Question

The study of seepage of water through soil is important for, which of the following purpose?

(a) Drainage of soils

(b) Stability of slopes

(c) Ground water flow towards well

(d) All of the mentioned

I have been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

This intriguing question originated from Darcy’s Law in chapter Permeability of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

The correct answer is (d) All of the mentioned

Explanation: The study of seepage of water through soil is important for the following engineering problem

i. Ground water towards soil and drainage of soil

ii. Calculation of seepage through the body of earth dams, and stability of slopes.