Question

A unit volume of a mass of saturated soil is subjected to horizontal seepage

Answer 1

A unit volume of a mass of saturated soil is subjected to a horizontal seepage is known as seepage pit.

Explanation

• Seepage takes place when there is unequal levels of water on the either side of the boundary such as a dam.

• Due to the presence of the soil which is a semipermeable membrane and allows water to show through it water moves from one side which contains high level of water to the other side which contains lower level of water due to difference in the hydrostatic pressure.

• As seepage pit generally lies and works perfectly for 3 to 5 years.

• Seepage pit helps in the leaching of the soil underneath it.

• It is the collection of the rainwater and it is absorbed by the soil.

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