The hydraulic conductivity of a sand at a void ratio of 0.5 is 0.022 cm/sec. Estimate its hydraalic conductivity at a void ratio of 0.7. Use Eq. (7.31). (7.31)

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79 Refer to Figure 7.29. Find the flow rate in m'isec/m length (at right angles to
the cross section shown) through the permeable soil layer. Given: H = 5 m,
H, = 2.8 m, à = 3.1 m, L = 60 m, a = 5", k = 0.05 cm/sec.
Disnction of fow
O impervious layr
Figure 7.29
7.10 The hydraulic conductivity of a sand at a void ratio of 0.5 is 0.022 cm/scc.
Estimate its hydraalic conductivity at a void ratio of 0.7. Use Eq. (7.31).
(7.31)
Transcribed Image Text:79 Refer to Figure 7.29. Find the flow rate in m'isec/m length (at right angles to the cross section shown) through the permeable soil layer. Given: H = 5 m, H, = 2.8 m, à = 3.1 m, L = 60 m, a = 5", k = 0.05 cm/sec. Disnction of fow O impervious layr Figure 7.29 7.10 The hydraulic conductivity of a sand at a void ratio of 0.5 is 0.022 cm/scc. Estimate its hydraalic conductivity at a void ratio of 0.7. Use Eq. (7.31). (7.31)
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