Note: Show all solutions PROBLEM 1The following data are for a falling-head permeability test:Length of the soil sample 500 mmArea of the soil sample = 1600 mm2Area of the standpipe 97 mm2At time t =%3D0, head difference = 410 mmAt time t = 10 min, head difference = 185 mm%3D%3DIf the test was conducted at 20°C at which Ywater = 9.789 kN/m³ and n =1.005x10-3 N * s/m2,%3DDetermine the absolute permeability of soil (cm/sec)b. What was the head difference at t = 7 min ? (cm)

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PROBLEM 1 The following data are for a falling-head permeability test: Length of the soil sample = 500 mm Area of the soil sample = 1600 mm2 Area of the standpipe 97 mm2 At time t = 0, head difference = 410 mm At time t = 10 min, head difference = 185 mm %3D %3D If the test was conducted at 20°C at which ywater = 9.789 kN, 1.005x10-3 N * s/m2, %3D Determine the absolute permeability of soil (cm/sec) b. What was the head difference at t = 7 min ? (cm) a.

PROBLEM 1 The following data are for a falling-head permeability test: Length of the soil sample = 500 mm Area of the soil sample = 1600 mm2 Area of the standpipe 97 mm2 At time t = 0, head difference = 410 mm At time t = 10 min, head difference = 185 mm %3D %3D If the test was conducted at 20°C at which ywater = 9.789 kN, 1.005x10-3 N * s/m2, %3D Determine the absolute permeability of soil (cm/sec) b. What was the head difference at t = 7 min ? (cm) a.

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