Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-19511954 - Dams - 71 pages |
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... season , the borrow area was found to contain moisture in excess of the upper limit of the desirable placement range . Although it contained considerable rock , the --E1 10,048 O RIPRAD 27,000 CY .-— MAXIMUM < --- 10.
... season , the borrow area was found to contain moisture in excess of the upper limit of the desirable placement range . Although it contained considerable rock , the --E1 10,048 O RIPRAD 27,000 CY .-— MAXIMUM < --- 10.
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... season in 1950 resulted in a mean placement moisture content near the laboratory optimum condition . At the start of construction , fill densities of the minus No. 4 fraction of the impervious material were high . However , with the ...
... season in 1950 resulted in a mean placement moisture content near the laboratory optimum condition . At the start of construction , fill densities of the minus No. 4 fraction of the impervious material were high . However , with the ...
Page 13
... season , October 15 through March 31. Continuous flow for fish preservation was not required . The size of any feature of the outlet works was not determined by the diversion requirements . The actual diversion operations are discussed ...
... season , October 15 through March 31. Continuous flow for fish preservation was not required . The size of any feature of the outlet works was not determined by the diversion requirements . The actual diversion operations are discussed ...
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... season , and embankment operations were performed during 1950 and 1951 in conjunction with the completion of drilling and grouting and inter- mittent concrete operations in the valve house , grout cap , and spillway bridge . For this ...
... season , and embankment operations were performed during 1950 and 1951 in conjunction with the completion of drilling and grouting and inter- mittent concrete operations in the valve house , grout cap , and spillway bridge . For this ...
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... season the organization was adequately staffed . The common labor supply was always adequate . E. Contractor's Organization 40. Prime Contractor . - Operations of the Hinman Construction Company , prime contractor ( specifications No ...
... season the organization was adequately staffed . The common labor supply was always adequate . E. Contractor's Organization 40. Prime Contractor . - Operations of the Hinman Construction Company , prime contractor ( specifications No ...
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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...