1.1 - Steps of Construction
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What is a flow net?
💡 Hint: Think about how we visualize water movement.
Identify one boundary condition in flow net construction.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when soil is saturated.
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What is the purpose of flow nets in soil mechanics?
💡 Hint: Think about why we need to understand water movement.
True or False: All flow lines are parallel to each other.
💡 Hint: Consider how water diverges or converges in flowing situations.
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A flow net is needed for a soil layer with well-defined permeable and impermeable boundaries. Construct a flow net sketch, marking equipotential and flow lines accurately.
💡 Hint: Think about the distinct zones of flow and how they interact.
Explain how the height of standpipes at different boundaries can dictate the positions of equipotential lines in a flow net.
💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between hydraulic head and water flow.
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