A constant head test is performed using a permeameter in the laboratory. The graduated cylinder collects 892 cm3 of water in 112 seconds. The soil specimen diameter = 18 cm , th elevation of water in upper-most piezometer is 181 com, the elevation of water in lowest piezometer is 116.6 cm and the piezometer inlets are evenly spaced at 16.7 cm on center. Compute the hydraulic conductivity, k and choose the correct answer below based on that. O A. 2.1 x 10^-3 cm/second O B. 1.5 x 10-2 cm/second O C. 2.91 x 10^-2 cm/second O D. 2 x 10^-2 cm/second

A constant head test is performed using a permeameter in the laboratory. The graduated cylinder collects 892 cm3 of water in 112 seconds. The soil specimen diameter = 18 cm , th elevation of water in upper-most piezometer is 181 com, the elevation of water in lowest piezometer is 116.6 cm and the piezometer inlets are evenly spaced at 16.7 cm on center. Compute the hydraulic conductivity, k and choose the correct answer below based on that. O A. 2.1 x 10^-3 cm/second O B. 1.5 x 10-2 cm/second O C. 2.91 x 10^-2 cm/second O D. 2 x 10^-2 cm/second

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

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Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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