Question: Flow net 2 . The concrete dam shown below, ( a ) Sketch a flow net. ( b ) Using a flow net, compute the

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2. The concrete dam shown below,
(a) Sketch a flow net.
(b) Using a flow net, compute the seepage rate (q) per unit length in units of m3daym. The permeability of the soil is k=5.610-3cms.
(c) Compute the pore water pressure (u) at point A,B and C.
(d) Compute the vertical effective stress (v') at point x.
Assume sat=20kNm3,vatx40(m)
Flow net 2 . The concrete dam shown below, ( a )

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