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The hydraulic conductivity of a sand at a void ratio of 0.85 is 0.08 cm/sec. Estimate its hydraulic conductivity at a void ratio of 0.68. Use Eq. (7.31). k x (7.31) 1+e

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Permeability

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Problem 7.17P

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7.12 The hydraulic conductivity of a sand at a void ratio of 0.85 is 0.08 cm/sec.
Estimate its hydraulic conductivity at a void ratio of 0.68. Use Eq. (7.31).
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