Abstract: Conventional precast concrete conduits for earth dams are fixed with prestressed concrete (PC) steel or bolts at the joints. This leads to problems of ground-following performance and water leakage, which severely hinders ...

Abstract: Due to insufficient backfilling and compaction, voids existing around the bottom of a buried pipe can have a negative effect on the mechanical behavior of the pipe. Expanded polystyrene (EPS) has been widely utilized in ...