The results of a constant head permeability test for a fine sand are as follows: Diameter of the sample = 25 cm Length of sample = 80 cm Constant head difference = 77 cm Time of collection = 388 secs Weight of water collected = 340 grams Find the seepage velocity in cm/min. if the void ratio is 0.49. Round off to four decimal places.
The results of a constant head permeability test for a fine sand are as follows: Diameter of the sample = 25 cm Length of sample = 80 cm Constant head difference = 77 cm Time of collection = 388 secs Weight of water collected = 340 grams Find the seepage velocity in cm/min. if the void ratio is 0.49. Round off to four decimal places.
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The results of a constant head permeability test for a fine sand are as follows:
Diameter of the sample = 25 cm
Length of sample = 80 cm
Constant head difference = 77 cm
Time of collection = 388 secs
Weight of water collected = 340 grams
Find the seepage velocity in cm/min. if the void ratio is 0.49. Round off to four decimal places.
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