Records of the Geological Survey of India, Volume 104The Survey, 1972 - Earthquakes Includes the "Annual report of the Geological Survey of India," 1867- |
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... failure of at least one engineering structure . Some of them have failed inspite of seemingly adequate investigations , design and construction . Three attributes are essential for the successful execution of engineering projects ...
... failure of at least one engineering structure . Some of them have failed inspite of seemingly adequate investigations , design and construction . Three attributes are essential for the successful execution of engineering projects ...
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... failure might have occurred due to unequal compaction of the earth section of the dam . Failure due to saturation of the foundation and settlement Ashti dam , Maharashtra : This 18 m . high earth dam constructed during the years 1876-83 ...
... failure might have occurred due to unequal compaction of the earth section of the dam . Failure due to saturation of the foundation and settlement Ashti dam , Maharashtra : This 18 m . high earth dam constructed during the years 1876-83 ...
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... Failure of Masonry and Concrete Dams The failure of masonry or concrete dams may be due to the following geological factors : - i ) Development of tension due to excessive uplift pressures and sliding of the dam on its foundations or on ...
... Failure of Masonry and Concrete Dams The failure of masonry or concrete dams may be due to the following geological factors : - i ) Development of tension due to excessive uplift pressures and sliding of the dam on its foundations or on ...
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Systematic Geotechnical Studies in the Country | 13 |
Problems of Engineering Geology in India | 31 |
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