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Hydraulic Uplift Definition

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Hoagie

Civil/Environmental
Feb 2, 2005
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I'm reviewing specs for a project. There is a subsection regarding Hydraulic Uplift. Is this the same as bouyant force?
 
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Hoagie..the more common term is hydrostatic pressure or hydrostatic uplift....and yes, it is a form of bouyancy.
 
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