A pumping test was made in sands extending to a depth of 20m where an impermeable stratum was encountered. The initial ground-water level at the ground surface. Observation wells were sited at distance of 4 and 9m from the pumping well. A steady state was established at about 20 hours when the discharge was 4.20 liters per second. The draw downs at the two observation wells were 1.7m and 0.85m. Calculate the coefficient of permeability. original ground water level] (level at ground surface) 9m 4m Q= 4.2 liters/s o.85 20m h2 SAND

A pumping test was made in sands extending to a depth of 20m where an impermeable stratum was encountered. The initial ground-water level at the ground surface. Observation wells were sited at distance of 4 and 9m from the pumping well. A steady state was established at about 20 hours when the discharge was 4.20 liters per second. The draw downs at the two observation wells were 1.7m and 0.85m. Calculate the coefficient of permeability. original ground water level] (level at ground surface) 9m 4m Q= 4.2 liters/s o.85 20m h2 SAND

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