1.6 - For Silts and Clays
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Practice Questions
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What is the coefficient of permeability?
💡 Hint: Think about the water’s ability to move through soil.
What does Darcy's Law relate?
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between flow and slope.
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What is the main purpose of permeability in soil?
💡 Hint: Think about how water movement is related in soil science.
Darcy's Law describes a relationship between flow velocity and what?
💡 Hint: Consider how flow velocity changes with slope.
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Calculate the flow velocity of water through a soil sample with a permeability of 0.01 cm/sec and a hydraulic gradient of 5.
💡 Hint: Remember to apply the correct values into the Darcy’s Law formula.
Discuss how the low permeability of clay affects the design of a drainage system in engineering.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of water buildup in connection with construction and soil stability.
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