Seepage Discharge in Earth dam Formulas

Seepage Discharge is the volume of of water flowing in unit time across the unit surface area of available voids. And is denoted by Q_s. Seepage Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Seepage Discharge is always negative.

Formulas to find Seepage Discharge in Earth dam

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List of variables in Earth dam formulas

fx Coefficient of Permeability of Soil Go

fx Hydraulic Gradient to Head Loss Go

fx Cross-Sectional Area of Base Go

fx Time Taken to Travel Go

FAQ

What is the Seepage Discharge?

Seepage Discharge is the volume of of water flowing in unit time across the unit surface area of available voids. Seepage Discharge is usually measured using the Cubic Meter per Second for Volumetric Flow Rate. Note that the value of Seepage Discharge is always negative.

Can the Seepage Discharge be negative?

Yes, the Seepage Discharge, measured in Volumetric Flow Rate can be negative.

What unit is used to measure Seepage Discharge?

Seepage Discharge 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 can be measured.

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