1. A sand sample of 35 cm² cross sectional area and 20 cm long was tested in a constant head permeameter. Under a head of 60 cm, the discharge was 120 mL in 6 min. The dry weight of sand used for the test was 1120 g, and G₁ = 2.68. Determine (a) the hydraulic conductivity in cm/sec, (b) the discharge velocity, and (c) the seepage velocity.

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1. A sand sample of 35 cm² cross sectional area and 20 cm long was tested in a constant
head permeameter. Under a head of 60 cm, the discharge was 120 mL in 6 min. The dry
weight of sand used for the test was 1120 g, and G₁ = 2.68. Determine (a) the hydraulic
conductivity in cm/sec, (b) the discharge velocity, and (c) the seepage velocity.
Transcribed Image Text:1. A sand sample of 35 cm² cross sectional area and 20 cm long was tested in a constant head permeameter. Under a head of 60 cm, the discharge was 120 mL in 6 min. The dry weight of sand used for the test was 1120 g, and G₁ = 2.68. Determine (a) the hydraulic conductivity in cm/sec, (b) the discharge velocity, and (c) the seepage velocity.
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