top width, how much additional land space (in ft2) will be needed for the base of the levee per mile of levee length? Assume side slopes remain 3:1. Show all your work

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An existing levee has a top width of 10ft, a top elevation of 10ft above the base, and

3:1(horizontal:vertical) slopes on both sides. If the levee is to be raised to an elevation of

15ft and must meet new standards requiring a 12ft top width, how much additional land

space (in ft2) will be needed for the base of the levee per mile of levee length? Assume

side slopes remain 3:1. Show all your work

 

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The existing levee is shown below.
10 ft
H:V = 3:1
10 ft
H=10 ft, V =
The modified levee is shown below.
12 ft
15 ft
H:V = 3:1
H=15 ft, V =
Transcribed Image Text:The existing levee is shown below. 10 ft H:V = 3:1 10 ft H=10 ft, V = The modified levee is shown below. 12 ft 15 ft H:V = 3:1 H=15 ft, V =
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