A sand sample comprising of particles ranging from 0.2 to 0.05 mm is put on the surface of a still water tank of 3 m depth. Find the time required for the coarsest and the finest of the particles to reach the bottom of the tank. Assume specific gravity of soil solid as 2.7 and viscosity of water as 0.51 poise.

A sand sample comprising of particles ranging from 0.2 to 0.05 mm is put on the surface of a still water tank of 3 m depth. Find the time required for the coarsest and the finest of the particles to reach the bottom of the tank. Assume specific gravity of soil solid as 2.7 and viscosity of water as 0.51 poise.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter5: Soil Compaction

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5.13P

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