Geotechnical studies and design of La Yesca Dam

J.D. Alemán Velásquez, A. Pantoja Sánchez, S. Villegas Lesso

In the proceedings of: GEO2011: 64th Canadian Geotechnical Conference, 14th Pan-American Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, 5th Pan-American Conference on Teaching and Learning of Geotechnical Engineering

Session: Embankments and Dams

ABSTRACT: The hydroelectric project La Yesca is currently under construction in the state of Jalisco, Mexico. The concrete face rockfill dam (CFRD) will be 205 m in height, one of the highest in its type. This article describes the general characteristics of the project and some of the field and lab works, as well as the studies and analysis performed to carry out the geotechnical design of the structure.

RESUMEN: El proyecto hidroeléctrico La Yesca está actualmente en construcción en el estado de Jalisco, México. La cortina de enrocamiento con cara de concreto (CFRD) tendrá una altura de 205 m y será una de las más altas en su tipo. Este artículo describe las características generales del proyecto y algunos de los trabajos de campo y laboratorio, así como estudios y análisis realizados para el diseño geotécnico de la estructura.

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J.D. Alemán Velásquez; A. Pantoja Sánchez; S. Villegas Lesso (2011) Geotechnical studies and design of La Yesca Dam in GEO2011. Ottawa, Ontario: Canadian Geotechnical Society.

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