Internal erosion is caused by seepage body forces acting on the soil particles. One of the
most dangerous modes of internal erosion at hydraulic structures is backward erosion …

This chapter provides an overview of the main findings of experimental work in the
understanding and prediction of the process of backward erosion. First, an overview of the …

Backward erosion piping is an important failure mechanism in both dikes and dams where
uniform silts and sands are covered by a cohesive layer. It is an internal erosion mechanism …

This work presents a short account of some recent advances in the numerical simulation of
backward erosion piping, accomplished in the framework of a collaborative research …

Backward erosion piping is a relevant failure mechanism for water–retaining structures that
determines uncertainty in residual flooding hazard and risk mapping. The occurrence of …

Backward erosion piping (BEP) is a type of internal erosion that has caused the failure of
many dams and levees and continues to threaten the safety of existing infrastructure. To …

This publication gives an overview of relevant developments in the modelling of piping. The
recent Dutch experimental works on piping including the investigation on mitigating …

Backward erosion piping (BEP) is a failure mechanism that can affect the safety of water-
retaining structures. It can occur when a local defect on the downstream side of an …

Backward erosion piping is a serious threat to dikes founded on sand. Along the main rivers
of the Netherlands, it is one of the major issues. For several reasons, including a higher …

Le renard hydraulique est un des quatre types principaux d'érosion interne qui menacent
des barrages et des digues. Le renard apparait dans la base de ces structures et constitue …