How Quicksand Causes Dam Failures

How Quicksand Causes Dam Failures


In civil engineering, quicksand is more than just a puddle of mud! The "quick condition" occurs when seepage reduces the effective stress of a soil. This can lead to some dangerous conditions, especially if the seepage causes piping erosion to occur at a dam. Thanks for watching!



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