Grouting for reservoir dams - a guide to good practice

Publication C774

CIRIA, 2018
Grouting for reservoir dams - a guide to good practice Download document

Document Status

Current

Supplement

Civil & Structural Supplement

Series

Publication

Abstract

Provides UK specific good practice and technical guidance for grouting in dams and adjoining structures. Covers investigation and evaluation methodology for both new and existing dams, grouting design process and considerations, injection materials and the grouting mix including information for specification and characteristics of the grout. Details are given for drilling plant and drilling methods along with the equipment to be used in grouting and quality control and verification. Explores environmental issues and provides 24 case studies.

Author

Hughes, A. K. et al

History

Based on research project RP1039.

ISBN

9780860177791

Subjects

  • Civil engineering, infrastructure and public utilities
  • Earthworks/foundations/piling/retaining walls

Publisher History

CIRIA was formerly known as the Construction Industry Research and Information Association. They are a member-based research and information organisation who publish reports and technical papers covering building and civil engineering as well as transport and utilities infrastructure.

Information

NBS

NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

Accuris

We connect trusted knowledge to customers' workflows – mitigating risk, increasing efficiency and accelerating innovation For more than 60 years, leading R&D and engineering-intensive organizations have relied on us to achieve on-time, on-budget delivery of complex projects and new products. We deliver an unparalleled combination of technical content and Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies to surface answers from the vast universe of technical knowledge, both inside and outside the organization. In a single interface, we connect the dots between information scattered across many different sources, allowing technical professionals to make better, more informed decisions faster.