Situation 2. See Figure SM - 022 A permeable soil is underlain by an impervious layer. For the permeable layer, k = 0.0052 cm/s, H = 4 m, and inclination with respect to horizontal = 5. ➤ Determine the hydraulic gradient. ➤ Determine the flow of water per meter width. Determine the total amount of water percolated per day permeter width (m3). Ground surface Direction of seepage Ground water table (free surface) Fig. SM 022 B H

Situation 2. See Figure SM - 022 A permeable soil is underlain by an impervious layer. For the permeable layer, k = 0.0052 cm/s, H = 4 m, and inclination with respect to horizontal = 5. ➤ Determine the hydraulic gradient. ➤ Determine the flow of water per meter width. Determine the total amount of water percolated per day permeter width (m3). Ground surface Direction of seepage Ground water table (free surface) Fig. SM 022 B H

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