Calculate the hydraulic head, h along with the pore-water pressure, u at points 2, 4 and 6, after determining the number of potential drops, Nd and the head loss for each drop, Ah, for the dam shown in Figure 3.

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Calculate the hydraulic head, h along with the pore-water pressure, u at points 2, 4 and 6,
after determining the number of potential drops, Nd and the head loss for each drop, Ah,
for the dam shown in Figure 3.

 

1.00 m
0.80 m
T
0
92
Datum
12 13
5
4 15 6
10
Figure 3.
71/2
15
1.40 m
5.00 m
20 m
7887
Transcribed Image Text:1.00 m 0.80 m T 0 92 Datum 12 13 5 4 15 6 10 Figure 3. 71/2 15 1.40 m 5.00 m 20 m 7887
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