An Introduction To Groundwater Aquifer Pumping Tests

Download or read book An Introduction to Groundwater Aquifer Pumping Tests written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2021-03-30 with total page 31 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers, environmental engineers and construction managers interested in groundwater aquifer pumping tests. Here is what is discussed: 1. METHODS FOR ESTIMATING APPROXIMATE VALUES OF AQUIFER CHARACTERISTICS 2. CONTROLLED PUMPING TESTS TO DETERMINE AQUIFER CHARACTERISTICS 3. TYPES OF AQUIFERS 4. SELECTION AND LOCATION OF PUMPING WELLS AND OBSERVATION WELLS 5. DISPOSAL OF DISCHARGE 6. PREPARATIONS FOR PUMPING TEST 7. INSTRUMENTATION AND EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR A TEST 8. RUNNING A PUMPING TEST 9. MEASUREMENT OF DISCHARGE 10. DETERMINING DURATION OF A TEST 11. RECOVERY TEST FOR TRANSMISSIVITY