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Sloughing is the process of _________________

(a) progressive erosion

(b) subsequent removal of soil grains from within the dam

(c) uncontrolled seepage through the dam body

(d) progressive removal of soil from the D/s face

I got this question in semester exam.

The query is from Failure of Earthen Dams in division Earthen and Rock Fill Dams of Irrigation Engineering

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The correct option is (d) progressive removal of soil from the D/s face

For explanation: The progressive erosion and the subsequent removal of soil grains from within the dam or from the foundation is piping. The progressive removal of soil from the d/s face is sloughing.

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