A sample of coarse sand, 15cm high an 5.5 cm in diameter, was tested in a constant-head permeameter. Water percolate through the soil under a hydrostatic head of 40cm for a period of 6.0s. The discharge water was collected and found to weigh 400g. What was the coefficient of permeability at the void ratio and temperature of the test?

A sample of coarse sand, 15cm high an 5.5 cm in diameter, was tested in a constant-head permeameter. Water percolate through the soil under a hydrostatic head of 40cm for a period of 6.0s. The discharge water was collected and found to weigh 400g. What was the coefficient of permeability at the void ratio and temperature of the test?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter10: Shear Strength Of Soil

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10.12P

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