Problem 1. An unconfined aquifer consists of three horizontal layers, each individually isotropic. The top layer has a thickness of 10m and a hydraulic conductivity of 11.6 m/day. The middle layer has a thickness of 4.4m and a hydraulic conductivity of 4.5m/day. The bottom layer has a thickness of 6.2m and a hydraulic conductivity of 2.2m/day. Compute the equivalent horizontal and vertical hydraulic conductivities.

Problem 1. An unconfined aquifer consists of three horizontal layers, each individually isotropic. The top layer has a thickness of 10m and a hydraulic conductivity of 11.6 m/day. The middle layer has a thickness of 4.4m and a hydraulic conductivity of 4.5m/day. The bottom layer has a thickness of 6.2m and a hydraulic conductivity of 2.2m/day. Compute the equivalent horizontal and vertical hydraulic conductivities.

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