Question is ⇒ Which of the following methods is more suitable for the determination of permeability of clayey soil ?, Options are ⇒ (A) constant head method, (B) falling head method, (C) horizontal permeability test, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper.

Question is ⇒ Which of the following methods is more suitable for the determination of permeability of clayey soil ?, Options are ⇒ (A) constant head method, (B) falling head method, (C) horizontal permeability test, (D) none of the above, (E) , Leave your comments or Download question paper. Previous question Next question


Q1.	Which of the following methods is more suitable for the determination of permeability of clayey soil ?
A.	constant head method [Wrong Answer]
B.	falling head method [Correct Answer]
C.	horizontal permeability test [Wrong Answer]
D.	none of the above [Wrong Answer]
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