The following article will guide you about how to construct and design water wells. Selection of Site for a Well: The factors to be carefully studied before selecting a site for sinking a well are: (i) Topography. (ii) Climate. (iii) Vegetation. (iv) Geology of the area. (v) Porosity, permeability and alteration of rocks. (vi) Joints […]
How to Construct Wells? | Geography
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Methods of Drilling Wells and Its Revitalisation | Geography
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In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Methods of Drilling Wells 2. Drilling Programme 3. Well Revitalisation. Methods of Drilling Wells: Wells may be dug, bored, driven, jetted or drilled. Simple drilling methods like drive point, jetting, and hand boring can be adopted in favourable conditions for construction of shallow wells up to 25 […]
Explosives Used for Well Sinking | Geography
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The various explosives and accessories employed for well sinking are manufactured by Indian Explosives Ltd., Gomia. Explosives used for well sinking must have the following properties: (i) High Density: Comparatively smaller holes are drilled in well sinking and it is important that the charges should be concentrated at the bottom of the holes. (ii) High […]