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Principles of Geotechnical Engineering (9th Edition)

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Write the procedure for the construction of flow net as follows: Principles of... Mechanics of Mechanics of
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flow net.
• Draw the other lines close to sheet pile and perpendicular to
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Draw the flow net for weir as follows:

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Determine the seepage loss per meter length of sheet pile.

…… (1)

Here, seepage loss is , hydraulic conductivity is , number of

flow channels is , number of potential drops is , and head
difference is .

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Calculate the seepage loss per meter length of sheet pile.

Substitute for , for , for , and
for in the equation (1).

Therefore, the seepage loss per meter length of sheet pile is

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