Practical Engineering

How Quicksand Causes Dam Failures (2017x8)

Data di messa in onda: Set 28, 2017

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!