Science and Mathematics Faculty Publications
Low Gradient Permeability Measurements in a Triaxial System
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1985
Journal Title
Geotechnique
Volume
35
Issue
2
First Page
145
Last Page
157
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1680/geot.1985.35.2.145
Abstract
Permeability measurements were conducted with the flow-pump method on sand, sandy silt and silty clay specimens in a conventional triaxial system by introducing and withdrawing water at known constant flow rates into the base of a specimen with a flow-pump, and by monitoring the head difference induced across the length of the specimen with a sensitive differential pressure transducer. The results show that the previously reported advantages of the flow-pump method, compared with conventional constant head and falling head methods, were realized for permeability measurements in conventional triaxial equipment.
Keywords
Geology, permeability, triaxial system
Recommended Citation
Olsen, H. W.; Nichols, R. W.; and Rice, Thomas L., "Low Gradient Permeability Measurements in a Triaxial System" (1985). Science and Mathematics Faculty Publications. 313.
https://digitalcommons.cedarville.edu/science_and_mathematics_publications/313
