seepageinduced
Seepage induced refers to phenomena or instability in soil or rock masses that are caused or exacerbated by the flow of groundwater. This groundwater movement, known as seepage, can exert forces on the soil particles, leading to changes in their effective stress. When the pore water pressure increases due to seepage, the effective stress, which is the stress carried by the soil skeleton, decreases. This reduction in effective stress can significantly weaken the soil or rock, potentially leading to a loss of shear strength.
Common consequences of seepage induced instability include slope failures, such as landslides and shallow slides. The
Mitigation strategies for seepage induced problems often involve controlling or reducing seepage. This can be achieved