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The structure finally subsides in the hollow formed in the foundation in which failure?

(a) Collapse

(b) Overturning

(c) Undermining

(d) Uplift

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I would like to ask this question from Seepage Theories in division Seepage Theories and Weirs and Barrages Design of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct option is (c) Undermining

The best I can explain: Undermining takes place due to excessive percolation of water under pressure below the foundation. The seepage water when retains a sufficient residual force at the emerging downstream end, it may dislodge and lift up the soil particles leading to the increased porosity by progressive removal of the soil. This leads to the failure of the structure as it ultimately subsides in the hollow so formed.

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