An unconfined fine sand aquifer has a base elevation of 50 ft (15.2 m). From elevation 50 to 68 ft (15.2 to 20.7 m), the average horizontal nydraulic conductivity is 0.8 ft/day (0.24 m/day), and from 68 to 95 ft (20.7 to 29.0 m) the average horizontal hydraulic conductivity is 3.0 t/day (0.91 m/day). Calculate the transmissivity of the saturated portion of the aquifer when the water table is at (a) elevation 75 ft (22.9 m), and ´b) at elevation 85 ft (25.9 m).

An unconfined fine sand aquifer has a base elevation of 50 ft (15.2 m). From elevation 50 to 68 ft (15.2 to 20.7 m), the average horizontal nydraulic conductivity is 0.8 ft/day (0.24 m/day), and from 68 to 95 ft (20.7 to 29.0 m) the average horizontal hydraulic conductivity is 3.0 t/day (0.91 m/day). Calculate the transmissivity of the saturated portion of the aquifer when the water table is at (a) elevation 75 ft (22.9 m), and ´b) at elevation 85 ft (25.9 m).

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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