Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)
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ISBN: 9781305635180
Author: Braja M. Das, Nagaratnam Sivakugan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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7.7 Draw a flow net for the weir shown in Figure 7.22. Calculate the rate of seep-
age under the weir.
For the flow net drawn in Problem 7.7, calculate the uplift force at the base
of the weir per meter length (measured along the axis) of the structure.
7.8
10 m
24 m
Figure 7.22
37 m
Sheet pile
9m
1.5m
k-10-³cm/sec
Impermeable layer
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Transcribed Image Text:7.7 Draw a flow net for the weir shown in Figure 7.22. Calculate the rate of seep- age under the weir. For the flow net drawn in Problem 7.7, calculate the uplift force at the base of the weir per meter length (measured along the axis) of the structure. 7.8 10 m 24 m Figure 7.22 37 m Sheet pile 9m 1.5m k-10-³cm/sec Impermeable layer
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To determine- a) Rate of seepage under the weir

                         b) uplift force at the base of the weir.

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