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a. Using time (t), volume in graduated bowl (Vb) and head difference (h);
calculate discharge (Q), flux (q), hydraulic gradient (i), hydraulic conductivity
(k) and hydraulic conductivity of at 20 0C (k20). Do this calculation for only
one row of data.
b. Show calculation of critical hydraulic gradient.
7- Results:
9- Bonus (Optional):
If there are mistakes and point losses in the report, these losses can be covered by putting a
Bonus part. Bonus part can cover up to 15 points. Below, there are four questions. Answer
these questions up to a total of 15 points, i.e., select either question 3 or question 4.
1- What is the relation in between effective diameter and coefficient of permeability for
clean sands? (5 bonus points)
2- What are the methods for calculating hydraulic conductivity for fine-grained soils in the
laboratory? Write at least two methods. (2 bonus points)
3- In the falling head test,' calculation of the hydraulic conductivity is done with the following
formula;
1
= ln( )
2
where,
k = coefficient of permeability,
a = area of the burette,
L = length of soil column,
A = area of the soil column,
h1 = initial height of water,
h2 = Final height of water, (h = h1-h2)
t = time required to get a head drop of h.