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The focus in an earth dam with no filter is ________

(a) lowest point of d/s slope

(b) highest point of d/s slope

(c) high flood level

(d) medium flood level

I have been asked this question in an internship interview.

This interesting question is from Seepage Analysis in chapter Seepage Analysis of Geotechnical Engineering I

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Correct answer is (a) lowest point of d/s slope

For explanation: The focus in an earth dam with no filter is lowest point F of d/s slope.

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