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Permeability can be determined by direct measurement with the help of ___________

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Permeability can be determined by direct measurement with the help of ___________

(a) Permeameter

(b) Consolidation test

(c) Horizontal capillary test

(d) Pumping-out test

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Question is taken from Determination of Coefficient of Permeability topic in chapter Permeability of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Right choice is (a) Permeameter

The best I can explain: Permeability of soil can be determined by permeameters, by allowing the water to flow through soil sample under either constant head or under variable head.

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