How does the average permeability coefficient of natural soil deposits compare when measured parallel versus perpendicular to the layering?

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12 Jan 2019
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The permeability of natural deposits is generally greater along the direction parallel to stratification than in the perpendicular direction due to the alignment of soil particles and layers, which facilitates easier flow along the layers.

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