Abstract: The case of a hydroelectric power project is presented to show how lack of understanding and poor filter design, along with insufficient control of construction quality, caused the failure of a dam. This paper summarizes ...

Abstract: A series of observations, studies, and analyses to be made in the field and in the office are presented to gain a proper understanding of how an embankment dam fits into its geologic setting and how it interacts with the ...

Abstract: This paper describes the important engineering features relating to the design and construction of a deep excavation for power canal, intake, and powerhouse structure of the Hudson Falls hydroelectric development on the ...

Abstract: A typical highway project generally takes 5 years or more from planning phase to construction stage, particularly in wooded and difficult terrain using traditional topographic terrain mapping methods. This paper presents ...

Abstract: Repair and restoration work of reinforced-concrete (RC) structures is increasing because of the deterioration of aging infrastructures worldwide. Generally, plain mortar and polymer-modified mortar are widely used as repair ...

Abstract: Concrete is a composite material consisting of mortar and coarse aggregates. The use of recycled aggregates in concrete is increasing gradually. Recycled coarse aggregates are highly porous and often contain microcracks ...

Abstract: A dynamic plane-strain finite-element study of the response of a typical 100-m-tall concrete-faced rockfill (CFR) dam to strong seismic shaking is presented. The rockfill is modeled as an equivalent-linear material, whose ...

Abstract: A finite‐element model capable of computing permanent deformations along preexisting sliding surfaces in dams and embankments is used to evaluate the error in the current state‐of‐practice two‐step procedures that are based ...

Abstract: Ballistic impact testing was carried out on panels of both S-2 glass/epoxy system and graphite/epoxy laminates with and without polycarbonate facing. Both the striking velocity and exit velocity were measured using magnetic ...

Abstract: The dynamic amplification factor (DAF) is a significant parameter for new bridge design and characterization of existing bridges. The AASHTO code provides a predicted value based on an assumed structural model, but not one ...