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Table 2 Plausibility ranges set in nSIGHTS for fitted parameters

From: Comparative study of methods to estimate hydraulic parameters in the hydraulically undisturbed Opalinus Clay (Switzerland)

Fitted parameter

Plausibility range

K [m s−1]

 

 Interval 1

10−13–10−8

 Interval 2 to 7

10−13–10−11

Ss [m−1]

10−8–10−4

Flow dimension [−]

1–3.5

Skin thickness [cm]

0.5–30

External boundary radius [m]

0–5

  1. K stands for hydraulic conductivity and Ss for specific storage. Skin zone conductivity ranges were set one order of magnitude higher compared to intact rock