An Introduction to Slurry Trench and Reinforced Concrete Cutoff Walls for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers

Download or read book An Introduction to Slurry Trench and Reinforced Concrete Cutoff Walls for Embankment Dams for Professional Engineers written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2023-04-14 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. 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.