Civil Engineering MCQJE Level Civil Engineering
A phreatic line is defined as the line within a dam section below which there is
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Choose the correct answer
A
positive equipotential lines
B
positive hydrostatic pressure
C
negative hydrostatic pressure
D
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. positive hydrostatic pressure
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Below the phreatic (seepage) line there is positive hydrostatic (pore) pressure.
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This MCQ belongs to WBPSC JE (Civil) Previous Years Questions Series. Full tests include timed attempts, rank comparison and subject-wise analysis.