Kayode, O.T and Odukoya, Abiodun M. and Adagunodo, T. A. and Adeniji, A. A. (2018) Monitoring of seepages around dams using geophysical methods: a brief review. In: 2nd International Conference on Science and Sustainable Development IOP Conf. Series: Earth and Environmental Science.
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Abstract
The slow escape of a liquid or gas through a porous material or small openings is called seepage. It is a process of seeping in soil engineering whereby water in soils move. Seepages often pose a grave problem in building foundations and also a common problem in earth dams (Dams are structures built to retain water/fluild) due to abnormal or excessive leakage. Seepage through or around dams have been responsible for most dam failures. Dam failures are usually catastrophic with many fatalities and causing the destruction of infrastructure and properties. Therefore, monitoring of seepage through and around dams becomes a necessity in other to maintain dam’s stability. The main field of application of this investigation is subjected to site characterization and foundation quality assurance. This paper reviews the geophysical techniques which have been considered for the monitoring and control of seepages around dams
| Item Type: | Conference or Workshop Item (Paper) |
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| Subjects: | Q Science > Q Science (General) Q Science > QC Physics |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Physics |
| Depositing User: | Mrs Hannah Akinwumi |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jul 2018 13:51 |
| Last Modified: | 22 Aug 2018 12:22 |
| URI: | http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/11261 |
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