Permeability measurement in porous media under unsaturated paths

Understanding the flow through porous media when it is part of geotechnical-hydraulic structures has been a scenario calculated from most unfavorable situation. The passage water skeleton soil considered in saturated condition. Few studies to date consider partially trajectories regarding influence on stability dam, reservoir, embankment, among others. Estimating speed with which fluid under analysis flows challenging perform by conventional methods. By contrast, nowadays, easy obtain for soil. This study aimed measure hydraulic conductivity (coefficient permeability) granular soils using easily accessible laboratory techniques. permeability unsaturated conditions will be measured, varying suction sample, an essential requirement there situation partial saturation. results provided data values that allow very evident difference between both proposed conditions.