Title:
Steel Fiber Reinforced Piles at Horse Mesa Dam
Author(s):
Ziad Bayasi and Kevin Downy
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
17
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
32-36
Keywords:
abrasion; concrete dams; concrete piles; metal fibers; reinforcing steels; retaining walls; Construction
DOI:
Date:
6/1/1995
Abstract:
Contains information about the design of a unique retaining wall at Horse Mesa Dam constructed in 1991-1992. It was designed to prevent erosion of the lower access road leading to the control facilities of the power house. It consisted of more than 500 piles closely arranged to form a barrier/retaining wall. Each pile was composed of a wide flange steel column encased in steel fiber reinforced mortar/ grout. It discusses the reasoning for adoption of the above solution. It also elaborates upon the procedure of pile construction and the advantages of using steel fiber reinforced mortar/grout.