A method for assessing the relative likelihood of failure of embankment dams by piping: Discussion

The authors have compiled and analyzed an unusually comprehensive listing of embankment dam failures and accidents, with special emphasis on failure by piping. Perhaps the writer can add to the considerable value of the paper to the profession by commenting on the following five subjects, all relate...

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Published inCanadian geotechnical journal Vol. 39; no. 2; pp. 495 - 496
Main Author Schmertmann, John H
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Ottawa, Canada NRC Research Press 01.04.2002
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ISSN0008-3674
1208-6010
DOI10.1139/t01-108

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Summary:The authors have compiled and analyzed an unusually comprehensive listing of embankment dam failures and accidents, with special emphasis on failure by piping. Perhaps the writer can add to the considerable value of the paper to the profession by commenting on the following five subjects, all related to piping.
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ISSN:0008-3674
1208-6010
DOI:10.1139/t01-108