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CHAPTER II -- INVESTIGATIONS 6. General . - Exploration work for Trenton Dam
( see sec . 3 ) was started in October 1947 and consisted of hand auger holes ,
core drill holes , penetration tests , water - pressure jetting holes , and test pits .
CHAPTER II -- INVESTIGATIONS 6. General . - Exploration work for Trenton Dam
( see sec . 3 ) was started in October 1947 and consisted of hand auger holes ,
core drill holes , penetration tests , water - pressure jetting holes , and test pits .
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The north borrow areas were explored with hand auger holes , power drill holes ,
and test pits . Samples taken from these areas indicated a fairly homogeneous
soil which was dominantly silt and some fine sand . Laboratory tests indicated ...
The north borrow areas were explored with hand auger holes , power drill holes ,
and test pits . Samples taken from these areas indicated a fairly homogeneous
soil which was dominantly silt and some fine sand . Laboratory tests indicated ...
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During the placement of impervious materials , low densities were obtained from
numerous tests even though moisture content , thickness of layers , and roller
passes met all requirements . After some experimentation , satisfactory densities
...
During the placement of impervious materials , low densities were obtained from
numerous tests even though moisture content , thickness of layers , and roller
passes met all requirements . After some experimentation , satisfactory densities
...
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Numerous tests and observations indicated that the density increase , because of
consolidation , was greatest when embankment was placed from 1 to 2 percent
dry of optimum . During 1950 , several density tests were taken at various depths
...
Numerous tests and observations indicated that the density increase , because of
consolidation , was greatest when embankment was placed from 1 to 2 percent
dry of optimum . During 1950 , several density tests were taken at various depths
...
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55 ( a ) ) . 54. Control . - Prior to mixing concrete , scales for batching the cement ,
aggregate , and water were tested for compliance with specifications tolerances .
Later , periodic tests and adjustments were made when necessary to keep the ...
55 ( a ) ) . 54. Control . - Prior to mixing concrete , scales for batching the cement ,
aggregate , and water were tested for compliance with specifications tolerances .
Later , periodic tests and adjustments were made when necessary to keep the ...
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abutment aggregate approximately assumed axis base basin blanket borrow area bottom bridge canal outlet capacity cement channel coating compact completed concrete conduit consisted construction contract contractor control house cost cover Crest cubic cutoff trench designed determining discharge downstream drain drawing Electric elevation embankment excavation extend feet Figure flood floor forms foundation Furnishing gate chamber gote gravel Grout head Highway hoist holes horizontal hydraulic inches indicated inlet installed joints layer length Limits loads located material maximum metal obtained opening operation pipe placed PLAN plate points pounds pressure protective pump railroad reinforcement relocation reservoir water surface riprap River outlet Rolled sand SANO SECTION settlement shale Sheet shown side SILT slope specifications spillway station steel stilling storage stresses structure Sump pump supports tests tion Trenton Dam trucks Unit upstream valve vertical walls weight yards
Bibliographic information
| Title | Trenton Dam: Constructed 1949-1953 Technical record of design and construction |
| Author | United States. Bureau of Reclamation |
| Publisher | U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, 1957 |
| Original from | the University of Wisconsin - Madison |
| Digitized | 20 Feb 2009 |
| Length | 106 pages |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |