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Refer to Problem 8.4. Using the flow net drawn, calculate the
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flow channels is , number of potential drops is , and head
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Therefore, the seepage loss per meter length of sheet pile is

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Determine the head difference.

Here, number of potential drops is , and head

difference is .
Substitute for , and for in formula.

Thus, the head difference is .

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Determine pressure head at D.

Here, head difference is , head at upstream side of
flow is , and head at downstream side of flow is .
Substitute for , and for in formula.

Thus, the pressure head at D is .

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Determine pressure head at E.

Thus, the pressure head at E is .

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Determine pressure head at F.

Thus, the pressure head at F is .

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Determine pressure head at G.

Thus, the pressure head at G is .

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Determine pressure head at H.

Thus, the pressure head at H is .

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Determine pressure head at I.

Thus, the pressure head at I is .

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Determine the uplift force.

Therefore, the uplift force is .

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