Integration of geotechnical and geophysical techniques for the characterization of a small earth-filled canal dyke and the localization of water leakage
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jappgeo.2017.02.002
Abstract: Abstract This paper investigates the combined use of extensive geotechnical, hydrogeological and geophysical techniques to assess a small earth dyke with a permanent hydraulic head, namely a canal embankment. The experimental site was chosen because… read more here.
Keywords: geophysical techniques; water; leakage; small earth ... See more keywords
Seismic performance of small earth dams with sloping core zones and geosynthetic clay liners using full-scale shaking table tests
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sandf.2018.01.003
Abstract: Abstract In Japan, a large number of old small earth dams are in critical need of repair due to leakage and poor earthquake resistance. In addition to cohesive soils, geosynthetic clay liners (GCLs) are used… read more here.
Keywords: earth dams; geosynthetic clay; small earth; clay liners ... See more keywords