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Geological Engineering · Q9

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 9

Q9

The coefficient of permeability is measured using:

A.
Casagrande test
B.
Consolidation test
C.
Constant head or falling head test
Answer
D.
Proctor test

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
The constant head and falling head tests are used to determine soil permeability. These tests are chosen based on the permeability range of the soil.