BigH
Geotechnical
- Dec 1, 2002
- 6,012
Mates,
I am pulling out my hair (yes, I still have it) on a number of questions that keep arising on my latest project. This question conderns the definition of "dam foundation". There is a special requirement that the dam foundation be covered by one layer of 0-300 mm alluviul material whereas the bulk of the material to be placed will be 0-700 mm.
I consider the abutments of the Dam to be foundation as the dam rests on the abutment.
In other words, the foundation is not just the river bottom.
There are those here who believe that the abutment is not a "foundation".
Thougths?
I am pulling out my hair (yes, I still have it) on a number of questions that keep arising on my latest project. This question conderns the definition of "dam foundation". There is a special requirement that the dam foundation be covered by one layer of 0-300 mm alluviul material whereas the bulk of the material to be placed will be 0-700 mm.
I consider the abutments of the Dam to be foundation as the dam rests on the abutment.
In other words, the foundation is not just the river bottom.
There are those here who believe that the abutment is not a "foundation".
Thougths?