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Technical Manual: Conduits through Embankment Dams (FEMA 484)

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<strong>Conduits</strong> <strong>through</strong> <strong>Embankment</strong> <strong>Dams</strong>Figure 117.—This conduit was severely damaged after the foundationsettled more than 2 feet.embankment materials next to the conduit. Misalignment can also be caused bycompression of the foundation allowing rotation at the conduit sections.• Separation of joints.—Separation of pipe joints occurs when the conduitexperiences deformation, differential settlement, misalignment, or shear strainsas a result of a weak foundation. Joint separation can result in a loss of conduitwatertightness by allowing seepage to exit <strong>through</strong> the joint. The lack of jointgaskets being installed, or installation of the incorrect type of gasket, or the useof incorrect joint-connecting bands also affects watertightness. Seepage canlead to internal erosion or backward erosion piping of surroundingembankment materials and loss of support around the conduit.192

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