DISCUSSION OF THEORY

Permeability of Soil
Soil permeability, or hydraulic conductivity, is the rate of the
flow of water through soil materials, and it is an essential
characteristic across a broad spectrum of engineering and earth-
science disciplines.
Coefficient of Permeability
The coefficient of permeability (K) is the velocity in meters or
centimeters per second of water through soils. Fine-grained soils
such as clays might have values of around 10-8 m/s or lower, or a
sand and gravel formation could be 10-4 m/s or higher.
Constant Head Test refers to an apparatus where the same
relative elevation of the top of the water column (head pressure)
remains over the sample throughout the test. It is a valid test for
soils with a high rate of flow like sands and gravels, but also
some clay soils.

Falling Head Test allows the head to decrease as water infiltrates

the sample, diminishing the pressure over the course of the test.
Falling head methods are generally limited to fine-grained soils.

OBSERVATION AND CONCLUSION

Based on the values of the coefficient of permeability, which
ranges from 10-1 to 10-2 cm/s the type of soil is silt and silty sands
which is said to have good drainage. Silty soil is considered as a
poor soil option for building a foundation because of its
prolonged ability to retain water. This quality of silt may cause
structural damage or failure in the future.

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