X = 4 km If aquifer hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity and effective porosity are found to be 0.4, 0.5 m/day and 0.2 respectively, determine how long the contaminants have been in the aquifer (in years)? 1 year = 365 days

X = 4 km If aquifer hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity and effective porosity are found to be 0.4, 0.5 m/day and 0.2 respectively, determine how long the contaminants have been in the aquifer (in years)? 1 year = 365 days

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Permeability

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If aquifer hydraulic gradient, hydraulic conductivity and effective porosity are found to be 0.4, 0.5
m/day and 0.2 respectively, determine how long the contaminants have been in the aquifer (in
years)? 1 year = 365 days
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