Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-19511954 - Dams - 71 pages |
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... Outlet conduit : Through right abutment of dam . A high - pressure tunnel 6 feet 6 inches in diameter extends to gate chamber near axis of dam , whence a 56 - inch - diameter steel pipe extends through 8.5 - foot horseshoe tunnel to ...
... Outlet conduit : Through right abutment of dam . A high - pressure tunnel 6 feet 6 inches in diameter extends to gate chamber near axis of dam , whence a 56 - inch - diameter steel pipe extends through 8.5 - foot horseshoe tunnel to ...
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... Outlet conduit : Through right abutment of dam . A high - pressure tunnel 6 feet 6 inches in diameter extends to gate chamber near axis of dam , whence a 56 - inch - diameter steel pipe extends through 8.5 - foot horseshoe tunnel to ...
... Outlet conduit : Through right abutment of dam . A high - pressure tunnel 6 feet 6 inches in diameter extends to gate chamber near axis of dam , whence a 56 - inch - diameter steel pipe extends through 8.5 - foot horseshoe tunnel to ...
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... outlet pipe 20 ( a ) General ' 20 ( b ) Pipe shell ( c ) Support rings ( d ) Wye ( e ) Miscellaneous metalwork ( f ) Painting 25. 4- by 5 - foot high - pressure gate 26. 48 - inch butterfly valves ( a ) Design requirements ( b ) General ...
... outlet pipe 20 ( a ) General ' 20 ( b ) Pipe shell ( c ) Support rings ( d ) Wye ( e ) Miscellaneous metalwork ( f ) Painting 25. 4- by 5 - foot high - pressure gate 26. 48 - inch butterfly valves ( a ) Design requirements ( b ) General ...
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... Outlet pipe ( 56 - inch inside diameter ) 59 79. Butterfly valves ( 48 - inch ) 78. High - pressure gate 80. Other metalwork 81. Cleaning and painting metalwork 59 59 59 59 CONTENTS ( Continued ) H. Factors Affecting Contractor Progress ...
... Outlet pipe ( 56 - inch inside diameter ) 59 79. Butterfly valves ( 48 - inch ) 78. High - pressure gate 80. Other metalwork 81. Cleaning and painting metalwork 59 59 59 59 CONTENTS ( Continued ) H. Factors Affecting Contractor Progress ...
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... discharge curves for Platoro reservoir , spillway , and outlets 7. Plan , profile , and sections for outlet works 8. Outlet works structures 9. 56 - inch - diameter outlet pipe 10. 4- by 5 - foot high - pressure gate 11. 48 - inch ...
... discharge curves for Platoro reservoir , spillway , and outlets 7. Plan , profile , and sections for outlet works 8. Outlet works structures 9. 56 - inch - diameter outlet pipe 10. 4- by 5 - foot high - pressure gate 11. 48 - inch ...
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Page 18 - ... PARTS 151. Character of Structure.— The structure is to be of the skeleton, curtain-beam type, resting on I-beam footings or grillages. The building is to be (18) stories high, with a basement story and a (flat) (mansard) (pointed) (hipped) roof. 152. Floor Loading.— The floors are to be calculated for a live load of (100) pounds per square foot, and a dead load of (50) pounds per square foot. The roof is to be calculated for a live load of (50) pounds per square foot, and a dead load of...
Page 22 - Specifications for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon-Steel Plates of Flange and Firebox Qualities (Plates 2 in. and Under in Thickness) (ASTM Designation: A 285),' or Tentative Specifications for Low and Intermediate Tensile Strength Carbon-Steel Plates of Structural Quality (Plates 2 in.
Page 22 - Standard Specifications for FORGED- OR ROLLED-STEEL PIPE FLANGES, FORGED FITTINGS, AND VALVES AND PARTS FOR HIGH-TEMPERATURE SERVICE...