Download or read book An Introduction to Cement-Bentonite Slurry Trench and Reinforced Concrete Cutoff Walls for Embankment Dams written by J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A. and published by Guyer Partners. This book was released on 2018-09-12 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.