1.1 - Constant Head Flow
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Practice Questions
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What is the main purpose of a constant head permeameter?
💡 Hint: Think about soil types in relation to water flow.
What does Darcy's Law relate to?
💡 Hint: Consider fluid dynamics.
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What type of soil is most appropriately tested using a constant head permeameter?
💡 Hint: Think about the characteristics of the soil.
True or False: The falling head permeameter can be used for coarse-grained soils.
💡 Hint: Consider the nature of the soils.
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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.
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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