The saturation gradient line must stay within the body of a canal embankment. At what slope does it lie in loamy soils?
Correct answer C. 1:4 to 1:6
Explanation
The slope of the saturation line depends on soil permeability; for loamy soils it is generally taken as 1:4 to 1:6, wider than for clay.
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