36.5.4 - Assumptions for Steady Flow
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Define a homogeneous aquifer.
💡 Hint: What does 'uniform' imply?
What does isotropic mean?
💡 Hint: Think about anisotropic materials.
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What is an isotropic aquifer?
💡 Hint: Think of what isotropic defines.
True or False: Steady flow implies that the hydraulic head is constantly changing over time.
💡 Hint: Remember the definition of steady flow.
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Given a partially penetrating well in a heterogeneous aquifer, discuss the expected impacts on water extraction and drawdown measurements.
💡 Hint: Consider how uniformity contributes to flow efficiency.
Analyze the sustainability implications if an aquifer, assumed homogeneous and isotropic, undergoes dynamic changes like sedimentation.
💡 Hint: Reflect on how deviations from assumptions affect groundwater management.
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