From the figure below, assume 8 K1 = K2 = 4 K3 = 2 K4 and that layer 2 and 3 are of equal heights. AB = 12 cm, BC = 18 cm and CD = 15 cm. All remaining units are also in cm. A в K2 K1 K4 K3 a. Determine the pressure head at point B in m. (IN 2 DECIMAL PLACES) b. Determine the pressure head at point C in m. (IN 2 DECIMAL PLACES) c. Determine the rate of flow in cm^3/s if K1 = 4.60 x 10A-2 cm/s (IN 2 DECIMAL PLACES) 28 12

From the figure below, assume 8 K1 = K2 = 4 K3 = 2 K4 and that layer 2 and 3 are of equal heights. AB = 12 cm, BC = 18 cm and CD = 15 cm. All remaining units are also in cm. A в K2 K1 K4 K3 a. Determine the pressure head at point B in m. (IN 2 DECIMAL PLACES) b. Determine the pressure head at point C in m. (IN 2 DECIMAL PLACES) c. Determine the rate of flow in cm^3/s if K1 = 4.60 x 10A-2 cm/s (IN 2 DECIMAL PLACES) 28 12

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter6: Vertical Stress Increase In Soil

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Problem 6.4P: Refer to Figure P6.4. A strip load of q = 900 lb/ft2 is applied over a width B = 36 ft. Determine...

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