation and interpretation. A special emphasis is set on methodological and natural limits, errors and artefacts to sharpen the awareness and enabling the participants to assess future data quality efficiently. In an evening session participants have opportu-nity to present their own practical problems and discuss feasible solutions in forum with the experts.

18.09.2015 The last day composes series of instructive case histories demonstrating the benefit and powerFriday of the applied methods in engineering geology practice. This can involve as diverse ventures as

ground water exploitation and management for drinking or geothermal use, dewatering of con-struction pits and tunnel excavations or drainage / stabilization of instable slopes. In the eve-ning there is a possibility to continue the special session from the previous day if required.

Course InstructorsThe lecturers are scientists and practitioners working in the fields of matter. They combine ample experience from hydrogeology, engineering geology and geotechnical engineering with extensive research expertise and university-level teaching proficiency on the subject. The following persons have assured their participation:

Dr. Ralf Brauchler, Dr. Joseph Doetsch, Hansruedi Fisch, Pierre Gander, Dr. Peter Hartmann, Dr. Maria Klepikova, Prof. Simon Löw, Prof. Aurèle Parriaux, Sacha Reinhardt, Hansruedi Pfister, Reto Seifert

Further details and the complete program can be found at: http://www.zlg.ethz.ch

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General InformationRegistrationEarly registration of seats is recommended as the course is limited.Registration must be made by mail, fax or internet (http://www.zlg.ethz.ch) using the registration form. An invoice will be sent after registration to the persons accepted for the course. To guarantee a place, full payment must be received two weeks before the start of the course.

Course feeThe course fee is CHF 1900.-. This includes course documentation, one meal and refreshments during coffee breaks in Zurich (first two days), full field excursion costs and full board three night hotel stay in Schloss Münchenwiler.

VenueThe lectures first two days will be held in Werner Siemens Auditorium (HIT E51) at Science City ETH Zurich / Hönggerberg. Participants are responsible for their own transport and overnight accommodations there. For the field trips we will travel by fully equipped excursion motor-coach. The excursions start from ETH Zurich where the first also concludes The second field day concludes at the quaint Seminarhotel Schloss Münchenwiler near Murtensee, where the course continues and we stay three days overnight. Individual travel back home by train is after breakfast on day 6 (Saturday). Shuttle to near rail station is organized.

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