constant head permeameter, 85 mm in diameter containing fine sand sample 450 mm long, allowed water to flow at a rate of 184 L/min under steady flow conditions. Given the difference in head between two points 240 mm apart was 375 mm, determine the pefficient of permeability in mm/s. When the same sample size is tested in a falling head apparatus using a stand-pipe of 32.5 mm iameter, calculate the time required for the water in the stand-pipe to drop from 1750 mm to 1000 mm above the outflow level.

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A constant head permeameter, 85 mm in diameter containing fine sand sample 450 mm long, allowed water to flow at a rate of 184
mL/min under steady flow conditions. Given the difference in head between two points 240 mm apart was 375 mm, determine the
coefficient of permeability in mm/s. When the same sample size is tested in a falling head apparatus using a stand-pipe of 32.5 mm
diameter, calculate the time required for the water in the stand-pipe to drop from 1750 mm to 1000 mm above the outflow level.
Transcribed Image Text:A constant head permeameter, 85 mm in diameter containing fine sand sample 450 mm long, allowed water to flow at a rate of 184 mL/min under steady flow conditions. Given the difference in head between two points 240 mm apart was 375 mm, determine the coefficient of permeability in mm/s. When the same sample size is tested in a falling head apparatus using a stand-pipe of 32.5 mm diameter, calculate the time required for the water in the stand-pipe to drop from 1750 mm to 1000 mm above the outflow level.
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