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Refer to Figure 8.13. Given; the width of the dam, B = 6 m; length of the dam, L = 120 m; S 3 m; T' = 6 m; x 2.4 m; and H,- H, = 5 m. If the hydraulic conductivity of the permeable layer is 0.008 cm/sec, estimate the seepage un- der the dam (Q) in m/day.

Refer to Figure 8.13. Given; the width of the dam, B = 6 m; length of the dam, L = 120 m; S 3 m; T' = 6 m; x 2.4 m; and H,- H, = 5 m. If the hydraulic conductivity of the permeable layer is 0.008 cm/sec, estimate the seepage un- der the dam (Q) in m/day.

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H = H - H; T' Sheet pile Impervious layer
Transcribed Image Text:H = H - H; T' Sheet pile Impervious layer
Refer to Figure 8.13. Given; the width of the dam, B = 6 m; length of the dam, L = 120 m; S = 3 m; T' = 6 m; x 2.4 m; and H,- H, = 5 m. If the hydraulic conductivity of the permeable layer is 0.008 cm/sec, estimate the seepage un- der the dam (Q) in m/day.
Transcribed Image Text:Refer to Figure 8.13. Given; the width of the dam, B = 6 m; length of the dam, L = 120 m; S = 3 m; T' = 6 m; x 2.4 m; and H,- H, = 5 m. If the hydraulic conductivity of the permeable layer is 0.008 cm/sec, estimate the seepage un- der the dam (Q) in m/day.
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can you explain how to get the value of q/kH from the diagram?

유 음 T' t oy - 두 - (두 +1.00 t b.구5 t0.50 +0:25 +0.00 according to the diagram; the value of qkH#0.378 q=0.378 kH
Transcribed Image Text:유 음 T' t oy - 두 - (두 +1.00 t b.구5 t0.50 +0:25 +0.00 according to the diagram; the value of qkH#0.378 q=0.378 kH
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