Research Article
Mar 1963
Seepage Meters in Seepage and Recharge Studies
Authors: Herman Bouwer, M.ASCE, and R. C. RiceAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of the Irrigation and Drainage Division
Volume 89, Issue 1
Abstract
Previously published principles for measuring seepage and hydraulic conduc tivity of bottom material with seepage meters are extended to head-affected seepage and stratified bottom materials. The theory is reduced to simple field procedures, which may be applied to investigate seepage, to evaluate soil sealants for reducing seepage, or to analyze ground-water recharge installations.
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Journal of the Irrigation and Drainage Division
Volume 89 • Issue 1 • March 1963
Pages: 17 - 42
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© 1963 American Society of Civil Engineers.
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Published in print: Mar 1963
Published online: Feb 11, 2021
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Herman Bouwer, M.ASCE
Research Hydr. Engr., U.S. Water Conservation Lab., Tempe, Ariz
R. C. Rice
Agri. Engr., U.S. Water Conservation Lab., Tempe, Ariz
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