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The radius of influence is the distance from a pumping well to the point where the drawdown, or lowering of the water table, becomes negligible. Check FAQs
R=rexp(QsQratiobr)
R - Radius of Influence?r - Radius of Well?QsQratio - Ratio of Discharge?b - Aquifer Thickness?

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3.8924Edit=2.94Editexp(0.055Edit15Edit2.94Edit)
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Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
R=rexp(QsQratiobr)
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
R=2.94mexp(0.05515m2.94m)
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
R=2.94exp(0.055152.94)
Next Step Evaluate
R=3.89238401115461m
LAST Step Rounding Answer
R=3.8924m

Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge Formula Elements

Variables
Functions
Radius of Influence
The radius of influence is the distance from a pumping well to the point where the drawdown, or lowering of the water table, becomes negligible.
Symbol: R
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Radius of Well
The radius of well refers to the horizontal distance from the center of the well to its inner wall, essentially the well’s radius.
Symbol: r
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Ratio of Discharge
Ratio of discharge refers to the ratio of discharge due to spherical flow to discharge due to radial flow.
Symbol: QsQratio
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Aquifer Thickness
Aquifer Thickness (at Midpoint between Equipotential lines) or otherwise is the thickness of aquifer in which the pore spaces of rock forming the aquifer may or may not be with water.
Symbol: b
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
exp
n an exponential function, the value of the function changes by a constant factor for every unit change in the independent variable.
Syntax: exp(Number)

Other Formulas to find Radius of Influence

​Go Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge with Base 10
R=r10QsQratiob2.3r
​Go Radius of Influence given Discharge by Spherical Flow
R=rexp((QsQfe)br)
​Go Radius of Influence given Discharge by Spherical Flow with Base 10
R=r10(QsQfe)b2.3r

Other formulas in Spherical Flow in a Well category

​Go Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
Qs=2πKr(H-hw)
​Go Coefficient of Permeability given Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
K=Qs2πr(H-hw)
​Go Radius of Well given Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
r=Qs2πK(H-hw)
​Go Thickness of Aquifer given Discharge due to Spherical Flow in Well
H=hw+(Qs2πKr)

How to Evaluate Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge?

Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge evaluator uses Radius of Influence = Radius of Well*exp((Ratio of Discharge*Aquifer Thickness)/Radius of Well) to evaluate the Radius of Influence, Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge formula is defined as a measure of the radial distance from the center of a pumping well to the point where the drawdown of the water table is negligible, which is critical in understanding the impact of groundwater pumping on nearby wells and the surrounding aquifer. Radius of Influence is denoted by R symbol.

How to evaluate Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge, enter Radius of Well (r), Ratio of Discharge (QsQratio) & Aquifer Thickness (b) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge

What is the formula to find Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge?
The formula of Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge is expressed as Radius of Influence = Radius of Well*exp((Ratio of Discharge*Aquifer Thickness)/Radius of Well). Here is an example- 17.53368 = 2.94*exp((ratio_of_discharge*15)/2.94).
How to calculate Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge?
With Radius of Well (r), Ratio of Discharge (QsQratio) & Aquifer Thickness (b) we can find Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge using the formula - Radius of Influence = Radius of Well*exp((Ratio of Discharge*Aquifer Thickness)/Radius of Well). This formula also uses Exponential Growth (exp) function(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Radius of Influence?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Radius of Influence-
  • Radius of Influence=Radius of Well*10^((Ratio of Discharge*Aquifer Thickness)/(2.3*Radius of Well))OpenImg
  • Radius of Influence=Radius of Well*exp(((Discharge by Spherical Flow/Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well)*Aquifer Thickness)/Radius of Well)OpenImg
  • Radius of Influence=Radius of Well*10^(((Discharge by Spherical Flow/Discharge for Fully Penetrating Gravity Well)*Aquifer Thickness)/(2.3*Radius of Well))OpenImg
Can the Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge be negative?
No, the Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge, measured in Length cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge?
Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Radius of Influence given Ratio of Discharge can be measured.
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