With the measurements in the following table, calculate the soil moisture flux q (cm/day) between -23 K = 240(-Y)* depth 0.5m and 0.8m in each week. Hydraulic conductivity (K in cm/day and Y in cm). Use the average suction head to derive hydraulic conductivity. For 1km area, how much water has passed the layer between 0.5m and 0.8m in these two weeks (in m)?

With the measurements in the following table, calculate the soil moisture flux q (cm/day) between -23 K = 240(-Y)* depth 0.5m and 0.8m in each week. Hydraulic conductivity (K in cm/day and Y in cm). Use the average suction head to derive hydraulic conductivity. For 1km area, how much water has passed the layer between 0.5m and 0.8m in these two weeks (in m)?

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Permeability

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Problem 7.22P: Refer to Figure 7.24. The following data were collected during the field permeability measurement of...

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