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The relation between Transmissibility (T) and Permeability (K) for an aquifer of depth (d) is given by :

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  1. K = T.d 
  2. T = K.d
  3. T = K log d
  4. T = In (Kd)

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Option 2 : T = K.d
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Concept:

The rate of flow of water through the entire medium of unit width under a unit hydraulic gradient is termed as the coefficient of transmissibility (T)

F1 N.M Madhu 16.04.20 D4

 

T = k (A) ∵ A = d × 1

T = k × d m3/m/sec

Where, k = coefficient of permeability
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