Question 3 Calculate the equivalent hydraulic conductivity in horizontal and vertical direction for the soil profile shown in Figure Q3. (Hint: Assume head loss of each layer is equal to its thickness (z=h;)) 10 m = 2.3 x 10-2 cm/s k = 8 x 10-2 cm/s 2 m. k, = 5.7 x 104 cm/s, k, 25.5 x 104 cm/s %3D %3D k, = 9.2 x 10-7 cm/s k = 27 x 10-7 cm/s 10 m %3D Figure Q3

Question 3 Calculate the equivalent hydraulic conductivity in horizontal and vertical direction for the soil profile shown in Figure Q3. (Hint: Assume head loss of each layer is equal to its thickness (z=h;)) 10 m = 2.3 x 10-2 cm/s k = 8 x 10-2 cm/s 2 m. k, = 5.7 x 104 cm/s, k, 25.5 x 104 cm/s %3D %3D k, = 9.2 x 10-7 cm/s k = 27 x 10-7 cm/s 10 m %3D Figure Q3

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Hydraulic Conductivity

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