8.4 For the hydraulic structure shown in Figure 8.24, draw a flow net for flow through the permeable layer and calculate the seepage loss in m/day/m. 25 m 10 m | 3,34 m 1.67 m 20 m k = 0.002 cm/sec 1.67 m 1.67 m | Impermeable layer Permeable layer Figure 8.24

8.4 For the hydraulic structure shown in Figure 8.24, draw a flow net for flow through the permeable layer and calculate the seepage loss in m/day/m. 25 m 10 m | 3,34 m 1.67 m 20 m k = 0.002 cm/sec 1.67 m 1.67 m | Impermeable layer Permeable layer Figure 8.24

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Refer to Problem 8.4. Using the flow net drawn, calculate the hydraulic uplift force at the base of the hydraulic structure per meter length ( measured along the axis of the structure).

8.4 For the hydraulic structure shown in Figure 8.24, draw a flow net for flow
through the permeable layer and calculate the seepage loss in m/day/m.
25 m
10 m
| 3,34 m
1.67 m
20 m
k = 0.002 cm/sec
1.67 m
1.67 m
| Impermeable layer
Permeable layer
Figure 8.24

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