34.6.2 - Transmissivity (T)
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What does transmissivity measure?
💡 Hint: Think about the flow of water in relation to aquifers.
What is the formula for transmissivity?
💡 Hint: What two terms do you need to calculate transmissivity?
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What does transmissivity measure in an aquifer?
💡 Hint: Focus on flow rather than storage or depth.
True or False: Transmissivity is expressed as a product of hydraulic conductivity and saturated thickness.
💡 Hint: Recall the formula we discussed.
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If an unconfined aquifer has K of 20 m/day, and hydraulic tests show a transmissivity of 200 m²/day, what is the saturated thickness of the aquifer?
💡 Hint: Rearrange the formula before calculating.
A well is drilled into a confined aquifer with a total thickness of 30 m. During pumping, it’s determined that the transmissivity is 600 m²/day. What is the hydraulic conductivity?
💡 Hint: Identify and isolate K from the equation.
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