Problem 5 A layered soil is shown in Figure P4.26. Estimate the equivalent permeability (cm/sec) for flow in the vertical direction. 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft Figure P4.26 k= 10-³cm/sec k=2 x 10 cm/sec k= 10-5cm/sec k=2x 10-³cm/sec
Problem 5 A layered soil is shown in Figure P4.26. Estimate the equivalent permeability (cm/sec) for flow in the vertical direction. 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft 3 ft Figure P4.26 k= 10-³cm/sec k=2 x 10 cm/sec k= 10-5cm/sec k=2x 10-³cm/sec
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Refer to Figure P4.26. Estimate the equivalent permeability (cm/sec) for flow in the horizontal direction. Also calculate the ratio of Ky (eq)/ kH(eq).
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