A sketch of a transformed flow net in x-direction under a dam is shown in Figure, the soil has K= 4x10 ft/sec and k, = 1x10 ft/sec. use yw 62.4 Ib/ft (a) Determine the flow rate under the dam, (b) Determine the porewater pressures at A and B, (c) Determine the natural length of the dam base %3! %3D %3D 12 ft Concrete dam Water 4 ft 1.5 ft water TB 5 ft 1. Impervious clay

A sketch of a transformed flow net in x-direction under a dam is shown in Figure, the soil has K= 4x10 ft/sec and k, = 1x10 ft/sec. use yw 62.4 Ib/ft (a) Determine the flow rate under the dam, (b) Determine the porewater pressures at A and B, (c) Determine the natural length of the dam base %3! %3D %3D 12 ft Concrete dam Water 4 ft 1.5 ft water TB 5 ft 1. Impervious clay

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

5th Edition

ISBN:9781305635180

Author:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan

Chapter7: Seepage

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 7.1P

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