Analysis seepage and uplift pressure for Al-Shamiya barrage South of Iraq

Abstract EN

This study aims to analyze the settlement phenomena of Al-Shamiya barrage located south of Iraq then shows if it is located within the safety limits.

The twodimensional model based on the finite elements specified software has been used to analyze the seepage and uplift pressure under barrage to conclude if there is a piping and excessive uplift that may have the responsibility for the settlement.

The results of the analysis illustrate that some default cases at which the barrage is not safe, however, at a design stat the barrage is safe.

This indicates that the seepage pattern doesn’t lead to piping phenomenon, accordingly excluding its effect on the settlement problem.