Diaphragm walls for the Monte Grande dam project, Dominican Republic

  • M. Baltruschat and J. Sobrino, Bauer Spezialtiefbau GmbH, Germany and B. Luz, Bauer Foundations Corp. Inc., USA
  • Vol. 31 - Issue 6, 2024

The Monte Grande dam is a key public infrastructure development in the southwestern province of Barahona, Dominican Republic. The project required the implementation of diaphragm walls, one to act as a seepage barrier, and the other for protection of the spillway. This paper describes the excavation methods selected for the diaphragm walls based on geotechnical site conditions, the construction processes deployed, and the challenges faced during execution.

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Diaphragm walls for the Monte Grande dam project, Dominican Republic
  • Vol. 31 - Issue 6, 2024

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