13 13. A 5.3 m thick of soil consist of three different layers as follows:Layer 1: H₁ = 1.6 m, k₁ = 4.5 m/dayLayer 2: H₂ =2.3 m, k₂ = 3.5 m/dayLayer 3: H3 = 1.4 m, k3 = 5.1 m/daya. What is the equivalent coefficient of permeability in the horizontal direction?b. Considering the equivalent coefficient of permeability in the horizontal direction, whatis the transmissivity of soil?c.Considering the equivalent coefficient of permeability in the horizontal direction, whatis the seepage velocity assuming i = 0.005 and n = 35%.

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Layer 1: H₁ = 1.6 m, k₁= 4.5 m/day Layer 2: H₂ = 2.3 m, k₂ = 3.5 m/day Layer 3: H3 = 1.4 m, k3 = 5.1 m/day a. What is the equivalent coefficient of per b. Considering the equivalent coefficient of is the transmissivity of soil? c. Considering the equivalent coefficient of is the seepage velocity assuming i = 0.0

Layer 1: H₁ = 1.6 m, k₁= 4.5 m/day Layer 2: H₂ = 2.3 m, k₂ = 3.5 m/day Layer 3: H3 = 1.4 m, k3 = 5.1 m/day a. What is the equivalent coefficient of per b. Considering the equivalent coefficient of is the transmissivity of soil? c. Considering the equivalent coefficient of is the seepage velocity assuming i = 0.0

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