Problem 1: An unconfined aquifer underlies a confined aquifer as shown in the figure: 44 m K1 - 40 m/day 55 m 47 m 36 m K2 = 35 m/day 2,000 m 1. What is the equivalent coefficient of permeability for flow in the horizontal direction in meter per day? 2. What is the hydraulic gradient? 3. What is the rate of flow from one stream to another per meter width?

Problem 1: An unconfined aquifer underlies a confined aquifer as shown in the figure: 44 m K1 - 40 m/day 55 m 47 m 36 m K2 = 35 m/day 2,000 m 1. What is the equivalent coefficient of permeability for flow in the horizontal direction in meter per day? 2. What is the hydraulic gradient? 3. What is the rate of flow from one stream to another per meter width?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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