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2019 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Modelling of Backward Erosion Piping in Two- and Three- Dimensional Domains

Authors : Bryant A. Robbins, D. V. Griffiths

Published in: Internal Erosion in Earthdams, Dikes and Levees

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Backward erosion piping is a highly three-dimensional process responsible for the failure of many embankment dams and levees. Unfortunately, the majority of numerical models developed for predicting piping are two-dimensional. This study presents finite element models for backward erosion piping computations in both two- and three-dimensional domains. Analyses results indicate that the degree of concentration of flow in three-dimensional models is much more severe than in two dimensions, resulting in higher estimates of the hydraulic gradient near the upstream end of the erosion channel.

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Metadata
Title
Modelling of Backward Erosion Piping in Two- and Three- Dimensional Domains
Authors
Bryant A. Robbins
D. V. Griffiths
Copyright Year
2019
Book
Internal Erosion in Earthdams, Dikes and Levees

Print ISBN: 978-3-319-99422-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-319-99423-9

Copyright Year: 2019

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-99423-9_14