2. An experimental filter consists of a 2-m depth of uniform sand with a diameter of 0.85 mm and a shape factor of 0.7. The porosity of the bed is 0.35 and the specific gravity of the sand is 2.65. Determine the head (in meters) to maintain a flow of water through the bed at a flow rate of 10 m/h. The water temperature is 15°C.

2. An experimental filter consists of a 2-m depth of uniform sand with a diameter of 0.85 mm and a shape factor of 0.7. The porosity of the bed is 0.35 and the specific gravity of the sand is 2.65. Determine the head (in meters) to maintain a flow of water through the bed at a flow rate of 10 m/h. The water temperature is 15°C.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter7: Permeability

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