A falling head permeability test is conducted on silty soil. The sample diameter is 10.0 cm and its length or thickness is 6 cm. The diameter of the standpipe is 6.0 mm. The head at the sta

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A falling head permeability test is conducted on silty soil. The sample diameter is 10.0 cm and its length or thickness is 6 cm. The diameter of the standpipe is 6.0 mm. The head at the start of the test is 58 cm. The test lasts 9 min and the head falls to 38 cm. Find the coefficient of permeability of this soil. The answer must be in 6 decimal places. Use units cm/sec.

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