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Jan 1, 1991
Piping and Erosion Tests at Conner Run Dam
Authors: G. A. Leonards, Fellow, ASCE, A. B. Huang, and Jose Ramos, Members, ASCEAuthor Affiliations
Publication: Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 117, Issue 1
Abstract
Tests are conducted on the filtration characteristics of the chimney drain and on the erodibility of the upstream clay blanket at Conner Run Dam. The test results are discussed and conclusions drawn regarding the potential of compacted clay to erode internally and on the validity of current filter criteria to prevent piping from occurring. The beneficial effects of fly ash in the reservoir to control piping of clay blankets is also evaluated.
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Sherard, J. L., and Dunnigan, L. P. (1985). “Filters and leakage control in embankment dams.” Proc. Symp. on Seepage and Leakage from Dams and Impoundments, ASCE, May, 1–30.
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Journal of Geotechnical Engineering
Volume 117 • Issue 1 • January 1991
Pages: 108 - 117
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G. A. Leonards, Fellow, ASCE
Prof., School of Civ. Engrg., Purdue Univ., West Lafayette, IN 47907
A. B. Huang
Asst. Prof., Dept. of Civ. and Envir. Engrg., Clarkson Univ., Potsdam, NY 13676
Jose Ramos, Members, ASCE
Sr. Tech. Specialist, Metcalf and Eddy Inc., Woburn, MA 01888
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