Can you do this as fast as you can in 30min 2. A soil stratum is composed of three different soil layers. The depths and permeabilityfor these soil layers are tabulated:Soil TypePermeability (m/s)Depth (m)1.25 × 10-72.95 × 10-83.85 x 10-9Sand1.35Silt2.75Clay0.975Calculate the ratio of the equivalent permeability in horizontal to vertical direction.Permeability of which of the soil govern during horizontal and vertical flow. Explainwith reason.

Given: The permeability of sand is 1.25 x 10-7 m/sec. The permeability of silt is 2.95 x 10-8 m/sec.…

A soil stratum is composed of three different soil layers. The depths and permeability for these soil layers are tabulated: Soil Type Permeability (m/s) Depth (m) 1.25 x 10-7 2.95 × 10-8 3.85 x 10-9 Sand 1.35 Silt 2.75 Clay 0.975 Calculate the ratio of the equivalent permeability in horizontal to vertical direction.

A soil stratum is composed of three different soil layers. The depths and permeability for these soil layers are tabulated: Soil Type Permeability (m/s) Depth (m) 1.25 x 10-7 2.95 × 10-8 3.85 x 10-9 Sand 1.35 Silt 2.75 Clay 0.975 Calculate the ratio of the equivalent permeability in horizontal to vertical direction.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.13P

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