The figure below is a constant-head permeability test device. The cross-sectional area of the sample is 120 cm2. After 10 seconds, the volume of water flowing through the soil sample is 150 cm3. What is the coefficient of permeability of the soil sample? What is the hydraulic gradient and seepage force of the seepage flow?

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The figure below is a constant-head permeability test device. The cross-sectional area of the sample is 120 cm2. After 10 seconds, the volume of water flowing through the soil sample is 150 cm3. What is the coefficient of permeability of the soil sample? What is the hydraulic gradient and seepage force of the seepage flow?

 

Water supply
30 cm
Soil
Filter
D||1₁
50 cm
Graduated
cylinder
Transcribed Image Text:Water supply 30 cm Soil Filter D||1₁ 50 cm Graduated cylinder
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