Geotechnical problem The section through a dam spillway is shown in Figure 1.Determine the following1. Quantity of seepage under the dam,2. Plot the distributions of uplift pressure on the base of the dam,3. What is the net distribution of water pressure on the cut-off wall at the upstream end of the spillway.The coefficient of permeability of the foundation soil is 2.5 x 10-5 m/s.5.00m0.80m1.40mDatum4145101520m

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The section through a dam spillway is shown in Figure 1.
Determine the following
1. Quantity of seepage under the dam,
2. Plot the distributions of uplift pressure on the base of the dam,
3. What is the net distribution of water pressure on the cut-off wall at the upstream end of the spillway.
The coefficient of permeability of the foundation soil is 2.5 x 10-5 m/s.
5.00m
0.80m
1.40m
Datum
4
145
10
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20m

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