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Refer to the cross section of the earth dam shown in Figure 8.19. Calculate the rate of seepage through the dam (q in m3/min/m) using Schaffernak’s solution.
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25 m FIGURE 8.19 IV: 2H 5 m- 30 m IV: 2H k= 3 x 10-4 m/min Impermeable layer
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