Physics · Earthen Dam Seepage
A cut-off trench (COT) is primarily provided in an earthen dam in order to accomplish which of the following objectives?
- 1To minimize the required cross-section of the dam body
- 2To increase the shear stability of the upstream slopes
- 3To reduce the fluid seepage through the foundation underneath✓
- 4To reduce the fluid seepage through the body of the dam
Correct answer
To reduce the fluid seepage through the foundation underneath
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