From the figure shows an unconfined non-homogeneous aquifer between two water bodies at a depth of 45 m and 37 m respectively. 45m K₁=35m/day K₂=20m/day 60m 40m 36. Compute the average coefficient of permeability of the aquifer in m/day. a 21.53 (b 26.92 c. 32.30 37. Compute the rate of flow in m³/day. a. 70.645 b. 10.059 a. c. 79.522 38. Compute the seepage velocity if the soil has a porosity of 24% in m/day. b. 7.985 8.975 9.875 37m d. 24.23 d. 88.298 d. 8.795

From the figure shows an unconfined non-homogeneous aquifer between two water bodies at a depth of 45 m and 37 m respectively. 45m K₁=35m/day K₂=20m/day 60m 40m 36. Compute the average coefficient of permeability of the aquifer in m/day. a 21.53 (b 26.92 c. 32.30 37. Compute the rate of flow in m³/day. a. 70.645 b. 10.059 a. c. 79.522 38. Compute the seepage velocity if the soil has a porosity of 24% in m/day. b. 7.985 8.975 9.875 37m d. 24.23 d. 88.298 d. 8.795

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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