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Hydraulic Uplift Definition

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Hoagie

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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?
 
Hoagie..the more common term is hydrostatic pressure or hydrostatic uplift....and yes, it is a form of bouyancy.
 
FEMA Flood Insurance Program definiton:

Uplift — Hydrostatic pressure caused by water under a building. It can be strong enough to lift a building off its foundation, especially when the building is not properly anchored to its foundation.

 
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