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Seepage control in earthen dams

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September 24, 2016

 

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The signs of this type of problem could be cracking or heaving. Freezing and thawing will amplify the affects of seepage on concrete structures. The rate at which water moves through the embankment depends on the type of soil in the embankment, how well it is compacted, and the number and size of cracks and voids within the embankment...
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Saturation of embankment soils, abutments, and foundations due to seepage generally result in reduced soil strengths leading to sloughing, sliding and instability. In the worst case, seepage can result in total embankment failure if situations are not monitored. Many seepage problems and failures of earth dams have occurred because of inadequate seepage control measures or poor cleanup and preparation of the foundations and abutments...
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