A permeable soil layer is underlain by an impervious layer as shown. For permeable layer K=4.8x10-3 cm/sec. If H = 3 m and α = 5˚ (See picture below) Determine the hydraulic gradient Determine the cross-sectional area of the permeable soil layer. Determine the rate of seepage in cm3/hr/meter.

A permeable soil layer is underlain by an impervious layer as shown. For permeable layer K=4.8x10-3 cm/sec. If H = 3 m and α = 5˚ (See picture below) Determine the hydraulic gradient Determine the cross-sectional area of the permeable soil layer. Determine the rate of seepage in cm3/hr/meter.

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