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ROCKFILL DAMS

Prove economical if :
1. large quantity of rock are readily available,
2. earthfill material are difficult to obtain or require
extensive processing to be used’
3. short construction seasons prevail,
4. excessively wet climatic conditions limit the placement of
large quantities or earthfill material,
5. the dam is to be raised at a later date.
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Foundation Design
Foundation of Rockfill Dam is less severe than for a concrete
dam, but more severe than for an earthfill dam.
Foundation reatment must be sufficient to satisfy the following
criteria :
1. Minimum leakage
2. Prevention of piping
3. Limited settlement
4. Sufficient friction development between abutments and
foundation to insure sliding sability
Fig 195
Fig 196
Embankment design
Type rock is used : hard, durable granite and quartzite to weaker
material such as graywacke sandstone.
Earlier year only rockfill material with highest quality.

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