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The falling head method test is mostly used to determine permeability of granular soils permeability of fine grained soils permeability of coarse and fine grained soils None of the above

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.2P

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The falling head method test is mostly used to determine

permeability of granular soils
	permeability of fine grained soils
	permeability of coarse and fine grained soils
	None of the above

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