A record height in dam waterproofing with bituminous geomembrane: La Galaube dam on Alzeau river

摘要

A bituminous geomembrane was used in 2000 for the construction of the upstream waterproofing face of La Galaube dam on Alzeau river in the south of France. This paper will describe the different phases of the project, the specific techniques and equipment that were required to carry out in a short time the construction of 23.000 square meters of impervious structure, and will insist on the quality management that was applied to achieve a record height for upstream impervious face based upon a bituminous geomembrane.