Example 1: In the Figure below, a hydraulic structure built on fine sand (C, = 15). Determine (a) whether the percolation gradient is safe. (b) Uplift pressure at points A, B, and C at distances 15, 25, and 35 m from the upstream end. (c) Thickness of floor at these points. Use Bligh's theory. Take Gp= 2.24. 4 m C 15 m 10 m 10 m 6 m 8 m 35 m

Example 1: In the Figure below, a hydraulic structure built on fine sand (C, = 15). Determine (a) whether the percolation gradient is safe. (b) Uplift pressure at points A, B, and C at distances 15, 25, and 35 m from the upstream end. (c) Thickness of floor at these points. Use Bligh's theory. Take Gp= 2.24. 4 m C 15 m 10 m 10 m 6 m 8 m 35 m

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