Assessment of Thrust of Water on Embankment

Abstract

Flood problem is vital problem for building,
railway track, highway etc. Thrust of water due
to standing water and velocity of flow taken
place on building i.e. above G.L. and below G.L.
due to percolation of water. If 70 cm thick layer
of silty sand is spread all around the building,
the percolation of water below G.L. is
prevented. Here analysis is made due to thrust
taking place of water below G.L. and velocity of
water. Above G.L. the thrust exerted by water is
sustained by brick masonry which strength is 6
kg/cm2. Below G.L. the soil may be sandy or
clayey.