Estimating eepage through cracked concrete
Estimating eepage through cracked concrete
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I want to estimate the flow of water through cracks in the bottom of concrete lined pond. Givens: water depth 9ft, concrete thickness 5 inches, foundation bedding is 5 inches sand, average crack width 1mm (0.0394 in), crack length 100ft. Any suggestions on the best equations to use would be appreciated.
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RE: Estimating eepage through cracked concrete
You will be better served if you did a simple mass balance on the pond.
RE: Estimating eepage through cracked concrete
In concrete, cracks are usually wider at the top than the bottom, but since you have a submerged condition, it might be the reverse...but you don't know that, most likely.
RE: Estimating eepage through cracked concrete