Q6: The figure represents a homogeneous earth dam with a horizontal filter. The construction cost per certain possible height (H) of this dam at a given site has been estimated and tabulated below. The storage capacity for all these heights is also given. 5 Dam height (H) (m) Construction cost (Million ID) Storage capacity (Million m3) 10 15 20 25 30 500 800 1100 1500 2200 3100 100 210 340 440 550 590 The characteristics related to the reservoir upstream of the earth dam are: - - The wind velocity (V) - 50 Km/hr - A straight length of water expanse (F) = 35 Km Find the coordinates of the top seepage line (Phreatic surface). 25m 35 4100 680

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Q6: The figure represents a homogeneous earth dam with
a horizontal filter. The construction cost per certain
possible height (H) of this dam at a given site has
been estimated and tabulated below. The storage
capacity for all these heights is also given.
Dam height (H) (m)
5
15 20 25 30
Construction cost (Million ID)
500
10
800 1100 1500 2200 3100
210 340 440 550 590
Storage capacity (Million m3)
100
The characteristics related to the reservoir upstream of the earth dam are: -
- The wind velocity (V) = 50 Km/hr
- A straight length of water expanse (F) = 35 Km
Find the coordinates of the top seepage line (Phreatic surface).
2.5
2.5m
35
4100
680
Transcribed Image Text:1.5h Q6: The figure represents a homogeneous earth dam with a horizontal filter. The construction cost per certain possible height (H) of this dam at a given site has been estimated and tabulated below. The storage capacity for all these heights is also given. Dam height (H) (m) 5 15 20 25 30 Construction cost (Million ID) 500 10 800 1100 1500 2200 3100 210 340 440 550 590 Storage capacity (Million m3) 100 The characteristics related to the reservoir upstream of the earth dam are: - - The wind velocity (V) = 50 Km/hr - A straight length of water expanse (F) = 35 Km Find the coordinates of the top seepage line (Phreatic surface). 2.5 2.5m 35 4100 680
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