Refer to Figure 8.13. Given; the width of the dam, B = 6 m; length of the dam, L = 120 m; S 3 m; T' = 6 m; x 2.4 m; and H,- H, = 5 m. If the hydraulic conductivity of the permeable layer is 0.008 cm/sec, estimate the seepage un- der the dam (Q) in m/day.
Refer to Figure 8.13. Given; the width of the dam, B = 6 m; length of the dam, L = 120 m; S 3 m; T' = 6 m; x 2.4 m; and H,- H, = 5 m. If the hydraulic conductivity of the permeable layer is 0.008 cm/sec, estimate the seepage un- der the dam (Q) in m/day.
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Transcribed Image Text:H = H - H;
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Transcribed Image Text:Refer to Figure 8.13. Given; the width of the dam, B = 6 m; length of the dam,
L = 120 m; S = 3 m; T' = 6 m; x 2.4 m; and H,- H, = 5 m. If the hydraulic
conductivity of the permeable layer is 0.008 cm/sec, estimate the seepage un-
der the dam (Q) in m/day.
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