Define the term coefficient of permeability

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How would you define the coefficient of permeability? Give typical values of the coefficient for:

a) fresh cement pastes;

b) hardened cement pastes;

c) commonly used aggregates;

d) high-strength concretes;

e) mass concrete for dams.

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