Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake, Savannah River, Georgia and South Carolina Final Foundation Report, Concrete Dam, Embankments and Powerhouse. Volume 1. Text and Plates.

摘要

The report is a detailed description of the work involved in building of the Richard B. Russell Project. This includes the concrete dam, earth embankments, and the powerhouse. The report covers initial site exploration, geology of the site, special design considerations, excavation procedures, foundation exploration during construction, unusual conditions present in the foundation and foundation treatment. Grouting of the embankments and concrete dam is illustrated in numerous plates that show the various grout curtains present. The character of the foundation is shown in photos and foundation maps. The report also describes instrumentation that was installed during and after construction. Possible future problems are also addressed. Keywords: Foundations structures; Fault zone treatment; Faults geology; Foundation anchors and bolts; Engineering geology; Soils/bedrock. (edc)