9.5 m Water level 7 m 2.5 m 1 m 4 m 1 m Water level 1 m 2.5 m 10 m -2.5 m 2 m B 2 m 4 m Clayey sand soil 2.5 m 2.5 m Impermeable rock 1 m 30 m
9.5 m Water level 7 m 2.5 m 1 m 4 m 1 m Water level 1 m 2.5 m 10 m -2.5 m 2 m B 2 m 4 m Clayey sand soil 2.5 m 2.5 m Impermeable rock 1 m 30 m
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Chapter9: Settlement Of Shallow Foundations
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 9.5P
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Figure (1) shows a weir section, constructed on a clayey sand layer where the coefficient of permeability is 2.1×10-3 m/s. Using a flow net diagram determine the quantity of seepage in m3/s per meter under the dam and plot the diistribution of the uplift pressure in kPa on the base of the dam.
Transcribed Image Text:9.5 m
Water level
7 m
2.5 m
1 m
4 m
1 m
Water level
1 m
2.5 m
10 m
-2.5 m
2 m
B
2 m
4 m
Clayey sand soil
2.5 m
2.5 m
Impermeable rock
1 m
30 m
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