How much subsidence would you expect from an elastic confined aquifer that has a specific storage of 2.6 x 10-5 m-1 , a decline in pressure of 225 kPa, an aquifer thickness of 180 m, and a porosity of 24 percent? Assume the aquifer temperature is 20 °C. Just looking for a push in the right direction. Thanks

How much subsidence would you expect from an elastic confined aquifer that has a specific storage of 2.6 x 10-5 m-1 , a decline in pressure of 225 kPa, an aquifer thickness of 180 m, and a porosity of 24 percent? Assume the aquifer temperature is 20 °C. Just looking for a push in the right direction. Thanks

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter7: Permeability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.22P: Refer to Figure 7.24. The following data were collected during the field permeability measurement of...

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