Diameter of standpipe = 6 mm Initial Head = 92 cm Final Head = 85 cm Duration of test = 12 min Length of Soil Sample = 30 cm Diameter of permeameter = 40 cm a. Determine the coefficient of permeability in cm/min. b. Determine the hydraulic gradient. c. Determine the rate of flow of water in the soil. d. Determine the seepage velocity if the porosity of the soil is 0.25. e. Determine the coefficient of permeability if the test was made at 22°C.

Diameter of standpipe = 6 mm Initial Head = 92 cm Final Head = 85 cm Duration of test = 12 min Length of Soil Sample = 30 cm Diameter of permeameter = 40 cm a. Determine the coefficient of permeability in cm/min. b. Determine the hydraulic gradient. c. Determine the rate of flow of water in the soil. d. Determine the seepage velocity if the porosity of the soil is 0.25. e. Determine the coefficient of permeability if the test was made at 22°C.

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter8: Seepage

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