Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-1951 |
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Page 22
... and Repair of Unfired Pressure Vessels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases , "
1943 edition , unless otherwise noted . In order to provide adequate rigidity for
fabrication and handling , and resistance to vibration and corrosion during
operation ...
... and Repair of Unfired Pressure Vessels for Petroleum Liquids and Gases , "
1943 edition , unless otherwise noted . In order to provide adequate rigidity for
fabrication and handling , and resistance to vibration and corrosion during
operation ...
Page 23
As previously noted , the valve chamber near the axis of Platoro Dam houses a 4
- by 5 - foot high - pressure gate ( fig . 10 ) . This gate is used only for emergency
closure or to permit unwatering and necessary inspection and maintenance of ...
As previously noted , the valve chamber near the axis of Platoro Dam houses a 4
- by 5 - foot high - pressure gate ( fig . 10 ) . This gate is used only for emergency
closure or to permit unwatering and necessary inspection and maintenance of ...
Page 37
Clearing of the reservoir area was accomplished by separate contract , as noted
in section 32 . The severe climatic conditions at the site restricted clearing and all
construction activities to about a six - month period from May to November each ...
Clearing of the reservoir area was accomplished by separate contract , as noted
in section 32 . The severe climatic conditions at the site restricted clearing and all
construction activities to about a six - month period from May to November each ...
Page 52
No special problems were encountered in the grouting process and no special
levels noted where grout acceptance was either generally high or low . The
maximum quantity of grout taken by any hole was pumped into a 55 - foot hole at
...
No special problems were encountered in the grouting process and no special
levels noted where grout acceptance was either generally high or low . The
maximum quantity of grout taken by any hole was pumped into a 55 - foot hole at
...
Page 60
This phase of the work was under rigid control and was suspended twice during
the course of clearing , as previously noted . As there were 18 days allowable
time remaining at the time of completion of the contract , no time extension was ...
This phase of the work was under rigid control and was suspended twice during
the course of clearing , as previously noted . As there were 18 days allowable
time remaining at the time of completion of the contract , no time extension was ...
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Bibliographic information
| Title | Platoro Dam: Constructed 1949-1951 Technical record of design and construction |
| Author | United States. Bureau of Reclamation |
| Published | 1954 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 24 Apr 2006 |
| Length | 71 pages |
| Export Citation | BiBTeX EndNote RefMan |