Which outcome occurs when terrace construction encounters bedrock?

💡 Explanation

Damage increases because impacting bedrock limits effective water drainage. This elevates pore pressures which triggers slope instability via increased effective stress exceeding (Terzaghi's) Shear failure mechanism. Therefore, erosion occurs on the surface rather than improved structural support.

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