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Progressive failure of a rubble mound typically begins with

  • A.sudden sliding of the entire structure on its foundation
  • B.corrosion of the reinforcement within the concrete core
  • C.the crest level settling uniformly along the whole length
  • D.displacement of a few armour units exposing the underlayer

Answer: D

Correct answer: displacement of a few armour units exposing the underlayer

Failure begins locally. A few units are moved by a storm, the smaller underlayer material beneath them is exposed to direct wave attack, it washes out rapidly, and the hollow that forms undermines the units around it - so the damage spreads from the initial patch. Catching it at that stage, by survey and prompt repair, is far cheaper than the reconstruction that follows if it is left.

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