1.2 - Constant Determination
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What is the Laplace Equation used for?
💡 Hint: Think about fluid mechanics.
What do equipotential lines represent?
💡 Hint: Consider their role in hydraulic head.
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What does the Laplace equation help to determine?
💡 Hint: Think about what it models in physics.
Two flow lines can intersect with each other.
💡 Hint: Recall the flow net properties.
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A flow net shows three equipotential lines and two flow lines. Calculate how many flow channels exist.
💡 Hint: Count the spaces created between the lines.
A soil has a permeability of 5 m/day, and the distance between equipotential lines is 0.5 m. Calculate the flow rate through a flow channel with a total head drop of 2 m.
💡 Hint: Substitute the values into the flow equation.
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