Question

The time of settlement of the finest particle of soil sample is 15hr 20min 49sec. Calculate the height of the water tank. Take D=0.01 mm, γ=0.905D2.

a.

5 m

b.

7 m

c.

12 m

d.

4 m

Answer: (a).5 m

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Q. The time of settlement of the finest particle of soil sample is 15hr 20min 49sec. Calculate the height of the water tank. Take D=0.01 mm, γ=0.905D2.

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