A hydrographic survey was performed on Lake Chui. Upon processing the data it was found that the cross sectional area of the lake can be modelled as a function of the depth using equation: A=84.9+8.4h+4.0ℎ 2

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Chapter8: Stresses In A Soil Mass

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A hydrographic survey was performed on Lake Chui. Upon processing the data it was
found that the cross sectional area of the lake can be modelled as a function of the depth
using equation:
A=84.9+8.4h+4.0ℎ
2
a. Assume value of depth of water then calculate the capacity of the lake in ?3
b. Calculate the increase in capacity of the lake if the heavy rainfall caused the
depth to the rise by 2 meters of your assumed depth in ?3

Determining the relative position of points on the Earth's surface and measuring the angle and distance between them in order to calculate the required parameters such as elevation and enclosed area.

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