CE 704 · Chapter 4
Hydropower Engineering past question
4.2.8 Embankment Dam Analysis-phreatic line and seepage analysis
An earthen dam of homogeneous materials with a drain pipe is shown in figure. Determine the co-ordinate of phreatic line and specific discharge passing through the body of dam. Coefficient of permeability = 15×10⁻⁴ m/s. [6]