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diameter piles belled into the bedrock. Further ground investi-
gation at the north river pier indicated poor conditions, so
large diameter piles with rock sockets were used. The northern
approach embankment was founded on an old creek channel,
infilled with soft clayey silt. Fill induced settlement occurred
during construction, which was accelerated by the use of wicks
and Iocalised surcharging.
895298
Investigation of crushed rock filters for dam embankment
Chai Huat Khor; Heng Kee Woo
J Geotech Engng Div ASCE 1/115. N3, March 1989, P399-
412
Laboratory tests were undertaken to simulate the ability of a
downstream filter to seal a concentrated leak through the
impervious dam core. The tests involved concentrating high
pressure flow through a pinhole in a compacted core specimen.
Test procedure and precautions taken while testing are out-
lined. Sensitivity tests were carried out to study the influence
of grading below 15% size on filter performance. Tests with
cracks in the soil, and properties of the residual soils used as
base soils are described.
895299
Behaviour of Storvatn Dam, Norway - a case of prediction
versus performance
Adikari, G S N; Valstad, T; Kjoernsli, B; Hoeg, K
Norw Geotech lnst Publ N173. 1988. 8P
A series of finite element analyses was carried out to study the
behaviour of Storvatn dam embankment. Material parameters
were derived from laboratory triaxial and ocdometer tests and
field plate bearing tests. The model was calibrated by back
analysing the early construction stages of the dam and com-
paring the calculated movements with measurements from 3
instrumented cross-sections. The model has allowed prediction
of embankment behaviour during the final phases of construc-
tion and reservoir filling.
8953O0
C,eotechnical problems at the construction of the Challawa
Gorge embankment dam
Lazanyi, I; Adamiak, J
Proc Ninth Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering, Lagas, September 1987 VI.
P321-326. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema. 1987
A buried ancient river bed cut deep in the basement rock foun-
dation posed a special problem at the construction of an earth
fill dam in Kano state. A plastic cut-off wall using self-harden-
ing cement/bentonite mix was built for underseepage control.
Laboratory and in situ tests proved the solidified mix to be
sufficiently watertight. However, the assumption of plastic
behaviour holds only under specific stress conditions.
895M1
Analysis of water pressure and deformation data for the
Dadin-Kowa dam
Chido-Amajuoyi, G U; Ofoegbu, G I
Proc Ninth Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering, Lagas, September 1987 VI.
P335-344. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1987
Deformations and pore water pressures in the Dadin-Kowa
dam were monitored using inclinometers with settlement-mea-
suring devices, surface monuments and a set of pneumatic and
standpipe piezometers. An examination of settlement data
from the inclinometers, using deformation contours, indicates
the pattern of settlements in the dam core and foundation
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agree with theoretical predictions. It is shown that the
upstream impervious blanket, slurry cut-off wall and grout
curtain have been effective in reducing hydraulic heads in the
foundation and abutments. Auth.
895302
Design of the protective filter zone of the Dadin-Kowa dam
Ofocgbu, G I; Chido-Amajuoyi, G U
Proe Ninth Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering, Lugos, September 1987 VI,
P371-378. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema. 1987
The mechanism of piping in soils and its effects on stability of
earth dams are outlined. Design of filter zones, used in dams
to prevent such erosion, is usually based on arbitrarily selected
particle size descriptors of filter and base soils. It is proposed
that design should take into account the constriction size and
characteristic base size. These factors are described, and inter-
nal stability of the filter discussed. The filter zone of the
Dadin-Kowa dam is evaluated using these criteria.
895303
Probabilistic approach for embankment slope stability analysis
Goel, M C; Muhasyim
Proe Ninth Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering, Lagos, September 1987 VI,
P387-394. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema. 1987
A probability model for factor of safety of dam slopes against
sliding has been developed, which accounts for variability in
soil strength parameters. The model is applied to the Ram-
ganga zoned dam section and shows the downstream slope is
stable for the end of construction condition, since the safety
factor is 1.5. The lower values of shear parameters of some fill
material samples do not seem to affect stability of the down-
stream slope of the dam.
895304
Geotechnical aspects of the Bakun dam in Sarawak, Malaysia
Schenk, V; Sing-Siew Lee
Proc Ninth Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference,
Bangkok, 7-11 December 1987 VI, P3.57-3.66. Publ
Bangkok: Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society. 1987
Geological conditions and properties of the foundation rock
for the site of the Bakun rockfill dam are presented. Rock type
is greywacke interbedded with mudstones and shales, and the
system of planes of separation and faults is outlined. Permea-
bility of the foundation was determined using Lugeon testing,
and grout curtain and foundation treatment recommended.
Seismic risk and potential for reservoir induced seismicity were
evaluated.
895305
Assessment of geotechnical properties of foliation shears in
Kothmale hydropower project in Sri Lanka
Asoka Kumara, H M; Jayawardane, S K
Proc Ninth Southeast Asian Geotechnical Conference,
Bangkok, 7-11 December 1987 VI. P3.137-3.146. Publ
Bangkok: Southeast Asian Geotechnical Society, 1987
The presence of sheared and slickensided discontinuities at the
site of the Kothmale hydropower project presented stability
problems. Detailed engineering geology mapping revealed foli-
ation shears. Mineralogy and grain size of gouge were deter-
mined, and laboratory and in situ direct shear tests performed,
showing the planes of weakness to be almost at residual
strength. Modifications to dam design were necessary to
ensure stability.