Intrinsic Permeability in Earth dam Formulas

Intrinsic Permeability or Specific Permeability is a measure of relative ease with which porous medium can transmit fluid under potential gradient and is property of medium alone. And is denoted by K_o. Intrinsic Permeability is usually measured using the Square Meter for Area. Note that the value of Intrinsic Permeability is always negative.

Formulas to find Intrinsic Permeability in Earth dam

fxMaximum Permeability given Coefficient of Permeability for Earth DamGo

Earth dam formulas that make use of Intrinsic Permeability

fxCoefficient of Permeability given Maximum and Minimum Permeability for Earth DamGo

fxMinimum Permeability given Coefficient of Permeability for Earth DamGo

List of variables in Earth dam formulas

fx Coefficient of Permeability of Soil Go

fx Relative Permeability Go

FAQ

What is the Intrinsic Permeability?

Intrinsic Permeability or Specific Permeability is a measure of relative ease with which porous medium can transmit fluid under potential gradient and is property of medium alone. Intrinsic Permeability is usually measured using the Square Meter for Area. Note that the value of Intrinsic Permeability is always negative.

Can the Intrinsic Permeability be negative?

Yes, the Intrinsic Permeability, measured in Area can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Intrinsic Permeability?

Intrinsic Permeability is usually measured using the Square Meter[m²] for Area. Square Kilometer[m²], Square Centimeter[m²], Square Millimeter[m²] are the few other units in which Intrinsic Permeability can be measured.

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