Initial hydraulic conductivity model attempt was moderately unsuccessful.
Materials : clear, glass fish tank (41 cm x 25 cm x 29 cm), adhesive bathroom caulking (22 cm x 4 strips), flexible plastic sheeting (25 cm x 22 cm) to serve as barrier
The barrier was placed near the 20.5 cm, water and sand were added to test the ability of the apparatus to maintain separate head levels. There was evidence of seeping water behind the caulking so no data was collected.
Possible adjustments would focus on the adhesive, using a stronger silicon and possibly installing a track to allow for varying the barrier height level.
Various materials and ideas were discussed and will be revisited as time permits.
The next phase however, will include research and laboratory work to gather data for analysis. An experimental outline, materials and methods are forthcoming.
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