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Q.1 A laboratory set-up as shown in the diagrammatic sketch in Figure Q.1 was used for
determination of the coefficient of permeability of an undisturbed soil sample
obtained from the field. The test results are given in the diagram.
(i)
(ii)
0.5 m
Cylinder
D = 0.1 m
SOIL
L = 0.25 m
Q = 3.2 litre
in 650 sec
Not to Scale
0.04 m3
65 minutes
3m
4m
8m
5m
2m
of permeability of the soil.
the coefficient of permeability (in m/s) for the sandy soil deposit.
(ii)
(iii)
Figure Q3