DrahmedsoilMechanicsnoteschapter5.pdfnloads/DrahmedsoilMechanicsnoteschapter5.pdfHomework Chapter (5)5.1 A permeable soil layer is underlain by an impervious layer as shown inFigure. Knowing that k = 4.8*10 cm/sec for the permeable layer, calculatethe rate of seepage through this layer in m3/hr/m width. Given: H = 4.2 mand a = 6°.Ans. Q= 7.54x10² m³/hr/mGroundwater table (free surface)Directionof seepageI Impervious layer Ground surface5.2 Find the rate of flow inm3/sec/m (at right anglestothecross sectionshown in Figure, throughthe permeable soil layer.Given: H = 4 m, H1 = 2 m,h = 2.75 m, S = 30 m, aImper vious layerDirectionof flow= 14°, and k = 0.07512:39 AM4/12/202114460

Homework Chapter (5) A permeable soil layer is underlain by an impervious layer as shown in Figure. Knowing that k = 4.8*10³ cm/sec for the permeable layer, calculate the rate of seepage through this layer in m3/hr/m width. Given: H = 4.2 m Ans. Q=7.54x10² m³/hr/m %3D and a = 6°. Groundwater table (free surface) Direction of scona

Homework Chapter (5) A permeable soil layer is underlain by an impervious layer as shown in Figure. Knowing that k = 4.8*10³ cm/sec for the permeable layer, calculate the rate of seepage through this layer in m3/hr/m width. Given: H = 4.2 m Ans. Q=7.54x10² m³/hr/m %3D and a = 6°. Groundwater table (free surface) Direction of scona

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