struction, the piezometric surface of the aqu mate the subsidence caused by the project. 9.13. Determine the maximum steady-state pumping rate in lps (gpm) for a 305-mm (12 in diameter well completed in a confined aquifer with a transmissivity of 124 mte (10,000 gpd/ft). The maximum allowable drawdown at the well is limited to 61.0 (200 ft). The radius of influence for the well is 18,300 m (60,000 ft). 9.14. Determine the maximum discharge rate for Problem 9.13 if the diameter of the relt is increased to 610 mm (24 in.). 9.15. Determine the drawdown at the well in Problem 9.13 for a pumping rate of 25.2 e (400 gpm). rote in Ins (gpm) for a 305-mm (12-in.)

struction, the piezometric surface of the aqu mate the subsidence caused by the project. 9.13. Determine the maximum steady-state pumping rate in lps (gpm) for a 305-mm (12 in diameter well completed in a confined aquifer with a transmissivity of 124 mte (10,000 gpd/ft). The maximum allowable drawdown at the well is limited to 61.0 (200 ft). The radius of influence for the well is 18,300 m (60,000 ft). 9.14. Determine the maximum discharge rate for Problem 9.13 if the diameter of the relt is increased to 610 mm (24 in.). 9.15. Determine the drawdown at the well in Problem 9.13 for a pumping rate of 25.2 e (400 gpm). rote in Ins (gpm) for a 305-mm (12-in.)

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