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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>Compactive energylifts conduitCompactive energylifts conduitIf too much compactive energy is applied while attempting to compact theembankment materials under the haunches of the conduit, a void can occurbeneath the conduit.The void can extend beneath the entire length of the conduit.Water from the reservoir can penetrate the void, initiating internal erosion ofthe side walls.Figure 9.—The internal erosion process associated with the creation of a void caused byexcessive compactive energy used to compact embankment materials against the conduit.12

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