Impact of inclined double-cutoff walls under hydraulic structures on uplift forces, seepage discharge and exit hydraulic gradient

In hydraulic structures design, using cutoff walls is essential to reduce and control the resultant uplift force (U), seepage discharge (Q), exit gradient (i). This research investigates effectiveness of inclined double under structures, considering influence depths, locations, inclination angles upstream downstream by Finite Element Method (FEM). The results confirmed that installing a deeper wall on reduces even further. case located in ends, will be less than when are installed at closer distance. Increasing angle has major impact reduction. Embedment ends with right equal depths more other cases.