Suppose the following values are obtained through a Constant Head Apparatus while measuring permeability. Calculate the coefficient of permeability. · Volume of water passing through soil in time (t) = 100ml · Cross-sectional area of specimen = 500 mm2 · Thickness of specimen = 8 mm · Hydraulic head = 5 mm · Mean temperature of water during test = 20oc Time interval t = 2 minute

Suppose the following values are obtained through a Constant Head Apparatus while measuring permeability. Calculate the coefficient of permeability. · Volume of water passing through soil in time (t) = 100ml · Cross-sectional area of specimen = 500 mm2 · Thickness of specimen = 8 mm · Hydraulic head = 5 mm · Mean temperature of water during test = 20oc Time interval t = 2 minute

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter7: Permeability

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.23P

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