What is the equivalent coefficient ofpermeability (k) for soil layers of k2 andk3? where k2= 1.75 k1 and k3 = 3.3 k1108IBK2 NK3 NK1K4.ak1 25.250.bk1 12.625.Ck1 5.050.dk1 2.52528124.

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What is the equivalent coefficient of permeability (k) for soil layers of k2 and k3? where k2= 1.75 k1 and k3 = 3.3 k1

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