a) For the concrete dam shown in Figure 2 calculate the flow rate in m³/day if the length of dam is 100 m and the distribution of uplift pressure on the base of the dam. The base is Im below the original ground surface and a sheet pile 7m long is driven into the soil at the upstream side. (k = 4 x 10-5 m/s). 10.0 m, 20.0 m 7.0 m x(m) 25.0 m 1 2 3 4 T T T 1 I (11~1 Figure 2. 9.0 m

a) For the concrete dam shown in Figure 2 calculate the flow rate in m³/day if the length of dam is 100 m and the distribution of uplift pressure on the base of the dam. The base is Im below the original ground surface and a sheet pile 7m long is driven into the soil at the upstream side. (k = 4 x 10-5 m/s). 10.0 m, 20.0 m 7.0 m x(m) 25.0 m 1 2 3 4 T T T 1 I (11~1 Figure 2. 9.0 m

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