Q16) For the flow condition shown in the figure, determine: 1) The hydraulic gradient. 2) The total head, pressure head and elevation head at points A, B and C. 3) The piezometric level at D. 2 m Clay Ysat = 20 kN/m 4 m *•B 2 m *•D 2 m C Datum

Q16) For the flow condition shown in the figure, determine: 1) The hydraulic gradient. 2) The total head, pressure head and elevation head at points A, B and C. 3) The piezometric level at D. 2 m Clay Ysat = 20 kN/m 4 m •B 2 m •D 2 m C Datum

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