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Mostly the hydraulic structures founded on ____________ soils fails because of undermining and uplift pressure?

Correct answer: D. Permeable

  • A. Stable
  • B. Rocky
  • C. Impermeable
  • D. Permeable

Explanation

Permeable foundation soils allow seepage beneath a hydraulic structure, producing uplift pressure and piping or undermining at the downstream exit. Impermeable or sound rocky foundations are much less susceptible to these seepage failures.

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