Mathematics · Geotechnical Engineering
A variable head permeability test was conducted on a soil sample of 4.2 cm diameter and 18.5 cm length. The water head fell from 1.20 m to 0.60 m in 20 minutes. If the cross-sectional area of the standpipe was 1.0 cm2, calculate the coefficient of permeability of the soil.
- 17.71 × 10-4 cm/sec✓
- 25.71 × 10-4 cm/sec
- 33.71 × 10-4 cm/sec
- 41.71 × 10-4 cm/sec
Correct answer
7.71 × 10-4 cm/sec
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