Title:
Hoover Dam
Author(s):
Jacob Borgerson
Publication:
Web Session
Volume:
ws_F25_JacobBorgerson.pdf
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Date:
10/26/2025
Abstract:
"Hoover Dam: 3.25 million cubic yards of concrete Completed in 1936, the Hoover Dam was the first man-made structure to exceed the masonry mass of the Great Pyramid of Giza. This presentation is based on the original research of Luke and Billie Snell which was presented at the World of Concrete for over 15 years. Considered to be one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, construction of the dam required innovative concrete techniques. This presentation will explore the pioneering methods for cooling the heat of hydration, the large-scale concrete placement strategies, and the long-term performance of the dam."