 | Seven Oaks Dam and Appurtenances, San Bernardino, CA, USA Project:
Large embankment project (167 m high by 854 m long) consisting of approximately 29 million m3 of rock and earth, part of a multi-faceted mainstream flood control project along the Santa Ana River
System:
Double corrosion protected 17 to 23 x 0.6" DYWIDAG strand anchors up to 41 m, 25 mm and 28 mm Ø DYWIDAG resin anchored rock bolts, using GEWI ® threadbars
Application:
Seismic resistance provided to dam's left abutment by 61 m tall reinforced concrete intake structure tied back with large capacity strand anchors, diversion tunnel roof support, stabilization of rock faces during construction of access roadways
Special Features:
Drilling and anchor installation from a mobile working platform moved from the top down at every two tie back rows. Small-bore hole inclination (10°) and heavy, long anchors, required attachment to the anchor end of a pulley expansion device that facilitates tendon installation. |
