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For a normally consolidated clay soil, the following values are given. Void ratio k (cm/s) 1.1 0.302 x 10-7 0.9 0.12 x 10-7 Estimate the hydraulic conductivity of the clay at a void ratio of 0.75.

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Chapter7: Permeability

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For a normally consolidated clay soil, the following values are given.
Void ratio
k (cm/s)
1.1
0.302 x 10-7
0.9
0.12 x 10-7
Estimate the hydraulic conductivity of the clay at a void ratio of 0.75.

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