Permeameters measure electromagnetic permeability of natural substances and can determine soil suitability for construction or wastewater treatment. They can also test permeability of concrete and road surfaces. Compaction permeameters determine soil compaction for construction suitability. They apply water pressure to soil samples to determine permeability and ability to allow wastewater to flow without contaminating natural water supplies.
A permeameter is a measuring device used where the amount of electromagnetic permeability of natural substances such as iron can be identified to determine whether or not they are suitable for commercial use. Permeometers can also be used to determine whether or not the soil content of a specific area of land may or may not be suitable for a wastewater treatment system, by testing the permeability of the soil around where the system will be located. There are numerous uses for the different types of permeameters, however the two main functions are to measure the amount of electromagnetic permeability in different soil components and to determine soil compaction for suitability for construction.
A permeameter can be used in a number of different applications where the user needs to know different aspects of the elements beneath a specific surface. For example, a permeameter can be used to inform a construction user exactly how permeable a given section of concrete is. The higher the level of permeation allowed by any liquid substance, the weaker the piece of concrete. Permeometers can also be used to test the permeability of different road surfaces to ensure that the materials used to construct the roads are suitable. Surfaces that allow water or other fluids to infiltrate and eventually wash away the underlying soil can lead to dangerous sinkholes and sinks.
Another application where a different type of permeameter can be used is the determination of soil compaction. This is used to determine if a specific area of land is suitable for construction. It is important to know the level of permeation of the soil or clay and whether it favors displacement or washout with the introduction of water.
This compaction permeameter is used differently than a conventional permeameter. In this use, it acts like a pressure tank, applying water pressure to a soil sample to determine how much water is required to permeate the soil sufficiently for it to move or wash away. In uses where soil is to be tested for water permeability for the installation of a wastewater treatment or disposal unit, the soil is tested for its ability to be saturated and allow wastewater to flow without that these pass into underground springs or other natural water supplies.
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