Drawdown given Piezometric Head Formula

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Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer is the drawdown that would have occurred if the aquifer had been confined (that is, if no dewatering had occurred). Check FAQs
s'=H-h
s' - Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer?H - Initial Constant Piezometric Head?h - Drawdown?

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0.2Edit=10Edit-9.8Edit
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Drawdown given Piezometric Head Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
s'=H-h
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
s'=10m-9.8m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
s'=10-9.8
Next Step Evaluate
s'=0.199999999999999m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
s'=0.2m

Drawdown given Piezometric Head Formula Elements

Variables
Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer
Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer is the drawdown that would have occurred if the aquifer had been confined (that is, if no dewatering had occurred).
Symbol: s'
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Initial Constant Piezometric Head
Initial Constant Piezometric Head is the initial pressure head in a groundwater system at a specific point before any external influences or changes occur.
Symbol: H
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Drawdown
Drawdown is the difference in height between the natural water table (or potentiometric surface) and the water level in a well after groundwater has been extracted.
Symbol: h
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

Other formulas in Unsteady Flow in a Confined Aquifer category

​Go Drawdown
st=(Q4πT)ln(2.2Ttr2S)
​Go Drawdown at Time Interval 't1'
s1=s2-((Q4πT)ln(t2t1))
​Go Drawdown at Time Interval 't2'
s2=((Q4πT)ln(t2t1))+s1
​Go Equation for Storage Coefficient
S=2.25Tt0r2

How to Evaluate Drawdown given Piezometric Head?

Drawdown given Piezometric Head evaluator uses Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer = Initial Constant Piezometric Head-Drawdown to evaluate the Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer, The Drawdown given Piezometric Head formula is defined as the change in groundwater level due to an applied stress at a point distance from the pumping well. Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer is denoted by s' symbol.

How to evaluate Drawdown given Piezometric Head using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Drawdown given Piezometric Head, enter Initial Constant Piezometric Head (H) & Drawdown (h) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Drawdown given Piezometric Head

What is the formula to find Drawdown given Piezometric Head?
The formula of Drawdown given Piezometric Head is expressed as Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer = Initial Constant Piezometric Head-Drawdown. Here is an example- 0.2 = 10-9.8.
How to calculate Drawdown given Piezometric Head?
With Initial Constant Piezometric Head (H) & Drawdown (h) we can find Drawdown given Piezometric Head using the formula - Possible Drawdown in Confined Aquifer = Initial Constant Piezometric Head-Drawdown.
Can the Drawdown given Piezometric Head be negative?
Yes, the Drawdown given Piezometric Head, measured in Length can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Drawdown given Piezometric Head?
Drawdown given Piezometric Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Drawdown given Piezometric Head can be measured.
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