Resource

Abutment Foundation Treatment For High Embankment Dams on Rock

Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Abutment Foundation Treatment For High Embankment Dams on Rock
Author/Presenter
Barron, Reginald A.
Organization/Agency
American Society of Civil Engineers
Publisher Name
Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Year
1972
Journal Title
Journal of the Soil Mechanics and Foundations Division
Journal Volume
98
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 0044-7994
Abstract/Additional Information

Practices in abutment and foundation treatment for high embankment dams on rock as used by the California Department of Water Resources are presented. After a brief description of three dams (Oroville Dam, Cedar Springs Dam and Pyramid Dam) and their foundation geology, criteria and practices are considered for foundation excavation, cleanup, grouting and surface preparation.