Which of the following best explains the failure of the St. Francis Dam in California?
A. Foundation on granite
B. Water hammer effect
C. Poor geological understanding of schist and conglomerate contact
D. Subsurface mining collapse
Answer: Option C
Solution (By Examveda Team)
The St. Francis Dam collapsed due to unrecognized weaknesses at the contact between schist and conglomerate, highlighting the importance of geological mapping in engineering.This Question Belongs to Geological Engineering >> Case Studies And Applied Geological Engineering Projects
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A. Overtopping of dam
B. Foundation failure
C. Landslide into reservoir
D. Earthquake-induced cracking
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