Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
Which of the following about Darcy flow through soil in civil engineering is correct?
Soil MechanicsCoefficient of PermeabilityEASY
Choose the correct answer
A
Darcy law applies mainly to turbulent boulder flow
B
discharge is independent of gradient
C
permeability is the same for all soils
D
discharge is proportional to hydraulic gradient under laminar flow
Correct Answer
D. discharge is proportional to hydraulic gradient under laminar flow
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