In order to compute the seepage loss through the foundation of a cofferdam, flownets were constructed. The result of the flownet study gave Nf = 6, Nd = 16. The head lost during seepage was 19.68 ft. If the hydraulic conductivity of the soil is k = 13.12 x 10-5 ft/min, compute the seepage loss per foot length of the dam per day. a.1.9 ft3/day/foot length of the dam b.1.95 ft3/day/foot length of the dam c.1.39 ft3/day/foot length of the dam d.2.9 ft3/day/foot length of the dam e.2.25 ft3/day/foot length of the dam

In order to compute the seepage loss through the foundation of a cofferdam, flownets were constructed. The result of the flownet study gave Nf = 6, Nd = 16. The head lost during seepage was 19.68 ft. If the hydraulic conductivity of the soil is k = 13.12 x 10-5 ft/min, compute the seepage loss per foot length of the dam per day. a.1.9 ft3/day/foot length of the dam b.1.95 ft3/day/foot length of the dam c.1.39 ft3/day/foot length of the dam d.2.9 ft3/day/foot length of the dam e.2.25 ft3/day/foot length of the dam

Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781305970939

Author:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Publisher:Braja M. Das, Khaled Sobhan

Chapter8: Seepage

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 8.9P

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