Resource
Evaluating the behaviour of instrumented prototype rockfill dams
Resource Type
Industry Papers and Articles
Reference Title
Evaluating the behaviour of instrumented prototype rockfill dams
Organization/Agency
Engineering Institute of Canada
Publisher Name
National Research Council of Canada
Year
2013
Date
03/2013
Journal Title
Canadian Geotechnical Journal
Journal Volume
50
Journal Issue
3
ISBN/ISSN
ISSN: 0008-3674
Abstract/Additional Information
This paper studies the behaviour of prototype rockfill dams under turbulent flow conditions to identify the flow-through characteristics of rockfill materials and examines conventional design principles. Two scales of prototype rockfill dams were studied.
