Q6 The cross-section of an earthen dam is shown below; Assuming that the water level remains constant at 35m, determine the seepage loss through the dam. The width of the dam is 300m, and the soil is isotropic with k=5.8x107m/s. 50 m 35 m Filter 50 m 20 m 20 m 30 m

Q6 The cross-section of an earthen dam is shown below; Assuming that the water level remains constant at 35m, determine the seepage loss through the dam. The width of the dam is 300m, and the soil is isotropic with k=5.8x107m/s. 50 m 35 m Filter 50 m 20 m 20 m 30 m

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The cross-section of an earthen dam is shown below;
Assuming that the water level remains constant at 35m, determine the seepage loss through the dam. The width of the
dam is 300m, and the soil is isotropic with k=5.8x107m/s.
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