Dams and Control Works, Volume 2U.S. Government Printing Office, 1938 - Dams A description of representative storage and diversion dams and high-pressure reservoir outlet works constructed by the Bureau of Reclamtion. |
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was obtained from the hill lying directly west of the dam site. Material for the left
embankment section was obtained from a borrow pit at the east end of the dam.
Both embankments were constructed by depositing the earth in 6-inch layers, ...
was obtained from the hill lying directly west of the dam site. Material for the left
embankment section was obtained from a borrow pit at the east end of the dam.
Both embankments were constructed by depositing the earth in 6-inch layers, ...
Page 218
This increase in specific gravity was obtained by external loads applied to pins
extending through the model. The face of the model section was divided into
convenient divisions, either squares or trapezoids, and the pins were set into the
...
This increase in specific gravity was obtained by external loads applied to pins
extending through the model. The face of the model section was divided into
convenient divisions, either squares or trapezoids, and the pins were set into the
...
Page 228
The selected source is then explored by test pits, borings, or other means, as
illustrated in figure 1, to establish the depth, extent, and physical characteristics of
the deposit and to obtain representative samples of the materials for test
purposes.
The selected source is then explored by test pits, borings, or other means, as
illustrated in figure 1, to establish the depth, extent, and physical characteristics of
the deposit and to obtain representative samples of the materials for test
purposes.
Page 230
The information obtained from the mix tests also furnish data for design purposes.
The tentative concrete mixes selected for use in the field are finally tested under
conditions closely approximating those that will obtain on the job. Specimens to ...
The information obtained from the mix tests also furnish data for design purposes.
The tentative concrete mixes selected for use in the field are finally tested under
conditions closely approximating those that will obtain on the job. Specimens to ...
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TESTS AND DATA OBTAINED Mechanical analysis is
the determination of the distribution of particle sizes. This analysis includes: (1)
the determination of the percent by weight of particles retained on 6-, 3-, \ )'2-, %-
...
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF TESTS AND DATA OBTAINED Mechanical analysis is
the determination of the distribution of particle sizes. This analysis includes: (1)
the determination of the percent by weight of particles retained on 6-, 3-, \ )'2-, %-
...
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