Accession Number:

AD0752108

Title:

Petrographic Examination of Clays and Shales and Temperature Rise Test of Concrete, Amistad Dam, Texas,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY ENGINEER WATERWAYS EXPERIMENT STATION VICKSBURG MISS

Personal Author(s):

• Luke,Wilbur T.
• Thornton,Henry T. , Jr

Report Date:

1963-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

26.0

Abstract:

The report includes results of two types of laboratory investigations conducted to develop information in connection with the construction of Amistad Dam these consist of studies on foundation materials, and a study on the adiabatic temperature rise of concrete.

Descriptors:

• (*DAMS
• FOUNDATIONS(STRUCTURES))
• (*FOUNDATIONS(STRUCTURES)
• PETROGRAPHY)
• (*CONCRETE
• THERMAL PROPERTIES)
• CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS
• MIXTURES
• CLAY
• SHALE
• TEST METHODS
• TEXAS

Subject Categories:

• Construction Equipment, Materials and Supplies

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE