Koudiat Acerdoune: Tackling complex geology and design in a seismic area

  • V. Boinay and E. Frossard
  • Vol. 16 - Issue 1, 2009

The 120 m-high Koudiat Acerdoune RCC dam in Algeria presented a number of construction challenges; geological investigations and concerns about the seismicity of the area led to a re-design of the project. The solution represents an innovative structure, appropriate for complex foundation conditions.

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  • Vol. 16 - Issue 1, 2009

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