At a well the ground elevation is 1510.0 (m asl), the depth to the water is 5.0 (m) and the lithology is 0-10 m sand; 10-12 m grey clay. What is the hydraulic head in m asl and the hydraulic gradient?
At a well the ground elevation is 1510.0 (m asl), the depth to the water is 5.0 (m) and the lithology is 0-10 m sand; 10-12 m grey clay. What is the hydraulic head in m asl and the hydraulic gradient?
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At a well the ground elevation is 1510.0 (m asl), the depth to the water is 5.0 (m) and the lithology is 0-10 m sand; 10-12 m grey clay. What is the hydraulic head in m asl and the hydraulic gradient?
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