Qus - A masonry dam is founded on pervious sand. A factor of safety of 4 is required against boiling. For the sand, n = 45% and G_{s} = 2.65. The maximum permissible upward hydraulic gradient will be nearly?

Qus - A masonry dam is founded on pervious sand. A factor of safety of 4 is required against boiling. For the sand, n = 45% and G_{s} = 2.65. The maximum permissible upward hydraulic gradient will be nearly?

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Ground Improvement

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Qus - A masonry dam is founded on pervious
sand. A factor of safety of 4 is required against
boiling. For the sand, n = 45% and G_{s} = 2.65.
The maximum permissible upward hydraulic
gradient will be nearly?

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