CE 704 · Chapter 4

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4.2.8 Embankment Dam Analysis-phreatic line and seepage analysis

Draw uplift pressure diagram (i) for dam holding 50 m water depth at upstream vertical face (top and bottom width 10 m and 30 m respectively). Uplift may be considered to be acting on 60% of the area of section. Tail water depth is 5 m. (ii) for the same dam there is a drainage gallery at 6 m from face. [3+2]

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