Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-19511954 - Dams - 71 pages |
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... structures ( a main section and a dike section , separated by a rock knoll ) Foundation : Massive andesite flow an Slope protection : 3 feet of dumped riprap on upstream face ; heavy rockfill on Dimensions : downstream face Height : 145 ...
... structures ( a main section and a dike section , separated by a rock knoll ) Foundation : Massive andesite flow an Slope protection : 3 feet of dumped riprap on upstream face ; heavy rockfill on Dimensions : downstream face Height : 145 ...
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... structures ( a main section and a dike section , separated by a rock knoll ) 10 any Foundation : Massive andesite flow Slope protection : 3 feet of dumped riprap on upstream face ; heavy rockfill on downstream face Dimensions : Height ...
... structures ( a main section and a dike section , separated by a rock knoll ) 10 any Foundation : Massive andesite flow Slope protection : 3 feet of dumped riprap on upstream face ; heavy rockfill on downstream face Dimensions : Height ...
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... Structural design of outlet 18 23 . ( a ) Electrical system ( b ) Ventilation system ( a ) General ' Outlet works electrical and ventilation systems 24. Welded plate steel outlet pipe ( b ) Pipe shell ( c ) Support rings ( d ) Wye ( e ) ...
... Structural design of outlet 18 23 . ( a ) Electrical system ( b ) Ventilation system ( a ) General ' Outlet works electrical and ventilation systems 24. Welded plate steel outlet pipe ( b ) Pipe shell ( c ) Support rings ( d ) Wye ( e ) ...
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... structure 39 39 40 40 Trashrack structure and inlet channel 40 44 CONTENTS ( Continued ) B. Borrow Areas Page 44 44 ii.
... structure 39 39 40 40 Trashrack structure and inlet channel 40 44 CONTENTS ( Continued ) B. Borrow Areas Page 44 44 ii.
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... Structures 72. Tunnel lining 54 73 . Grout cap 74 , Trashrack and conduit section 56 56 75. Spillway bridge and crestwall 76. Valve house and retaining wall 56 59 G. Metalwork and Machinery 77. Outlet pipe ( 56 - inch inside diameter ) ...
... Structures 72. Tunnel lining 54 73 . Grout cap 74 , Trashrack and conduit section 56 56 75. Spillway bridge and crestwall 76. Valve house and retaining wall 56 59 G. Metalwork and Machinery 77. Outlet pipe ( 56 - inch inside diameter ) ...
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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...