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California State University, Sacramento Week 7: Hydraulic head with variable density; groundwater gradient |
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Objectives:
Upon completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Calculate total hydraulic head in fluids of variable density
- Convert depth-to-water measurements to total hydraulic head
- Calculate horizontal and vertical groundwater gradient
- Use well information to determine total depth of a well and land surface elevation
- Report water levels as elevation above sea level, with corrections for fluids of variable density
Reading Assignments:
Lecture 10: Fetter, pp. 129-138
Lecture notes:
Lecture 10
Homework assignments:
TBA
Due date: TBA