3: A preliminary design of a reservoir is shown in Figure. Draw the flow-net. Calculate the flow rate. How much water will flow in a day from the upstream to the downstream side. Calculate the porewater pressure at A.

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P3: A preliminary design of a reservoir is shown in
Figure.

Draw the flow-net.
Calculate the flow rate.
How much water will flow in a day from the upstream to the downstream side.
Calculate the porewater pressure at A.

Retaining wall
Water
10 m
▼ 12m
Water
5 m
26 m.
Silty' sand
Keg =1 x 106 cm/s.
Homogeneous, impervious clay
Transcribed Image Text:Retaining wall Water 10 m ▼ 12m Water 5 m 26 m. Silty' sand Keg =1 x 106 cm/s. Homogeneous, impervious clay
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