Clay core dam project Agh Chay Dam, Koy, Iran

Project data:

• Length: 820 m³
• Height: 106 m
• Ground width:  600 m
• Width of clay core: 60 m
• Medium plastic clay (lp 10-15) 
• Optimum moisture content 15-20%
• Lift thickness: 400 mm

Compaction requirement and compaction:

• Compaction requirement: 98% 
  
   
• Compaction with BW 226 PDH at 10 passes,
  v = 2 - 2,5 km/h
  
   
• Compaction field test: compaction check by sand replacement method