Constant head permeability tests were performed height of the two specimens (Ls1: Ls2) is 1.5, the ratio of the diameter of specimens (Ds1:Ds2) is 0.5. and the ratio of the constant head (h.:h) applied on the specimens is 2.0. If the discharge from both the specimens is equal, the ratio of the permeability of the soil specimens (k1:k2) is

Constant head permeability tests were performed height of the two specimens (Ls1: Ls2) is 1.5, the ratio of the diameter of specimens (Ds1:Ds2) is 0.5. and the ratio of the constant head (h.:h) applied on the specimens is 2.0. If the discharge from both the specimens is equal, the ratio of the permeability of the soil specimens (k1:k2) is

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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