A loam layer having the cross-section area as shown in the figure has been determined to exist for a 350-meter length of levee. The coefficient of permeability of the sand layer is 0.1810m/s. Determine the flow of water in cubic meters per seconds from point A to point B if point A is in 290m height from the datum and point B is in 200m height from the datum. The loam layer is having 150 meters in length and 1.50 meters in thickness.

A loam layer having the cross-section area as shown in the figure has been determined to exist for a 350-meter length of levee. The coefficient of permeability of the sand layer is 0.1810m/s. Determine the flow of water in cubic meters per seconds from point A to point B if point A is in 290m height from the datum and point B is in 200m height from the datum. The loam layer is having 150 meters in length and 1.50 meters in thickness.

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

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Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter16: Soil Improvement And Ground Modification

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 16.10P

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