Question.2 : A soil sample 25 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter, was tested under a constant head of 40 cm. The quantity of water collected after 13 minutes was equal to 700 ml. The soil has a saturated water content of 18% and a specific gravity of soil solids as 2.7. Calculate: 1. The hydraulic conductivity of the soil in cm/sec. 2. The seepage velocity during the test 3. The maximum exit hydraulic gradient If a dam is founded on this soil. Take a desired factor of safety of 3 against piping.

Question.2 : A soil sample 25 cm in height and 10 cm in diameter, was tested under a constant head of 40 cm. The quantity of water collected after 13 minutes was equal to 700 ml. The soil has a saturated water content of 18% and a specific gravity of soil solids as 2.7. Calculate: 1. The hydraulic conductivity of the soil in cm/sec. 2. The seepage velocity during the test 3. The maximum exit hydraulic gradient If a dam is founded on this soil. Take a desired factor of safety of 3 against piping.

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