The soil of an 21 degree infinite slope is subjected to full depth seepage. The soil properties are as follows: Saturated weight is 19 kN/m^3. Friction angle is 19 degrees Cohesion is 20 kN/m^2. Unit weight of water is 10 kN/m^3 Limiting depth of slope is (m) 2.96 m 4.95 m O 5.47 m 8.20 m

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Principles of Seepage

In hydrology, when water flows down in a pore or crack of unsaturated soil due to gravity, the deep layer of soil is called seepage. It is the slow movement of water in the soil layer. Seepage is mainly found near hydraulic structures and is responsible for the stability of earthen-type hydraulic structures.