Question: Given a flow net under a 4 0 0 m long 4 0 m wide concrete dam and the hydraulic conductivity of soil below the

Given a flow net under a 400m long 40m wide concrete dam and the hydraulic conductivity of soil
below the dam is k=0.1 m/day.
a) Calculate the quantity of water seeping under the dam in 1 day
b) Calculate the uplift force for the dam. Hint: Assume a linear pressure distribution from A to F
c) Calculate the actual seepage velocity of water at point P if the porosity of soil is n=0.3
d) Calculate the factor of safety against piping at point P if the soil parameters are Gs=2.7 and e0=0.4
Given a flow net under a 4 0 0 m long 4 0 m wide

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