A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
A platform for research: civil engineering, architecture and urbanism
History of dams at the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina
Since the production of nuclear material at SRS for weapons required large quantities of cooling water, a series of canals, dikes, and dams were constructed to provide conveyance systems and reservoirs. This paper presents a brief overview of the history of the construction of the dams and dikes. Attention is given to the use of asphaltic concrete for 30 years (and its maintenance and repair) to line the banks of dikes and the upstream slopes of dams to prevent erosion and possible failure. The ability of asphaltic concrete in preventing dam/dike failure was proven. Benefits and drawbacks to the use of this material are discussed based on the extensive experience at SRS.
History of dams at the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina
Since the production of nuclear material at SRS for weapons required large quantities of cooling water, a series of canals, dikes, and dams were constructed to provide conveyance systems and reservoirs. This paper presents a brief overview of the history of the construction of the dams and dikes. Attention is given to the use of asphaltic concrete for 30 years (and its maintenance and repair) to line the banks of dikes and the upstream slopes of dams to prevent erosion and possible failure. The ability of asphaltic concrete in preventing dam/dike failure was proven. Benefits and drawbacks to the use of this material are discussed based on the extensive experience at SRS.
History of dams at the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina
M. P. Jones (author) / C. B. Wilson (author)
1995
12 pages
Report
No indication
English
History of Dams at the Department of Energy's Savannah River Site, Aiken, South Carolina
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