Samples from monitoring wells indicate that a plume of contaminants migrate under a dump. The plume has progressed 50 m from the edge of the dumping ground and has a width of 80 m. We can assume that the plume is rectangular in shape. The sandstone aquifer at medium thickness (depth) of 300 m and can withstand a maximum pumping rate of 5,000 m3 / d. Determine where to place the well extraction to capture all the plume. The hydraulic gradient of the aquifer is 0.03 m / m. Provide a diagram of the capture area and show all the work

Samples from monitoring wells indicate that a plume of contaminants migrate under a dump. The plume has progressed 50 m from the edge of the dumping ground and has a width of 80 m. We can assume that the plume is rectangular in shape. The sandstone aquifer at medium thickness (depth) of 300 m and can withstand a maximum pumping rate of 5,000 m3 / d. Determine where to place the well extraction to capture all the plume. The hydraulic gradient of the aquifer is 0.03 m / m. Provide a diagram of the capture area and show all the work

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.10P

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