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Internal Erosion Suite

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Report DateNovember 2023
TypeComputer Program Document
TitleRMC Backward Erosion Piping (Progression) Toolbox
SubtitleRMC Internal Erosion Suite
Author(s)Tim O'Leary, Risk Management Center
AbstractThe spreadsheet tools contained in this toolbox deterministically and probabilistically assess the likelihood of backward erosion piping progression (hydraulic condition) using the adjusted Schmertmann (2000) method and the adjusted calculation rule of Sellmeijer et al. (2011) in addition to creep ratio methods of Bligh (1910) and Lane (1935).
Subject TermsInternal erosion, backward erosion piping, Schmertmann, Sellmeijer, Bligh, Lane, creep ratio
Responsible PersonTim O'Leary | 502-315-6599
How to Cite This DocumentT. M. O'Leary, RMC Backward Erosion Piping (Progression) Toolbox Technical Manual, Lakewood, CO: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Risk Management Center, 2025. Accessed on {enter current date here}.
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