An Introduction to Cement-Bentonite Slurry Trench and Reinforced Concrete Cutoff Walls for Embankment Dams

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Introductory technical guidance for civil and geotechnical engineers and construction managers interested in embankment dam design and construction. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL 2. CEMENT-BENTONITE SLURRY MIX DESIGN 3. PERMEABILITY OF CEMENT-BENTONITE 4. STRENGTH OF CEMENT-BENTONITE 5. CONSTRUCTION OF CEMENT-BENTONITE (CB) CUTOFF WALLS 6. SOIL-CEMENT-BENTONITE CUTOFF WALLS 7. CONCRETE CUTOFF WALLS 8. TIE -IN WITH EXISTING STRUCTURES 9. SLURRY LOSSES IN PANELS OR TRENCHES 10. VERTICALITY 11. CONCRETE MIX 12. REINFORCED CONCRETE CUTOFF WALLS 13. CONCRETE PLACEMENT 14. SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS 15. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.