Earthfill dams are less rigid and more susceptible to failure. Like most of engineering structures, earth dams may fail due to various reasons such as faulty design, improper construction and poor maintenance practices, etc. Different causes of failure of earthfill ...
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21 Types of Dams in Construction
Various types of dams are constructed based on their usage. These dams are classified based on construction material used, structure and design, functions, hydraulic design and size. Types of Dams in Construction Classification Based on Construction Material used for a ...
14 Uses of Sedimentary Rocks in Civil Engineering
Uses of sedimentary rock can be found in almost all buildings and public structures. This makes it substantially important construction material in civil engineering projects. The sedimentary rock is formed by the settlement and subsequent cementation of mineral or organic particles on the ...
Low Heat Cement- Composition, Properties, Uses and Advantages
Low heat cement is a special tailored cement which generates low heat of hydration during setting. It is manufactured by modifying the chemical composition of normal Portland cement. In this article we discuss about the composition, properties, characteristics, uses and advantages ...
Portland Pozzolana Cement – Manufacture, Properties and Uses
Portland Pozzolana cement is integrated cement which is formed by synthesising OPC cement with pozzolanic materials in a certain proportion. It is commonly known as PPC cement. In this article we discuss about the properties, manufacture, characteristics, advantages and disadvantages ...
Factors Affecting Embankment Dams Design and Construction
There are number of factors that affect embankment dam design. That is why the designer needs to take these factors into consideration during the design. These factors will be discussed briefly in the following sections. Factors Affecting Design and Construction ...
Operations in Embankment Dam Construction
Construction of Embankment Dam The construction operation of embankment dams is divided into four major groups of construction activities which include: Material source development activities Foundation preparation activities Fill construction operation Ancillary works construction activities Fig.1: Embankment Dam Construction Material ...
Common Causes of Failures of Dam Structures
Dam structures are subjected to horizontal loading from the water head behind, the pressure from the water towards the dam materials, the neighboring geology as well as from the size of the reservoir. These features are unique in the case ...