The flownet for an earthen dam with 30 m water depth consists of 25 potential drops and 5 flow channels. The coefficient of permeability of dam material is 0.03 mm/sec. The discharge per meter length of dam is A. 0.00018 m3/sec B. 0.0045 m3/sec C. 0.18 m3/sec D. 0.1125 m3/sec

0.00018 m3/sec
0.0045 m3/sec
0.18 m3/sec
0.1125 m3/sec

The correct answer is A. 0.00018 m3/sec.

The discharge per meter length of dam can be calculated using the following equation:

$Q = K\frac{i^2}{n}$

where:

  • $Q$ is the discharge per meter length of dam (m3/sec)
  • $K$ is the coefficient of permeability of dam material (mm/sec)
  • $i$ is the hydraulic gradient (-)
  • $n$ is the number of flow channels

In this case, we know that $K = 0.03$ mm/sec, $i = \frac{30}{25} = 1.2$, and $n = 5$. Substituting these values into the equation, we get:

$Q = 0.03 \cdot \frac{1.2^2}{5} = 0.00018$ m3/sec

Therefore, the discharge per meter length of dam is 0.00018 m3/sec.

Option B is incorrect because it is the discharge per meter length of dam for a different set of conditions. Option C is incorrect because it is the discharge per meter length of dam for a dam with a different water depth. Option D is incorrect because it is the discharge per meter length of dam for a dam with a different coefficient of permeability.

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