Irrigation Engineering Continution Part 1
Irrigation Engineering Continution Part 1
Irrigation Engineering Continution Part 1
ASSIGNMENT
QUESTION:
a. Check the stability of structure against piping. Foundation materials are fine sand, coarse sand & sand + gravel.
b. Calculate the uplift pressure at the point of application and thickness of floor. Points are A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J & K.
Solution:
We know that according to Bligh’s theory our structure will be safe against piping if,
H 1
≤
L C
(m) (m)
FINE
SAND 15 38 0.38 11.42 0.03 0.07 SAFE
COARSE
SAND 12 38 0.38 11.42 0.03 0.08 SAFE
SAND +
GRAVEL 9 38 0.38 11.42 0.03 0.11 SAFE
(m) (m)
FINE
SAND 7 38 0.38 12.82 0.03 0.14 SAFE
COARSE
SAND 5 38 0.38 12.82 0.03 0.20 SAFE
SAND +
GRAVEL 4 38 0.38 12.82 0.03 0.25 SAFE