constant head test is performed on a certain sample. A total of 123 cc of water is collected after 2 minsnd 45 seconds. The diameter of the sample used is 20 cm and the height is 100 cm, the constant head maintained all throughout the experiment is 25 cm. A. Find the saturated unit weight of the sample. B. How long will the volume of 23L percolate on this type of soil. C. Given that the soil has a saturated unit weight of 18.3 kn/m3, and Gs=2.63, find the void ratio of the sample. D. Find the intersitial velocity

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A constant head test is performed on a certain sample. A total of 123 cc of water is collected after 2 minsnd 45 seconds. The diameter of the sample used is 20 cm and the height is 100 cm, the constant head maintained all throughout the experiment is 25 cm.

  • A. Find the saturated unit weight of the sample.
  • B. How long will the volume of 23L percolate on this type of soil.
  • C. Given that the soil has a saturated unit weight of 18.3 kn/m3, and Gs=2.63, find the void ratio of the sample.
  • D. Find the intersitial velocity
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