Questions from Geotechnical Engineering

Q: An earth dam is shown in Figure 8.32. Determine

An earth dam is shown in Figure 8.32. Determine the seepage rate, q, in m3 /day/m length. Given: a1 = 358, a2 = 408, L1 = 5 m, H = 7 m, H1 = 10 m, and k = 3 × 10-4 cm/s. Use Schaffernak&...

Q: Repeat Problem 8.8 using L. Casagrande’s method.

Repeat Problem 8.8 using L. Casagrande’s method.

Q: Refer to Figure 9.26. Calculate , u, and

Refer to Figure 9.26. Calculate , u, and ’ at A, B, C, and D for the following cases, and plot the variations with depth. (Note: e = void ratio, &...

Q: From the sieve analysis of a sand, the effective size was

From the sieve analysis of a sand, the effective size was determined to be 0.18 mm. Using Hazen’s formula, Eq. (9.34), estimate the range of capillary rise in this sand for a void ratio of 0.65.

Q: Refer to Figure 9.29. For the variables given,

Refer to Figure 9.29. For the variables given, calculate and plot , u, and ’ with depth.

Q: Refer to Figure 9.29. For the variables given,

Refer to Figure 9.29. For the variables given, calculate and plot , u, and ’ with depth.