Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering

For the upstream face of an earthen dam, the most adverse condition for slope stability is

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A

sudden drawdown

B

steady seepage

C

during construction

D

sloughing of slope

Correct Answer

A. sudden drawdown

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Sudden drawdown is most adverse for upstream face of earth dam.

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