A weir has difference of 7m in its water levels and there are 28 equipotential drops and 7 flow channels in its flownet. The soil's specific gravity is 2.7 and void ratio is 0.60. Determine the factor of safety against piping if the flow line is 1m long.

A weir has difference of 7m in its water levels and there are 28 equipotential drops and 7 flow channels in its flownet. The soil's specific gravity is 2.7 and void ratio is 0.60. Determine the factor of safety against piping if the flow line is 1m long.

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