Chen, Chin-chung <br/><br/>
Effect of pore size distribution index on permeability 

 - Bangkok, Thailand :  Asian Institute of Technology,  1973 
 - 64 p. 
 - Thesis ;  no. 529 .
 - Asian Institute of Technology.  Thesis ;  no. 529 .
<br/><br/> A thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the  degree of Master of Engineering at the Asian Institute of Technology,  Bangkok, Thailand  
<br/><br/>Thesis (M.Eng.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1973 
<br/><br/> It is desirable from many points of view to know quantitatively  how the permeability of a porous medium is related to its complex  geometry or texture of the pore spaces. This investigation considers a coefficient describing the pore size distribution of a medium and its  effect on permeability. An equation was developed relating the permeability with porosity,  characteristic grain size diameter and a constant which is a function of the pore size distribution index of the medium. Experiments .were conducted to  determine the functional relationship of the constant and the pore size distribution index.  The media selected had a wide range of texture, porosity and pore size distribution. The wetting fluid used was distilled water and the nonwetting fluid was air. 
<br/><br/><label>Subjects--Topical Terms: </label><br/>Permeability<br/>Soil permeability<br/>Seepage