Which test is commonly used to determine the permeability of soil?

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Which test is commonly used to determine the permeability of soil?
  1. Proctor test
  2. Oedometer test
  3. Constant head test
  4. Unconfined compression test

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which test is commonly used to determine the permeability of soil?
  • Step 1: Understand what permeability means. Permeability is how easily water can flow through soil.
  • Step 2: Know that there are different types of soil, like granular soils (sandy soils) and cohesive soils (clay soils).
  • Step 3: Learn that the constant head test is a method used to measure how fast water flows through granular soils.
  • Step 4: In the constant head test, water is allowed to flow through a soil sample at a constant height (head) to measure the flow rate.
  • Step 5: The results from the constant head test help determine the permeability of the soil.
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