An unconfined aquifer has a porosity of 0.45, and specific yield is 0.25. The dimension(s) of the aquifer is: 60 m of length, and 80x2 m2 cross sectional area. Estimate the groundwater volume that can be withdrawn or available from the aquifer.

An unconfined aquifer has a porosity of 0.45, and specific yield is 0.25. The dimension(s) of the aquifer is: 60 m of length, and 80x2 m2 cross sectional area. Estimate the groundwater volume that can be withdrawn or available from the aquifer.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter7: Permeability

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