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Determination of coefficient of permeability of soil by constant head permeability test

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The coefficient of permeability of coarse sand is

a: 10^-5 cm/sec Explanation

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b: 10^-7 - 10^-9 cm/sec Explanation

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c: 1 - 0.1 cm/sec Explanation

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d: 1 cm/sec Explanation

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In laboratory, permeability of the soil can be found by

a: Constant head method Explanation

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b: Variable head method Explanation

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c: Both a and b Explanation

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d: None of the above Explanation

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Which of the following sentence is correct?

a: Fine grained soil is used for constant head permeability tests. Explanation

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b: Coefficient of permeability is rate at which water flows through unit cross sectional area under a hydraulic gradient. Explanation

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c: Permeability is the property of soil where water is not allowed to percolate through voids. Explanation

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d: Coefficient of viscosity is the ability of water to pass through the voids present in it. Explanation

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The permeability of silty sand is 10^-3 - 10^-4 cm/sec

a: True Explanation

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b: False Explanation

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Permeability can be determined by direct measurement with the help of

a: Permeameter Explanation

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b: Consolidation test Explanation

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c: Horizontal capillary test Explanation

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d: Pumping out test Explanation

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