A dense silt layer has the following properties. void ratio = 0.30 eff. Diameter D10 = 10µm capillary constant (c)=0.20 cm? Ground water level is 8.0m below the ground surface.

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A dense silt layer has the following properties.
void ratio = 0.30
eff. Diameter D10 = 10µm
capillary constant (c)=0.20 cm?
Ground water level is 8.0m below the ground surface.
Transcribed Image Text:A dense silt layer has the following properties. void ratio = 0.30 eff. Diameter D10 = 10µm capillary constant (c)=0.20 cm? Ground water level is 8.0m below the ground surface.
4. Calculate the height of capillary rise in the silt.
a.6.67 m
b. 7.67m
c. 6.07m
d. 7.17m
Transcribed Image Text:4. Calculate the height of capillary rise in the silt. a.6.67 m b. 7.67m c. 6.07m d. 7.17m
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