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Use of combined slurry trench and vibroflotation method at Wanapum Dam, Columbia River by filling lower part of east embankment in-wet where earthfill structure plugs river at point where stream had its natural course; system makes use of bentonite slurry for protecting sides of trench during excavation; specially processed backfill material provides impervious zone in center of embankment.
Use of combined slurry trench and vibroflotation method at Wanapum Dam, Columbia River by filling lower part of east embankment in-wet where earthfill structure plugs river at point where stream had its natural course; system makes use of bentonite slurry for protecting sides of trench during excavation; specially processed backfill material provides impervious zone in center of embankment.
Wet fill for dry embankment
Pac Bldr Engr
Nelson, P. (author)
1963
4 pages
Article (Journal)
English
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