1.2.2 - Boundary Between Permeable and Impermeable Soil Materials
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What is the main purpose of flow nets?
💡 Hint: Think about how we need to see the path of water.
Name the two types of lines that make up a flow net.
💡 Hint: One shows direction and the other shows head.
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What do flow lines in a flow net represent?
💡 Hint: Think of arrows showing movement.
True or False: Equipotential lines can be considered as flow lines.
💡 Hint: Remember their distinct roles.
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Design a flow net for a hypothetical site where permeable soil layers are underlain by an impermeable layer. Describe the steps taken in constructing your flow net.
💡 Hint: Focus on defining the boundaries clearly first.
How would you determine the effect of adding a layer of impermeable material atop a permeable layer on the flow net?
💡 Hint: Consider how water reacts to new barriers.
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