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Geological Engineering · Q92

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 92

Q92

Which dam failure is attributed to poor understanding of karst geology?

A.
Vajont Dam
B.
Malpasset Dam
Answer
C.
Banqiao Dam
D.
Baldwin Hills Dam

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Malpasset Dam failure occurred due to water seepage and uplift forces through karstified rock foundations that were not fully evaluated during design.