Final Exam

Question 1

Grain Size Analysis is used for…

Answer 1

Soil classification, filling embankments, determining use of material

Question 2

Darcy’s Law

Answer 2

K= Cd^2 pg/ u
Q= KA(delta H/L)

Question 3

Shepherd Equation

Answer 3

K=a(d10)^b

Question 4

Intrinsic Permeability

Answer 4

k= Cd^2

Question 5

What is the difference between hydraulic conductivity and intrinsic permeability?

Answer 5

HC: a function of both fluids
IP: a function of only media properties

Question 6

Laboratory Method of measuring hydraulic conductivity

Answer 6

Constant head permeameter

Question 7

Constant head permeameter equation

Answer 7

K=VL/Ath

Question 8

Falling head permeameter

Answer 8

Water deposited into tube through funnel, connected to permeameter, measure time it takes to empty tube

Question 9

Falling head equation

Answer 9

K= (dt^2 L)/dc^2 t) (ln(h0/h)
dt= diameter of tube
dc= diameter of column
L= sample length
h0= initial height
h=height

Question 10

Homogeneity

Answer 10

material in an aquifer is all the same