1.3 - Darcy's Law
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Define permeability in the context of soil.
💡 Hint: Think about water movement through different soil types.
What does Darcy's Law describe?
💡 Hint: Consider how water flow varies with the slope of the water table.
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What is the flow velocity (v) related to according to Darcy's Law?
💡 Hint: Think of the formula v = k * i.
True or False: The velocity head is generally considered significant in soil water flow.
💡 Hint: Recall the components of total head.
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A soil has a permeability of 0.05 cm/sec. If the hydraulic gradient is measured at 3, what is the flow velocity? What does this say about the potential for water movement?
💡 Hint: Use the Darcy's Law formula to find v.
How would you approach engineering design if you have clay with typical permeability of 10^-9 cm/sec? Consider drainage solutions.
💡 Hint: Think about how water pools need to be addressed in your design.
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