Seepage Velocity
Seepage velocity, abbreviated as \(v_s\), represent the actual velocity of a fluid flowing through the void spaces in the soil.
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Seepage Velocity formula |
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\(\large{ v_s = \frac{ v \; A_c}{ A_v} }\) | ||
Symbol | English | Metric |
\(\large{ v_s }\) = seepage velocity | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |
\(\large{ A_c }\) = area cross-section of flow | \(\large{ft^2}\) | \(\large{m^2}\) |
\(\large{ A_v }\) = area cross-section of voids | \(\large{ft^2}\) | \(\large{m^2}\) |
\(\large{ v }\) = darcy velocity or flux | \(\large{\frac{ft}{sec}}\) | \(\large{\frac{m}{s}}\) |