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Seepage through homogenous and non-homogenous earth dams: Comparison between observation and simulation

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Seepage through homogenous and non-homogenous earth dams: Comparison between observation and simulation
Author/Presenter
Mohammed, Thamer Ahmed
Huat, B.B.K.
Aziz, A.A.
Omar, H.
Maail, S.
Johari, Megat
Noor, Megat M.
Publisher Name
World Wide Web of Geotechnical Engineers
Year
2006
Journal Title
Electronic Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Journal Volume
11 B
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 1089-3032
Abstract/Additional Information

Failure of earth dams can be caused by seepage piping, foundation instability, deformation and deterioration, and from earthquakes. However, most of the recorded failures around the world are related to seepage problems. In this study, two earth dams located in Malaysia were studied.