2016 Q3: Refer to the figure below, estimate The quantity of seepage under the dam in m³/sec/m, the coefficient of permeability is 0.05 cm/sec 2. Factor of safety against piping. (35 Mark) H 5 m Granular soil e=0.55 G₁ = 2.68 Impervious layer
2016 Q3: Refer to the figure below, estimate The quantity of seepage under the dam in m³/sec/m, the coefficient of permeability is 0.05 cm/sec 2. Factor of safety against piping. (35 Mark) H 5 m Granular soil e=0.55 G₁ = 2.68 Impervious layer
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Q3: Refer to the figure below, estimate
The quantity of seepage under the dam in m³/sec/m, the coefficient of permeability is 0.05
cm/sec
2. Factor of safety against piping.
(35 Mark)
H
5 m
Granular
soil
e=0.55
G₁ = 2.68
Impervious
layer
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