Title:
An Investigation Of The Permeability Of Mass Concrete With Particular Reference To Boulder Dam
Author(s):
Arthur Ruettgers and E. N. Vidal
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
31
Issue:
3
Appears on pages(s):
382-416
Keywords:
none
DOI:
10.14359/8350
Date:
3/1/1935
Abstract:
The permeability investigation reported was made to provide data particularly applicable to the con- ditions at Boulder Dam, that is, for mass concrete exposed to a maximum hydrostatic head of over 700 ft, and made with s ecial cement and 9.in. maximum size aggregate. The paper is comprehensive and includes (I) a description of the testing apparatus and technique, (2) the test results, (3) examples of the practical application of the investi- gational data, (4) a summary of results and con- clusions, and (5) a discussion of the factors con- trolling the flow of water through concrete and the resultant corrosion.