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Possible Approaches of Numerical Modelling of Seepage Anomalies and Cut-Off Wall Solutions for Earthfill Dams

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjce-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 1338-3973 | Journal ISSN: 1210-3896
Language: English
Page range: 47 - 56
Submitted on: Nov 15, 2025
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Accepted on: Mar 4, 2026
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Published on: Mar 27, 2026
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

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