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Journal Article

Author
Davey, G. I.
Title
Rock fill dams at Mary Kathleen and Mount Isa
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 32, no. 12, Dec 1960, pp. 291-300
Description

This paper, No.1461, was presented before the Engineering Conference, 1960, in Cairns from 2nd to 6th May, 1960.
The author, Geoffrey Innes Davey, BE MIEAust, is Governing Partner of Gutteridge, Haskins and Davey, Consulting Engineers, Sydney.

Abstract

This paper deals with the design and construction of rock fill dams for water supply purposes using "gunite" facings, with details of the methods of placing to ensure minimum settlement.

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  • Davey, G. I.; Fraser, J. B.; Farr, J. E.; Thomas, H. H.; Brunt, A. T.; Body, D. N.; Horsfall, R. A., 'Rock fill dams of Mary Kathleen and Mount Isa (Discussion)', 32 (12) (1960), 300-302. Details

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