For the hydraulic structure shown in Figure 8.24, draw a flow net for flow through the permeable layer and calculate the seepage loss in m'/day/m. 10m 20 m 1.67 m Figure 8.24 1.67 m Permeable layer 25 m THE 111 1.67m Impermeable layer 3,14m -0.002 cm/sec Also calculate the hydraulic uplift force at the base of the hydraulic structure per meter length (measure along the axis of the structure).

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For the hydraulic structure shown in Figure 8.24, draw a flow net for flow
through the permeable layer and calculate the seepage loss in m'/day/m.
25 m
10 m.
20 m
1.67 m
Figure 8.24
1.67 m
Permeable layer
1.67m
Impermeable layer
134m
-0.002 cm/sec
Also calculate the hydraulic uplift force at the base of the hydraulic structure per
meter length (measure along the axis of the structure).
Transcribed Image Text:For the hydraulic structure shown in Figure 8.24, draw a flow net for flow through the permeable layer and calculate the seepage loss in m'/day/m. 25 m 10 m. 20 m 1.67 m Figure 8.24 1.67 m Permeable layer 1.67m Impermeable layer 134m -0.002 cm/sec Also calculate the hydraulic uplift force at the base of the hydraulic structure per meter length (measure along the axis of the structure).
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