Question

Which of the following test is commonly adopted for determining soil permeability of soil formations?

(a) Pumping-in test and Pumping-out test

(b) Horizontal capillary test

(c) None of the mentioned

(d) All of the mentioned

I had been asked this question during an online exam.

My doubt is from Well Hydraulics topic in section Well Hydraulics of Geotechnical Engineering I

Answer 1

Right answer is (a) Pumping-in test and Pumping-out test

To explain: Pumping-out test is the frequently used field method, as it involves discharging water from the ground.