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The phreatic line is defined as the line within a dam section below which there are ________ in dam.

(a) positive hydrostatic pressures

(b) negative hydrostatic pressures

(c) neutral hydrostatic pressures

(d) no hydrostatic pressure

This question was addressed to me in an interview.

My question comes from Seepage Analysis in division Seepage Analysis of Geotechnical Engineering I

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The correct option is (a) positive hydrostatic pressures

The explanation: The phreatic line or seepage line is defined as the line within a dam section below which there are positive hydrostatic pressures in dam.

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