Practice Boundary Between Permeable And Impermeable Soil Materials (1.2.2)

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Question 1.
What is the main purpose of flow nets?
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Think about how we need to see the path of water.
Question 2.
Name the two types of lines that make up a flow net.
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One shows direction and the other shows head.
3Question 3.
What do flow lines in a flow net represent?
- Water pressure
- Flow direction
- Soil type
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Think of arrows showing movement.
4Question 4.
True or False: Equipotential lines can be considered as flow lines.
- True
- False
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Remember their distinct roles.
Question 5.
Design a flow net for a hypothetical site where permeable soil layers are underlain by an impermeable layer. Describe the steps taken in constructing your flow net.
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Focus on defining the boundaries clearly first.
Question 6.
How would you determine the effect of adding a layer of impermeable material atop a permeable layer on the flow net?
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Consider how water reacts to new barriers.

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