Practice Constant Head Flow - 1.1 | 11. Laboratory Measurement of Permeability | Geotechnical Engineering - Vol 1
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Question 1

Easy

What is the main purpose of a constant head permeameter?

💡 Hint: Think about soil types in relation to water flow.

Question 2

Easy

What does Darcy's Law relate to?

💡 Hint: Consider fluid dynamics.

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Question 1

What type of soil is most appropriately tested using a constant head permeameter?

  • Fine-grained
  • Coarse-grained
  • Clay

💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of the soil.

Question 2

True or False: The falling head permeameter can be used for coarse-grained soils.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the soils.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

How would the permeability of a sample change if additional fine particles were mixed into a coarse soil?

💡 Hint: Consider the impact of mixed soil textures on water movement.

Question 2

Given a fine-grained soil with a known dropping head over time, derive how you would measure the final permeability.

💡 Hint: Use the falling head equation to assist your calculations.

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