Loss of Head in Earth dam Formulas

The Loss of head due to sudden enlargement turbulent eddies are formed at the corner of the enlargement of the pipe section. And is denoted by H_L. Loss of Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Loss of Head is always negative.

Formulas to find Loss of Head in Earth dam

fxHead difference between Headwater and Tail Water given Quantity of Seepage in Length of DamGo

Earth dam formulas that make use of Loss of Head

fxCoefficient of Permeability given Quantity of Seepage in Length of DamGo

fxQuantity of Seepage in Length of Dam under ConsiderationGo

fxLength of Dam to which Flow Net applies given Quantity of Seepage in Length of DamGo

fxNumber of Flow Channels of Net Water given Quantity of Seepage in Length of DamGo

fxNumber of Equipotential Drops of Net given Quantity of Seepage in Length of DamGo

List of variables in Earth dam formulas

fx Quantity of Seepage Go

fx Equipotential Lines Go

fx Number of Beds Go

fx Coefficient of Permeability of Soil Go

fx Length of Dam Go

FAQ

What is the Loss of Head?

The Loss of head due to sudden enlargement turbulent eddies are formed at the corner of the enlargement of the pipe section. Loss of Head is usually measured using the Meter for Length. Note that the value of Loss of Head is always negative.

Can the Loss of Head be negative?

Yes, the Loss of Head, measured in Length can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Loss of Head?

Loss of Head is usually measured using the Meter[m] for Length. Millimeter[m], Kilometer[m], Decimeter[m] are the few other units in which Loss of Head can be measured.

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