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Geological Engineering · Q85

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 85

Q85

Which test is commonly used to determine permeability in soil?

A.
Consolidation test
B.
Direct shear test
C.
Constant head permeability test
Answer
D.
Atterberg limit test

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Constant head permeability test is used for coarse-grained soils to measure their permeability under steady water flow conditions.