Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In a homogeneous embankment type earth dam, phreatic line is kept well within the body of dam by
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Choose the correct answer
A
providing proper upstream slope protection
B
providing proper downstream slope protection
C
suitable increasing the top width
D
providing horizontal drainage filter at the downstream face
Correct Answer
D. providing horizontal drainage filter at the downstream face
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A downstream horizontal drain/filter controls seepage line and keeps it within the dam body
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