6-13.) Using the data for prob.

6-6 but assuming the drawdowns to be given in

meters, find the transmissibility and storage constant of the aquifer by the Theis
method. The observation well is 100 m from the pumped well and the pumping rate
is 1000 L/ min.
Time, hr Z, m
1.9 0.28
2.1 0.30
2.4 0.37
2.9 0.42
3.7 0.50
4.9 0.61
7.3 0.82
9.8 1.09
12.2 1.25
14.7 1.40
16.3 1.50
18.4 1.60
21.0 1.70
24.4 1.80

Solution:

q= 1000 L/min =5,760,000m3/day

∆Z = 1.80 – 0.28 = 1.52 m

2.23(𝑞) 2.23(5,760,000)
𝑇= = = 672,471.52m2/day
4𝜋∆𝑍 4𝜋(1.52)

24.4 − 1.9
𝑡𝑜 = = 1.61 ℎ𝑟 = 0.0671 𝑑𝑎𝑦
14

𝑟 2 = (∑ 𝑇)2 = 20164 ft2 * (0.3048 m / 1 ft)2 =1,873.30 m2

2.25 𝑇𝑡𝑜 2.25( 672,471.52)(0.0671)

𝑆𝑐 = = = 54.20
𝑟2 1873. 30

NOTE: TO BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY IF THE ROOT ZONE IN CLAY-LOAM IS 1M THICK, WHAT

QUANTITY OF AVAILBLE MOISTURE SHOULD IT HOLD WE NEED TO STUDY THE
INFORMATION BELOW. The Available water content depends greatly on the soil
texture and structure. Since it is Clay-loam 100—250. The field capacity, permanent
willing point and available water content are called the soil moisture characteristics.
They are constant for a given soil, but vary widely from one type of soil to another.
Table 6-1

Available water of clay loam is 9.

2.3.1 Soil moisture content

The soil moisture content indicates the amount of water present in the soil.

It is commonly expressed as the amount of water (in mm of water depth) present in a depth
of one metre of soil.

2.3.2 Saturation

During a rain shower or irrigation application, the soil pores will fill with water.
If all soil pores are filled with water the soil is said to be saturated. There is no
air left in the soil (see Fig. 37a). It is easy to determine in the field if a soil is
saturated. If a handful of saturated soil is squeezed, some (muddy) water will
run between the fingers.

2.3.3 Field capacity

After the drainage has stopped, the large soil pores are filled with both air and water while
the smaller pores are still full of water.

2.3.4 Permanent wilting point

Little by little, the water stored in the soil is taken up by the plant roots or
evaporated from the topsoil into the atmosphere. If no additional water is
supplied to the soil, it gradually dries out.
2.4 Available water content

The soil can be compared to a water reservoir for the plants. When the soil is
saturated, the reservoir is full. However, some water drains rapidly below the
rootzone before the plant can use it (see Fig. 38a).

Fig. 38a. Saturation

When this water has drained away, the soil is at field capacity. The plant roots
draw water from what remains in the reservoir (see Fig. 38b).

Fig. 38b. Field capacity

When the soil reaches permanent wilting point, the remaining water is no
longer available to the plant (see Fig. 38c).

Soil Available water content in mm water depth per m soil depth

(mm/m)
sand 25 to 100
loam 100 to 175
clay 175 to 250
The field capacity, permanent wilting point (PWP) and available water content are called
the soil moisture characteristics. They are constant for a given soil, but vary widely from
one type of soil to another.