Q.2 (c) A homogeneous anisotropic embankment dam section is shown in the figure, the coefficient of permeability in the x and z directions being 5 x 10-8 and 2 x 10-8 m/s respectively. Construct the flow net and determine the quantity of seepage through the dam What is the pore water pressure at point 'P'? 15 m 2.5 m 2.5 m 1 5.5 m 45 m- 15.5 m w 0z w 81

Q.2 (c) A homogeneous anisotropic embankment dam section is shown in the figure, the coefficient of permeability in the x and z directions being 5 x 10-8 and 2 x 10-8 m/s respectively. Construct the flow net and determine the quantity of seepage through the dam What is the pore water pressure at point 'P'? 15 m 2.5 m 2.5 m 1 5.5 m 45 m- 15.5 m w 0z w 81

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Hydraulic conductivity is one of the hydraulic properties of soil defined as a measurement of the ability of a porous medium to permit water movement or fluid flow through it. It is denoted by the letter K. It is influenced by the density and viscosity of the fluid. It is also called permeability. Hydraulic conductivity is defined as the ratio of velocity to the hydraulic gradient. The different methods used to determine the hydraulic conductivity are laboratory methods (constant head permeability tests and falling head tests), in-situ field methods (pumping in and pumping out tests), small scale field tests (infiltration tests and slug tests), and indirect methods such as estimation from grain size, consolidation test data, and horizontal capillary test. The pedotransfer function (PTF) method is a specific empirical estimating approach employed in the soil sciences is also used to determine the hydraulic conductivity of the soil.

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Q.2 (c) A homogeneous anisotropic embankment dam section is shown in the figure, the
coefficient of permeability in the x and z directions being 5 x 10-8 and 2 x 10-8 m/s
respectively. Construct the flow net and determine the quantity of seepage through
the dam What is the pore water pressure at point 'P'?
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45 m
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