ISSN:
1570-1468
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Energy, Environment Protection, Nuclear Power Engineering
Notes:
Conclusions 1. An analysis of the existing methods of protecting concrete shows that facing the upstream face of a concrete dam is one of the effective measures to eliminate undesirable consequences of cracking and seepage. 2. The use of a facing minimizes the total seepage discharges through the structure and reduces the design requirements imposed on solidity, quality, and grade of concrete. 3. The most promising type of facing is a facing of cast asphaltic concrete with a lightweight aggregate, since in addition to increased waterproofing properties it has good heat insulating properties, which permits its use as a permanent warm formwork during the construction period. 4. A cast asphaltic-concrete facing allows the possibility of self-healing of seeping cracks in the event they occur and, if necessary, repair during operation without drawing down the head on the structure.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF01424358
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