Q.3) Considering the given test setup answer the following questions. a) Calculate the coefficient of permeability if the cross-sectional area of the soil sample is 28 cm² and the flow rate is 8.2 cm³/s. b) Calculate the vertical effective stress acting on 10cm above plane A-A if the saturated unit weight of the soil sample is 19 kN/m³. Take unit weight of water as 10kN/m³ Sample A 10 cm. 50 cm 40 cm 10 cm.

Q.3) Considering the given test setup answer the following questions. a) Calculate the coefficient of permeability if the cross-sectional area of the soil sample is 28 cm² and the flow rate is 8.2 cm³/s. b) Calculate the vertical effective stress acting on 10cm above plane A-A if the saturated unit weight of the soil sample is 19 kN/m³. Take unit weight of water as 10kN/m³ Sample A 10 cm. 50 cm 40 cm 10 cm.

Structural Analysis

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Author:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Publisher:KASSIMALI, Aslam.

Chapter2: Loads On Structures

Section: Chapter Questions

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