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Geological Engineering · Q42

Engineering Properties of Rocks and Soils

Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 42

Q42

Which test is used to find the permeability of coarse-grained soils?

A.
Falling head test
B.
Constant head test
C.
Direct shear test
D.
Tri-axial test
E.
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Solution

Answer: Option
Solution:
The constant head test is suitable for coarse-grained soils like sands and gravels because water flows freely through them.