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The average coefficient of permeability of whole deposit will depend upon _________

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asked Feb 8, 2022 in Geotechnical Engineering I by Sophia (102k points)

The average coefficient of permeability of whole deposit will depend upon _________

(a) direction of flow with respect to bedding plane

(b) direction of flow but not with respect to the bedding plane

(c) length of the bedding plane

(d) width of the bedding plane

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This interesting question is from Permeability of Stratified Soil Deposits in section Permeability of Geotechnical Engineering I

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answered Feb 9, 2022 by Oliver (727k points)
selected Sep 18, 2022 by Sophia

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Correct choice is (a) direction of flow with respect to bedding plane

The best explanation: The average coefficient of permeability does not depend upon the length or the width of the bedding plane but rather depends upon direction of flow with respect to bedding plane.

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