1.2 - Falling Head Flow
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary use of the Falling Head Flow method?
💡 Hint: Think about what properties of soil we assess.
What does a decrease in head in the standpipe indicate?
💡 Hint: Consider the function of the standpipe in our experiments.
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What is the function of the standpipe in the Falling Head Flow test?
💡 Hint: Consider what measurements are critical in this experiment.
Darcy's Law is applied to which type of flow in Falling Head Flow?
💡 Hint: Think about core principles related to fluid movement.
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Challenge Problems
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In a lab, a soil sample achieved a head drop from 80 cm to 30 cm over 45 seconds with a standpipe area of 5 cm². Calculate its permeability assuming the sample area is 20 cm².
💡 Hint: Remember to convert your head values to meters for accurate calculations.
Discuss how higher clay content in a soil influences its permeability as measured by Falling Head Flow and the implications this has for construction projects.
💡 Hint: Consider properties of clay and how they differ from coarse-grained soils.
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