Question: k 2 . 0 times 1 0 ^ ( - 6 ) ( m ) / ( sec ) and 1 . 6
k times msec and times msec respectively. The upper soil layer possesses a saturated
unit weight of kNm while the lower layer has a weight of kNm As for the concrete employed in the
construction of the dam, it has a unit weight of kNm
Figure : Concrete dam not to scale
Determine:
Quantity of seepage Q under dam in mday per metre run.
Average uplift force in kN acting at the base of the dam per metre run.
Safety factor against the buoyancy of the dam.
Consider the following methods:
A Manual calculation Isotropic approach: Convert to isotropy condition by calculating equivalent k in x
and y directions and adjusting xscale before calculations and utilise flow nets and corresponding manual
calculations
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