Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam Formula

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Seepage Discharge is the volume of of water flowing in unit time across the unit surface area of available voids. Check FAQs
Qs=kiAcst
Qs - Seepage Discharge?k - Coefficient of Permeability of Soil?i - Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss?Acs - Cross-Sectional Area of Base?t - Time Taken to Travel?

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15.756Edit=10Edit2.02Edit13Edit6Edit
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Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam Solution

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FIRST Step Consider the formula
Qs=kiAcst
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
Qs=10cm/s2.02136s
Next Step Convert Units
Qs=0.1m/s2.02136s
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
Qs=0.12.02136
LAST Step Evaluate
Qs=15.756m³/s

Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam Formula Elements

Variables
Seepage Discharge
Seepage Discharge is the volume of of water flowing in unit time across the unit surface area of available voids.
Symbol: Qs
Measurement: Volumetric Flow RateUnit: m³/s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Coefficient of Permeability of Soil
The Coefficient of Permeability of Soil describes how easily a liquid will move through the soil.
Symbol: k
Measurement: SpeedUnit: cm/s
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss
Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss is a specific measurement of liquid pressure above a vertical datum.
Symbol: i
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Cross-Sectional Area of Base
Cross-Sectional Area of Base is the area of a two-dimensional shape that is obtained when a three-dimensional shape is sliced perpendicular to some specified axis at a point.
Symbol: Acs
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Time Taken to Travel
Time Taken to Travel is the total time taken by an object to reach its destination.
Symbol: t
Measurement: TimeUnit: s
Note: Value can be positive or negative.

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How to Evaluate Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam?

Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam evaluator uses Seepage Discharge = Coefficient of Permeability of Soil*Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss*Cross-Sectional Area of Base*Time Taken to Travel to evaluate the Seepage Discharge, The Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam is defined as amount of water flowing through underneath of dam in particular sectional area. Seepage Discharge is denoted by Qs symbol.

How to evaluate Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam, enter Coefficient of Permeability of Soil (k), Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss (i), Cross-Sectional Area of Base (Acs) & Time Taken to Travel (t) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam

What is the formula to find Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam?
The formula of Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam is expressed as Seepage Discharge = Coefficient of Permeability of Soil*Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss*Cross-Sectional Area of Base*Time Taken to Travel. Here is an example- 15.756 = 0.1*2.02*13*6.
How to calculate Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam?
With Coefficient of Permeability of Soil (k), Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss (i), Cross-Sectional Area of Base (Acs) & Time Taken to Travel (t) we can find Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam using the formula - Seepage Discharge = Coefficient of Permeability of Soil*Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss*Cross-Sectional Area of Base*Time Taken to Travel.
Can the Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam be negative?
Yes, the Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam?
Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second[m³/s] for Volumetric Flow Rate. Cubic Meter per Day[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Hour[m³/s], Cubic Meter per Minute[m³/s] are the few other units in which Seepage Discharge in Earth Dam can be measured.
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