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From the coefficient of consolidation and coefficient of volume change, the coefficient of permeability is found by equation ____________

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From the coefficient of consolidation and coefficient of volume change, the coefficient of permeability is found by equation ____________

(a) k=mv γv

(b) k=Cv γv

(c) k=Cv mv γv

(d) k=Cv mv

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The question is from Determination of Coefficient of Consolidation in division One Dimensional Consolidation of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (c) k=Cv mv γv

Explanation: The coefficient of consolidation is given by the formula,

\(C_v=\frac{k}{m_vγ_v}\). Therefore, on rearranging the equation,

∴ k=Cv mv γv.

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