ASTM D6033-96e1

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Designation: D 6033 – 96
Standard Guide for
Describing the Functionality of a Ground-Water Modeling
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Code
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6033; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (ε) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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ε NOTE—Paragraph 1.7 was added editorially in October 1998.
1. Scope 1.4 Although ground-water modeling codes exist for simu-
lation of many different ground-water systems, one may
1.1 This guide presents a systematic approach to the classi-
encounter situations in which no existing code is applicable. In
fication and description of computer codes used in ground-
those cases, the systematic description of modeling needs may
water modeling. Due to the complex nature of fluid flow and
be based on the methodology presented in this guide.
biotic and chemical transport in the subsurface, many different
1.5 This guide is one of a series of guides on ground-water
types of ground-water modeling codes exist, each having
modeling codes and their applications, such as Guides D 5447,
specific capabilities and limitations. Determining the most
D 5490, D 5609, D 5610, D 5611, and D 5718.
appropriate code for a particular application requires a thor-
1.6 Complete adherence to this guide may not be feasible.
ough analysis of the problem at hand and the required and
For example, research developments may result in new types
available resources, as well as a detailed description of the
of codes not yet described in this guide. In any case, code
functionality of potentially applicable codes.
documentation should contain a section containing a complete
1.2 Typically, ground-water modeling codes are nonparam-
description of a code’s functions, features, and capabilities.
eterized mathematical descriptions of the causal relationships
1.7 This guide offers an organized collection of information
among selected components of the aqueous subsurface and the
or a series of options and does not recommend a specific
chemical and biological processes taking place in these sys-
course of action. This document cannot replace education or
tems. Many of these codes focus on the presence and move-
experience and should be used in conjunction with professional
ment of water, dissolved chemical species and biota, either
judgment. Not all aspects of this guide may be applicable in all
under fully or partially saturated conditions, or a combination
circumstances. This ASTM standard is not intended to repre-
of these conditions. Other codes handle the joint movement of
sent or replace the standard of care by which the adequacy of
water and other fluids, either as a gas or a nonaqueous phase
a given professional service must be judged, nor should this
liquid, or both, and the complex phase transfers that might take
document be applied without consideration of a project’s many
place between them. Some codes handle interactions between
unique aspects. The word “Standard” in the title of this
the aqueous subsurface (for example, a ground-water system)
document means only that the document has been approved
and other components of the hydrologic system or with
through the ASTM consensus process.
nonaqueous components of the environment.
1.3 The classification protocol is based on an analysis of the
2. Referenced Documents
major function groups present in ground-water modeling
2.1 ASTM Standards:
codes.Additionalcodefunctionsandfeaturesmaybeidentified
D 653 Terminology Relating to Soil, Rock, and Contained
in determining the functionality of a code.Acomplete descrip-
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Fluids
tion of a code’s functionality contains the details necessary to
D 5447 Guide for Application of a Ground-Water Flow
understand the capabilities and potential use of a ground-water
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Model to a Site-Specific Problem
modeling code. Tables are provided with explanations and
D 5490 Guide for Comparing Ground-Water Flow Model
examplesoffunctionsandfunctiongroupsforselectedtypesof
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Simulations to Site-Specific Information
codes. Consistent use of the descriptions provided in the
D 5609 Guide for Defining Boundary Conditions in
classification protocol and elaborate functionality analysis
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Ground-Water Flow Modeling
form the basis for efficient code selection.
D 5610 Guide for Defining Initial Conditions in Ground-
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Water Flow Modeling
D 5611 Guide for Conducting a Sensitivity Analysis for a
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-18 on Soil and
Rock and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee D18.21 on GroundWater and
Vadose Zone Investigations.
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Current edition approved Oct. 10, 1996. Published May 1997. Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Vol 04.08.
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