What is the hydraulic gradient

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1.A soil sample with specific gravity of solids 2.70 has a mass specific gravity of 1.84 Assuming the soil to be perfectly dry,Determine the void ratio.

2.The bottom of piezometers A and B are on the same flow line and 1000 m apart. The bottom of piezometer A is at 130 m and its water level is 160 m. The bottom of piezometer B is at 100 m and the water level is 150 m. What is the hydraulic gradient ?

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