In this article we will discuss about the main types of spillways used to handle surplus water. 1. Overflow or Ogee Type Spillway: This spillway consists of a control weir whose shape is ogee or S-shaped. The shape of the ogee spillway conforms to the profile of lower nappe of water, falling from a sharp […]
Types of Spillways | Geography
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Pumping Well in a Leaky Artesian Aquifer | Ground Water | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Leaky Artesian Aquifer 2. Unsteady Radial Flow—Leaky Artesian Aquifer 3. Steady Radial Flow—Leaky Artesian Aquifer 4. Hantush Inflection Point Method—Unsteady Radial Flow- Leaky Artesian Aquifer 5. Finite Number of Wells in a Leaky Artesian Aquifer in a Line 6. Circular Battery of Wells in a Leaky Artesian […]
Flow of Water into Cavity Wells | Geography
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If a relatively thin impervious formation of a stiff clay layer is encountered at a shallow depth underlain by an extensive thick confined alluvial aquifer, then it is an excellent location for a cavity well. A hole is drilled using the hand boring set, and casing pipe is lowered to rest firmly on the stiff […]