geotech.layer.split_at

DataFrame.geotech.layer.split_at(depth, reset_index=True)

Split layers in the DataFrame into two with the provided depth.

If the provided depth is found in between the top and bottom columns of the DataFrame, then those particular layers would be split.

The top and bottom depths of the affected layers are also adjusted to have continuity after splitting. However, columns other than top and bottom are not modified. As such, it is recommended to split the layers before any depth-integrated calculations are done.

This is particularly useful for cases where it is required or beneficial to split layers into two. For example, splitting a layer that is partly saturated and partly dry due to the groundwater level being found inside the layer.

Requires:

top

bottom

Parameters:

depth: Series, float, int, or str

The depth/s where the layer would be split.

reset_index: bool, default True

If True, resets the index after splitting.

Returns:

DataFrame

DataFrame with added and modified values for applicable layer splits. If no applicable splits are found, then the original DataFrame is returned instead.