A permeable soil layer is underlain by an impervious layer as shown in Figure. Knowing that k=6*102 cm/sec for the permeable layer,Calculate the rate of seepage through this layer m'/day/m width. Given: H=6 m and o= 6°.Groundwater table (free surface)H.Directionof seepage

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Calculate the rate of seepage through this layer m'/day/m width. Given: H=6 m and o= 6°.
Groundwater table (free surface)
H.
Direction
of seepage

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