An infiltration capacity curve prepared for a catchment indicated an initial infiltration capacity of 2.5 cm/hr and attains a constant value of 0.5 cm/hr in 10hrs of rainfall with a Horton's constant k=6/day. Determine the following: 1. Draw the infiltration curve and provide labels 2. Calculate the infiltration rate at 3.5hrs. 3. Calculate the infiltration loss at t1=3.5 hrs t2=5.0hrs.

An infiltration capacity curve prepared for a catchment indicated an initial infiltration capacity of 2.5 cm/hr and attains a constant value of 0.5 cm/hr in 10hrs of rainfall with a Horton's constant k=6/day. Determine the following: 1. Draw the infiltration curve and provide labels 2. Calculate the infiltration rate at 3.5hrs. 3. Calculate the infiltration loss at t1=3.5 hrs t2=5.0hrs.

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter7: Seepage

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