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The seepage force J with respect to hydraulic gradient i is given by ________

(a) ihγwzA

(b) iγwz/hA

(c) iγwzA

(d) ih/zAγw

I have been asked this question by my college director while I was bunking the class.

This key question is from Seepage Pressure and Upward Flow topic in section Seepage Analysis of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct choice is (c) iγwzA

Easiest explanation: The seepage force J is given by,

J=ps A

Since ps =iγwz

∴ J= iγwzA.

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