Q.2) A weir on a sandy soil is shown below. Find out the uplift pressures at points 5, 10, and 15 m from the U/S end of the apron. Also find out the thickness of the floor at these points, considering specific gravity Sc =2.24 of floor material. Adopt Bligh's theory for analysis and weight of water as 1.00 ton per cubic meter of water. Water Level HG Lne 5 m A 10 m 7.5 m 15m 5 m 20 m

Q.2) A weir on a sandy soil is shown below. Find out the uplift pressures at points 5, 10, and 15 m from the U/S end of the apron. Also find out the thickness of the floor at these points, considering specific gravity Sc =2.24 of floor material. Adopt Bligh's theory for analysis and weight of water as 1.00 ton per cubic meter of water. Water Level HG Lne 5 m A 10 m 7.5 m 15m 5 m 20 m

Principles of Foundation Engineering (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305081550

Author:Braja M. Das

Publisher:Braja M. Das

Chapter13: Retaining Walls

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 13.4P

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