In a falling head permeameter test, the head drops by 5 cm in 10 minutes from the initial head of 30 cm. The cross-sectional area and height of the sample is 50 cm2 and 5 cm respectively. Calculate the additional time (in minutes) required to run test the so the head of the sample falls to 20 cm.
In a falling head permeameter test, the head drops by 5 cm in 10 minutes from the initial head of 30 cm. The cross-sectional area and height of the sample is 50 cm2 and 5 cm respectively. Calculate the additional time (in minutes) required to run test the so the head of the sample falls to 20 cm.
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Transcribed Image Text:In a falling head permeameter test, the head drops by 5
cm in 10 minutes from the initial head of 30 cm. The
cross-sectional area and height of the sample is 50 cm2
and 5 cm respectively. Calculate the additional time (in
minutes) required to run test the so the head of the
sample falls to 20 cm.
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