diaphragm earth dams

Earth dams having a central core of thick masonry or concrete extending into the pervious underground strata and acting as a barrier against seeping water, while the surrounding banks of earth and rock fill provide stability.

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diaphragm earth dams
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
April 15, 2024