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Reinforced Concrete

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Reinforced concrete is commonly used at dams to construct spillways (control section, training walls, chute slab, piers for gated structures, etc.), stilling and impact basins, parapets, intake towers, outlet structures, and various other appurtenances. These structures can be subjected to significant loads and deterioration over time. Reinforced concrete structures must be designed for safe operation throughout the life of the dam. Also referred to as structural concrete, reinforced concrete "is defined as concrete which will normally be placed in reinforced structural elements such as beams, columns, walls, and slabs that have dimensions such that heat generation is not a problem." [1]

Best Practices Resources

Standard Practice for Concrete for Civil Works Structures (EM 1110-2-2000), USACE

Trainings

On-Demand Webinar: Concrete Construction - Issues and Remedies

On-Demand Webinar: Fundamentals of Concrete Construction Inspections for Dams and Appurtenant Structures

On-Demand Webinar: Uplift and Drainage for Concrete Dams and Spillways

Technical Seminar: Fundamentals of Reinforced Concrete Design of Hydraulic Structures


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Revision Date: 07/11/2023