Hydrostructural Methods in Bedrock Aquifer Characterization and Remedial Decision Making
Presenter
Thomas D. Gillespie, P.G., Senior Professional Geologist
Gilmore & Associates
DoubleTree by Hilton
Willow Ballroom
701 Penn Street
Reading, PA
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Reminder: Please bring the following to the seminar: pencil, eraser, calculator, scale, protractor, and scratch paper.
8:00: Registration Opens / AM Refreshments (with hot items)
8:30-5:00: Seminar, lunch and afternoon break provided.
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We will award 435 minutes for this seminar. Use the following conversions to determine the number of PDHs/CEUs:
- PA 50 mins. = 1 PDH
- DE 60 mins. = 1 CEU
- TX 60 mins. = 1 PDH
Level: Advanced
Overview: Unlike the conceptualization of flow through a porous medium, comprehension of groundwater flow within fractured rock formations requires visualization of the three-dimensional framework of the discrete planar discontinuities through which water flows. Combining the spatial analysis of discontinuity networks with the principles and practices of traditional groundwater geology, Hydrostructural Geology provides for both the visualization and quantification of groundwater flow within structural domains of differing, sometimes overlapping, scales of observation.
Combining a refresher on the concepts of groundwater hydrology with the methods of structural geology this full day, hands-on course provides the tools of both visualization and quantification of flow in three-dimensional space. Including a complete review of the methods of planar structural analysis, the course explores: the control of geologic structure on groundwater flow within individual fractures; anisotropic responses to aquifer testing and a comparison to field anisotropy; structurally-controlled deflection of tracers and/or contaminant plumes; the effects of the scale of observation on aquifer heterogeneity and anisotropy; the hydrologic effects of fault systems; groundwater flow within structural domains of differing, yet overlapping, scales of observation.
About our presenter: Thomas D. Gillespie, P.G., Senior Professional Geologist (Gilmore & Associates) – licensed professional geologist with 40 years’ experience in groundwater, water resource management, engineering geology, geologic hazard assessments, environmental risk management, stormwater, mining, oil & gas exploration, site remediation. Expert hydrogeologic witness in all experience sectors at all levels of the Court System.
Two consecutive six-year terms on the Pennsylvania State Registration Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors and Geologists; two terms as President of that Board. National Association of State Boards of Geology, subject matter expert in structural geology, hydrogeology and engineering geology. Institutional expert consultant to the Department of the Army’s Technical Assistance Team.
Adjunct professor of geology at The College of New Jersey, LaSalle University; continuing education instructor of structural geology and hydrostructural geology. Founding member of the Pennsylvania Council of Professional Geologists - Board of Directors, one term. Current research in modeling groundwater flow through fractured media.
Reminder: Please bring the following to the seminar: pencil, eraser, calculator, scale, protractor, and scratch paper.
