3. For the assumption that L=30 m, H=22 m, h=15 m, D=3 m, ysat=19.3 kN/m³, and points a, b, c, d and e are 6 m apart: m a) Draw the pore water pressure diagram between a and e based on values of pore water pressure at a, c and e. Calculate the total uplift force between a and c (per unit length of the dam). b) Estimate hydraulic gradients in vicinity of points E and F using the indicated 10 m scale. c) Calculate total and effective stresses, and pore-water pressure at points A and B. ZA= 16 m and ZB=19 m. h₁ H of Z T ha Ah Impervious L Dam F 10 m h₁ Permeable B

3. For the assumption that L=30 m, H=22 m, h=15 m, D=3 m, ysat=19.3 kN/m³, and points a, b, c, d and e are 6 m apart: m a) Draw the pore water pressure diagram between a and e based on values of pore water pressure at a, c and e. Calculate the total uplift force between a and c (per unit length of the dam). b) Estimate hydraulic gradients in vicinity of points E and F using the indicated 10 m scale. c) Calculate total and effective stresses, and pore-water pressure at points A and B. ZA= 16 m and ZB=19 m. h₁ H of Z T ha Ah Impervious L Dam F 10 m h₁ Permeable B

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter13: Retaining Walls

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Problem 13.6P

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