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Soil properties - Permeability of soil
Unit 3- Soil and its properties
Soil properties
Permeability of soil
Permeability of soil
Permeability of soil is a very important engineering property of soil. Permeability can be defined as the property of the soil due to which it permits the flow of fluids (Usually water) through its inter connected voids or pores.
A material having continuous voids is called as permeable material. eg: Sand and gravel.
A material having least voids such as stiff clay is called as impermeable material.
For all practical purpose gravels are considered as highly permeable.
A material having continuous voids is called as permeable material. eg: Sand and gravel.
A material having least voids such as stiff clay is called as impermeable material.
For all practical purpose gravels are considered as highly permeable.
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