Abstract: Open caissons are a very efficient method of deep foundation, provided the ground conditions are favorable. Design and construction of a 60‐m deep shaft, 27.0‐m ID for a pumped storage hydroelectric power station is ...

Abstract: The paper describes the heavy damages caused by blasting in the Peruća rockfill dam in Croatia in January 1993. Complete collapse of the dam by overtopping was prevented through quick action of the dam owner by dumping ...