Question: 1 . 0 ( 2 0 marks ) Consider a simple water filter system that consists of two soil filters, connected in series as shown

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Consider a simple water filter system that consists of two soil filters, connected in series as shown in Figure
1.0. two soil filters, connected in series. Each filter traps different size contaminants and thus contains soil:
the upper filter traps coarse particles; the lower one traps finer ones. The cross-sectional area of each filter
is 1.2 m 2. The length of the upper filter (L1) is 1.0 m ; the length of the lower filter (L2) is 2.0 m . The
permeability of the upper filter (k1) is 0.40mh; the permeability of the lower filter (k2) is 0.18mh.
Determine the following:
a) The total head at points A,B,C, and D .
b) The water pressure at points A, B, C, and D.
c) The discharge through each filter (i.e., Q1 and Q2) in units of m3h.
d) Is there potential for soil "heave" (boiling)? If so, where will this heave occur?
1 . 0 ( 2 0 marks ) Consider a simple water

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