Problem G: For Problem 27 to 28. In a constant head permeability test the following are given L= 250 mm and A=105 cm?. If the value of k = 0.014 cm/secand flow rate of 120 cm3/min which is to be maintained. 27) What is the head difference, hin the specinmen? b) 34.341 cm 28) Determine the dischargevelocity in cm/sec? b) 0.109 a)34.136 cm c) 33.901 cm d) 34.014 cm a) 0.0189 c) 1.019X102 d) 0.019

Problem G: For Problem 27 to 28. In a constant head permeability test the following are given L= 250 mm and A=105 cm?. If the value of k = 0.014 cm/secand flow rate of 120 cm3/min which is to be maintained. 27) What is the head difference, hin the specinmen? b) 34.341 cm 28) Determine the dischargevelocity in cm/sec? b) 0.109 a)34.136 cm c) 33.901 cm d) 34.014 cm a) 0.0189 c) 1.019X102 d) 0.019

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

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Chapter7: Permeability

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Problem 7.17P

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