Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-19511954 - Dams - 71 pages |
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... Zone 2 ( c ) Other zones 17. Field modifications B. Spillway and Outlet Works 18. Spillway 13 19 . Diversion plan 13 20 . Outlet works 13 21. Hydraulic design of outlet works 18 22 . Structural design of outlet 18 23 . Outlet works ...
... Zone 2 ( c ) Other zones 17. Field modifications B. Spillway and Outlet Works 18. Spillway 13 19 . Diversion plan 13 20 . Outlet works 13 21. Hydraulic design of outlet works 18 22 . Structural design of outlet 18 23 . Outlet works ...
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... ( zone 1 ) C. Embankment 44 48 48 50 50 50 50 59. Sand and gravel fill ( zones 2 and 4 ) 60. Tamped - earth fill ( special compaction ) 61. Rock and cobble fill ( zone 3 ) 62. Riprap on upstream slope 63. Special zones at the top of the ...
... ( zone 1 ) C. Embankment 44 48 48 50 50 50 50 59. Sand and gravel fill ( zones 2 and 4 ) 60. Tamped - earth fill ( special compaction ) 61. Rock and cobble fill ( zone 3 ) 62. Riprap on upstream slope 63. Special zones at the top of the ...
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... zone 2 and zone 4 material in the upstream part of the river section 49 25. Loading zone 1 material in a pothole downstream from station 14 + 00 49 26. Large pneumatic tamping machine being used to compact zone 1 material on right ...
... zone 2 and zone 4 material in the upstream part of the river section 49 25. Loading zone 1 material in a pothole downstream from station 14 + 00 49 26. Large pneumatic tamping machine being used to compact zone 1 material on right ...
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... zone is uncertain . Other minor faulted zones probably exist but are not apparent . Two holes were drilled to locate the top of sound rock for the inlet of the diversion tunnel . The tunnel outlet was located in a steep bluff of exposed ...
... zone is uncertain . Other minor faulted zones probably exist but are not apparent . Two holes were drilled to locate the top of sound rock for the inlet of the diversion tunnel . The tunnel outlet was located in a steep bluff of exposed ...
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... zone is uncertain . Other minor faulted zones probably exist but are not apparent . Two holes were drilled to locate the top of sound rock for the inlet of the diversion tunnel . The tunnel outlet was located in a steep bluff of exposed ...
... zone is uncertain . Other minor faulted zones probably exist but are not apparent . Two holes were drilled to locate the top of sound rock for the inlet of the diversion tunnel . The tunnel outlet was located in a steep bluff of exposed ...
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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...
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