A constant=head test was conducted on a sample of soil 15 cm long and 60 cm? in cross-sectional area. The quantity of water collected was 50 cm' in 20s under a head difference of 24 cm. Calculate the hydraulic conductivity. If the porosity of the sand is 55%, calculate the average velocity and the seepage velocity. Estimate the hydraulic conductivity of a similar soil with a porosity of 35% from the results of this test.

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A constant=head test was conducted on a sample of soil 15 cm long and 60 cm? in cross-sectional area.
The quantity of water collected was 50 cm³
20s under a head difference of 24 cm. Calculate the
hydraulic conductivity. If the porosity of the sand is 55%, calculate the average velocity and the seepage
velocity. Estimate the hydraulic conductivity of a similar soil with a porosity of 35% from the results of
this test.
Transcribed Image Text:A constant=head test was conducted on a sample of soil 15 cm long and 60 cm? in cross-sectional area. The quantity of water collected was 50 cm³ 20s under a head difference of 24 cm. Calculate the hydraulic conductivity. If the porosity of the sand is 55%, calculate the average velocity and the seepage velocity. Estimate the hydraulic conductivity of a similar soil with a porosity of 35% from the results of this test.
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