Practice mode Water Management

To prevent scouring at the end of a hydraulic structure, what must be provided at the exit point?

Correct answer D. Vertical cutoff

Explanation

A vertical cut-off or sheet pile at the downstream end lengthens the seepage path and protects the floor from being undermined by scour.

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