A confined aquifer underlies an unconfined aquifer as shown. Compute the equivalent horizontal coeff. of permebility Compute the hydraulic gradient Compute the flow rate from one stream to another per meter width

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A confined aquifer underlies an unconfined aquifer as shown.

  1. Compute the equivalent horizontal coeff. of permebility
  2. Compute the hydraulic gradient
  3. Compute the flow rate from one stream to another per meter width
35 m
K1 =35 m/day
55 m
42 m
35 m
K2 = 20 m/day
2 km
Transcribed Image Text:35 m K1 =35 m/day 55 m 42 m 35 m K2 = 20 m/day 2 km
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