Practice mode Water Management

Head loss H/L is proportional to creep length. What is the loss of head per unit creep length called?

Correct answer C. Hydraulic gradient

Explanation

In Bligh's creep theory the head lost per unit length of creep path is the hydraulic gradient, which must stay below safe limits to prevent piping.

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