Seepage pressure is expressed as (i = hydraulic gradient, Z = depth, γw = unit weight of water)
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KiA
iZγw
∂²φ/∂x∂z
∂²φ/∂z²
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B. iZγw
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Seepage pressure p_s = i * gamma_w (per unit volume), where i = hydraulic gradient and gamma_w = unit weight of water (9.81 kN/m^3). Acts in the direction of seepage flow. Total seepage force on a volume = i * gamma_w * volume. Can cause piping (internal erosion) or quicksand when upward seepage pressure equals submerged weight. Seepage pressure is i gamma_w.
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