A permeable soil layer is underlain by an imprevious layer. With k= 5.5x10^-4 cm/s for the permeable layer, calculate the rate of seepage through it in m^3/hr/length. Given: H = 4.2 m and a = 7 degrees.

A permeable soil layer is underlain by an imprevious layer. With k= 5.5x10^-4 cm/s for the permeable layer, calculate the rate of seepage through it in m^3/hr/length. Given: H = 4.2 m and a = 7 degrees.

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Chapter7: Permeability

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