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Geological Engineering · Q8

Soil Mechanics

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 8

Q8

The permeability of a soil depends on:

A.
Grain size
B.
Void ratio
C.
Degree of saturation
D.
All of the above
Answer

Answer: Option D

Solution

Answer: Option D
Solution:
Permeability is influenced by grain size, void ratio, and saturation. Larger particles and higher saturation lead to greater permeability.