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925355
Evaluation of earth dam heightening problems
Najmaii, M; Haj-Hassani, H R
lnt Water Power Dam Constr V43, N3, March 1992, P31-35
An analysis to determine stresses and deformations in an earth
dam before and after heightening is presented. A hyperbolic
nonlinear elastic material model is assumed. A two dimen-
sional plane strain analysis is carried out with forces and dis-
placements evaluated at successive construction stages. It is
applied to the case of raising an earth dam with a central clay
core. Geometry, material properties, mesh elements, and Ioad-
ings are described. Recommendations are made for field
implementation of heightening on the basis of these analytical
results.
925356
Centrifuge modelling of embankment construction on soft clay
foundations
Fioravante, V; Taylor, R N
Proc lOth European Conference on Soil Mechanics and
Foundation Engineering, Florence, 26-30 May 1991 VI, P83-
86. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1991
The application of centrifuge model tests to simulate embank-
ment construction on soft clay is reported. Test data were
compared to field measurements on a full scale embankment
on soft Thames alluvium. The model foundation was reconsti-
tuted alluvium and construction was simulated by pouring lay-
ers of sand on the model during centrifuging. Pore pressures
and settlements show similarity with field data, although
movements are overpredicted by about 30%.
925357
Settlements induced by a road embankment on recent alluvial
deposits in urban area (Aniene fiver/Rome/Italy)
Prestininzi, A; Romagnoli, C; Romeo, R; Mugnozza, G S
Proc 6th International Congress International Association of
Engineering Geology, Amsterdam, 6-10 August 1990 V3,
P2371-2377. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1990
Construction of a 6m high embankment in suburban Rome is
described. The foundations were highly compressible recent
alluvial deposits. A main sewer line lies beneath the embank-
ment. Construction was by staged lifts with preloading. Verti-
cal drains were installed in the foundation to accelerate
primary consolidation and allow a significant part of secon-
dary consolidation to occur before installing the sewer. Field
measured behaviour is compared to predictions of classical
Terzaghi theory.
925358
Engineering geology of the Wolwedans Dam
Davis, G N
Proc Tenth Regional Conference for Africa on Soil Mechanics
and Foundation Engineering and the Third International
Conference on Tropical and Residual Soils, Maseru, 23-27
September 1991 VI, P109-I16. Publ Rotterdam: A A
Balkema, 1991
The 70m high gravity arch dam in the Southern Cape, South
Africa, is founded on Precambrian gneiss with well developed
foliation. Site investigation included a comprehensive drilling
program backed by in situ jacking tests and laboratory uniax-
ial and triaxial tests. Poor quality rock, resulting from a major
shear zone and unfavourable foliation orientation, was exca-
vated to a depth of 13-19m on the upper left flank. Slope
stabilisation was achieved as necessary by drainage holes,
dowels, anchors, and, in one area, a concrete retaining wall.
Little foundation grouting was necessary, with only isolated
high permeability zones.
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Hydraulic structures
925359
Probabilistic design of flood defeoces
Vrijling, J K
Proc Short Coarse on Coastal Protection, Delft, 30 Jane-I
July 1990 P39-97. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1990
Design of the East Schelde Storm Surge Barrier developed
along both classical and modern probabilistic approaches.
Probabilistic load determination and probabilistic design pro-
cedures are introduced. The various failure mechanisms for
the dyke are outlined. Fault tree analysis is used integrate fail-
ure probability of the main failure mechanisms with
probability of failure associated with components or misman-
agement to give an overall failure probability of the barrier.
Risk levels are evaluated. Sea level rise is included in the
design process. Using the full probabilistic approach, consid-
erable savings are possible as maximum design loads are
lower.
925360
Static and dynamic stability of loose materials
van der Mcer, J W
Proc Short Course on Coastal Protection, Delft, 30 June-I
July 1990 P157-195. Publ Rotterdam: A A Baikema, 1990
Numerous factors influence stability of coastal protection
structures under wave attack. Classification of coastal struc-
tures according to their geometry is described. Structural
parameters affecting stability are examined as related to
waves, rock, cross section, and response of the structure. The
responses of the following structures or structural components
are examined individually: rock armour layers, armour layers
with concrete units, low crested structures, dynamically stable
slopes (berm breakwaters), stepped and composite slopes,
underlayers and filters,toe protection, and breakwater head,
together with longshore transport of coarse materials.
925361
Design of seawalls and dikes - including overview of
revetments
Pilarczyk, K W
Proc Short Coarse on Coastal Protection, Delft, 30 Jane-I
July 1990 P197-288. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1990
Design of seawalls and dikes, essential for coastal protection
in many low-lying countries, has developed on an empirical
basis. The function of these structures and the starting points
for design are introduced. Effects of seawalis and dikes on the
beach are examined. Conceptual design, design philosophy,
hydraulic and boundary conditions, geotechnical conditions,
materials, and Ioadings are discussed. Required heights, effects
of overtopping, and stability analysis are investigated. Revet-
ments are examined in detail. Hydraulic stability of materials
and structures, filter design, safety calculations, management,
and monitoring are then examined.
925362
Placed rock revetments
Bezuijen, A; Breteler, M K; Burger, A
Proc Short Course on Coastal Protection, Delft, 30 Jane-I
July 1990 P289-326. Publ Rotterdam: A A Balkema, 1990
Placed block revetments, blocks over a filter layer on a sub-
grade slope, are often used for coastal protection when riprap
is not available. Failure mechanisms under wave loading are
examined, considering each element individually. Hydraulic
boundary conditions are analysed. A three dimensional finite
difference scheme to compute wave pressure distribution
under oblique wave attack is presented. Uplift of blocks and