An Introduction to Slurry Trench and Reinforced Concrete Cutoff Walls for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers
Author | : J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. |
Publisher | : Guyer Partners |
Total Pages | : 44 |
Release | : 2023-04-14 |
ISBN-10 | : |
ISBN-13 | : |
Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book excerpt: Introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in slurry trench and reinforced concrete cutoff walls for embankment dams. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. CEMENT-BENTONITE SLURRY MIX DESIGN, 3. PERMEABILITY OF CEMENT-BENTONITE, 4. STRENGTH OF CEMENT-BENTONITE, 5. CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT-BENTONITE (CB) CUTOFF WALLS, 6. SOIL-CEMENT-BENTONITE CUTOFF WALLS, 7. CONCRETE CUTOFF WALLS, 8. TIE -IN WITH EXISTING STRUCTURES, 9. SLURRY LOSSES IN PANELS OR TRENCHES, 10. VERTICALITY, 11. CONCRETE MIX, 12. REINFORCED CONCRETE CUTOFF WALLS, 13. CONCRETE PLACEMENT, 14. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS, 15. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.