Seepage

−Derivation of ℒ ’ s equationof continuity∧some simple applications

of the equation
−Procedure ¿ construct fl ow nets∧calculation of seepage ∈isotropic∧¿
anisotropic soils
−Seepage through earth dams

Flow net−¿ the groundwater flow is generally calculated by the use of graphs
ℒ Equation of continuity−¿based on concept of the flow net, which governs the steady flow
condition for a given point in the soil mass.
Flow line- is a line along which a water particle will travel from upstream to the downstream side in the
permeable soil medium.
Equipotential line- is a line along which the potential head at all points is equal.