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Which of the following methods is more suitable for the determination of permeability of clayey soil ?

A. constant head method

B. falling head method

C. horizontal permeability test

D. none of the above

Answer: Option B

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Bhagwat Patil :

5 years ago

For clayey soil:- falling head method
For coarse soil:- constant head method
Hemant Patil :

5 years ago

Discribe above answer briefly please

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